This role sits at the intersection of research, industry, and community building. As Applied AI Researcher / Science Liaison, you will conduct applied research in advanced AI topics relevant to industrial automation while also building and coordinating a strong research ecosystem across Asia. The role combines applied research with scientific leadership. You will identify promising academic partners, coordinate collaborations, and help translate cutting-edge research into industrial applications.

Your job:

Conduct applied research in areas such as reinforcement learning, generative models, learning based control, perception and foundation models for industrial systems.
Initiate and coordinate research collaborations with universities
Build and maintain a strong AI research community in Asia
Identify promising research directions and emerging technologies
Translate academic advances into industrial innovation
Represent Festo in scientific conferences and collaborations

Your qualification:

PhD in AI, Robotics, Machine Learning, or related field
Strong research track record and publications
Experience working with academic research communities
Ability to bridge research and industrial application
Experience with reinforcement learning or generative models
Experience coordinating research collaborations
Experience working in interdisciplinary environments

Working Location: Festo India Pvt Ltd. 237 B, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Hosur Main Road, Bangalore - 99.
Working Days: 5 days
Working Model: Hybrid - 3 days WFO and 2 days WFH
Working Timings: 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM

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