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PhD Research Intern – Robotics Engineer (VLM / VLA Models)

Berlin / Potsdam

$41k-$55k / yearest.

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💼 About This Role

You'll develop general-purpose VLA systems that enable robots to perceive, reason, and act autonomously in complex heavy-industry environments. You'll contribute to bridging multi-modal perception with real-world execution while advancing state-of-the-art embodied AI methods. This role offers opportunities to publish findings and shape the future of industrial autonomy.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Design and develop novel VLA approaches for industrial settings.
  • Lead design of large-scale multi-modal datasets.
  • Build and fine-tune cutting-edge GenAI models.
  • Design evaluation protocols for embodied AI systems.

📋 Requirements

  • Current enrollment in a PhD program in Robotics or related field.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and PyTorch.
  • Solid understanding of machine learning and deep learning.
  • Proven ability to conduct independent research.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with Vision-Language Models or embodied AI.
  • Familiarity with Hugging Face ecosystem or Gemini.
  • Background in robotics or control systems.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 📈 Stock options and attractive compensation.
  • 🥤 On-site beverages and social events.
  • 🤝 Engage with top-tier researchers and thought leaders.
  • 🚚 Relocation assistance to Berlin.

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
  3. 3Research Presentation· 45 min
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