Postdoc: foundation models for human–robot interaction

Prof Rod; Nancy; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Prof Rod in Nancy, France invites applications for a Postdoc position on foundation models for human–robot interaction. You will build and evaluate language and foundation-model methods for robots that collaborate with people, including real-robot experiments, publications and documented software.

The 12-month contract starts January 1, 2027. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent, strong Python/PyTorch skills, and proven research in AI and robotics. Deadline: 2026-11-07.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent; research experience in AI and robotics, robot learning, human–robot interaction, planning or related work.
• Python/PyTorch skills, relevant publications and experience with real robots.

Responsibilities

• Build and evaluate language and foundation-model methods for robots that collaborate with people.
• Involve real-robot experiments, research publications and documented software.

Job description

Postdoc: foundation models for human–robot interaction

Build and evaluate language and foundation-model methods for robots that collaborate with people. The work includes real-robot experiments, research publications and documented software.

Vacancy announcement

Who this suits: Individual qualified postdoctoral researcher

The listed 12-month contract starts January 1, 2027. Accepting applications has not been verified separately from the announcement.

Application deadline: 2026-11-07; source does not clarify the closing time or time zone.

EUR 2,788/month (salary; 2026-10-08). Gross monthly pay in euros. No U.S. dollar estimate is quoted because exchange rates vary; confirm taxes and relocation costs.

Funding terms The source states gross monthly pay for this appointment; confirm contract, taxes and relocation conditions.

Funding duration 1 years

Eligibility Individual researcher meeting the appointment requirements

Supervisor Not named in this listing; check the original source.

The individual offer requires these additional documents. Check the group’s current instructions before submitting.

What the institution asks for

• PhD or equivalent; research experience in AI and robotics, robot learning, human–robot interaction, planning or related work.
• Python/PyTorch skills, relevant publications and experience with real robots. Submit a CV, motivation letter and the documents listed on HUCEBOT’s job page.

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