Principal Research Scientist, Robotics & Embodied AI

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR); Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research Entities seeks a talented researcher to advance robotics, embodied AI, and autonomous systems. You will publish in leading venues and translate breakthroughs into real-world robotic solutions, collaborating with engineers and external partners.

The role involves developing and validating robotic prototypes in lab and field sites, and shaping deployable technologies for real-world impact within a dynamic research ecosystem.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Robotics, AI, CS, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong publication record in robotics, AI, or machine learning.
• Hands-on experience with robotics platforms and software (ROS/ROS2, PyTorch, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in robotics, embodied AI and hybrid approaches.
• Publish in leading venues such as ICRA, IROS, CoRL, RAL & Science Robotics.
• Develop and validate robotic prototypes in lab and test sites.
• Translate research outcomes into deployable technologies and real-world applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers, engineers and external partners.

Skills

PhD in Robotics/AI/CS

Publications

Robotics platforms

ROS/ROS2

PyTorch

Education

PhD in Robotics/AI/CS

Tools

ROS/ROS2

MuJoCo

Isaac Sim

PyTorch

Job description

A*STAR Research Entities seeks a talented researcher to advance robotics, embodied AI, and autonomous systems. You will publish in leading venues and translate breakthroughs into real-world robotic solutions, collaborating with engineers and external partners.

The role involves developing and validating robotic prototypes in lab and field sites, and shaping deployable technologies for real-world impact within a dynamic research ecosystem.