Postdoc Opportunities at the PAI Lab
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Before applying, please check the fundamental requirements for working in the PAI Lab, and if you feel a good fit- go ahead. Also, independently of the position type, strongly consider applying for the highly prestigious postdoc scholarship opportunities listed here:
- The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025-2026
- 2025-26 Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program
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The following positions are available now:
​1. Funded postdoc position (open until staffed)
​Your role:
You will lead efforts in synthesizing the physical intelligence of robots, from the foundational material level to functional components (actuation, sensing, power, control), and their co-evolution and integration into soft-robotic systems, guided by learning-based control methods. Your research will encompass the development of functional ionic materials (conventional and sustainable) and the design and fabrication of material-based actuators, sensors, and power components, culminating in their integration into actuator-sensor-power systems. This groundwork will facilitate the application of learning-based methods to control such systems and lead to the full automation and creation of soft intelligent robots for future human-robot-nature ecosystems. Estimated position start date: As soon as possible.
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Your profile (mandatory skills):
- Proven skills in organic materials/chemistry, especially in ionic materials, such as ionogels and eutectogels
- Strong passion for Soft Robotics, including soft actuation and soft sensing
- Interest in sustainability
- Willingness to contribute to the creation of human-robot-nature ecosystems.
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To apply:
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​Please directly email Dr. Aslan Miriyev (miriyev@bgu.ac.il) with the email title "Funded postdoc position in your lab."
In your email, please include all the following PDF files:
1. Your letter of interest in the position in which you concisely explain how exactly you fit the advertised position
2. Your up-to-date CV, including a list of publications
3. Your Ph.D. diploma and grades
4. A list of at least 3 references with their contact information that includes the current positions and emails.
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2. Funded postdoc position - France-Israel collaboration project (open until staffed)
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Your profile:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Postdoc for the fully funded position as a part of the new international (France-Israel) IonicHap project: “IonicHap: Sustainable Ionic Interfaces for Immersive Haptic Applications”.
Organic chemist/materials scientist with a strong interest in developing new types of haptics based on the advanced functionality of ionic polymers. Experience in research at the nexus between chemistry/materials and haptics/robotics is a strong benefit. Estimated position start date: As soon as possible.
What to expect:
You will perform your research at the Physical AI (PAI) lab at Ben-Gurion University in Beer Sheva, Israel (base location; affiliation) and at the RAINBOW Group (Sensor-based and Interactive Robotics) at IRISA, The French Laboratory for Research and Innovation in Digital Science and Technology in Rennes, France.
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​Your profile (mandatory skills):
- Proven skills in organic materials/chemistry, especially in ionic materials, such as ionogels and eutectogels
- Strong passion for haptics
- Interest in sustainability
- Willingness to contribute to the creation of human-robot-nature ecosystems.
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To apply:
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​Please directly email Dr. Aslan Miriyev (miriyev@bgu.ac.il) with the email title "Funded postdoc position in your lab - IonHap."
In your email, please include all the following PDF files:
1. Your letter of interest in the position in which you concisely explain how exactly you fit the advertised position
2. Your up-to-date CV, including a list of publications
3. Your Ph.D. diploma and grades
4. A list of at least 3 references with their contact information that includes the current positions and emails.
3. Non-funded postdoc positions (for candidates with their own obtained scholarship)
The general topics of interest are soft matter chemistry and its application in soft robotics, biohybrid robotics, zero-footprint eco-robotics, bio-integrated design of eco-friendly soft robotics, bio-integrated energy sources for robotics, soft actuator-sensor-computation loops, and learning-based control of functional matter.
Consider applying for the highly prestigious scholarship opportunities listed here:
- The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025-2026
- 2025-26 Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program
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To apply:​
Please directly email Dr. Aslan Miriyev (miriyev@bgu.ac.il) with the email title "Postdoc position in your lab with my own scholarship."
In your email, please include all the following PDF files:
1. A letter explaining your interest in the PAI Lab and the specific topic you would like to research at the PAI Lab
2. Your up-to-date CV, including a list of publications
3. Your Ph.D. diploma and grades
4. A list of at least 3 references with their contact information that includes the current positions and emails.