Postdoctoral Fellow - Tmi, Agentic Ai, Texas Materials Institute, Cockrell School Of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX, US
$61,093 py
On-site
Agentic ai models
Autonomous laboratory systems
Multi-instrument experimental workflows
The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead research in agentic AI and autonomous laboratory systems as part of the advanced materials characterization and discovery initiatives within the Texas Materials Institute (TMI)

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead research in agentic AI and autonomous laboratory systems as part of the advanced materials characterization and discovery initiatives within the Texas Materials Institute (TMI).
  • Responsibilities include building agentic AI systems that can interpret multimodal data streams, interface with instrument control systems, and autonomously execute experimental tasks with minimal human intervention.
  • This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven discovery science, operating at the interface between robotic automation, advanced electron microscopy, and intelligent materials design.

Matching Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead research in agentic AI and autonomous laboratory systems as part of the advanced materials characterization and discovery initiatives within the Texas Materials Institute (TMI).

Salary

$61,093

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Agentic AI models
  • Autonomous laboratory systems
  • Multi-instrument experimental workflows
  • Real-time data analysis
  • Python and ML frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Mentorship of junior researchers
  • Publishing high-impact research
  • Working with real-world experimental environments

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field
  • Proficiency in Python and modern ML/agentic AI frameworks
  • Experience with control, optimization, or reinforcement learning
  • Demonstrated independent research experience
  • Strong publication record

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