(Senior) Scientist, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, IAIC

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IAIC, A*STAR in Singapore invites applications for a research scientist to advance Embodied AI, developing novel architectures and models for fast actions and reactions based on Robotic Foundation Models.

The role involves building, simulating, collecting data, and integrating solutions into real robots for testing, evaluation and benchmarking, plus pursuing collaborations and future R&D projects.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required.
• Strong publication record in robotics or ML fields.
• Experience with ROS, Linux, and tools for foundation model development.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop novel architectures or models for Embodied AI.
• Collaborate with researchers to run simulations and collect data.
• Integrate solutions into real robots for testing and benchmarking.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to secure future R&D projects.

Skills

Robotics control

Reinforcement Learning

Hybrid control

Robotics Foundation Model research

C/C++

Python

PyTorch

Communication & collaboration

Education

PhD in Robotics/Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

ROS

Linux

Job description

Job Description

The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Division at the Institute of Advanced Intelligence and Computing (IAIC), A*STAR, Singapore, invites applications for a research scientist position. We are seeking candidates with passion to conduct R&D in Embodied AI with focus on developing novel architecture and model to allow for fast actions and reactions approaches based on Robotic Foundation Model or Multimodal Action model.

The successful candidate(s) job scope would include research and development of novel architecture or model, collaborating with other researchers to conduct simulation and actual data collection and testing and system integration into an actual robot for testing, evaluation and performance benchmarking as well as working with other stakeholders and securing collaboration and future R&D projects that allow for translation or adoption of the developed solution(s).

Job requirements:

1. PhD in Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Science/Engineering, Machine Learning, or related fields.
2. Strong background and research experience in Robotics control, Reinforcement Learning, hybrid control, Robotics Foundation Model or related research with good publication track record.
3. Strong software development skills in C/C++, Python, PyTorch.
4. Good knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System), Linux and tools relevant to Foundation Model development, training and inference.
5. Experience in integrating solution in an actual robotics system.
6. Good communication and collaboration skills, proactive, taking ownership, passionate in robotics, and resourceful.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.