The IDEAS Lab at Purdue University, led by Associate Professor Aniket Bera, is seeking an exceptional Postdoctoral Researcher in Computer Vision and Embodied AI. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in leading high-impact research at the intersection of perception, generation, and interaction. The lab focuses on solving fundamental challenges in computer vision and robotics, including 3D scene understanding and reconstruction, 3D human motion generation, intent prediction, long-term behavior modeling, and developing multi-modal frameworks for robot-human collaboration and tactical agent teaming. Specialized machine learning algorithms optimized for real-time inference on resource-constrained hardware and mobile platforms are also a core research area.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong publication record in top-tier venues such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, or ICRA. Essential skills include mathematical maturity for developing new machine learning algorithms, proficiency in PyTorch and C++, and hands-on experience with hardware deployment, LiDAR/RGB-D sensors, or edge computing stacks. The position offers the chance to co-lead projects funded by industry and federal agencies like DARPA, gain experience in grant writing, and mentor PhD and MS students, preparing for future faculty or senior industry research roles.

Purdue University provides a top-tier research environment, with high rankings in Computer Science and Engineering, access to advanced compute clusters, and dedicated robotics facilities. The university is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, offering a high-quality, low-cost lifestyle with proximity to Chicago’s tech and cultural ecosystem. The position is available for immediate start, and applicants are encouraged to apply by sending their CV and three representative manuscripts to Professor Aniket Bera via email or direct message.