Research Scientist in Cambridge

Energy Jobline ZR; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cambridge is looking for a Research Scientist to advance robotic systems. Applicants should have a BS, MS, or PhD in a robotics field and extensive research experience. The salary range for this position is between $128,100 - $237,900, depending on qualifications and experience. Competitive compensation package includes bonuses and medical benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in research and development.
• Good grasp of state and world estimation techniques.
• Experience with active control of dynamic systems.

Responsibilities

• Research focused on advancing robotic systems.
• Collaborate on publications for worldwide conferences.
• System design using model-based and data-driven techniques.

Skills

Research experience

Development skills

Dynamic systems control

Programming

Complex physical interaction

Education

BS, MS or PhD in robotics-relevant field

Job description

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We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Our Mission

Our mission is to solve the most important and fundamental challenges in AI and Robotics to enable future of intelligent machines that will help us all live better lives.

Research Scientists

will have proven hands‑on research experience with a focus in one or more of these key areas: Cognitive AI, Athletic AI, Organic Hardware Design or Robot Ethics. If you have a passion for developing technology for robots and use it to advance their capabilities and usefulness, you will want to join us!

Responsibilities

• Research focused on advancing robotic systems by developing exciting new ideas and providing solutions to complex problems
• Collaborate on publications to be submitted at worldwide conferences
• Apply yours and others’ research to real world problems
• System Design using model based and data driven techniques
• Creatively apply modern learning algorithms to real-world problems
• Use your strong development skills to develop algorithms and improve systems
• Working with fellow researchers and engineers to develop prototypes

Requirements

• BS, MS or PhD in a robotics‑relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in research and development
• Good grasp of a broad set of techniques related to state and world estimation, active control of dynamic systems and planning/cognitive challenges of these types of systems
• Strong development skills with at least one programming
• Experience with systems that have complex physical interaction (locomotion & grasping)

Bonus

• Proven track record of publications in top‑tier conferences and journals in Machine Learning, Robotics, or related fields (e.g. CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, TPAMI, IJCV, NIPS, ICLR, ICML, IJRR, RSS, etc.)

Salary

The current reasonable and good faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $128,100 - $237,900, which is based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, educational background and certifications, performance and qualifications, market demand for the role, geographic location, and other organizational needs. An individual candidate may be considered for this position at a different job level, in which case the appropriate salary range will be provided to the candidate after their qualifications have been established.

Employees who are new to the RAI Institute typically receive an offer that is between the minimum and the midpoint of the posted salary range to allow for growth within the range over time.

Base pay is part of a competitive total compensation package that may include an annual bonus, a long‑term cash incentive, monthly cell phone cost reimbursement, commuter cost subsidy, medical benefits, and more.

Any final job offer will be determined based on our established compensation range for the role, the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal parity, and market and business considerations. The advertised pay range is not a guarantee or promise of a specific wage.

EEO Statement

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Application

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