Joint Postdoctoral Fellow in Robotics, AI, and Marine Ecological Monitoring The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen in China

New joint postdoctoral opportunity in Robotics, Computer Science, and Environmental Science focused on marine ecological monitoring and conservation.

The position is jointly supervised by Prof. Apple PY Chui at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Prof. Junfeng Wu at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. The project bridges intelligent robotics, AI, and marine ecology to develop autonomous systems for underwater habitat mapping, biodiversity research, and field-based environmental monitoring in the Greater Bay Area.

Research themes include autonomous underwater platforms, AI-driven perception and navigation, multimodal sensor integration, real-time data analysis, and marine field deployments. The role is also connected to the Laboratory for Intelligent Autonomous Systems (LIAS) and coral/marine conservation work.

Eligibility: a PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; strong skills in robotic system design, autonomous control, sensor fusion, and/or machine learning; proficiency in Python, C++, ROS, and simulation tools; and strong English communication skills. Experience in underwater or field robotics is highly desirable. Candidates must satisfy postdoctoral admission criteria for both CUHK and CUHK(SZ).

Funding: 24 months. Annual income is at least RMB 525,000 under the standard package, or at least RMB 615,000 for candidates eligible for the Guangdong Overseas Postdoctoral Support Plan, including university contributions and government subsidies.

How to apply: email your application to Apple PY Chui and Junfeng Wu with the subject line “Joint Postdoctoral Program Application”.