Senior Research Engineer in the Division of Engineering – Dr. Yi Fang

The Embodied AI and Robotics (AIR) Laboratory in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Senior Research Engineer to advance applied research in artificial intelligence and robotics. The successful applicant will contribute to cutting-edge research and development in Embodied AI, with a focus on integrating AI-driven perception, reasoning, and action to enable intelligent robotic behavior across diverse real-world environments. The position involves working on embodied intelligence systems that combine vision-language-action (VLA) modeling, robotic perception and interaction, and autonomous task execution. The Senior Research Engineer will play a key role in bridging algorithmic innovation and robot deployment, leading experimental design, system integration, and evaluation on real robotic platforms. The Embodied AI and Robotics Lab (AIR) develops intelligent robotic systems capable of understanding, learning, and acting in complex, dynamic settings. The team works at the intersection of computer vision, multimodal learning, and robotics to create next-generation embodied agents that interact naturally and safely with humans and their environments. The lab operates in close collaboration with NYU’s global network, including NYU New York, and provides a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment involving faculty, postdoctoral researchers, engineers, and students.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or have equivalent research and development experience. Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas is required:

• Embodied AI and robot learning
• Vision-language-action (VLA) modeling
• Perception, control, and interaction for real-world robotic systems
• Deep learning, multimodal learning, or large-scale AI systems

Demonstrated experience in robot deployment, experimentation, and applied AI development is essential. The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to both research innovation and system implementation.

For consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript, statement of research and technical interests, and and three references, all in PDF format. For further information, please contact Prof. Yi Fang, Director of the Embodied AI and Robotics Lab, at [yfangl@nyu.edu].

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. Please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/faculty-positions.html for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please email: mrasras@nyu.edu.