Sr. Research Scientist - Physically-Grounded World Modeling

Robotics and AI Institute
Cambridge, MA
Category Research
Job Description
This position at RAI institute, part of the Perception team, focuses on researching and building models to understand and interact with the physical world. The role involves designing algorithms for 3D scene understanding, developing generative models, and creating robust 3D representations. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to integrate research into real-world applications.

Requirements

  • PhD, or MS with equivalent research experience in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant post-graduate research or industry experience in robotics, computer vision, computer graphics, or machine learning
  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++
  • Experience applying research to robotic systems (e.g., using ROS 2, integrating models on physical hardware)
  • Proven track record of creativity and research excellence, demonstrated by publications in leading ML and Robotics conferences

Benefits

  • Intellectual Freedom
  • Resources
  • Culture of Balance
  • Full-Stack Team
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