Postdoctoral research associate positions in RIRO Lab

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc.

Position Summary

The position is at the Robust Intelligence and Robotics Lab in the school of computing, KAIST. The RIRO lab aims to empower robots to be trusted collaborators in every part of our society by introducing novel learning, reasoning, and execution capabilities. We are particularly focusing on the development of collaborative mobile manipulation system with learning, planning, and communication capabilities. We have excellent facilities including a human-size mobile manipulator (Summit XL Steel+UR5e), a manipulator (Franka-Emika Panda), quadruped robots (Spot & RBQ3), a human-like dexterous hand (Shadow Hand Lite), haptic gloves, etc. We also have strong collaborations with many domestic/international groups.

We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher who can work on some of the followings, but not limited to:

  • Task or task-and-motion planning for mobile manipulation / navigation
  • (Inverse) reinforcement learning for manipulation skill learning
  • Multi-agent system, SLAM, or natural-language grounding
  • Design, implementation, and evaluation of algorithms on our experimental platforms You will be supported by multiple graduate students with more focus on the design of algorithm and implementation. Please check our website.

YOUR PROFILE

In order to be successful in this position you will need to have:

  • PhD in Robotics, AI, or closely related field
  • Good academic record with publications
  • Strong background in one of the following: Planning, Reinforcement Learning, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Control, natural language processing
  • Good English skills, written and spoken
  • Good skills in Python, Deep Learning / Reinforcement Learning Programming (e.g., PyTorch and/or Tensorflow, etc.) and Linux
  • Experties in working with real robot systems is a big plus

The following qualifications would be an advantage:

  • Familiarity with state-of-the-art task planning and/or task-and-motion planning
  • Experience using quadruped robots
  • Ability to work with people in your research and try to being involved in research of others to multiply the effect of collaborations.
  • Have a clear open and transparent communication attitude.
  • Be highly motivated to achieve excellence in the interest of science and engineering innovation within the university, the institutes, the RIRO lab and for yourself.

Application Process and Agenda

Open until filled. The ideal starting date is March 1, 2023 or before. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The initial term is one or two years, with a possible extension depending on performance.