Research Fellow - Robotics (Human-Robot Interaction)

The Opportunity

Monash University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Monash Robotics within the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, contributing to the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Optimal Ageing.

The successful candidate will undertake research in robotics, human-robot interaction, and human-computer interaction, supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing cognition, mobility, and social connectedness in ageing populations. The role includes conducting independent research and co-supervising PhD candidates across multidisciplinary projects spanning engineering, IT, psychology, and health sciences.

Key responsibilities include generating novel research ideas and questions, algorithm development, and leading experimental design and execution. The Research Fellow will also manage end-to-end project activities, including study coordination, ethics applications and amendments, data collectio...