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Robotics is a well accepted solution to the problems of the aging society, including labor shortage, caring of the elder, medical treatment, etc. In the student open projects, I wish to give the students a platform to develop their own robot with the knowledge learned in the class and try to solve the challenges in the aging society as Hong Kong. 

The Advanced Biomedical Robotics Lab (ABML) is closely related to Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Center and Chow Yuk Ho Technology Centre for Innovative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong is seeking for qualified candidates to work on medical robots.

ABML led by Prof.LI Zheng and Prof. XU Ruoyu in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is now recruiting outstanding PhD candidates with full scholarship support. Our lab focuses on cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, dedicated to developing next-generation medical technologies and medical robotics. Research directions encompass key areas in intelligent medical robotics, including design, locomotion, sensing, and actuation. The available positions include:

PhD Studentship Opportunity

Application Requirements

• Academic Excellence: Applicants should hold or be about to obtain a master’s degree in biomedical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Automation, or a related field, with an outstanding academic record.
• Research Potential: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and hands-on practical skills are required. Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine passion for scientific research.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in relevant software tools and programming languages, such as mechanical design, embedded systems, mechatronic control, robotics control, ROS, etc., is expected.
• English Proficiency: Applicants must meet the English language requirements for postgraduate admission at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or above; applicants from non-English teaching institutions should provide TOEFL or IELTS scores).

Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit the following materials to Prof. LI Zheng at lizheng@cuhk.edu.hk
Please use the email subject: PhD Application + [Your Name]

• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
• Supporting documents (including academic transcripts, two recommendation letters, and a research proposal or relevant research achievements)

Postdoc Fellow in one of the following areas

• Mechatronic system design and modeling
• Intelligent robot motion planning and control
• Magnetic sensing and actuation
• Flexible and soft robot

Research Assistant/Engineer in one of the following areas

Research Assistant – Medical Robotics and Instrumentation

【Responsibilities】

• Conduct 3D modeling, structural design, and engineering drawing of mechanisms and components
• Contribute to kinematic/dynamic analysis and control algorithm development of robotic systems
• Assist in prototype development, experimental setup, and data analysis
• Perform other research-related tasks assigned by the research group

【Requirements】

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or UG (NX)
• Programming experience in C++ and MATLAB
• Fundamental knowledge of robot kinematics and control
• Strong engineering implementation skills and good research literacy
• Prior experience in medical devices or surgical robotics is preferred
• Publication record in top-tier journals or conferences in medical devices or surgical robotics is preferred

Research Assistant – AI for surgical data science and medical robotics

【Responsibilities】

Collaborate with team members to engage in diverse multimodal medical data analysis, algorithm design, and dataset development for one or more areas below:

• AI-based surgical video analysis (e.g., workflow recognition, tool tracking).
• Foundation models for medical image processing.
• LLMs and agent AI in medical image data.
• Medical dataset development and efficient labeling/annotation strategies.
• Human-Medical robot interaction.

Responsibilities also include drafting high-quality manuscripts for publication in top-tier journals and international conferences, as well as assisting in the overall execution and completion of research projects.

【Requirements】

• a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Bio-engineering, Electronic Engineering, or another discipline related to AI-based surgical data science analysis;
• a strong technical foundation of deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, and a solid understanding of deep learning theory.
• prior academic research or engineering experience in at least one relevant field, such as medical image segmentation, detection, surgical workflow recognition, medical foundation models, or human-robot interaction;
• good command of English writing and communication skills;
• a high sense of responsibility, and a strong spirit of collaboration.

Research Assistant – Medical Robotics System Design

【Responsibilities】

• Participate in the design, development, and improvement of robotic systems for surgical applications.
• Design mechanical structures and components, and perform 3D modeling and engineering drawings using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or NX).
• Assist in robotic hardware integration, including actuators, sensors, and control hardware.
• Support prototype fabrication, system assembly, testing, and mechanical performance evaluation.
• Assist in experimental setup, system debugging, technical documentation, and the preparation and execution of clinical trials of the robotic system.
• Perform other research and development tasks assigned by the research group.

【Requirements】

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong skills in mechanical design and 3D CAD modeling (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or similar).
• Experience in mechanism design, robotic systems, or medical device development is preferred.
• Familiarity with actuators, sensors, and robotic hardware integration.
• Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication, assembly, and experimental testing.
• Basic programming skills (e.g., C++, MATLAB, or Python) are a plus.
• Good problem-solving ability, engineering practice, and teamwork skills.

Closing date: until the vacancy is filled.

Monthly salary and fringe benefits:

1) Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Contract is typically yearly based and renewal is upon mutual agreement. 

2) Highly self-motivated candidates are encouraged to apply! Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with researchers from JHU, ETH and imperial college london. 

3) PhD opportunities are available for outstanding research assistants.

Application procedure: to apply, please send your resume and supporting documents to lizheng@cuhk.edu.hk, ruoyuxu@cuhk.edu.hk，qixiangma@cuhk.edu.hk, jiewang002@cuhk.edu.hk, xiaoluo@cuhk.edu.hk, with subject titled “Application – Position – Your name”. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.