Postdoctoral Fellow

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research project at the forefront of marine life sciences and intelligent robotics under the joint Postdoctoral Fellowship Program established by the Shenzhen Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK(SZ)) The fellow will be jointly supervised by Prof. Apple PY Chui (CUHK) and Prof. Junfeng Wu (CUHK(SZ)), and will contribute to the development and application of advanced robotic and AI systems for marine ecological monitoring and conservation. The project leverages state-of-the-art robotic infrastructure, including aquatic testing facilities, high-precision sensing systems, and advanced computational resources.

The research will focus on (1) designing and implementing autonomous underwater robotic platforms for marine habitat mapping and ecological assessment (2) developing AI-driven perception, navigation, and data analysis systems for marine environments (3) conducting field-based studies in the Greater Bay Area to support marine biodiversity and ecosystemresearch and (4) generating high-impact scientific outputs and contributing to evidence-based conservation strategies.

Applicants should have (i) a PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (ii) demonstrated expertise in robotic system design, autonomous control, sensor fusion, and/or machine learning (iii) proficiency in programming (Python, C++, ROS) and experience with simulation tools (iv) strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of Chinese will be advantageous. Prior experience in underwater robotics and field robotics is preferred.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) designing, integrating, and validating robotic systems equipped with multimodal sensors (e.g., optical, acoustic, environmental) (b) developing and optimising AI models for autonomous navigation, and real-time decision-making in marinerobotics (c) participating in field deployments and experimental campaigns in coastal and marine settings (d) collaborating across disciplines with marine scientists, engineers, and data scientists (e) disseminating findings through publications in leading journals and presentations at international conferences (f) supporting the training and supervision of graduate students involved in the project and (g) participatinge in research project application. The appointee will divide time approximately equally between CUHK(SZ) in Shenzhen and CUHK in Hong Kong, under the joint mentorship of both supervisors. Specific schedules are flexible and research-driven.

Appointment will be made on contract basis for two years.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit .