Post-Doctoral Associate

Job Details

About the Job

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available to work on research related to development of predictive display systems for autonomous vehicle control and teleoperation applications. Expertise in the areas of vehicle dynamics, vehicle control, localization, computer vision, sensor fusion and estimation algorithms is desired. The research will involve generation of predictive video from delayed video in order to compensate for wireless latencies, for applications such as teleoperation, vehicle localization and health monitoring.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in either Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with expertise in vehicle dynamics, control systems, estimation algorithms and sensor fusion.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in development of predictive video display systems
2. Experience in teleoperation and/or control of autonomous vehicles
3. Experience in working with sensor systems such as GNSS, Lidar, Radar, and Cameras.
4. Journal publications on topics related to computer vision, vehicle dynamics, sensor fusion and estimation algorithms.

About the Department

The Minnesota Robotics Institute (MnRI) is an outcome of the University of Minnesota’s Discovery, Research, and InnoVation Economy (MnDRIVE) initiative that brings together interdisciplinary researchers to solve grand challenges and increase Minnesota’s position as a worldwide leader in robotics research and education. MnRI is housed in the world-class Gemini-Huntley Research Laboratory, made possible by a generous gift from Jim & Sharon Weinel and Fred & Siri Oss.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $62,500 per year ; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

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