Staff Scientist - Robotics & AI Research
Location
vancouver, metro vancouver regional district
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other-General
Posted
June 14, 2026
Innovate robotic manipulation techniques at Sanctuary as a Staff Scientist based in Vancouver. Focus on advanced algorithms involving Reinforcement and Imitation Learning for humanoid robots.
This role requires a deep understanding of machine learning and robotics, enabling you to create and evaluate cutting-edge techniques in real and simulated environments. You will collaborate with a diverse team to enhance the capabilities of robotic systems through research-driven approaches that achieve high performance in dexterous tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design RL/IL algorithms for robot applications
• Assess algorithm effectiveness in simulated tests
• Drive research efforts within the ML team
• Develop robust training systems for implementation
• Troubleshoot and enhance existing robotic systems
Requirements:
• Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Machine Learning
• 5+ years in robotics manipulation experience
• Expertise in RL/IL methods in real-world sce...
This role requires a deep understanding of machine learning and robotics, enabling you to create and evaluate cutting-edge techniques in real and simulated environments. You will collaborate with a diverse team to enhance the capabilities of robotic systems through research-driven approaches that achieve high performance in dexterous tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design RL/IL algorithms for robot applications
• Assess algorithm effectiveness in simulated tests
• Drive research efforts within the ML team
• Develop robust training systems for implementation
• Troubleshoot and enhance existing robotic systems
Requirements:
• Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Machine Learning
• 5+ years in robotics manipulation experience
• Expertise in RL/IL methods in real-world sce...