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New York University

Research Scholar

New York, NY · On-site

$48K - $62K/yr

... to hire a full time Research Scholar. New York University (NYU) is one of the top private ... techniques, underwater robot systems, and autonomous systems, as exemplified by a strong ...

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Electrical Engineer

Bristol, RI

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Director Software and Autonomy

Bristol, RI

$264K/yr

... full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. This ... Experience working with underwater robotics/electronics * Preferred: Not a must: Experience UUVs ...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Control/Sim/RL

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

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Job description

Postdoctoral Associate - Control/Sim/RL
Job no: 507049
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, College of Computing and Informatics, College of Engineering
Job Summary
A postdoctoral position in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics is being offered to support research in bio-inspired underwater robotics, with a focus on the development of advanced modeling and control strategies for multi-limbed swimming systems.
Primary responsibilities include the development of high-fidelity dynamic models of swimming robots, incorporating hydrodynamic and hydrostatic effects, and the design and implementation of control strategies for bio-inspired robotic platforms. The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with experimental underwater robotic systems and contribute to improving the understanding and performance of these systems under realistic operating conditions.
This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.
Essential Functions
  • Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research related to underwater bio-robotic swimmers, providing guidance on modeling, control development, and experimental validation.
  • Contribute to the preparation of research proposals, present findings at conferences and technical meetings, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information).
  • Minimum of 0-3 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Expertise in high-fidelity dynamic simulation (e.g., MuJoCo, Simscape), with emphasis on underwater or fluid-interacting systems.
  • Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for control development and data analysis.
  • Experience applying reinforcement learning to control of nonlinear, multi-DoF robotic systems, particularly in locomotion or underwater contexts.
  • Familiarity with CAD and hardware-simulation integration workflows.
  • Experience with robotic hardware and sensing systems is desirable.
  • Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 is a plus.

Physical Demands
  • Typically sitting at a desk/table
  • Typically standing, walking

Location
  • University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from $60,240.00 - $90,350.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Jul 29 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 29 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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