The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Associate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Play an essential role in the conceptualization and design of the experiments
- Select the materials systems and structures to enhance the adhesion capability and adhesion switchability of the adhesive gripper
- Establish the mechanics model of the adhesive metamaterial gripper for optimization
- Preparation and integration of the smart gripper and adhesive film
- Explore potential applications such as robotic griping and object sorting
- Collaborate with PhD students and visiting students working on the project
- Write paper and publish research results in internationally reputable journals
- Help supervise undergraduate FYP students and URECA students
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering
- Rich experience in experimentation and modeling of soft materials
- Rich experience in mechanics modeling of shape memory polymer adhesives
- Good communication and writing skills in English
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong responsibility for research work
- Publication track record is an advantage
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
