Temporary Research Associate, Robotics Engineering

Temporary Research Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Robotics Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Robotics Engineering Department is seeking a temporary Research Associate to conduct research related to multi-agent autonomy for underwater vehicles in Professor Leahy's lab. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Responsibilities include creating and maintaining a distributed hardware in the loop simulator for multi-UUV planning and coordination, as well as development of category-theoretic framework for GNNs. Requirements: Candidate should hold an MS in Robotics Engineering. Compensation: Hourly rate is $20 per hour. This is an on-site temporary 40 hour per week position until 8/15/2026. 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 WPI WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more. Diversity & Inclusion at WPI WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.