Senior Robotics & Embodied AI Research Advisor

Embodied AI / Robotics Technical Advisor (SETA)Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.U.S. Citizenship RequiredLocation: Remote | Up to 25% travelContract: 12-month W2 contract to start; supporting a 5-year programClearance: Ability to obtain a Public TrustPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Embodied AI / Robotics Technical Advisor (SETA) to support advanced R&D initiatives for ARPA-H.The role focuses on evaluating emerging embodied AI and robotics technologies, assessing the technical soundness of proposed approaches, helping establish project goals and budgets, and providing technical oversight of funded R&D efforts.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess the state of the art in embodied AI, robotics, and surgical AIEvaluate the technical and conceptual soundness of proposed R&D approachesReview technical progress, performance, risks, and proposed solutionsProvide technical evaluation and oversight of funded projectsHelp establish project goals, milestones, expectations, and budgetsCommunicate technical assessments to program stakeholdersCore Technical AreasEmbodied AI / Physical AIRobot learning and imitation learningRobotics control systems / learning-based controlFoundation models for Physical AI / roboticsWorld models / world modelingMedical and surgical roboticsRequired QualificationsStrong technical foundation xhyhwjd in AI/ML and robotics, with experience relevant to embodied or physical AIExperience developing, researching, evaluating, or overseeing advanced technical R&DExperience with budgeting and program managementMaster's in Engineering OR PhD/MD in health or biological sciencesU.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Public TrustAbility to travel up to 25%PreferredAdditional expertise in healthcare, medical, biological, or surgical applications