A Robotics Engineer designs robots, maintains them, develops new applications for them, and conducts research to expand the potential of robotics. Utilizes a combination of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Common coding languages are C++ and Python.
Position overview Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $71,491 - $74,140. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position [( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2026-27/represented-oct-2026-scales/t23.pdf )] "Off-scale salaries", i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Application Window Open date:
July 23, 2026 Most recent review date: Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date:
Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Description The Morimoto Lab (Morimoto Lab) at the University of California, San Diego has openings for multiple postdoctoral scholar positions. The postdocs will support an exciting new project that is focused on autonomous, soft, tip-extending robots for stroke treatment. The overall goal is to enable fully autonomous navigation of vessels with severe tortuosity and curvature that currently prove to be challenging, even for expertly trained specialists. The project will involve design, fabrication, modeling, planning, controls, integration, and testing of this new soft robotic system. The postdoc will work directly with Dr. Tania Morimoto (Morimoto Lab) at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, along with Dr. Michael Yip and Dr. Nikolay Atanasov (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering), and will also collaborate with co-investigators at Stanford University, UC Santa Barbara, Vanderbilt University, UNC Chapel Hill, University of Missouri Kansas City, GE Healthcare, EndoTheia, and Vine Medical. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) The successful candidate will have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with a strong background in robotics, including a solid publication record in top level robotics venues. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Preferred qualifications Demonstrated experience with hardware/system integration and interdisciplinary collaboration is preferred. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V including list of publications. Cover Letter - Cover letter (
