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Jonathan Kelly

3 months ago

Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotic Manipulation, Differential Geometry, and Geometric Deep Learning University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies in Canada

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Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Postdoctoral appointment initially for one year with the possibility of renewal for at least one additional year. Salary is stated to be above the standard postdoctoral rate and highly competitive.

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Expired

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Canada

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University of Toronto

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Keywords

Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Deep Learning
Mathematics
Differential Geometry
Tactile Sensing
Representation Theory
Robotics
Control System
Physics
Robot Perception and Sensors
construction planning
grasping

About this position

Postdoctoral researcher opening in the STARS Laboratory at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (University of Toronto) in robotic manipulation and mobile manipulation.

The research focus includes differential-geometric methods and geometric deep learning for robot perception, representation, planning, and control. The successful candidate will contribute to multiple projects, help shape new research directions, and work with industrial collaborators and sponsors.

This position is designed to support an academic or industrial research career, with training in leadership, grant writing, project development, and student supervision/mentoring.

Eligibility highlights: a Ph.D. in robotics or a closely related field, strong mathematical background, excellent English, and programming experience in C++, Python, and/or Julia. Experience with Lie groups, geometric methods, manipulation, tactile sensing, and grasping is highly desirable.

Funding: one-year initial appointment with the possibility of renewal for at least one additional year; salary is above the standard postdoctoral rate and highly competitive.

Applications are reviewed starting 2026-08-15 and accepted until the position is filled. Apply by email with a CV, publication list, one-page letter of intent, and at least two references.

Funding details

Postdoctoral appointment initially for one year with the possibility of renewal for at least one additional year. Salary is stated to be above the standard postdoctoral rate and highly competitive.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in robotics or a closely related field and have a strong mathematical background. Preferred qualifications include a track record of publications at leading venues such as ICML, CVPR, ICLR, NeurIPS, RSS, CoRL, IJRR, and TRO; ability to initiate new research projects; excellent spoken and written English; programming expertise in C++, Python, and/or Julia; and experience with differential geometry, Lie groups, geometric methods, or geometric deep learning. Experience with manipulation, tactile sensing, and grasping is an asset.

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Professor of Robotics

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Solid Mechanics

Computational Neuroscience

Robotics

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