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

About the role

[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.