Loading...
September 15, 2025

**Job Description**
The Robot Learning & Control Lab (REAL Lab) at NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking an outstanding Post-Doctoral Associate to contribute to cutting-edge research in robot intelligence, machine learning, and AI-driven manipulation. This position offers the opportunity to work on real-world robotic systems and develop novel algorithms at the intersection of robot learning, control, and AI for physical systems.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Strong focus on robot manipulation learning & control, and differential geometry.
• Knowledge of safe control methods including Lyapunov stability, barrier functions, and certified learning frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with robotic manipulators (preferably Franka Emika R3 robots) and real-world experimentation.
• Demonstrated high degree of self-motivation, research-oriented thinking, and a drive to operationalize robotic systems for real-world tasks.
• Strong publication record in top-tier venues: ICRA, IROS, RA-L, T-RO, IJRR, CoRL, NeurIPS, RSS, CDC, TAC.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, ROS, and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary research environment.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Robotics
• Control Engineering
• Machine Learning
• AI
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

**Experience**
Other:
• Strong publication record in top-tier venues (ICRA, IROS, RA-L, T-RO, IJRR, CoRL, NeurIPS, RSS, CDC, TAC)
• Hands-on experience with robotic manipulators (preferably Franka Emika R3 robots) and real-world experimentation.

Note: We’ve analyzed the actual job post using AI, for more details visit the original job post by clicking on “Apply Now”!

Experience
Other: • Strong publication record in top-tier venues (ICRA, IROS, RA-L, T-RO, IJRR, CoRL, NeurIPS, RSS, CDC, TAC) • Hands-on experience with robotic manipulators (preferably Franka Emika R3 robots) and real-world experimentation.
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Benefits: Housing and educational subsidies for children.
Valid Until
October 12, 2025
Details
Permanent / Full-time Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and project needs. Brief location description: a world-class research institution offering a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.
School / Department / Center / Lab
• The Robot Learning & Control Lab (REAL Lab)
Supervisor(s)
Prof. Fares Abu-Dakka
Supervisor Email
See Details
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)
View profile