Postdoctoral Fellow: AI-Driven Autonomous Robotics Research

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate specializing in the performance evaluation of AI capabilities in HRI systems. The role involves state-of-the-art measurement science research, employing techniques like deep learning and reinforcement learning to boost robotic applications.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience, strong experimental skills, and effective communication skills. This full-time position is located at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland, for a duration of 1 year, with applications accepted until filled.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in natural sciences, engineering, or related fields.
• Strong experimental skills and innovative thinking are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Effective written and oral communication skills are required.
• Hands-on experience in micro-/nanofabrication or integrated photonics design is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct measurement science research in robotics and AI systems.
• Utilize advanced machine learning techniques to improve robot capabilities.
• Develop verification methods and evaluation frameworks for AI systems.
• Collaborate with teams to design and optimize interdisciplinary systems.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Experimental skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Collaborative skills

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent experience in natural sciences or engineering

Tools

Micro-/nanofabrication

Integrated photonics design

Numerical simulations

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate specializing in the performance evaluation of AI capabilities in HRI systems. The role involves state-of-the-art measurement science research, employing techniques like deep learning and reinforcement learning to boost robotic applications.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience, strong experimental skills, and effective communication skills. This full-time position is located at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland, for a duration of 1 year, with applications accepted until filled.