Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Field Robotics
University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania's General Robotics, Automation, Sensing and Perception (GRASP) Laboratory invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in field robotics. The Fellow will lead efforts on multi-robot autonomy, control/coordination, and perception of a heterogeneous aerial/ground robot team for detecting, localizing, and triaging casualties in simulated mass casualty incidents. The Fellow will be working with an existing team of faculty (Profs. Eric Eaton, CJ Taylor, Kostas Daniilidis, and several trauma surgeons), PhD, Masters, and Undergraduate students on this project, with substantial opportunities to mentor students and serve in leadership roles.

Strong candidates will have significant experience in 1) deploying robots, ideally in field experiments, 2) full-stack robotics development using ROS, and 3) robotic perception using deep neural networks and visual language models, supported by a solid publication record in top-tier robotics or machine learning conferences (e.g., ICRA, IROS, RLC, ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML, etc.). Candidates should be experienced in ROS and in Python and C/C++ programming in Linux-based environments.

The position is available immediately and will be renewable for up to 2 years. A Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, or a related field is required. The compensation package includes a competitive salary, benefits, career mentoring, and conference travel support.

To apply, e-mail a single PDF file containing your cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, list of representative publications with URLs, and list of references directly to grasp.postdoc@seas.upenn.edu with a subject line of "Postdoc application: YOUR NAME". Please have 2 letters of recommendation sent directly to the same email address with the subject line "Postdoc reference: YOUR NAME".

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, starting immediately, and will be accepted until the position is filled. For full consideration, we recommend that you apply early.

The University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy League University located near the center of Philadelphia, the 6th largest city in the US, and is among the top-rank institutions for robotics (ranked #1 worldwide in 2021-2022, currently #2, according to csrankings.org). The University campus and the Philadelphia area support a rich diversity of scientific, educational, and cultural opportunities; major technology-driven industries such as pharmaceuticals, finance, and aerospace; as well as attractive urban and suburban residential neighborhoods. Princeton and New York City are within commuting distance. The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.