We are actively recruiting talented postdoctoral researchers to join our world-class team. Be part of groundbreaking research that shapes the future of autonomous robotics.

Open Positions & What We Look For

Division 1: Adaptive Robot Platform

  • PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Experience in robot control, haptics, or human-robot interaction
  • Skills in sensor/actuator design or embedded systems
  • Background in adaptive robot platforms

Apply

Division 2: 5D Robot AI

  • PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, Robotics, or related field
  • Experience in computer vision, SLAM, AI, or foundation models
  • Skills in deep learning, reinforcement learning, or physical-informed neural network
  • Background in robot learning or world modeling

Apply

Benefits & Support

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World-Class Research

Access to state-of-the-art facilities, large-scale testbeds, and cutting-edge equipment for robot AI research.

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Multi-Mentor System

Work with multiple mentors across institutions (1 primary + 1 co-mentor from different universities).

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Global Collaboration

Joint projects with Stanford, CMU, TU Wien, and opportunities for international exchange.

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Conference Support

Full funding for ICRA, IROS, CVPR, and other top-tier international conferences.

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Settlement Support

Housing assistance, family support programs, and spouse employment assistance.

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Career Development

Leadership opportunities, patent support, and startup incubation through KAIST Tex-Corps.

Support for International Researchers

Onboarding & Integration

  • Orientation workshops introducing research goals and teams
  • Immediate mentor matching for quick research integration
  • Research safety, ethics, and data management training
  • Assistance with NTIS, IRIS registration and R&D systems
  • Training on Korea's National R&D Innovation Act

Language & Administrative Support

  • 1:2 matching with Korean graduate students for language support
  • Free Korean language courses on campus
  • Annual health checkup provided
  • Global buddy program participation
  • Dedicated administrative staff for visa and paperwork support

Research Environment

  • Access to 5D AI specialized world-class research infrastructure
  • 24/7 access to research spaces and high-end equipment
  • Large-scale robot testing environments
  • Flexible 2-day/week dispatch system between institutions
  • Monthly joint meetings with co-mentors

How to Apply

Ready to Join Us?

Send your CV and a brief statement of research interests to:

innocore@urobot.kaist.ac.kr

We also recruit through academicjobsonline.org, postdocjobs.com, and Nature Careers