Research Fellow (Robotic System Control)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal. NUS Career Portal link - https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Fellow-%28Robotic-System-Control%29/33934-en_GB/ We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job Description The research fellow position focuses on embodied robotic systems, particularly self-reconfigurable robots, robotic mobility and manipulation, force-aware interaction and control, and intelligent decision-making. The appointee will develop integrated sensing–actuation–control platforms through hardware–software co-design, conduct high-impact research, publish in leading journals and conferences, support research proposals, and mentor students. Qualifications • A Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline. • Strong expertise in one or more of the following areas: robotic mobility or manipulation, embodied intelligence, self-reconfigurable or compliant robotics, force or tactile sensing, intelligent control, multibody modeling, or multimodal human–robot interaction. • A strong publication record, including multiple papers in leading robotics and mechatronics journals such as IEEE T-RO, IJRR, Soft Robotics, or equivalent venues. • Publications in Nature Portfolio, Science family journals, or comparable high-impact multidisciplinary journals will be considered a strong advantage. • Hands-on experience in robotic modeling, control, prototyping, system integration, and experimental validation. • Ability to conduct independent research and communicate effectively in English for the purpose of research presentations and preparing research reports.