Internship - Robotic Disassembly

Job Description

Job Description

MERL is seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. intern to conduct research in robotic disassembly. The project will focus on developing learning-based methods for dexterous manipulation, robot perception, and sim-to-real deployment, including tasks such as small-object manipulation and handover. The selected intern will collaborate closely with MERL researchers to develop and implement novel algorithms, conduct experiments on robotic platforms, and publish research findings at top-tier robotics and AI conferences. The internship start date and duration are flexible.

Required Specific Experience

• Current enrollment in a Ph.D. program
• Research experience in robot learning, manipulation and perception
• Experience with robot simulation and sim-to-real transfer using platforms such as Isaac Lab, MuJoCo or Genesis
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++
• Demonstrated research potential and publications in leading robotics, computer vision, or machine learning venues

Interested applicants should apply with an updated CV and a list of relevant publications.

The pay range for this internship position will be 6-8K per month.

Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL" provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Working at MERL requires full authorization to work in the U.S and access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is conditioned on continued full authorization to work in the U.S and the availability of government authorization for the release of these items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an export license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to MERL facilities and information systems, as MERL deems appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with applicable employment law and government access control restrictions.

In addition to base pay, interns receive a relocation stipend, covered travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie Card for local commuting. Interns are invited to participate in weekly social gatherings and professional development opportunities, including research talks by both internal and external speakers. Interns who meet the 90-day waiting period are also eligible for health insurance coverage. MERL provides immigration support for qualified candidates as needed. Employment is considered “at-will,” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or any other compensation program at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, departmental or Company performance, and market conditions.