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Postdoc - Robotics and Embodied AI

Upton, NY · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$72k-$119kDetected 30 days ago
Machine LearningAgentic AIStatisticsRoboticsElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsResearchCollaboration

About the role

  • A key motivator for this endeavor is the breadth of experimental science that form the core of BNL's research focus.
  • We seek candidates with expertise in robotics and AI, and particularly foundation models for robotics and physical interaction, including VLAs (vision language action models), agentic AI, and world models.
  • The full salary range for this position is $71900 - $119000 / year.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams across BNL and with our academic and industry partners.
  • Publish and communicate research outcomes and participate in proposal and collaboration-building activities.

Requirements

  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ph.D. in computer science, computer / electrical engineering or related fields (e.g., other science, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics) awarded within the past 5 years.
  • Experience with electronics and mechanical diagnostics, maintenance, and customization (e.g. disassembly, soldering, driver troubleshooting, etc.)
  • Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Skills

  • Demonstrated publication record in AI/ML and/or robotics fields.
  • Excellent programming and computer science skills.
  • Practical experience designing and developing novel AI/ML models.
  • Experience with state-of-the-art foundation models, agentic AI models, and simulation environments for robotics.
  • Hands-on experience with robotics and/or ML-based work with relevant electronics and components (sensors, motors, controllers, etc.).
  • Experience with 3D modeling, 3D printing, and custom hardware.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary collaborations.

Compensation

  • Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.

Company info

  • Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
  • Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
  • Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
  • BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file
  • Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future.
  • Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research.
  • The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science.
  • Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE.
  • BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University.
  • BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
  • Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab.
  • We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
  • BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
  • We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
  • Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
  • BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A.
  • You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven.
  • The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file
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