Postdoc - Robotics

IDEAS NCBR Sp. z o.o. is a part of the National Center for Research and Development (NCBR Group). Our goal is to build in Poland the largest, friendly to conduct innovative research platform, to educate a new generation of scientists focused on development of algorithms and their subsequent practical application,  commercialization in the industry, finance, medicine and other branches of the economy. 

At IDEAS NCBR, we are constantly on the lookout for new talent. If you are a student or graduate of Mathematics, Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology or a related discipline and would like to pursue a career in research, then share your plans with us by applying for this position. As a team member, you will have the opportunity to work with many authorities in the field of artificial intelligence in the team led by Krzysztof Walas, PhD. The Independent Research Team aims to challenge the current approach that avoids contacts and intend robots to leverage contacts for perception and action. Focuses on using vision and tactile sensing to provide robots with detailed understanding of the environment's physics. We focus on the scientific development of our employees and the practical application of research results. 

You will carry out research and development work related to issues such as:

• machine learning methods to enable robots to interact with the environment taking into account physical phenomena of this process,
• interactive perception, representation learning and reinforcement learning,
• agile robotic manipulation of deformable objects,
• other related scientific issues.

Your work will be research-focused with minimal teaching responsibilities:

• teaching a minimum of 60 hours per year.

• educational background: PhD in Science, preferred majors: Robotics, Control, Computer Science or other science majors related to robotics and machine learning,
• experience in robotics and machine learning,
• practical experience in software development for robotic learning, including programming skills with the use of such libraries as: Robot Operating System 2, Gazebo, MuJoCo,kr PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, OpenCV, Open3D, PCL
• scientific publications presented during the most important thematic conferences such as: ICRA, IROS, RSS, CORL or top tier robotics journals such as: Science Robotics, Transactions on Robotics, Robotics and Automation Letters, The International Journal of Robotic Research, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• advanced level of English,
• very good programming skills,
• proactive approach to solve problems and scientific issues,
• excellent analytical and critical thinking skills,
• ability to work in a team.

We would be pleased to see in your application:

• experience in implementing robotic solutions
• experience in efficient methods of machine learning, senor data processing, robot control
• references with min. 1 contact to person, who can recommend you.

• stable employment based on a fixed-term contract (2 years) with the possibility of its extension for another 9 months,
• working with high-level scientific staff in an international environment;
• flexible working hours in a hybrid system;
• private medical care;
• participation in the Medicover Benefits program and co-financing tickets for cultural events;
• real influence on the creation of the company's structure and culture;
• remuneration: PLN 15,700 gross;
• an innovation bonus in the form of a share in the benefits from the future commercialisation of the research project results as additional remuneration. The bonus, depending on the model adopted for the commercialisation of the results of the research project, may take the form of:
  • entitlement to a share of IDEAS NCBR's income from the commercialisation of the results of the work (in particular in the form of licences or disposal of intellectual property rights) or,
  • entitlement to subscribe for shares or stocks in a spin-out company commercialising such solutions,
• participation in scientific research on artificial intelligence in Poland and for international projects,
• specialised trainings or field schools,
• tools necessary for work: mobile phone, laptop etc.

• CV with the list of publications and description of the scientific achievements,
• motivation letter - a summary of professional accomplishments, including the description of research interests, achievements, research goals,
• copy of the diploma/diplomas confirming education.

At the next stage of the recruitment process we will ask to provide a research project description prepared accordingly to our guideline.

Further we will ask also to send us the contact details (name, email address, telephone no.) to persons who would be keen to provide a references.

The set of required documents should be sent electronically using the “Apply online” here.

Please be informed that only candidate applications sent with above listed documents will be analyzed.