Research Opennings

CobotAI Opennings (2 Engineer Positions)

Embodied AI Algorithm Researcher

Position Type: PhD / MPhil / Research Assistant / Student Helper / Intern

Job Description:

Participate in research and model development related to embodied AI, data collection, dexterous hands, and tactile perception, and deliver impactful work.

Requirements:

  1. Research or work experience in robotics, artificial intelligence, or electronic engineering is preferred.
  2. Strong hands-on skills and learning ability.
  3. Passionate about and familiar with the embodied AI field, keeping up-to-date with the latest related research and developments.

Embodied AI Hardware Researcher

Position Type: PhD / MPhil / Research Assistant / Student Helper / Intern

Job Description:

Participate in research and development related to embodied AI wearable devices, tactile feedback modules, spatial motion tracking, and high-frequency data collection terminals, and deliver impactful work.

Requirements:

  1. Research or work experience in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, automation, or smart hardware is preferred.
  2. Strong hands-on ability, able to independently complete hardware design and assembly.
  3. Passionate about and familiar with the embodied AI and smart terminal field, keeping up-to-date with the latest related research and developments.

If you are interested and eligible, please send your CV, representative works, and relevant materials to CobotAI: raids.recruit@outlook.com

 

National Centre on Intelligent Design and Numerical Control (NCDC) – Hong Kong Centre Opennings (3 Research Assistant Professors)

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Post Specification

Research Assistant Professor in Smart Manufacturing Systems/Physical AI/Embodied Intelligence (three posts)

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers a wide scope of multi-disciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and actively engages in various applied research and consultancy work with the community.  Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ise for more information about the unit.

 

Duties

The appointees will be required to:

  • conduct high-impact research in the areas of Human-Robot Collaborative Manufacturing Systems, Physical AI-enabled Manufacturing Process, and Embodied Intelligent Production Planning and Control.
  • pursue actively external research grants, such as General Research Fund, as Principal Investigator;
  • provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level;
  • contribute to departmental service; and
  • perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.

 

Qualifications

Applicants should:

  • a PhD degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Robot and Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial AI or a related discipline;
  • preferably have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience;
  • have demonstrated promise of a high level of creativity and excellence in research, with strong competence in one or more of the following areas: robotics AI, sim-to-real transfer, physics-based simulation, robotic mechanisms, end-effectors and manipulation, robot body design, mechanics, smart manufacturing, and industrial software;
  • be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills; and
  • be a good team player and have excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction.

 

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two to three years initially, with possibility of extension.

 

Application

Please submit a detailed curriculum vitae, a publication list, a research statement, and the names and addresses of two referees.

For further details about the post or the research direction, please contact via email pai.zheng@polyu.edu.hk.

Consideration of applications will commence on 01 April 2026 until the positions are filled.

 

RAIDS Opennings (Multiple RA/Postdoc/PhD/Hong Kong Scholar)

RAIDS are open to young talents who are keen to conduct PhD study or research activities as RA/Postdoc/Visiting Scholar in the relevant topics.

We seek students with good academic background in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Control and Automation, or Mechanical Engineering. Our research requires excellent mathematical, programming and analytic skills.

Every year, mass email enquiries are received. Please understand ONLY applicants with exceptional academic potential and fits with our positions will be contacted.

 

PhD Scholarships:

  • PolyU Postgraduate Scholarship/TPS:  http://www51.polyu.edu.hk/eprospectus/rpg/scholarships (deadline: early December each year)
  • Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS): https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/hkpfs/call_letter.html (deadline: end of October each year)
  • Dual PhD Degree Programme: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/gs/prospective-students/collaborative-phd-programmes/dual-phd-degree-programmes/
  • Unified PhD Scholarship Framework:UPSF

 

Postdoctoral Fellowship:

  • Normal project-based opennings, please contact Ir Prof Zheng Pai.
  • Translational Startup Postdoctoral Fellow: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/kteo/entrepreneurship/funding_investment/translational-startup-postdoc-programme/

  • RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme: https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/pdfs/ (deadline: end of October each year)

 

Visiting Student/Scholar Scholarships:

  • Joint PhD Supervision Scheme with Leading Universities: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/gs/services/ref/joint-leadingU-scheme
  • Hong Kong Scholars Program (link)

 

RAIDS招生宣传页

 

If you are interested and eligible, please send your CV, publication list, awards, and relevant materials to Ir Prof Pai Zheng: pai.zheng@polyu.edu.hk.