Postdoc: Mobile Robotics in Nuclear Engineering Lab

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab within the Cockrell School of Engineering. The position is located at the Pickle Research Campus in Austin and is focused on mobile manipulation for handling material in nuclear or hazardous environments.

Senior candidates will conduct research in applied robotics, collaborate with faculty and sponsors, and prepare peer‑reviewed publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field within past three years.
• Experience in proposals and peer‑reviewed technical papers.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Carries out research in applied robotics for use in extreme environments, particularly nuclear/oil & gas industries, and/or military applications.
• Co-authors peer‑reviewed research.
• Collaborates with other group members and the PI in defining the scope of research projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Proposal writing

Peer‑reviewed papers

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Engineering

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab within the Cockrell School of Engineering. The position is located at the Pickle Research Campus in Austin and is focused on mobile manipulation for handling material in nuclear or hazardous environments.

Senior candidates will conduct research in applied robotics, collaborate with faculty and sponsors, and prepare peer‑reviewed publications.