Postdoc in Robotics, AI, and Autonomous Laboratory Systems at Purdue University
Postdoctoral position in Robotics, AI, and Autonomous Laboratory Systems at Purdue University
The Intelligent Systems and Assistive Technologies Lab (ISAT) at Purdue University is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to help develop the next generation of autonomous and cloud laboratories for advanced experimentation and research. The work sits at the intersection of robotics, manufacturing, automation, and artificial intelligence, with a strong emphasis on robotics planning, manipulation, robot coordination, and collaboration.
The researcher will contribute to Purdue’s Intelligent Codesign Cloud Lab for Non-Equilibrium and Low-Dimensional Materials (ICoN) and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team working on AI, autonomy, data science, and computational modeling of materials. The project involves autonomous research workflows for advanced materials, including ceramics, refractory alloys, 2D materials, and non-equilibrium materials, and connects with the Purdue ICoN node led by Professor Alejandro Strachan and other NSF Programmable Cloud Laboratory (PCL) nodes. The postdoctoral researcher will be advised by Professor Juan Wachs.
Research interests and keywords:
robotics, laboratory automation, autonomous experimentation, robot motion planning, manipulation, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, AI for scientific research, high-throughput experimentation, materials science, and manufacturing automation.
Eligibility highlights:
candidates should have experience in several of the following areas: laboratory automation and robotics; robot motion planning and manipulation; reinforcement learning and learning by imitation; programming tools such as ROS, Unity, and Isaac Sim; high-throughput or autonomous experimentation; and AI or machine learning for scientific research.
Funding and support:
this is a postdoctoral research position at Purdue University. The post highlights strong mentorship in scientific writing, proposal development, presentation skills, mentoring, leadership, career planning, and effective research habits. No salary or stipend amount is specified in the post.
Application window:
applications are due by October 6, 2026. Interested candidates should submit the application form via the provided link; the poster notes that individual emails or LinkedIn messages will not be answered.
