Job Description
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Job Overview The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Intelligent Robotics. The successful candidate will engage in pioneering research in the areas of robotic manipulator control, human-robot interaction (HRI), AI-driven decision-making, and manufacturing automation. This position offers opportunities for high-impact research, collaboration with faculty and graduate students, and dissemination of findings through leading journals and major conferences.
Essential Functions - Conduct advanced research on robotics and automation, with an emphasis on sensing and monitoring for human-centered manufacturing automation, where robots augment rather than replace human capabilities.
- Create AI-based safety assessment and decision-making systems to ensure robust risk mitigation in human-robot coexisting environments.
- Develop HRI technologies to enhance safety in collaborative manufacturing scenarios.
- Design and develop control strategies to ensure safe robotic operations in shared and dynamic human-robot environments.
Required Education Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Additional Qualifications Considered • Research experience in human-robot interaction and collaboration.
• Expertise in robotics for human-centered manufacturing automation, particularly in assembly/disassembly tasks.
• Experience with grasp planning and control of robotic manipulators.
• Proficiency in vision- and AI-based human motion tracking, analysis, and prediction for enhancing robotic safety.
• Familiarity with imitation learning and advanced techniques for human-robot collaboration.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include: - Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
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Post Doc Fellow, Aerospace Engineering Date: Jul 18, 2025
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility: Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
Job Segment: Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering, Technology, Research
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