Amazon.com Services LLC
Robotics
PostdoctoralScientist,AmazonRoboticsResearchandAIDevelopment
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“Postdoctoral Scientist, Amazon Robotics Research and AI Development at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: AI-driven optimization, Robotic fulfillment, Fleet-level AI. Advance AI-driven optimization. Formulate automated optimization”
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decision making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in a relevant field, Received PhD within 2 years, Proven publication record, Experience in data science, Experience in quantitative research
Nice to Have
Ability to independently deliver results, Publications at top-tier conferences, Publications at top-tier journals, Exceptional verbal communication skills, Exceptional written communication skills, Expert knowledge in modeling, Expert knowledge in performance, Expert knowledge in operationalization, Expert knowledge in scalability, Expert knowledge in decision strategies
What You'll Do.
Advance AI-driven optimization
Formulate automated optimization
Solve optimization problems
Interpret optimization problems
Configure intelligent solvers
Adapt solvers to structure
Allocate tasks dynamically
Coordinate robot fleet decisions
Develop scalable solutions
Democratize optimization workflows
Accelerate optimization workflows
Work with senior science advisor
Collaborate with scientists
Collaborate with engineers
Progress research projects
Meet with stakeholders
Brainstorm with scientists
Participate in team processes
Implement AI research
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Senior science advisor; Other scientists; Engineers; Global science community; Engineering stakeholders; Systems stakeholders; Solutions stakeholders; Team processes
Communication Scope
Presentation skills
Full Job Description
Amazon is looking for a talented Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Fleet Science team at Amazon Robotics for a one-year, full-time research position with an optional extension for a second year. This Postdoctoral Scientist will advance AI-driven optimization of operations workflows for robotic fulfillment at scale. Research areas include automated optimization formulation that enables non-expert users to formulate, solve, and interpret complex optimization problems through natural language, intelligent solver configuration that adapts to problem structure for significant performance gains, and fleet-level AI for dynamic task allocation methods that coordinate decisions across large robot fleets in real time. The postdoc will have the opportunity to develop scalable solutions that democratize and accelerate optimization workflows for the world's largest robotic fulfillment network. At Amazon, we experiment and innovate relentlessly. Science is core in our offering to shoppers, advertisers and customers. Our scientists apply machine learning, optimization, and probabilistic modeling at scale to enhance customer experience, help advertisers reach relevant audiences, and support brand building. We are seeking talented scientists to invent cutting-edge techniques in a variety of areas and innovate on behalf of shoppers, advertisers, and customers. Key job responsibilities In this role you will: - Work closely with a senior science advisor, collaborate with other scientists and engineers, and be part of Amazon's vibrant and diverse global science community. - Publish your innovation in top-tier academic venues and hone your presentation skills. - Be inspired by challenges and opportunities to invent cutting-edge techniques in your area(s) of expertise. A day in the life On a typical day in this role, you will work to progress your research projects, meet with engineering, systems, and solutions stakeholders, brainstorm with other scientists on the team, and participate i
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