Research Associate (Engineer, Hardware Developer)

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is a leading school over the world. We develop bio-hybrid machines in Biological Machine Lab (BML) in the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Join the team to develop insect-computer hybrid robots control system:

• Design and fabrication of wirelessly controlled sensor-backpack mounting on living insects to (i) electronically stimulate their neurons and muscles to navigate them on demands and (ii) report environmental conditions
• Develop firmware, algorithm, data structure and user interface for sensor-backpack remote control
• Integrate customized algorithm in insect computer hybrid robot operation and test the operation of sensor-backpack on living insect
• Technical write up and presentation

Job Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Mechatronics/ Robotics/ Electrical and Electronics/ Computer Engineering
• Experience in PCB design and fabrication
• Experience in C/C++ programming for embedded system
• Experience in real time operating system development
• Experience in wireless communication (BLE, Sub-Ghz, UWB, etc …) is advantageous
• Experience in C#, Java, JavaScript, Python is advantageous
• Knowledge and experience in insect anatomy and physiology is advantageous
• A team player and technically motivated to solve problems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.