PART TIME RESEARCH SCHOLAR

New York University Tandon School of Engineering

The Machines in Motion laboratory at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Part-Time Research Scientist to work with Dr. Ludovic Righetti.

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that makes a difference in the world. The Machines in Motion laboratory conducts research in planning, control and learning for robotic manipulation and locomotion.

Expectations

Candidates will be responsible for conducting research using algorithms for model-predictive control.

Salary range

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $26.37 per hour depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Expected start date and period of employment

The expected start date is July 21, 2025. This position is expected to be for 3 months. Part-time appointments would require a work schedule of approximately 27 hours per week.

Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s in computer science, mechanical engineering, technology management, data science, statistics, and applied mathematics or a related field. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

Applicants should submit the following information:

● Cover letter

● Up-to-date curriculum vitae

● names and contact information for three references.

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: Sarah Maslov (sarah.maslov@nyu.edu).

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.