PhD in Human Performance & Robotics: Autonomous Systems & Design

VetCV; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Of West Florida (UWF) and IHMC invite applications for Ph.D. positions in the ISR department, spanning autonomous maneuver, perception, and dynamic planning. Candidates will pursue research in autonomous navigation, perception, SLAM, and whole-body planning, with access to leading robotic platforms.

Degrees in engineering, CS, or math are preferred; ROS experience and strong programming skills are pluses. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and may hold a Master’s.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science, mathematics or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in at least one of Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with robotics software like ROS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in autonomous systems, perception, and planning under ISR.
• Collaborate with IHMC/UWF teams and publish results in high-quality venues.

Skills

ROS

Java/C++/Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science/math

Job description

The University Of West Florida (UWF) and IHMC invite applications for Ph.D. positions in the ISR department, spanning autonomous maneuver, perception, and dynamic planning. Candidates will pursue research in autonomous navigation, perception, SLAM, and whole-body planning, with access to leading robotic platforms.

Degrees in engineering, CS, or math are preferred; ROS experience and strong programming skills are pluses. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and may hold a Master’s.