Postdoc in Robot Learning for Manipulation

Tasks

The postdoc will work with robot learning for manipulation and explore the latest Vision–Language–Action models (VLA) for tabletop, mobile, or dexterous manipulation. A central focus is to leverage whole-body movements and/or dexterous, multi-fingered hands to improve perception and control, thereby enabling robots to solve complex, contact-rich tasks that require coordinated interaction between base, arm, and hand in dynamic environments. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in robotics and machine learning as well as documented experience in at least two of the following areas: deep learning, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, robot perception, navigation, grasping, as well as dexterous or mobile manipulation. Experience in any of the following is particularly meritorious: whole-body control, humanoid platforms or platforms with many degrees of freedom, multi-fingered hands, tactile sensing, or learning-based manipulation in simulation and/or on real systems.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A completed doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed to correspond to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than when the employment decision is made.
• Research expertise in machine learning/robotics.
• Documented strong programming skills.
• We would like you to have an outstanding research and publication list.
• You have well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• We would like you to have very good knowledge of English, both written and spoken, as communication is crucial for this role.

Meritorious

• At the final application date, no more than three years have passed since the doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed to correspond to a doctoral degree was obtained.
• You have good pedagogical ability.
• Awareness of diversity and equality issues, with a particular focus on equality between women and men.
• You are independent in your work and have no problems collaborating with others.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.

The application should include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of degree certificates and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
• A brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. max 2 pages long.

The application must reach KTH no later than the final application date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is permanent, but for a maximum of two years.

An employment as a postdoc is a fixed-term qualifying position primarily focused on research, intended as a first career step after graduation.

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