Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Robotics & AI Systems

University of Miami; McArthur Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami seeks a Post Doctoral Associate to conduct cutting‑edge robotics research under senior staff. You will develop AI-powered robotic systems, contribute to publications, and help establish new interdisciplinary initiatives in the ECE Department and College of Engineering.

You will collaborate with the Miller School of Medicine and external partners, mentor students, and assist with grant proposals while advancing state‑of‑the‑art robotics research at UM.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in robotics system design, real-time control, and embedded systems integration.
• Proven track record of peer‑reviewed publications and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong programming skills (Python, C++, MATLAB) and experience with TensorFlow, ROS, Gazebo, OpenCV.
• Experience with grant writing, mentoring students and collaborative academic or industry research.

Responsibilities

• Support the PI in launching interdisciplinary robotics research and educational initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to research involving AI-powered robotic systems, including deep reinforcement learning, computer vision, and human-robot interaction.
• Facilitate collaborations across departments within the College of Engineering and with the Miller School of Medicine.
• Assist with setting up the PI’s new research lab, including hardware/software integration and safety protocols.
• Support preparation and submission of competitive grant proposals to federal agencies (NSF, NIH).
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers in robotics, mechatronics, and ML.
• Design and conduct experiments with robotic platforms (dual-arm manipulators, mobile robots, exoskeletons).
• Present research at conferences and co-author publications in robotics/AI venues.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Python

C++

MATLAB

Adaptability

Education

Doctorate degree Medicine (MD)

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

ROS

Gazebo

OpenCV

Kinova robotic arms

UAVs

Real-time operating systems

Job description

University of Miami seeks a Post Doctoral Associate to conduct cutting‑edge robotics research under senior staff. You will develop AI-powered robotic systems, contribute to publications, and help establish new interdisciplinary initiatives in the ECE Department and College of Engineering.

You will collaborate with the Miller School of Medicine and external partners, mentor students, and assist with grant proposals while advancing state‑of‑the‑art robotics research at UM.