Research Scientist, Robotics Research - PhD New College Grad 2026
Core
Developing algorithms, models, and methods for robotic manipulation and loco-manipulation for industrial and household applications, integrating them into real-world systems.
Role type
Research Scientist (Robotics & Machine Learning)
Builds
NVIDIA robotics and simulation products (Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, Isaac Manipulator, GR00T-N, Newton)
Domain
Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Physics Simulation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Robotics algorithms, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python, C++, CUDA, ROS/ROS2, Physics Simulation, Simulation-to-Real transfer, Vision-Language-Action models
Preferred skills
Bimanual/dexterous manipulation, Mobile manipulation, Humanoid loco-manipulation, Multisensory perception, Industrial applications (bin-picking, assembly)
Technologies
PyTorch, JAX, Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, MuJoCo, ROS, ROS2, CUDA, Warp
Responsibilities
Develop algorithms for robotic manipulation and loco-manipulation; Integrate methods into real-world robotic systems; Collaborate on multi-person research projects; Publish high-impact research; Transfer research into NVIDIA products; Mentor PhD interns
Seniority
PhD New College Grad 2026
