Postdoctoral Appointee - Humanoid and dexterous robotics development

Overview

This is an opportunity for a knowledgeable and creative individual to be part of a team developing advanced humanoid and dexterous robotic capabilities for scientific use‑cases. Recent progress has solidified artificial intelligence (AI) as a key science accelerator, especially in concert with automated techniques for sample creation, movement, and evaluation. However, the flexibility and intelligence of these systems are insufficient to cover the diversity of human‑driven experimental activities.

The development of multi‑appendage, dexterous robots with embodied intelligence is a key to closing this gap.

The successful candidate will work in the Data Science and Learning division of the Computing, Environment, and Life Sciences directorate of Argonne National Laboratories.

• Develop AI models for robotic control.
• Demonstrate these methods via simulation and experiment.
• Contribute to other large‑team scientific projects in artificial intelligence, materials engineering, chemistry, and beyond at Argonne.

• Recently completed PhD within the last 0–5 years in computer science, mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience with state‑of‑the‑art AI methods for robotics.
• Experience with robotics research strongly preferred.
• Experience in deep learning including data collection, architecture development, model training, and validation.
• Interest in software development, with particular emphasis on the Python programming language and contributions to open‑source scientific software.
• Scientific productivity, as demonstrated by publications and conference presentations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, integrity, respect and teamwork.

Job Family:
Postdoctoral Postdoctoral Appointee Worker Type:
Long‑Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00–$. Pay will be determined based on the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

Argonne National Laboratory is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Positions may require obtaining a government access authorization. Failure to obtain or maintain such authorization may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.