What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher position at Heterogeneous Robotics Research Lab (HeRoLab), University of Georgia?
Company Description
The Heterogeneous Robotics (HeRo) Research Lab at the School of Computing, University of Georgia, focuses on experimental and application-oriented research in robotics systems with diverse functionalities and mobility. The lab specializes in multi-robot systems, swarm intelligence, wireless networks, human-robot interfaces, intelligent teleoperation, and robotics applications in challenging environments, such as rescue and disaster scenarios. Situated in Athens, GA, HeRoLab aims to develop robust and intelligent autonomous multi-human multi-robot systems capable of advanced cooperation, communication, and interaction. The lab is committed to pushing the boundaries of robotics research and finding innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Role Description
The Heterogeneous Robotics Research Lab (HeRoLab) at the University of Georgia is accepting applications for a prestigious Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow position focused on swarm robotics and AI for Science, with a start date of July 1, 2026, or soon after. The postdoc will work closely with Dr. Ramviyas Nattanmai Parasuraman in the School of Computing at the University of Georgia and will collaborate with Dr. Yohannes Abate in the Department of Physics at the University of Georgia.
The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the lab’s ongoing research, especially on swarm intelligence, and will significantly aid collaborative work on the AI-driven analysis of the behaviors and characteristics of quantum materials and their intersection with swarm intelligence algorithms.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree (awarded or expected by June 30th 2026) in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills with strong mathematical reasoning.
- Evidence for an independent researcher and a good team player.
- Publications in top-tier journals and conferences relevant to robotics and AI for Science. Publications in the Nature and Science group of journals will be a plus.
- Experience in swarm intelligence, robotics, and some interdisciplinary/collaborative work with other domains is anticipated.
- Knowledge of Physics and its application in robotics and multi-agent systems
- Expertise in Data Analysis and interpreting experimental results
- Interest in mentoring junior researchers in the lab.
- Applicants should be independently motivated and enthusiastic about research. Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal) and quantitative analytical skills is essential.
- Preference will be given to candidates with significant experimental work, including working with multiple robot platforms and simulation frameworks, as well as the collection and analysis of nanoscopic data and quantum-inspired computational modeling.