Job Title: Research Fellow (Humanoid Robotics), School of Computing

University-Level Unit: School of Computing

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Department of Computer Science

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 11/07/2026

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

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Computing

Department : Department of Computer Science

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 33695

Req ID: 33695