Research Fellow I

Postdoctoral Fellow in Smart Knitted Textile for Energy Harvesting

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with deep expertise at the intersection of materials science, textile engineering, and energy harvesting physics to join our multidisciplinary team developing next-generation knitted wearables.

The successful candidate will lead the design, prototyping, and fabrication of novel knitted structures embedded with energy-harvesting yarns. You will be expected to:

• Apply fundamental understanding of material–structure–function relationships in knitted fabrics
• Overcome challenges in the integration of conductive and harvesting yarns into complex textile patterns
• Innovate in optimizing knit structures for mechanical robustness and energy efficiency
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and clinicians in a transdisciplinary setting
• Publication & Dissemination: Prepare research findings for journal publications, conferences, and stakeholder presentations

Requirements:

• PhD in Materials Science, Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Ability to work independently and contribute to high-impact research outputs; provide leadership to junior research members and research students
• Proven experience in smart textiles or functional knitting (multi-yarn structures, circular knitting, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of energy harvesting mechanisms (piezoelectric, triboelectric, or thermoelectric)
• Hands-on experience in knitting technology, pattern optimization, and sensor integration is preferred

This is a full-time position within a flagship initiative focused on wearable-embedded embodied AI for healthy ageing and rehabilitation.