UT-ORII R&D Associate - Advanced Construction Systems

Position Summary

We are seeking an early-career R&D Associate Staff Member to develop and demonstrate advanced manufacturing, robotics, and automation technologies for next-generation building construction. This role will focus on the development and implementation of novel robotic construction workflows, human-machine collaboration strategies, and automated manufacturing platforms that transform how buildings are designed and constructed.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct independent R&D in robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems for building construction.
• Create new manufacturing workflows that integrate robotics, automation, digital design, and advanced materials.
• Investigate human-machine interaction strategies to augment skilled labor and improve productivity and safety.
• Lead technical tasks within a UT-ORII Convergent Research Initiative focused on industrialized and automated construction.
• Contribute to proposal development and help grow a nationally visible research portfolio in automated construction technologies.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 1 year of postdoctoral experience or relevant industry experience in advanced manufacturing, robotics, or construction automation.
• Demonstrated research experience in at least one of the following: Robotics and autonomous systems, Construction automation or industrialized construction, Advanced manufacturing systems, Human-machine interaction in manufacturing environments, Robotic process development and system integration.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications, conference papers, patents, or equivalent technical contributions.