Job description
Full job description The main responsibilities of this position include: 1. Conduct cutting-edge research in human-centered robotics, including:Design, development, and evaluation of robotic systems and interactive experiences.Design, implement and evaluate systems and conduct research based on commercial robotic platforms/components (e.g. commercial humanoid robots).Implementation and optimization of 3D shape sensing techniques and actuation methods,2. Deliver cutting-edge technical demonstrations of prototype robotic systems.3. Lead multidisciplinary research teams, supervising BSc, MSc, and PhD students to conduct world-class research in interactive robotics.4. Supervision of Bsc, Msc and PhD students to conduct research and publish outcomes in high-level academic conferences and journals.5. Teach one graduate course per academic semester (in their field of expertise).
Responsibilities & skills
Education
Ph.D. / Doctoral Degree and Masters degree in a relevant research domain (computer science, computer engineering, roboticsetc) from an internationally recognized university.
Experience
1. The candidate should be experienced in leading academic or industrial research projects.2. The candidate should have experience in applying for and securing research grants from agencies or industry.
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Qatar University
Since its inception in 1977, Qatar University (QU) continues to serve as Qatar’s primary institution of higher education and has become today a beacon of academic and research excellence in the region.QU is committed to providing high-quality education in areas of national priority. Underpinning this commitment is the goal to align its colleges, programs and courses with established international standards and best practices. As a result, QU has been successful in its accreditation initiatives, earning the endorsement of numerous leading international accrediting bodies.QU hosts ten colleges -- College of Arts and Sciences (CAS); College of Business and Economics (CBE); College of Education (CED); College of Engineering (CENG); College of Health Sciences (CHS); College of Law (LAWC); College of Medicine (CMED); College of Pharmacy (CPH); College of Sharia and Islamic Studies (CSIS) and College of Dental Medicine (CDM).QU offers the widest range of academic programs -- 45 Bachelors, 27 Masters, eight Ph.D. programs, four Diplomas, and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)-- in Qatar tailoring them to meet the needs of Qatari society.Research is an integral part of the academic environment at QU and is bolstered by an ambitious five-year roadmap addressing national priorities and listing four priority research areas -- Energy, Environment and Resource Sustainability; Social Change and Identity; Population, Health and Wellness; and Information, Communication and Technologies (ICT) -- a state-of-the-art Research Complex, and 14 research centers of excellence. It is further enhanced by over 400 collaborative projects in over 130 countries.
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