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Research Scientist in Dexterous Manipulation & Robot Learning

Lila SciencesCambridge, MA USA
On-site Full-time $176K/yr - $304K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Required Qualifications for Success Ph. D. in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related discipline, with proven expertise in foundation models pertinent to robotic learning. Expertise in reinforcement learning, diffusion-based methods, imitation learning, and adaptive learning algorithms focused on robotic manipulation. Extensive experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow, as well as deep learning architectures for foundation model development, particularly in diffusion-based generative models for robotics. Demonstrable success in creating multi-modal perception systems that integrate tactile, visual, linguistic, and other contextual sensing for intelligent robotic agents. Robust publication history in robot learning, showcasing innovative strategies for trust calibration and collaboration.

About the job

Your Contribution at Lila Sciences

As a Robotics Scientist at Lila Sciences, you will spearhead the research and innovation of autonomous robotic systems that form the intelligent physical backbone of our cutting-edge scientific superintelligence platform. You will be instrumental in developing groundbreaking algorithms and deploying advanced robotic solutions that engage seamlessly with human scientists and intricate laboratory settings. Your efforts will propel our mission forward by establishing fully autonomous workflows for scientific exploration, merging state-of-the-art robotics, machine learning, and systems engineering.

Projects You Will Undertake

  • Innovating advanced methodologies for precise and dexterous robotic manipulation that utilize foundation models, reinforcement learning, diffusion-based techniques, and human input, enabling adaptable and intelligent robotic systems capable of executing complex tasks in a variety of scientific environments.
  • Creating novel frameworks for human-robot interaction that integrate imitation learning and learning from human feedback, demonstrations, and corrections, fostering intelligent robotic agents that can smoothly blend into human scientific workflows and swiftly adapt to new experimental scenarios.
  • Enhancing dexterous manipulation research through avant-garde machine learning techniques, including diffusion models and adaptive learning algorithms, synthesizing multi-modal sensing (tactile, visual, and linguistic) to develop generative skill representations and sophisticated motor learning policies for intelligent robotic systems.
  • Designing autonomous robotic systems equipped with trust calibration mechanisms, allowing intelligent agents to dynamically modify their behaviors based on contextual information in challenging scientific tasks.

About Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences is pioneering the intersection of robotics and machine learning, dedicated to transforming scientific discovery through intelligent automation. Our mission is to create autonomous systems that enhance human capabilities and drive innovation across various research fields.

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