Postdoctoral Appointee - Humanoid and dexterous robotics development

Argonne National Laboratory
📍 Lemont, Illinois, United States 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted June 19, 2026

Job Description

This is an opportunity for a knowledgeable and creative individual to be part of a team developing advanced humanoid and dexterous robotic capabilities for scientific use-cases. Recent progress has solidified artificial intelligence (AI) as a key science accelerator, especially in concert with automated techniques for sample creation, movement, and evaluation. However, the flexibility and intelligence of these systems are insufficient to cover the diversity of human-driven experimental activities. The development of multi-appendage, dexterous robots with embodied intelligence is a key to closing this gap.


The successful candidate will work in the Data Science and Learning division of the Computing, Environment, and Life Sciences directorate of Argonne National Laboratories. Primary responsibilities will be the development of AI models for robotic control and the demonstration of these methods via simulation and experiment. Beyond the listed projects, the candidate may con...

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Job Details

  • Location Lemont, Illinois
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Life Scientists
  • Posted Date June 19, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 29, 2026