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.