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Research areas of specific interest include (but are not limited to) perception-based control (e.g., vision-based), interactive motion planning, learning for control, integration of model-based and data-driven control, real-time optimization for control, statistical estimation, and distributed control systems. The successful candidate is expected to perform leading research in control theory and dynamics, to demonstrate it through application to one or more of the domains above, to publish in top conferences and journals, and to develop over the years a fundamental research agenda aimed at impacting the scientific community and the Mitsubishi Electric's future technology. Interest in validating the research results in laboratory experiments and prototypes with appropriate support is expected.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Conducting innovative and relevant research in control and related areas,
• Developing a research agenda impacting both the scientific community and the future company technology,
• Publishing results in leading technical journals, conferences, and in patent applications,
• Applying the research results to company-relevant R&D projects,
• Collaborating with research staff, academic partners, and mentoring interns,
• Transferring results and technology to Mitsubishi Electric corporate research laboratories.

Qualifications for this position are:

• A Ph.D. from an internationally-recognized institution in mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, with a focus on control,
• A strong publication record consistent with experience,
• Extensive knowledge of a main research subject and broad knowledge of control and dynamics,
• Strong teamwork, communication, listening and teaching skills.

Seniority of the candidate will be taken into account to determine the position level. Interested parties must submit a cover letter and an up to one-page statement of research interests.

Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL" provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

MERL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MERLs employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Working at MERL requires full authorization to work in the U.S and access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is conditioned on continued full authorization to work in the U.S and the availability of government authorization for the release of these items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an export license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to MERL facilities and information systems, as MERL deems appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with applicable employment law and government access control restrictions.