Postdoctoral Research Associate, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Lead, design, build and test cycles for robotic platforms and experimental rigs; develop real-time control (e.g., model-based, optimal, learning-augmented control), perception, and planning modules; run structured experiments and benchmarking. Architect high-quality research codebases in C++/Python/C# (e.g., ROS/ROS 2, RT frameworks, Unity/Unreal integration as needed); implement data pipelines, simulation, and CI/testing; maintain reproductible artifacts and documentation. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; develop short course modules and/or run workshops in Robotics/AI/Control; support inclusive team culture and lab best practices. Lead and co-author journal/conference papers; prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals; create compelling presentations/demos and contribute to IP (invention disclosures and patents); present research at national and international conferences. Contribute to proposal development and grant writing (including preliminary data, methods, budgets text); prepare progress reports, and coordination with internal/external collaborators; interface with sponsors where applicable. Foster collaborations within the Department, with other units across the University, and with team members at other institutes. Participate and contribute to meetings with industry, academia and sponsors. Additional duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong analysis skills, research, and technical writing skills. Ability to communicate professionally in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing. Knowledge of prototyping, specifically control (PID, MPC, optimal/robust, learning-augmented); perception planning; sensor fusion; calibration; system identification. Programming skills, including C++, Python, C#; ROS/ROS 2; Git; Linux; build systems (CMake); real-time/latency-aware coding; simulation (Gazebo/Isaac/Unity/Unreal as applicable). Knowledge of experimental design, statistics, ablation studies, replicable pipelines, technical writing. Ability to create clear presentations and use strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset; effective mentoring.