Staff - Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Agentic AI

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL) is seeking exceptional candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position focused on artificial intelligence, specifically on capable/trustworthy/efficient/generalist agentic systems, e.g., multi-agent reasoning, self-improving agents. This unique opportunity allows early-career scientists to pursue their own original research agenda at an academically-oriented industrial laboratory. This position offers a valuable stepping-stone for both academic and industrial research career paths. The expected appointment for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow is 2 years and may lead to a subsequent full-time employment at MERL.The successful candidate will:Define and pursue an independent research agenda in AI agentsExplore connections to existing MERL research initiativesPublish high-impact articles in leading venuesResearch AreasWe are particularly interested in candidates with solid expertise in:Fundamental generative AI techniques and agentic frameworksFoundation models: Large language models and vision language modelsReinforcement learning, multi-agent, long-term planning, and knowledge transferCognitive architecture, mind theory, machine consciousness, reasoning, and world modelingEdge AI agents, AI accelerations, efficient AI, self-improving AIEmbodied AI, robotic AI, human-AI collaborationQualificationsPhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related fieldsStrong publication record in top conferences/journalsSolid experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning researchAbility to conduct/publish independent research and collaborate across disciplinesHow to ApplyInterested candidates should submit:Cover letterCV/resumeFull list of publicationsStatement of research agenda/plansThis position provides an excellent opportunity to make fundamental contributions to AI research while gaining valuable industry research experience. Join our team and help shape the future of AI technology. Further information about our postdoctoral research fellowship program can be found here: