Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore is seeking a visionary and hands-on Senior Research Fellow to join our elite Self-Driving Labs initiative. This is a pivotal role for an expert in automated experimentation, robotics, and hardware engineering. In this position, you will be at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, bridging the gap between theoretical research and tangible laboratory automation.
The successful candidate will lead the design, fabrication, and optimization of cutting-edge hardware for self-driving laboratories. You will work within a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with world-class researchers to automate chemical and material discovery processes. If you are passionate about 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and systems integration, this is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of autonomous research infrastructure.
Tanggung Jawab
- Architect and lead the design of sophisticated hardware systems for autonomous research platforms.
- Perform high-precision 3D printing and rapid prototyping of modular lab components.
- Optimize system workflows to increase throughput and reliability in automated experimental environments.
- Integrate robotics, sensors, and actuator systems into existing research lab frameworks.
- Document technical specifications and mentor junior researchers on hardware development best practices.
- Conduct feasibility studies for new hardware components to ensure compatibility with AI-driven lab software.
- Manage end-to-end hardware development projects, from initial CAD modeling to final implementation.
Kualifikasi
- PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in 3D design software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or AutoCAD).
- Proven expertise in additive manufacturing/3D printing and material selection for laboratory hardware.
- Deep understanding of robotics, mechatronics, and embedded systems.
- Proficiency in scripting for hardware control (Python, C++).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative, academic research setting.
- Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications or high-impact hardware innovations.