Hiring: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Embodied AI Lab Automation: Vision-Guided Real Time Robotic Manipulation Company: Brookhaven National Laboratory Location: Upton, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:28:14 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : C++, CV, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Python, R About the job Experience: •5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in and R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events. Required Skills: •Develop and implement vision-guided real-time robotic manipulation methods for crystal harvesting •Design and deploy closed-loop perception and control pipelines using visual feedback •Contribute to vision-based servoing approaches for precise, real-time positioning •Integrate perception outputs with motion planning and execution using ROS2 and MoveIt2 •Perform system calibration (e.g., hand-eye calibration, camera calibration) to ensure accurate 3D spatial alignment •Evaluate and improve system robustness, including perception uncertainty and failure modes •Collaborate closely with domain experts across crystallography, controls, and engineering •Participate in system testing, tuning, and performance evaluation Qualifications: •Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field •Demonstrated experience developing and implementing robotics systems. •Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ •Robot kinematics and coordinate transformations •Motion planning and trajectory generation. •Proven track record in disseminating scientific results in the form of publications, or conference presentations. •Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence. Compensation: •$71,900 - $119,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!