Autonomous Robotics Postdoc: Multi-Agent Systems

Texas A&M University; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Premium coverage for dependents

Dual career partner program

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Paid time off

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance autonomous multi-robot systems for exploration and reconnaissance. The successful candidate will develop algorithms, software, and digital-twin models, and contribute to education through mentoring and curriculum integration.

The role emphasizes coordinated ground and aerial robotics, multi-agent decision-making, perception, planning, and control in dynamic environments, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in autonomous robotic systems and multi-agent robotics.
• Hands-on experience with multi-robot platforms (UGVs, UAVs, or similar autonomous systems).
• Experience integrating and using robotic sensors, including LiDAR, cameras, inertial sensors, and camera tracking systems.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python, with experience using ROS/ROS2.
• Experience deploying and testing algorithms on physical robotic platforms.
• Strong mathematical background in robotics, optimization, estimation, control, AI, and ML.
• Evidence of scholarly publications in robotics or related areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and laboratory coordination on autonomous multi-robot systems with emphasis on coordinated ground and aerial platforms.
• Develop novel algorithms for multi-agent coordination, navigation, distributed control, and perception.
• Design data-driven approaches and digital twins for simulation, testing, and evaluation.
• Integrate algorithms on robotic platforms using ROS and sensors; conduct experiments and analyze data.
• Mentor students and contribute to teaching and curriculum integration.

Skills

Robotics expertise

Multi-agent robotics

ROS/ROS2

C++ and Python

Machine learning / AI

Publications in robotics

Strong communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Job description

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance autonomous multi-robot systems for exploration and reconnaissance. The successful candidate will develop algorithms, software, and digital-twin models, and contribute to education through mentoring and curriculum integration.

The role emphasizes coordinated ground and aerial robotics, multi-agent decision-making, perception, planning, and control in dynamic environments, with opportunities