Postdoc: Autonomous Surgical Robotics & Intelligent Tools

VS-Postdoc; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University’s IMERSE Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in autonomous surgical robotics. The fellow will lead research and development of novel tools and robotic platforms for autonomous interventions.

Responsibilities include mentoring PhD and Master’s students, integrating image sensing with mechanical design, and conducting rigorous comparisons against current standards, with publications and impact.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience in surgical robotics or medical device development.
• Background in machine learning and computer vision applied to robotics.
• Strong publication record and demonstrated research independence.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development of autonomous surgical robotics tools and systems.
• Mentor PhD and Master’s students in IMERSE Lab topics related to autonomous robotics.
• Integrate sensing, mechanical design, and autonomous control; compare with current standards.
• Publish findings and contribute to advancing autonomous robotic surgery.

Skills

Surgical robotics

Machine learning

Computer vision

Research independence

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

ROS

Job description

Johns Hopkins University’s IMERSE Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in autonomous surgical robotics. The fellow will lead research and development of novel tools and robotic platforms for autonomous interventions.

Responsibilities include mentoring PhD and Master’s students, integrating image sensing with mechanical design, and conducting rigorous comparisons against current standards, with publications and impact.