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
Robotic manipulation systems (collaborative arms, industrial arms, mobile manipulators, humanoids, dexterous hands) and NVIDIA products (Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, Isaac Manipulator, GR00T-N, Cosmos).
Domain
Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Physics Simulation
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
Robotics algorithms, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python, PyTorch/JAX, ROS/ROS2, Physics Simulation (Isaac Sim/Lab, MuJoCo), C++, CUDA
Preferred skills
Warp, Simulation-to-real transfer, Vision-language-action (VLA) models, Hardware debugging
Technologies
Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, Isaac Manipulator, GR00T-N, Cosmos, Newton physics engine, PyTorch, JAX, ROS, ROS2, MuJoCo, CUDA, Warp
Responsibilities
Develop algorithms for manipulation and loco-manipulation; Integrate methods into real-world robotic systems; Collaborate on multi-person research projects; Publish in top conferences; Transfer research to NVIDIA products; Mentor PhD interns.
Seniority
PhD New College Grad (Entry-level Research Scientist)
