Postdoctoral Position in Robotics for Construction and Inspection at The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin in United States

Postdoctoral research position in Robotics for Construction and Inspection at The University of Texas at Austin, within the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) and the Construction Engineering and Project Management (CEPM) program.

The project focuses on robotics for industrialized and offsite construction workflows, remote inspection and sensing, material handling, robotic assistance for deconstruction, and systems integration between robotics, sensing, and digital workflows. The role combines experimental robotics research with practical, deployment-oriented systems development, including laboratory-scale testing and industry-engaged research activities.

Desired expertise includes robotic systems integration, experimental setup, cobots/robotic arms, UGV platforms, ROS/ROS2, Isaac Sim, RoboDK, vision systems, sensor integration, Python, C++, and AI-enabled robotics/autonomy workflows. The postdoc is also expected to contribute to supervising graduate students, supporting research execution, publishing scholarly work, and helping develop externally funded research initiatives.

Eligibility highlights: a Ph.D. in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, computer science, mechatronics, or a related field; strong publication record; experience with robotics systems integration and experimental work; and strong communication skills for collaboration with industry partners.

Funding/term: initial appointment for one year, with possible extension depending on performance and funding availability. No stipend amount is listed.

How to apply: email your CV, cover letter, sample publications, and GitHub/portfolio (if available) to [email protected]. The position is open immediately and applications are reviewed until filled.