Research Associate.8800856

General Details
Position Code
8800856
Position Type
Project Based (Fixed Term)
Position Duration
15/09/2024 to 11/11/2025
Position Title
Research Associate
Project Title
A modular neuromorphic multi-sensor system for intelligent manufacturing robots in industry 4.0
Project Supervisor
Prof. Yahya Zweiri, Professor, [email protected]

Academic Department
Aerospace Engineering
Relevant Research Center
Advanced Research & Innovation Center (ARIC)
Technical Keywords
Vision Based Tactile Sensing, Robotics


About Khalifa University
Khalifa University is ranked 202st in the QS World University Rankings 2023, and the top University in the UAE, with a range of research and academic programs designed to address the entire range of strategic, scientific and industrial challenges facing our rapidly evolving world.

Its world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities provide an unparalleled learning experience to students from the UAE and around the world. Our research and academic activities cover a broad range of disciplines in engineering, science and medicine through our three colleges.

Khalifa University’s research relates to key focus sectors of relevance to the UAE’s strategic economic growth and the technology platforms that serve as foundations for these sectors. The University’s research priorities are addressed in two categories — “verticals” and “horizontals” — which jointly cover specific industry and sector needs, technical platforms and expertise.

KU’s focus sectors are Clean and Renewable Energy, Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production, Water and Environment, Healthcare, Aerospace, and Supply Chain and Logistics. Research in these sectors is enhanced by our research platforms of Robotics, AI and Data Science, Information and Communication Technologies, and Advanced Materials and Manufacturing as well as Fundamental Sciences.


Position Overview
KU is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to work on the design and advanced manufacturing of vision-based tactile sensors (VBTS). This includes research into the material and manufacturing process of the gel, the mechanism of roller-based VBTS, and the optics of VBTS.

Position Requirements
· 3D modeling software like SolidWorks
· Capable of 3D printing and CNC milling
· Capable of modeling and designing optical apparatus for VBTS
· Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
· Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager