Senior Scientist / Scientist, Embodied AI & Robotics, IAIC

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

Job Description

Shape the Future of Intelligent Robots

Join a research team pushing the boundaries of Robotics, Embodied AI, and Autonomous Systems. We are seeking a talented researcher with a strong publication record and a passion for translating research into real-world robotic solutions.

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

• PhD (or near completion) in Robotics, AI, Computer Science, 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.).
• Expertise in one or more areas:
• Embodied AI and Vision-Language-Action models
• Robot learning and reinforcement learning
• Robotic navigation and/or manipulation

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact research with real-world outcomes.
• See the R&D outcomes creating impact and being deployed.
• Access advanced industry-grade robotics platforms and computing resources.
• Publish top-tier research while building deployable solutions.

• Collaborate with leading experts in AI and robotics.