Working with Us
Open Positions for Ph.D. & Postdoc
The RUNES lab (“Laboratory for Robots under Uncertainties”) in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at NTU Singapore is actively seeking passionate, self-motivated researchers to join our team. Below are our current open calls.
| Position Title | Role | Contact Person | Application Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncertainty Quantification & Probabilistic Robotics | Ph.D. / Postdoc | Jongseok Lee | Email Application |
| Robot Manipulation: Systems Engineering and Applications | Ph.D. / Postdoc | Jongseok Lee | Email Application |
| Uncertainty-aware Robot Perception | Ph.D. / Postdoc | Jongseok Lee | Email Application |
| Uncertainty-aware Robot Action | Ph.D. / Postdoc | Jongseok Lee | Email Application |
| Physical AI Safety and Trustworthiness | Ph.D. / Postdoc | Jongseok Lee | Email Application |
| Open Topic / Speculative Application | Ph.D. / Postdoc | Jongseok Lee | Email Application |
How to Get in Touch
Interested candidates are invited to send an email to jongseok.lee@ntu.edu.sg with the subject line [Prospective PhD/Postdoc] Your Name - Position Title. Please attach the following materials:
- Projects & Work Samples (Primary Focus): Links to work you are particularly proud of—such as open-source code repositories (GitHub/GitLab), published or pre-print papers, competition placements, thesis, or personal portfolios. If a project is not publicly hosted, include a brief statement summarizing the work and your explicit individual contribution.
- Cover Letter: A brief 1-2 pages statement of research interest explaining your background and why you are a good fit to the position.
- Curriculum Vitae: Updated CV detailing your education, key technical projects, and contact information for 2–3 academic or professional references. (Please include publication records, awards, or honors if applicable.)
- Academic Transcripts: B.Sc. and if applicable M.Sc. transcripts (scans or official copies). If available, please include your official class rank or percentile (e.g., Top 5%, 3rd out of 120).
Please note that Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the volume of inquiries, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Visiting Students, Internships & External Master Research
I warmly welcome undergraduate and Master’s students — both local and international — who are eager to gain hands-on research experience in robotics and machine learning.
Whether you are seeking a research internship, a visiting position, or an external thesis collaboration, we are always excited to hear from motivated students!
How to Get in Touch
If you would like to join us, please send a friendly email to jongseok.lee@ntu.edu.sg with the subject line [Prospective Student/Intern] Your Name - Institution. Please attach:
- Cover Letter / Brief Note: Tell us a bit about yourself, what research areas excite you, and your target start date/duration.
- Curriculum Vitae: A CV highlighting your background, skills, and projects you are proud of.
- Academic Transcript: Recent transcript (scan or unofficial copy).
*Note for current NTU students: * If you are an NTU student interested in an FYP, URECA, Master’s dissertation or robotics project, please reach out directly via email or follow the standard school allocation procedures.