Postdoctoral Researcher in Robot Learning
100%, Zurich, fixed-term
The Mobile Robotics Lab at ETH Zürich is at the forefront of advancing robot intelligence. We are exploring how to design robot policies with a profound understanding of the environment humans inhabit.
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in Robot Learning who is interested in addressing vital questions such as:
- How can we integrate representations of the world with modern learning-based methods to enable larger scale and longer horizon tasks?
- How can Foundation Models, VLMs, VLAs, and robot learning be applied to tackle complex, long-horizon tasks involving manipulation, locomotion, and navigation in unstructured and expansive environments?
Our investigations involve several real-world robots, including the Unitree G1 humanoid, Stretch 3, and drones.
The Mobile Robotics Lab is currently engaged in various research projects across the domains of:
- Robot Learning
- Spatial AI
- Robot Perception
- Mobile Manipulation
- Navigation and Exploration
For more information on the ongoing projects, please visit our homepage.
Job Description
- Lead and establish an independent research agenda in mobile robotics, utilizing modern learning-based methods such as Foundation Models, VLMs, and VLA architectures for embodied intelligence.
- Supervise impactful research on the lab's humanoid platform (Unitree G1), advancing the frontiers of sim-to-real transfer and semantic reasoning.
- Secure external funding (with strong institutional support) and cultivate collaborations within the ETH ecosystem.
- Co-supervise PhD and Master's students, encouraging a culture of technical excellence and ambitious experimentation.
- Engage in teaching activities, including the development of new educational materials in robotics, perception, and autonomous systems.
Profile
- PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field with significant publications in top-tier venues (e.g., CORL, ICRA, RSS, NeurIPS, CVPR).
- Expertise in modern Robot Learning.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and contemporary tools such as IsaacLab, PyTorch, etc.
- Visionary Drive: A self-motivated individual eager to lead a team toward ambitious goals in robotics.
- Strong communication skills and a passion for mentoring the next generation of researchers.
Workplace
Our lab is equipped with modern facilities, providing a flexible and dynamic research environment within ETH Zurich.
We Offer
- Engagement in cutting-edge research alongside academic and industrial partners.
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary team that bridges research theory and practical robotics.
- State-of-the-art lab facilities and flexible working conditions within a leading academic institution.
- Support for diversity through flexible hours and part-time arrangements.
We Value Diversity and Sustainability
ETH Zurich fosters an inclusive culture where equality of opportunity is paramount. We cherish diversity and uphold a working and learning environment that respects the rights and dignity of all staff and students. We are committed to sustainability and continuously strive for a climate-neutral future.
Curious? So Are We.
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About ETH Zürich
ETH Zurich stands as one of the world's foremost universities specializing in science and technology, renowned for its exceptional education, pioneering research, and effective transfer of knowledge to society. With over 30,000 individuals from more than 120 countries, we are a community that promotes independent thinking and inspires excellence. Positioned in the heart of Europe, we collaborate globally to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.