Researcher for Robotic Dexterous Picking

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

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Worcester Until 9/29/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

JOB TITLE

Researcher for Robotic Dexterous Picking

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Robotics Engineering - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Temporary Researcher needed to assist with a research project in Robotics Engineering.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The researcher will be responsible for implementing dextrous picking algorithms, conduct experiments, collect experimental data, and analyze the data.

The researcher will be working under the supervision of a faculty and a PhD student.

Pay: Hourly rate is $21 per hour. This is an on-site, temporary 20 hrs per week position.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

About this role

Summary

Implement dextrous picking algorithms, conduct experiments, analyze data under supervision.

Job title

Researcher for Robotic Dexterous Picking

Experience level

none

Industry

education

Location requirements

on-site in Worcester, USA

Salary

Pay: Hourly rate is $21 per hour. This is an on-site, temporary 20 hrs per week position.

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

roboticsalgorithmsdata collectiondata analysis

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

roboticsdexterous pickingalgorithmsexperiments
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Worcester, MA, USA

On-site City