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ROB - ZHU - Postdoctoral Fellow

Employer
Carnegie Mellon University
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 1, 2023

Job Details

The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, the Robotics Institute has diversified its efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining its original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field. The facility includes approximately 100,000 square feet at the main Pittsburgh campus, another 100,000 square feet at the National Robotics Engineering Center in Lawrenceville and growing.

The Robotics Institute is searching for a postdoctoral research associate to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by carrying out advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve the objectives of the research project, and other tasks as assigned.

Your core responsibilities will include:
  • Conducting cutting-edge research in the field of computer graphics, human-computer interaction, computer vision, and machine learning.

  • Designing and developing innovative algorithms, models, and techniques for solving complex problems in computer graphics, computer vision, and machine learning.

  • Collaborating with a team of researchers and engineers to explore and develop new ideas and methods in the field.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Robotics Institute. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:
  • Strong background in computer graphics, human-computer interaction, computer vision, and machine learning.

  • Strong communication skills

Qualifications:
  • Doctorate degree required

  • Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in computer vision research, such as Python and C++.A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows

Position Type

Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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Carnegie Mellon Univesity

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