Postdoctoral Research Assistant in AI for Robot Decision-Making

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join a leading research group in AI for robotic decision-making. This exciting role involves tackling complex challenges in decision-making under uncertainty, contributing to innovative projects in robotic exploration and mission planning. The successful candidate will have a relevant PhD or be nearing completion, along with a strong background in AI or robotics. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of robotics research within a prestigious institution, making significant contributions to advancing the field.

Qualifications

• Relevant PhD/DPhil or near completion with relevant experience.
• Track record in decision-making under uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Manage own academic research and associated activities.
• Contribute to robotic exploration and mission planning.

Skills

Decision-making under uncertainty

Robotic exploration

Mission planning

Modelling problems under uncertainty

Education

PhD/DPhil in relevant field

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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in AI for Robot Decision-Making, Oxford

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Client:

University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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We are seeking

a full-time post-doctoral research assistant to join the GOALS research group (http://ori.ox.ac.uk/labs/goals/) within the Oxford Robotics Institute (ORI) at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by the EPSRC research funds and is fixed-term for up to one year. You should possess a relevant PhD/DPhil or be near completion together with relevant experience, including a track record of contributions in decision-making under uncertainty robotic exploration and mission planning under epistemic uncertainty. You will have have knowledge or experience in modelling and solving problems under uncertainty, from either an AI, robotics, or verification perspective, and an ability to manage own academic research and associated activities. Only online applications received before midday on 12th May 2025 can be considered.

We are seeking

a full-time post-doctoral research assistant to join the GOALS research group (http://ori.ox.ac.uk/labs/goals/) within the Oxford Robotics Institute (ORI) at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by the EPSRC research funds and is fixed-term for up to one year. You should possess a relevant PhD/DPhil or be near completion together with relevant experience, including a track record of contributions in decision-making under uncertainty robotic exploration and mission planning under epistemic uncertainty. You will have have knowledge or experience in modelling and solving problems under uncertainty, from either an AI, robotics, or verification perspective, and an ability to manage own academic research and associated activities. Only online applications received before midday on 12th May 2025 can be considered.