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Job Information

The Applied Research Center is currently seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our team of professionals.

Job Summary

The Post-Doctoral Appointee Program is designed to recruit outstanding Ph.D. applicants to assist the principle investigator in completing their research objectives as related to the scope of work. The Ph.D. must have be conferred within one to five years prior to employment. This assignment is for a one-year period, it is grant funded, and this appointment may be renewed at management's discretion based on excellent work performance and funding availability.

Primary Job Duties

' Conduct independent and collaborative research in core robotics disciplines such as kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and control.

' Design, develop, and test software architectures for robotic systems using Python and C .

' Build and maintain robust simulation pipelines to validate algorithms prior to physical deployment.

' Prepare and submit original research manuscripts to leading peer-reviewed journals.

' Assist in the supervision and technical mentorship of graduate and undergraduate researchers within the laboratory.

' Perform other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Required

' Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.

' Demonstrated record of original research with mandatory publications in recognized peer-reviewed journals.

' Strong theoretical background in mathematics and applied physics.

' Advanced programming proficiency in C .

' Extensive hands-on experience developing within the ROS2 ecosystem and embedded Linux.

' Proficiency in physics-based simulation environments, specifically NVIDIA Isaac Sim.

' Experience transitioning algorithms from simulation to physical hardware.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 537318 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the Director. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by June 15, 2026. Review will continue until position is filled.

Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying:

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Faculty

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

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The Post-Doctoral Appointee Program is designed to recruit outstanding PhD. applicants to assist the principle investigator in completing their research objectives as related to the scope of work. The PhD. must have be conferred within one to five years prior to employment. This assignment is for a one-year period, it is grant funded, and this appointment may be renewed at management's discretion based on excellent work performance and funding availability. Primary Job Duties' Conduct independent and collaborative research in core robotics disciplines such as kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and control.' Design, develop, and test software architectures for robotic systems using Python and C .' Build and maintain robust simulation pipelines to validate algorithms prior to physical deployment.' Prepare and submit original research manuscripts to leading peer-reviewed journals.' Assist in the supervision and technical mentorship of graduate and undergraduate researchers within the laboratory.' Perform other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Required' PhD. in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.' Demonstrated record of original research with mandatory publications in recognized peer-reviewed journals.' Strong theoretical background in mathematics and applied physics.' Advanced programming proficiency in C .' Extensive hands-on experience developing within the ROS 2 ecosystem and embedded Linux.' Proficiency in physics-based simulation environments, specifically NVIDIA Isaac Sim.' Experience transitioning algorithms from simulation to physical hardware. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 537318 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the Director. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by June 15, 2026. Review will continue until position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: Job Category. Faculty. Pre-Employment Requirements. Criminal Background Check.

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