Postdoctoral Fellowship - Robotics and AI

About the Fellowship

The Ludo Robotics Research Fellows Program is a one-year, post-doctoral-level appointment for exceptional early-career researchers who want to go beyond the boundaries of traditional academic research and translate frontier ideas into physical systems deployed in the real world.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead an independent research agenda within the fellowship scope, in collaboration with Ludo's research team.
• Conduct experiments, user studies, and field deployments to evaluate hypotheses on real hardware.
• Develop theoretical frameworks and translate them into prototype robot behaviors that bridge research with real-world system implementation.
• Synthesize findings from academic literature across HRI, HCI, social robotics, cognitive science, robot learning, and AI to inform research direction.
• Integrate developed models and algorithms into robot control pipelines and evaluate their real-world performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and product teams to translate research insights into deployable systems.
• Contribute to establishing metrics and evaluation frameworks for robot behavior and system performance.
• Publicize and disseminate research findings through publications, preprints, talks, and open-source releases.
• Actively participate in team seminars, design reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Qualifications

• PhD (completed or expected by start date) in Human-Robot Interaction, Human-Computer Interaction, Robotics, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or a closely related field.
• A strong record of research contributions demonstrated through publications, preprints, or equivalent technical output.
• Experience conducting rigorous experiments—user studies, ablations, or system evaluations—and interpreting results clearly.
• Ability to work independently and drive a research agenda with minimal supervision while remaining collaborative and communicative.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with post-doctoral research experience.
• Full access to state-of-the-art robot platforms, compute infrastructure, and real-world deployment environments.
• Direct mentorship from Ludo's founding research team and access to KRAFTON's AI Center network.
• A collaborative, fast-moving research culture that values independent thinking and high-quality work.
• Opportunity for the fellowship to convert to a full-time research role based on mutual interest and fit.

How to Apply

Submit your CV, a brief research statement (1–2 pages), and up to three representative publications or preprints below.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications. The anticipated start date is September 2026; alternative start dates are available and can be discussed during the interview process.

Reasonable Accommodation

Ludo Robotics is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

EEOC Statement

Ludo Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.