Robotics Postdoc: Protein Crystal Harvesting System

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 71,900 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop an automated protein crystal harvesting system at Brookhaven National Laboratory. This hands-on role will involve building closed-loop perception and robotic control systems, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, strong programming skills in Python and/or C++, and experience with robotics. The position is on-site in Upton, New York, and offers a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field with demonstrated robotics systems experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
• Knowledge of robot kinematics and calibration methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop vision-guided robotic manipulation methods for crystal harvesting.
• Design closed-loop perception and control systems.
• Collaborate with experts in various fields for performance evaluation.

Skills

Robotics system development

Programming in Python and/or C++

Robot kinematics

Motion planning

Calibration methods

Education

Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ROS2

MoveIt2

Job description

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop an automated protein crystal harvesting system at Brookhaven National Laboratory. This hands-on role will involve building closed-loop perception and robotic control systems, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, strong programming skills in Python and/or C++, and experience with robotics. The position is on-site in Upton, New York, and offers a competitive salary range.