The Post Doctoral Associate position at the University of Miami’s College of Engineering involves conducting advanced scientific research under faculty supervision, focusing on interdisciplinary robotics initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing AI-powered robotic systems using deep reinforcement learning and computer vision, collaborating with medical researchers for surgical applications, and mentoring students in experimental studies involving various robotic platforms. The role requires extensive experience in robotics system design, real-time control, and embedded systems integration, along with strong programming skills in Python, C++, and MATLAB, and proficiency in tools like TensorFlow, ROS, Gazebo, and OpenCV. This position supports the launch of new research labs and educational programs while contributing to competitive grant proposals and peer-reviewed publications in leading robotics venues.
Skills
Python
C++
MATLAB
TensorFlow
ROS
Gazebo
OpenCV
Kinova
UAVs
mobile robots
RFOS
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Git
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
CI/CD
What you'll do
Conducts advanced research on AI-powered robotic systems and human-robot interaction.
Designs and integrates hardware and software for new robotics research labs.
Prepares and submits grant proposals to federal funding agencies like NSF and NIH.
Mentors and trains graduate students in robotics, mechatronics, and machine learning.
Presents research findings at national and international conferences.
What we're looking for
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Extensive experience in robotics system design, real-time control, and embedded systems integration.
Demonstrated expertise in artificial intelligence, including reinforcement learning, computer vision, and deep neural networks applied to robotics.
Track record of peer-reviewed publications and active participation in interdisciplinary research projects.
Strong programming skills (Python, C++, MATLAB) and experience with software tools such as TensorFlow, ROS, Gazebo, and OpenCV.
Experience with grant writing, mentoring students, and collaborative academic or industry research preferred.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams.
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About University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, known for programs in business, law, medicine, marine science, and the arts. Industry: Higher Education & Research
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