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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Machines in Motion Laboratory
New York University
The Machines in Motion laboratory at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Post Doctoral Researcher/Post Doctoral Associate to join an exciting project on model predictive control with force feedback. New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, hasthe distinct history of having been known previously as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering.
Candidates will be responsible for conducting scholarly research, writing papers, help mentor students and perform work in a multidisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will conduct research on high frequency model predictive control using force feedback.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $62,500 to $75,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.
Tandon faculty and students are at the forefront of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and have access to NYU’s Global Network University. The NYU Tandon School of Engineering is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world.
We are seeking individuals with a strong background in model-predictive control and a publication track record in top robotics conferences and journals. Previous experience of numerical implementations of optimal control solvers for high frequency control of complex robots is necessary. We welcome applicants from recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Eligible candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.
Applicants should submit a complete CV, a research statement describing your interests, goals and how they related to our research, a complete list of publications, copies of up to three relevant scientific papers, and the names and contact information of three references (all as pdf). All application materials should be submitted electronically via interfolio.
Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.
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brooklyn, NY, 11210, US
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