Postdoc: Embodied AI & Robotics Research

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in Embodied AI within the Scientific Embodied Agents Lab (SEAL) of the CDS directorate. The role focuses on embodied AI, robotics, and AI methods, with collaboration across interdisciplinary teams at BNL and partner institutions.

A strong publication record in AI/ML or robotics and excellent programming skills are required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. awarded within past 5 years in CS/CE/EE or related field with strong AI/robotics work.
• Strong publication record in AI/ML and/or robotics.
• Excellent programming and computer science skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental and applied research in embodied AI, agentic AI, and robotics, including software-focused research (robotics foundation models, world models, simulations) and hardware-focused work (perception, control, manipulation, interaction).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across BNL and external partners.
• Conceive and execute high-quality research ideas and publish results; participate in proposals and collaborations.

Skills

AI/ML knowledge

Programming

Robotics experience

Publications focus

Python

C++

Education

Ph.D. in CS/CE/EE or related field

Tools

Robotics platforms

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in Embodied AI within the Scientific Embodied Agents Lab (SEAL) of the CDS directorate. The role focuses on embodied AI, robotics, and AI methods, with collaboration across interdisciplinary teams at BNL and partner institutions.

A strong publication record in AI/ML or robotics and excellent programming skills are required.