PhD Position in Robotics and Generative AI Clemson University in United States

Yue Wang at Clemson University is looking for a highly motivated PhD student to join a research group working at the intersection of robotics and generative AI. The project focuses on next-generation intelligent robotic systems that integrate generative AI and foundation models with robotic perception, reasoning, planning, learning, and control. Research directions mentioned include Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, multimodal foundation models for robotics, generative models for robot learni...

Sandhya Saisubramanian, Assistant Professor in the School of EECS at Oregon State University, is recruiting 1-2 PhD students for Fall 2027. The research focus is safe and reliable autonomy in robotics , with work at the intersection of robotics control , reinforcement learning , human-robot interaction , and planning . This is a strong fit for students interested in autonomous systems, robot decision-making, and trustworthy robotics. The post points interested applicants to the Robotics PhD/M.S....

PhD and Master’s research opportunities are available in the Bioinspired Robotics and Resilient Intelligence (BR2I) Laboratory at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), USA. The opening is in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering and is centered on bioinspired robotics, resilient intelligence, and related robotics/computational research themes. The post specifically mentions a PhD student opening for Spring or Fall 2027 and Master’s student researchers for the upcoming academi...

PhD openings are available at the HIER Lab at North Carolina State University in the United States. The lab is seeking students to work on robotics and AI topics including humanoid robots, gorilla-inspired robots, foundation models, whole-body control, and AI-driven manipulation. The opening is associated with Prof. Jaemin Lee, and the lab website is provided for more information. No deadline, funding details, or formal eligibility requirements are stated in the post. Interested applicants shoul...

A fully funded PhD position is available in control systems at the University of South Alabama , with a start date as early as Spring 2027 . The project focuses on building control architectures that guide moving machines safely through unpredictable physical environments. The doctorate will be completed in systems engineering , and the research environment is strongly aligned with robotics and mechatronics . Preferred background: a BS or MS in mechanical engineering , aerospace engineering , or...