Research Fellow: Safety-Driven Predictive Control

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University’s School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering in Singapore invites a Research Fellow to advance data-enabled predictive control on autonomous robots, focusing on safety guarantees and rigorous validation through experiments, simulations, and theory.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in robotics or related field, with strengths in control theory, optimization, and machine learning, and are proficient in Python and C/C++.

Qualifications

• PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Eng., Electrical Eng., CS, Applied Maths, Physics, or related field.
• Strong background in control theory, optimisation-based algorithms and/or machine learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead experiments, simulations, or theoretical work aligned with project goals.
• Co-author peer‑reviewed journal articles, conference papers, or technical reports.
• Plan timelines, manage resources, and report progress to the PI.
• Build your research profile and prepare for the next career stage.

Skills

Control theory

Optimization algorithms

Machine learning

Communication skills

Research mindset

Education

PhD in Robotics or related field

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

Nanyang Technological University’s School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering in Singapore invites a Research Fellow to advance data-enabled predictive control on autonomous robots, focusing on safety guarantees and rigorous validation through experiments, simulations, and theory.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in robotics or related field, with strengths in control theory, optimization, and machine learning, and are proficient in Python and C/C++.