Postdoctoral Researcher in Robot Learning: The Pattern Recognition and Robot Learning (PEARL) Lab at TU Darmstadt is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher for the ERC-funded project SIREN (Structured Interactive Perception and Learning for Holistic Robotic Embodied Intelligence). This project focuses on developing methods that empower robots to understand and adapt to real-world environments through structured, grounded, and generalizable learning approaches.
Summary Table:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Project | ERC Project SIREN |
| Position | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Location | TU Darmstadt, Germany |
| Salary | E13 (TV-L) |
| Perks | 30 vacation days, free Hessen transport, flexible/family-friendly environment |
| Application Deadline | Open until filled |
| Apply Here | pearl-lab.com/open-positions |
| Contact Email | contact@pearl-lab.com |
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
- Robot Learning
- Modular Control
- Geometric Learning
- SE(3)-Equivariant Models
- Generative Models (Dynamics, Policies)
- Grounding & Representation Learning
- Foundation Model Distillation (VLMs, LLMs → Robotics)
Location:
Technical University of Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt), Germany
Eligibility / Qualification:
Ideal candidates should have:
- A PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the research areas listed.
- Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and team-driven innovation.
- Strong communication and mentoring skills (experience in supervising students is a plus).
Job Description:
As a Postdoctoral Researcher at PEARL Lab, you will:
- Contribute to the scientific foundation of the SIREN project.
- Develop novel methods for structured and grounded robot learning.
- Conduct experiments with real robotic systems.
- Collaborate across disciplines and with team members on adjacent research topics.
- Help mentor and supervise junior researchers.
- Play an active role in shaping a dynamic and ambitious lab culture.
How to Apply:
Submit your application via the official portal:
🔗 https://pearl-lab.com/open-positions/
For inquiries, contact: 📬 contact@pearl-lab.com
Last Date to Apply:
Position open until filled. Early applications are encouraged.
