The Cognitive Robot Autonomy and Learning (CoRAL) Lab in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University (www.purdue.edu), under the direction of Prof. Ahmed Qureshi (https://qureshiahmed.github.io/), is looking to fill multiple Ph.D. positions in optimization-based robot planning and control for solving real-world manipulation tasks in complex, cluttered environments.
Any candidate with proven experience and a healthy publication record is encouraged to apply. However, a strong preference will be given to candidates with publication in the following or other similar venues: RSS, ICRA, IROS, CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, SIGGRAPH, etc.
The selected candidates will conduct independent research and publish high-impact papers in top robotics, computer vision, and machine learning venues. To apply, please fill out this form and send a single PDF of the following documents to ahqureshi.purdue@gmail.com:
- a cover letter
- university transcripts
- names and contact information of three references
- copies of up to three of your relevant scientific papers
Applicants are encouraged to include a link to their personal website or multimedia portfolio. Send applications and specific questions to
ahqureshi.purdue@gmail.com and have the subject line “[jobs] Ph.D. - your name”.
Some relevant links:
Purdue Rankings: U.S. News & World Report rankings: Purdue nation’s 5th-most innovative school - Purdue University News
CS Department: https://www.cs.purdue.edu/