JOB SUMMARY
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Science invites applications for the position of Lecturer (PhD) in Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering. Candidates with strong expertise in robotics system development, autonomous robotics, robotic control, and intelligent robotic applications are highly encouraged to apply.
Applicants with experience in the following are particularly desirable:
- Robot Operating System (ROS),
- autonomous mobile robots,
- robotic perception,
- machine vision,
- embedded systems,
- robotic navigation, and
- AI-enabled robotic systems
Experience in developing and supervising robotics projects, robotic competitions, and industry-based robotic applications will be an added advantage.
The academic staff will normally:
- Contribute to teaching at undergraduate, honours and post graduate level;
- Engage in independent scholarship and/or research;
- Contribute to professional activities appropriate to his or her profession or discipline;
- Contribute to the innovation ecosystem and contribute expertise to the creation of value from innovation and engagement activities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- A relevant PhD from a recognized institution.
- Registration with a professional body such as the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) is required.
- Professional qualification (PEng, IPEA/APEC Engineer), or progression towards such qualification, is desirable.
- Strong knowledge in robotics, mechatronics, automation, ROS 2.0, robotic control systems, embedded systems, and AI applications.
- Experience in robotics teaching, laboratory supervision, and student robotics project development in higher education.
- Experience in machine learning, computer vision, intelligent systems, and AI-enabled robotics applications is highly desirable.
- Experience in autonomous robot development, robotic integration, IoT-enabled robotics, or smart manufacturing systems is an advantage.
- Experience in fostering collaborations between academia and industry is desirable.
- Proven emerging track record of research output and impact in robotics, AI, and intelligent systems.
Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM13,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person