Soft Robotics Research Fellow: Actuators & Sensing

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

Job summary

The School of Materials Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance interdisciplinary work across materials science, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and sensing. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.

in Materials Science or related fields, with strength in polymer formulations, actuation or printing/coating technologies, and be proficient in communicating scientific results.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Engineering, Actuators and Polymer Synthesis is required.
• Strong background in materials formulations or synthesis.
• Experience in printing technology or coating techniques.
• Expertise in Actuator device fabrication.
• Expertise in AI and machine learning is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in areas related to soft materials for actuation and/or sensing.
• Develop and implement actuation technology.
• Optimization of formulation for polymer synthesis and functionalization for actuators fabrication.
• Contribute to ongoing soft robotics research.
• Collaborate with faculty and other researchers on interdisciplinary projects.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at top conferences.
• Assist in mentoring students.

Skills

Materials formulations

Actuator device fabrication

Printing/coating technologies

AI/ML experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field

Job description

The School of Materials Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance interdisciplinary work across materials science, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and sensing. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.

in Materials Science or related fields, with strength in polymer formulations, actuation or printing/coating technologies, and be proficient in communicating scientific results.