Research Scientist for Intelligent Robotics (SRA/ARM), SIMTech

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research organization in Singapore seeks a passionate Research Scientist in Intelligent Robotics. The role involves conducting cutting-edge research, developing algorithms for autonomous manipulation tasks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must hold a PhD and have strong skills in robotics and AI. Join a dynamic team to push the boundaries of robotics in real-world applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Robotics or relevant discipline.
• Good track record and research experience in robotics, computer vision, or related areas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills.
• Good hands-on capabilities in developing intelligence and robotics applications.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ programming.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on robot perception and control.
• Develop and implement algorithms in robot learning and planning.
• Collaborate on integrating AI-driven robotics into applications.
• Support development of technical roadmap and new research ideas.
• Work on interdisciplinary projects with other scientists.

Skills

Robotics

Computer vision

AI and machine learning

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Programming (Python, C++)

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Robotics

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

ROS

Job description

Research Scientist

Background

The mission of the Adaptive Robotics and Mechatronics (ARM) group in the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) is to provide key technologies and expertise for the development of robotics and automation systems. The Intelligent Robotics section focuses on research and technology development in new robotic mechanisms and intelligence for manipulation, incorporating cutting-edge AI trends such as reinforcement learning, generative AI for enhanced planning and simulation, foundation models for robot perception and decision-making, and multi-modality AI for task-oriented robot manipulation tasks such as grasping (pick and place) and assembly in real-world industry applications.

We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Research Scientist to join our team and drive cutting-edge research in the field of Intelligent Robotics. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of robot manipulation systems and algorithms that leverage AI and machine learning to enhance autonomous capabilities in various real-world industrial applications such as manufacturing, logistics, etc.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on robot perception, planning, and execution control to develop intelligent robotic systems capable of autonomous manipulation tasks in real-world industry applications, such as grasping (pick and place), complex assembly, etc.
• Develop and implement novel algorithms in robot learning, motion planning, multi-modality fusion, and robotics foundation model/vision-language-model, etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the integration of AI-driven robotics into real-world applications, including autonomous systems for manufacturing, logistics, etc.
• Support and contribute to the development of technical roadmap, initiate new research ideas for proposal preparation.
• Work on interdisciplinary projects with other research scientists and engineers to push the boundaries of robotics.

Required Background

• PhD in Computer Science, Robotics or relevant discipline.
• Good track record and research experience in robotics, computer vision, or related areas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to new areas of research and technology.
• Good hands-on capabilities in developing and implementing intelligence and robotics manipulation applications
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++, as well as AI and robot frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, Tensorflow, ROS, etc)