JOB TITLE Post Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Robotics Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Automata Lab in the Robotics Engineering Department at WPI is searching for qualified post-doctoral fellow. The lab is undergoing rapid growth, and a post-doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to contribute to our cutting-edge research, while working with a collaborative team of faculty and graduate students. The Automata Lab conducts research at the intersection of formal methods, machine learning, and control, with the goal of developing safe, reliable, autonomous robots capable of performing advanced tasks from high-level specifications. This work includes methods for combining reinforcement learning and temporal logic, using control barrier functions with learning-enabled state estimators, and other related research areas. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Conduct original research in close collaboration with the Automata Lab PI Assist in the conception and writing of research proposals Provide mentorship to graduate students, including support for research ideation and technical communication Requirements: A PhD in robotics, computer science, systems engineering, or related field Strong track record of scholarly publication A background that includes formal methods, machine learning, and/or controls engineering Compensation: $65,000 depending on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. FLSA STATUS United States of America (Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination. About WPI Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinary students, talented and dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being. It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.