OPPORTUNITIES

OPPORTUNITIES

Join the HAND Lab

Join the HAND Lab

Open Positions

Open Positions

PHD STUDENT

Funding: Fully funded via RA

Duration: 4–5 years

PhD candidates will lead independent research projects in wearable robotics, haptics, soft robotics, or teleoperation and contribute to publications and conferences.

Requirements: MSc degree or strong research background; programming experience; demonstrated research ability.

MSC STUDENT

Funding: Fully funded via RA

Duration: 2 years

MSc students will work closely with the PI and lab members on hands-on experimental research culminating in a thesis and contribute to publications and conferences.

Requirements: BSc degree in engineering or related field; interest in wearable devices, haptics, soft robotics, or teleoperation.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

Funding: External funding required

Duration: 1–2 years

Postdoctoral researchers are expected to drive high-impact research independently, mentor graduate students, and contribute to grant writing and lab management.

Requirements: PhD in robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field; strong publication record; external fellowship encouraged.

How to Apply

01

Prepare materials

Compile your CV, research statement, and publications or project reports.

03

Initial review

The PI reviews applications and contacts shortlisted candidates for discussion.

02

Send an email

Email materials to junghwa1@ualberta.ca with a clear subject line.

04

Formal application

Successful candidates apply through the University of Alberta graduate admissions process.

02

Send an email

Email materials to junghwa1@ualberta.ca with a clear subject line.

03

Initial review

The PI reviews applications and contacts shortlisted candidates for discussion.

04

Formal application

Successful candidates apply through the University of Alberta graduate admissions process.

01

Prepare materials

Compile your CV, research statement, and publications or project reports.

03

Initial review

The PI reviews applications and contacts shortlisted candidates for discussion.

02

Send an email

Email materials to junghwa1@ualberta.ca with a clear subject line.

04

Formal application

Successful candidates apply through the University of Alberta graduate admissions process.

02

Send an email

Email materials to junghwa1@ualberta.ca with a clear subject line.

04

Formal application

Successful candidates apply through the University of Alberta graduate admissions process.

03

Initial review

The PI reviews applications and contacts shortlisted candidates for discussion.

Undergraduate Research Projects

UNDERGRADUATE

We are seeking motivated undergraduate researchers interested in hands-on work involving robotic hand design, fabrication, sensing, and teleoperation. Interested students should email their CV and a brief description of their research interests.

Research topics (2026 Fall~2027 Winter)
• Design of a clutch-motor based low-cost prosthetic robot hand
• Design of pneumatic-based low-cost prosthetic robot hand
• Design of wearable haptics device for teleoperation system

• Hand tracking for a teleoperation system using motion capture cameras

HAND Lab · University of Alberta

HAND Lab · University of Alberta


Department of Mechanical Engineering · Edmonton, Canada

Department of Mechanical Engineering · Edmonton, Canada