Postdoctoral Fellow, MARA & Robotics

The role

You will conduct independent and collaborative research on the RoboMARA project. You will develop new methods and algorithms for modeling, abstraction, and reasoning in physically embodied AI systems.

What you will do

• Conduct independent and collaborative research focused on the RoboMARA project.
• Develop new methods and algorithms for modeling, abstraction, and reasoning in physically embodied AI systems.
• Disseminate research findings through academic publications and presentations at leading conferences.
• Actively engage in knowledge transfer within Basis and Princeton University.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Contribute to the scientific discourse through seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects.

Required qualifications

• PhD in robotics, computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cognitive science, or related fields.
• Strong background in areas such as program synthesis, reinforcement learning, robotics, automated planning, probabilistic programming, machine learning, AI reasoning systems, or cognitive modeling.
• Interest in foundational AI research and its applications to modeling, abstraction, and reasoning.
• Demonstrated track record in scientific research, evidenced through publications, technical reports, or impactful software projects.

Nice to have

• Experience with real robots

About the company

Basis is a nonprofit applied AI research organization with goals to understand and build intelligence and advance society's ability to solve intractable problems.