Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Intelligent Robotics)- Sch of Engineering

[What the role is]
This role is intended to strengthen the department’s capability in:
• Embodied AI, with emphasis on intelligent behaviour emerging from the tight coupling of AI, hardware, and physical interaction.
• Hands on development of embodied intelligent systems, including system design, mechanical construction, integration, experimentation, and validation.
• Application of AI techniques to real world robotics and mechatronics problems, beyond software only or theoretical work.
• System level design and integration of intelligent robotic and mechatronic systems, including mechanical, electrical, and control considerations.
[What you will be working on]

- Deliver PET and CET curricula , and develop course content encompassing curriculum design, course delivery, and project supervision in the areas of Embodied AI, Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechanical Design, and Advanced Simulation & Modelling .

- Design, review, and maintain learning units focused on Embodied AI , including intelligent perception, learning, decision‑making, and control in physical robotic and mechatronic systems .

- Supervise and mentor learners in applied Embodied AI projects , where AI models are integrated with sensing, actuation, and real‑world robotic platforms.

- Coach and mentor learners and contribute actively to learner development and capability‑building activities .

- Identify, initiate, and spearhead industry collaborations, applied research, and innovation initiatives related to embodied and intelligent systems .

- Plan, lead, and manage industry and applied projects involving Embodied AI and intelligent mechatronic systems , and supervise learners involved in such projects.

- Lead or represent the department in committees and undertake administrative or management duties (e.g. outreach activities, industry engagement, overseas educational trips).

[What we are looking for]
The candidate should possess the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

- A Relevant qualification in Engineering or a related discipline .

- At least 3 years of relevant industry or applied experience in engineering‑related fields such as Embodied AI, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechanical Systems, or Simulation .

- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Embodied AI , including intelligence arising from interaction between algorithms, hardware, and the physical environment

- Building, integrating, or deploying intelligent robotic or mechatronic systems

- Applying AI or machine learning techniques to robotics problems (e.g. perception, control, adaptation, autonomy)

- Mechanical design for robotics , including actuators, manipulators, transmission mechanisms, and structural components

- Mechatronic system design, integration, and simulation

- Robotic systems development , including sensing, actuation, embedded control, and system integration

- Design engineering analysis (CAE / FEA)

- Sustainability‑driven engineering design

- Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills , with good interpersonal and communication abilities.

- Ability to translate hands‑on system development experience and applied engineering practice into effective teaching and learning experiences.