Research Scientist, Atlas Behavior Learning Job at Boston Dynamics (Waltham)

Research Scientist, Atlas Behavior Learning

Are you passionate about using machine learning to drive robot behavior? Curious...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

Not provided

Boston Dynamics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MS with 3 years of industry experience or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field
Extensive Experience training and deploying RL policies for complex behaviors on real robots or simulated characters
Excitement for integrating, running, and evaluating their learned policies on the robot
Has in-depth knowledge about domain randomization to bridge the sim-2-real gap
Strong foundation in Python and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch and Jax)
Experience in algorithm design, debugging, and performance optimization

Job Responsibility

Design, train, and deploy state of the art robot learning algorithms to tackle mobile & bimanual manipulation tasks
Contribute to foundation models shaping the future of humanoid robotics
Train control policies using RL to solve dexterous manipulation tasks
Distil many different policies using BC and RL with pixel observations
Deploying and debugging learned policies on Atlas

What we offer

Direct access to cutting-edge robots and the infrastructure to run large-scale experiments
A collaborative, mission-driven team where your ideas have real impact
The chance to help define what’s possible in real-world robotics

Fulltime

Research Scientist, VLA Models - Atlas

As a VLA Research Scientist on the Atlas team, you will architect, train, and de...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

Not provided

Boston Dynamics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MS with 3+ years of experience or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, or related fields
Prior experience training and deploying learned policies for complex behaviors in robots or simulated characters
Strong background in: Behavior cloning / imitation learning
Strong background in: Diffusion policies, ACT, or other modern BC architectures
Strong background in: Large behavior models or sequence modeling
Strong background in: Multimodal (vision/language/action) learning
Experience with modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX) and large-scale training workflows
Strong analytical and debugging skills
ability to write reliable, well-structured research code

Job Responsibility

Architect and train end-to-end VLA and Large Behavior Models for mobile manipulation on Atlas
Build large-scale imitation learning pipelines that learn from human demonstrations, teleoperation, and simulation data
Develop policies capable of few-shot generalization across diverse manipulation tasks
Create hierarchical behavior systems that combine learned skills into long-horizon behaviors
Integrate your models into Atlas’s autonomy stack in collaboration with controls and platform teams
Deploy, debug, and iterate your models directly on physical hardware
Write high-quality, maintainable Python and C++ code that fits into a large production codebase

What we offer

Direct access to an advanced humanoid robot—test your models on hardware quickly and often
A collaborative, inclusive team that values diverse perspectives and identities
The opportunity to do applied VLA research with real-world impact
A mission-focused environment where your work will define the future of general-purpose humanoids

Fulltime

Senior Data Scientist – Surfaceome Biology

We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Senior Data Scientist with a str...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Any degree and 8-13 years of directly related experience
Demonstrated expertise in computational and data science method development for short- and long-read transcriptomics, polysome sequencing, proteomics, multi-omics integration, or surfaceome characterization
Strong background in machine learning and AI, including deep learning and generative modeling
experience with pre-training, fine-tuning, and few-/zero-shot learning, ideally experience with in silico modeling of cellular surface protein biology
Proven track record of applying computational methods to drive biological insights, target validation, biomarker discovery, or therapeutic hypothesis generation
Proficiency in scientific programming languages and tool development using Python, R, or similar, with familiarity in relevant libraries and frameworks
Experience with large-scale data processing using cloud computing, workflow development, and software best practices (e.g., version control, continuous integration, test-driven development)
Familiarity with agentic AI, digital innovation approaches, and FAIR data principles for building robust and scalable analytical workflows
Familiarity with molecular and disease biology, with the ability to contextualize computational findings in therapeutic discovery
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to extract and clearly present insights from complex data to diverse audiences with rigor and accuracy

Job Responsibility

Develop novel AI/ML, computational, and data science methods – including agentic AI systems – for processing, integrating, and analyzing multi-modal datasets (e.g., transcriptomics, proteomics, imaging, and single-cell multi-omics) to identify and prioritize novel and target-tissue specific cell surface antigens
Build workflows to harmonize and integrate public and internal datasets for constructing comprehensive multi-modal surfaceome atlases, and model protein expression heterogeneity across cell types, states, and spatial contexts
Design computational tools and predictive models for protein localization, topology, and internalization behavior to prioritize candidate surface proteins or antigen–ligand pairs for the discovery of multispecific antibody modalities and therapeutic payload delivery
Apply generative modeling and representation learning to propose novel antigen candidates or antigen combinations with desirable therapeutic attributes, such as accessibility, specificity, and internalization potential
Collaborate with experimental and translational teams to design and guide validation experiments, ensuring computational predictions translate into actionable biological insights

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Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Literacy

As a Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Literacy, you will play a key role...

