Golestan University

Posting Start Date: 21/04/2026 Schemes of Service: Research Division: Engineering Employment Type: Fixed Term About the Project We are seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer to spearhead a pioneering project involving the integration of a high-precision surveyor tool (Trimble S9 HP total station) onto a dynamic legged robot. This project moves beyond standard mechanical integration, focusing heavily on the software architecture required for seamless, automated operation. The core objective is to architect and develop the robust middleware that facilitates real-time communication between the legged robot's controller and the sophisticated surveying payload. By taking on this role, the successful candidate will master the art of payload integration and middleware development—a highly sought-after skillset that empowers engineers to upgrade, integrate, or automate virtually any tool or sensor payload in their future careers. Key Responsibilities Middleware Development: Architect, build, and maintain the communication middleware bridging the legged robot's control system and the surveyor payload. Systems Integration: Ensure seamless hardware and software integration between the mobile base and the high-precision surveying equipment. Mapping & Navigation: Implement and optimize mapping algorithms and remote control functionalities tailored for a legged platform navigating complex terrains. Protocol Implementation: Utilize robust industrial communication protocols and custom scripts to ensure reliable data transfer and command execution. Testing & Validation: Design and execute rigorous field testing procedures to validate the integrated system's accuracy, stability, and reliability. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Robotics Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a closely related field. (Graduating students finishing coursework by April are highly encouraged to apply). Strong foundational knowledge of legged robotics, including locomotion, kinematics, and control systems. Proven proficiency in robotics middleware (e.g., ROS/ROS2) and related communication frameworks. Hands-on experience with mapping technologies (SLAM) and remote operation systems. Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and C++. Familiarity with industrial protocols and serial communication. A proactive mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical and software integration challenges. Why Join This Project? Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge legged robotics and top-tier industrial surveying equipment. Develop highly transferable skills in systems integration that will set you apart in the robotics and automation industry. Work in an innovative academic research environment with opportunities to define the architecture of a novel automated system.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly motivated individual to join our Student Events and Communities team as Student Communities Assistant.  This exciting role will support the work of the Student Communities team in delivering a wide range of community building initiatives whilst also managing a diverse range of case work to resolve communal living issues. The primary focus of the role is on student-facing activities that enable extensive student engagement across the Student Life Directorate. Key Responsibilities  Assist in the planning and coordinating of a diverse range of events and activities that promote cultural awareness, personal growth, and community engagement.  Assist with the development and growth of diverse student communities from confirmation through to graduation, supporting students to find their community(s) and foster a sense of belonging for all, whether that is through cultural, academic, social or interest-based groups. Effective management of a diverse range of communal living cases. Ensuring that student case management is effective in supporting student progress, throughout the student journey.  Contribute to the development of excellent strategic and operational policies and procedures, which assure outstanding student support, through comprehensive, co-ordinated, and exemplary customer-focused services. Provide other general assistance to the staff of the Events and Communities team in support of their activities as required. About you We're looking for someone with: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build empathetic, supportive relationships. Experience working with students in a case management or advisory role. A commitment to community development. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Please note that a DBS check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate. How to apply To apply for this role, please upload a CV and cover letter with your application on the University of Surrey Website.  For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Charlotte Smyth (Student Events and Communities Manager) via email charlotte.smyth@surrey.ac.uk Further details Job Description

As a University of Applied Learning, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) works closely with industry in its research pursuits. This position is situated within the Centre for Immersification, dedicated to applied research in immersive technologies and bridging the gap between academia and industry. Research staff at the Centre have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets relevant to industry demands while working on innovative projects within the university. The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of an advanced content moderation framework for immersive 3D virtual environments, such as Roblox and Minecraft. The engineer will play a key role in building a parallelized, agent-driven exploration system and integrating a multimodal detection pipeline, ensuring real-time performance, scalability, and deployment readiness in alignment with the project’s research objectives. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of faculty members, engineers, and industry partners, including renowned researchers at the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) at NTU. Technical skills, natural curiosity, versatility, and enthusiasm are highly desired traits that will enable success in this fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the research project together with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Collaborate with the PI, Co-PIs and NTU team to design and develop a robust and scalable software system for autonomous agents navigating immersive 3D virtual environments (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft). Implement a parallelized agent-driven framework where multiple LLM-powered agents operate concurrently to explore user-generated worlds and trigger diverse contextual scenarios. Develop a unified multimodal detection pipeline that integrates video, audio, and text leveraging fine-tuned Vision-Language Models (VLMs) from WP3, supporting zero-shot reasoning and scene-graph inference. Ensure the system is deployment-ready by supporting benchmarking of inference speed, compute efficiency, and scalability with concurrent agents. Enable real-time adaptive learning via human-in-the-loop feedback and reinforcement learning mechanisms in collaboration with other work packages. Maintain high software engineering standards through rigorous testing, version control, clear documentation, and continuous improvement of development infrastructure (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, cloud-based services). Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Responsibilities Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience in designing and implementing software systems involving multi-agent frameworks. Familiarity with immersive platform development (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft), including scripting (Lua/Java), agent behavior modeling, event handling, and API-based integration with external AI systems. Experience with distributed systems, reinforcement learning, or simulation environments (e.g., Unity3D, OpenAI Gym, WebGL) is advantageous. Experience in developing and deploying cloud-based applications (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure), including containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), serverless computing, and REST API development. Proficient in Python, with basic experience in machine learning or computer vision libraries; familiarity with Vision-Language Models (e.g., CLIP, BLIP) or scene-graph inference is a plus. Key Competencies Strong software development and debugging skills. Able to design modular, scalable systems and benchmark their performance. Proficient in technical writing and system documentation. Self-directed learner with strong problem-solving and research capability.