Postdoctoral Fellow - Robotics Institute
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This position scores well due to strong academic support and the opportunity to conduct groundbreaking research, although competition may be intense.
- Research opportunities in cutting-edge robotics.
- Access to mentorship and collaborative projects.
- Potential for academic publishing and professional growth.
Pros
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
- Ability to publish in prestigious journals and conferences.
- Collaborative environment with support for personal research projects.
Cons
- Position requires a Ph.D., limiting applicant pool.
- Potential for high expectations and workload.
- May involve grant writing and funding challenges.
Who it's for
Postdoctoral / Early Career Researcher • Onsite with collaborative opportunities
Good fit
- Early career researchers or postdocs in robotics.
- Individuals passionate about advancing AI technology.
- Candidates looking for a collaborative and academic environment.
Not recommended for
- Professionals seeking industry positions.
- Anyone lacking a doctoral level education.
- Individuals not interested in research funding challenges.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate is to carry out advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve the objectives of the research project. This position will require an in depth knowledge of a specialized field, process, or discipline and may involve organizing and implementing complex research plans, the development of methods of research, testing and data collection, analysis and evaluation, and writing reports which contain descriptive, analytical and evaluative content. The purpose of this role is to acquire the professional skills needed to pursue a career path of his or her choosing.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the students and other members of the lab to create healthy and collaborative work environment.
Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
Conduct research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university.
Conduct research in creative robotics and physical AI to publish top-tier robotics conferences and journals.
Contribute to the preparation and writing of grant proposals; take responsibility in managing projects such as preparing reports and deliverables, hosting visitors, and participating in the project meetings.
Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies may be required depending on area and specialty.
Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Doctorate Degree
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Location
Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & FellowsPosition Type
Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)Full Time/Part time
Full timePay Basis
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