Job Openings

The Smart Systems Engineering Laboratory in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University is seeking a motivated and highly driven M.S. student to join our research team in the area of Swarm Robotics and Intelligent Autonomous Systems.

Research Area

The selected student will work on cutting-edge research involving:

1. Swarm robotics and multi-agent coordination
2. Autonomous robotic systems
3. Distributed sensing and control
4. AI and machine learning for robotic applications
5. Field robotics and smart systems integration

Position Details

• Degree: Master of Science (M.S.)
• Department: Biosystems Engineering
• Location: Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
• Lab: Smart Systems Engineering Laboratory
• Funding: Research assistantship support may be available for qualified candidates

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Academic transcripts
3. Brief statement of research interests
4. Contact information for references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Preferred candidates should have:

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
2. Strong programming skills (Python, C++, ROS, MATLAB, etc.)
3. Interest or experience in robotics, embedded systems, AI, or autonomous systems
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
5. Good written and verbal communication abilities

Prior experience in robotics, simulation environments, UAVs/UGVs, or multi-agent systems is highly desirable but not mandatory.