We are hiring talented PostDoc candidates

NODE Lab invites applications and queries for a PostDoc position for: Risk-Aware Controls for Multi-Agent Autonomous Systems. This Postdoc researchers in control, machine learning, autonomous navigation, and cognitive neuroscience for a large-scale interdisciplinary research program. In this Postdoc research position, learning-aided control and risk-aware navigation frameworks will be developed for multi-agent autonomous systems cooperating/interacting with humans in dynamic environments. In this regard, safe Reinforcement Learning (and Bayesian optimization), and cognitive based control will be used for perception, motion planning, and robust control of autonomous systems. 

Benefits of working with us

This project will involve collaboration with research partners at McGill University, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), and KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden); some national and international travel may be required. This position is available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, refugees in Canada, and international applicants.

Your skills

• Completion of PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Cognitive Neuroscience (interdisciplinary PhD research are preferred)

• Keen interest and/or experience (coursework, research, and/or industrial) in: RL, reachability analysis, hybrid systems, adaptive control, and cognitive neuroscience

• Programming for embedded systems, ROS, and coding in Python/C++

• Proven ability to work independently

• Effective written and verbal communication skills (proficiency in English and/or French).

Deadline

Feb. 01, 2025

Additional details

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