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Research Engineer/Research Assistant (Dexterous hand)

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Job Description

The research project focuses on developing real2sim2real learning and control methodologies for acquiring robust dexterous manipulation skills in complex, content-rich environments.

The research engineer is expected to contribute to the following key aspects:

a) Design simulation-based skill learning and optimization methods for contact-rich dexterous manipulation, integrating differentiable simulation, trajectory optimization, reinforcement learning, and/or imitation learning to efficiently acquire transferable manipulation policies under complex physical constraints and diverse task conditions.

b) Develop sim-to-real adaptation and closed-loop skill refinement approaches that leverage multimodal sensory feedback, including vision, tactile, and proprioceptive information, to bridge the simulation-to-reality gap and continuously improve manipulation performance in the real world.

Job Requirements

  • Master or Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. robotics, computer science, electrical/electronic engineering, etc.
  • Extensive experience in dexterous hand manipulation, especially in in-hand skills with demonstrated expertise in real-world robotic applications.
  • Substantial practical experience in real robot development and deployment, including multi-fingered robot systems.
  • Proficient experience with various robotics simulators (e.g., MuJoCo, ISSAC) and excellent programming skills in C++ and Python with the ability to develop efficient, production-quality code.
  • Open to Fixed Term Contract.

Job details

Title
Research Engineer/Research Assistant (Dexterous hand)
Employer
National University of Singapore
Location
Kent Ridge Campus
Published
Oct 28, 2026
Closes:
Dec 27, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Laboratory and Research

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