Applied Research Scientist in Robot Learning & Manipulation

Position Overview

Permanent position – Robotics & AI – GRAIL European flagship project – Barcelona area – Hybrid work.

Are you excited about building the next generation of robots that can learn, adapt, and act in the physical world? The Robotics and Automation Unit at Eurecat Technology Centre is looking for an Applied Research Scientist in Robot Learning and Manipulation. This permanent research position focuses on GRAIL (Grant Agreement No. ), a lighthouse European project to develop foundation models for robotics, emphasizing real‑world validation on robotic hardware and industrial use cases.

Why this role matters?

Robotics is entering a new phase: generative AI changes how robots perceive, decide, and acquire new skills. Robotics is not just about language. Robots must deal with contact, uncertainty, limited data, hardware constraints, safety, and the messy complexity of the physical world. In this role, you will help bridge that ...