Open positions

We are always looking to work with talented students and researchers all around the world from diverse backgrounds. Please read further and see if any of these categories fit the role you are looking to apply for.

Master’s research positions (apply here)

We are currently full in capacity for the Fall 2024 semester. However, we encourage you to fill the form in case an opportunity opens up. If you are a Master’s student at the University of Minnesota and would like to gain research experience in the areas that RPM lab focuses on, please fill out this google-form. We will reach out to you if we have a project that matches your skills. Currently, we do not have funding for research assistantships for Master’s students. We highly encourage students to apply either for a capstone project (1 semester duration) or a Master’s thesis project (typically 1 year duration). We will consider directed research (1 semester duration) option in special cases.

We are looking for some combination of the following technical skills:

  • Proficiency in Linux,
  • Proficiency in one of the programming languages (C++, Python),
  • Experience with Pytorch or TensorFlow, CUDA programming
  • Experience with ROS, Gazebo, Pybullet, other simulation environments
  • Experience working on the real sensor(s) or robot(s).
  • Experience with Blender or other designing tools.

Undergraduate research positions (apply here)

If you are an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota and would like to gain research experience toward graduate school application in the future semesters, please look into this webpage. We will reach out to you if we have a project that matches your skillsets. For funding please look into UROP and REU programs. We highly encourage students to apply for a directed/independent research credit, where they will work on a project with a graduate student.