Location

Australia , Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga

Salary:

Not provided

Charles Sturt University

Expiration Date

June 08, 2026

Requirements

A doctoral qualification relevant to literacy or education, with a recognised teaching qualification
A strong record of high-quality teaching and student-centred learning
An established or emerging research profile aligned to literacy, curriculum or pedagogy
The ability to build productive partnerships and contribute to academic leadership

Job Responsibility

Lead impactful literacy teaching and research
Teach across online and on-campus environments
Shape future teachers and education practice
Contribute to curriculum innovation
Build strong relationships with students and partners
Provide academic leadership in literacy education
Contribute to the School's research profile
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Location

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Salary:

120874.00 - 205486.00 USD / Year

Baesystems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering or manufacturing management, or other discipline
Demonstrated ability for building strong customer/ stakeholder relationships
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
Highly adaptable with strong initiative
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
Knowledge of the global aviation market and regulatory requirements and/ or military aviation market

Job Responsibility

Maintaining strong customer relationships and leading a multidisciplinary team to execute complex development programs within schedule and budget
Leadership and management oversight of a project team assuring that project’s financials, schedule, and technical objectives are met and that the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved while meeting all contractual commitments
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Manages, coordinates, plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and executes projects within the Military Aircraft Systems portfolio
Participates in the support of new business and in the development of proposals

What we offer

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings accounts
401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance

Fulltime

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Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months). Level 7 - $101,421 to $110,819 p.a. (plus 17%...

Location

Australia , Wagga Wagga

Salary:

101421.00 - 110819.00 AUD / Year

Charles Sturt University

Expiration Date

June 02, 2026

Requirements

A degree in Accounting or Finance (professional accounting body membership is desirable)
Experience in project budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
Background in management accounting or business partnering within complex environments
exposure to government funding or higher education is advantageous
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with academics and researchers
Familiarity with business intelligence systems and dashboard reporting

Job Responsibility

Partner with academics to deliver strategic financial insights that enable research success
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What we offer

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Make a real impact by educating future oral health professionals to serve the ur...

Location

Australia , Wagga Wagga

Salary:

80046.00 - 134965.00 AUD / Year

Charles Sturt University

Expiration Date

June 16, 2026

Requirements

A qualification relevant to the discipline and appropriate to the level being applied for
Full registration (for teaching/research) as a Dentist or Oral Health Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)
Excellent understanding of the clinical practice of oral health therapy, supported by a record of teaching and subject coordination relevant to the discipline and appropriate to the level being applied for
Evidence of the delivery of high quality student-centred learning and teaching in oral health therapy and/or general dentistry
A record of research activity or capability relevant to the discipline and appropriate to the level being applied for, as outlined in the position descriptions, may facilitate the progression of research opportunities

Job Responsibility

deliver high-quality teaching, clinical supervision and learning experiences in Oral Health
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What we offer

Generous support provided to assist with relocating to Riverina’s beautiful Wagga Wagga or surrounds
17% superannuation

Fulltime

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Location

Australia , Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Wagga Wagga

Salary:

101421.00 - 110819.00 AUD / Year

Charles Sturt University

Expiration Date

June 03, 2026

Requirements

Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience in organisational change and transformation
Experienced in applying change management frameworks and methodologies to large-scale/complex organisational initiatives
Skilled in analysing change impacts and shaping clear, targeted responses in policy-driven environments
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibility

Provide specialist change management expertise to support the successful planning and implementation of the Models of Engagement and Assessment initiative
Lead change analysis, stakeholder engagement planning and adoption activities to enable a sustainable transition to new models of course delivery and assessment.

What we offer

Competitive salary and benefits including 17% super
Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance

Fulltime

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Research Scientist, Atlas Behavior Learning

Boston Dynamics

Location:
United States , Waltham

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

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