Research Associate (Robotics Planning and Control)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Associate in Robotics Planning and Control to lead innovative research in energy efficient underwater navigation systems. This role involves designing advanced algorithms and supervising research engineers.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of research experience, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• At least three years of research experience during Master's or PhD.
• Skills in paper preparation and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of energy efficient underwater navigation systems.
• Design advanced navigation algorithms and frameworks.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization.
• Supervise and mentor research engineers.
• Author research publications and manage project timelines.

Skills

Robotics planning algorithms

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Excellent teamwork

Communication skills

Familiarity with underwater sensors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics or related field

Tools

Simulation environments

Underwater robots

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate (Robotics Planning and Control)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Mechanical Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 17/06/2026

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to lead the development of cutting‑edge energy efficient underwater navigation systems. The successful candidate will conduct advanced research in localization algorithms, spearhead energy‑aware navigation planning systems development, and oversee real world validation of underwater navigation technologies while mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research and development of energy efficient navigation systems for underwater vehicles
• Design and implement advanced underwater navigation algorithms and frameworks
• Develop comprehensive simulation environments and establish testing protocols
• Conduct in‑depth analysis and optimization of navigation system performance for energy consumption and accuracy
• Supervise and mentor research engineers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Author high-quality research publications and technical reports
• Manage project timelines and deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with robot planning algorithms and control systems
• Research experience of at least three years, even during Master or PhD program, including skills for paper preparation
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Familiarity with underwater robots, sensors (DVL, sonar) and simulation environments will be an added advantage

Req ID: 33392