Research Fellow (Humanoid Robotics), School Of Computing

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal. NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Fellow-%28Humanoid-Robotics%29%2C-School-of-Computing/33695-en_GB/ We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct cutting-edge research on humanoid robotics. The successful candidate will work on topics at the intersection of robotics, computer graphics, and embodied AI, including physics-based simulation, character animation, motion synthesis, and learning-based control for humanoid systems. Key Responsibilities: Conduct independent and collaborative research on humanoid robotics, including simulation, motion generation, and control Develop and implement algorithms leveraging computer graphics techniques (e.g., physics simulation, character animation, 3D modeling) for humanoid applications Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals (e.g., SIGGRAPH, CoRL, ICRA, RSS) Assist in supervising graduate and undergraduate students Contribute to grant proposals and project reports The successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with Assistant Professor Dr. Duan Jiafei (https://duanjiafei.com/) Qualifications PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a closely related field Strong background in computer graphics (e.g., physics-based simulation, character animation, motion capture, or rendering) Solid programming skills (Python/C++) and experience with relevant frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Isaac Gym/Lab, MuJoCo) Strong publication record in relevant venues Experience with humanoid robots or legged locomotion is preferred Familiarity with reinforcement learning or imitation learning for motion control is preferred