Mechatronics Research Fellow (PhD) positions in National University of Singapore

Dr. Benjamin C.K. Tee's research group in the National University of Singapore (NUS) is hiring Master's or Post-doctoral candidates with experience in designing mechatronics systems. We are looking for highly talented and motivated candidates to work on developing new sensing devices. The project will employ advanced mechatronics design and prototyping.

Post-doctoral profile:

• PhD in Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related disciplines
• Excellent knowledge of designing automation systems, robotics systems, cartesian robots, etc.
• Excellent Programming ability, in Labview, Python, C/C++, etc.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling tools such as Solidworks/autocad inventor/blend software required
• Excellent knowledge of 3D printing processes
• Experience with using soft polymeric materials or elastomers a plus

To apply, please send your research statement/portfolio of previous works, CV and names of 3 referees (Name, institution, email) to Dr. Benjamin C.K. Tee (benjamin.tee@nus.edu.sg). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For information about the research group, visit http://www.benjamintee.com

About the National University of Singapore

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is the oldest institute of higher learning (IHL) in Singapore, as well as the largest university in the country in terms of student enrolment and curriculum offered. The National University of Singapore is a highly research-intensive and comprehensive university with an entrepreneurial dimension.

About the Principal Investigator

Benjamin C.K. Tee obtained his doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. He has created several new platform technologies for large area electronic sensor skins (e-skins). These works are in several highly cited research papers on electronic sensor skins and wearable technologies in major journals such as Science, Nature Materials and Nature Nanotechnology. He is named as one of the global MIT TR35 Innovators and won the Singapore Young Scientist Award in 2016. He is also selected as the Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellow in 2017.