• Research Faculty (Prep0003381)

    Johns Hopkins University (Gaithersburg, MD)


    Perception Performance of Robotic Systems

    Position Description:

    The Intelligent Systems Division at NIST is investigating the performance of 3D vision systems for various manufacturing and automation applications. The research will focus on conducting experiments and analyzing data to understand these systems' performance. This will support the development of performance metrics for these systems for various industrial applications.

    Duties:

    The duties will be tailored to fit the applicant's qualifications, and the applicant will be trained on the use of certain systems needed for the following possible duties:

    ? Conduct experiments to realize several existing and novel test methods for 3D vision systems.

    ? Research the effects of various physical properties of an object and sensor settings on the test metrics.

    ? Program collaborative robot arms for conducting various automation tasks.

    ? Use metrology systems (e.g., laser trackers, CMMs, etc.) for establishing reference measurements.

    ? Use analysis software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Spatial Analyzer, Polyworks, Excel, etc.) to interpret results and produce visualizations.

    ? Write reports and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

    ? Work with commercial bin-picking systems.

    ? Assist in the development of demonstrations for trade shows and conferences.

    ? Writ e reports and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

    ? Work schedule: On-campus (Gaithersburg, MD), Full-time (40hrs/week)

     

    Not all the qualifications below are required.

     

    ? Education: Engineering majors with bachelor's/master's degree, or in final or penultimate years of bachelor's/master's degree.

    ? Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks

    ? Experience using MATLAB and Python.

    ? Programming experience in one or more of the following computer languages: C++, Java

    ? Experience using 3D printers.

    ? Basic understanding of robot control theory (DH parameters, kinematics, etc.)

    ? Basic understanding of 3D sensors such as LiDAR or RGBD cameras

    ? Basic understanding of the Unix/Linux operating systems

    ? Working knowledge of 3D point cloud data processing techniques using Point Cloud Library (PCL - http://pointclouds.org ), CloudCompare, or other similar tools

     

    Salary: $50,000-$65,000 a year

    Please upload the following with your application:

    - CV/Resume

     

    *Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Please DO NOT include telephone numbers, home address or photos on your resume.

     

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    Authority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)

     

    Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) (https://www.nist.gov/iaao/academic-affairs-office/nist-professional-research-experience-program-prep) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.

     

    PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.

     

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    Job Type: Full Time

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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