The Nuclear and Applied Robotics Group (NRG) has multiple openings where we are seeking talented roboticists to help us develop and transition new capabilities in long-term autonomy and human-robot interaction for use in an array of challenging field environments. You can apply under either of the categories below.
Research Engineer / Science Associate: We are looking for talented roboticists to support our efforts to transition university developed robotic capabilities related to long-term autonomy (LTA) and human-robot interactions (HRI) and then demonstrate these capabilities in challenging environments on field-deployable hardware systems, including dual-arm mobile manipulators and off-road vehicles. Our software base utilizes ROS and thus programming (C++ and/or Python) experience is required and experience with ROS is strongly preferred. Experience with CAD, 3D printing, basic wiring, DC circuits, and microcontrollers is also desired as is working knowledge of our target domains (nuclear, oil & gas, and defense). Experience writing research grants and obtaining research funding is not required but would also be favorably considered. The specific requirements listed in the job description include:
- Carry out research in the area of applied robotics for use in extreme environments, particularly in the nuclear, oil and gas industries, and/or military applications though other application areas may be considered
- Support deliverables related to autonomous mobile systems, mobile manipulation, and human-machine interfaces
- Help supervise lab members
We are interested in a broad range of applicants and thus a large salary range is listed in the official application. Outstanding candidates may even be considered above the stated range. Current funding sources require that eligible candidates are U.S. Citizens.
Apply for this position at The University of Texas at Austin.
Postdoctoral Fellow: The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research in the NRG in the area of mobile manipulation, long-term autonomy, and human-robot interaction where our primary publishing focus will be journals and/or conferences that emphasize field demonstrations, experiments, and challenging domain-specific applications. Applicants will be expected to work with multiple faculty members and research scientists to solve research issues related to field deployed systems, scalability, and HRI with domain-specific experts. Experience writing research grants in addition to experience in writing proposals and obtaining research funding is not required but would be favorably considered. The specific requirements listed in the job description include:
- Carry out research in the area of applied robotics for use in extreme environments, particularly in the nuclear, oil & gas industries, and/or military applications though other application areas may be considered
- Co-author peer-reviewed research
- Collaborate with other group members and Principal Investigator in defining the specific scope of research projects
- Performs other related duties as assigned
We are interested in a broad range of applicants and thus a large salary range is listed in the official application. Current funding sources require that eligible candidates are U.S. Citizens.
Apply for this position at The University of Texas at Austin.
***Note that both of these positions will be a part of Texas Robotics team but the positions have been posted under the Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab which provides both administrative support and domain expertise assuring developed systems will work in truly challenging environments.***
