Welcome

Positions in Our Research Lab

PhD Students

PhD Scholarships and Requirements

We encourage you to explore our available scholarship opportunities through the following options:

Kindly check this link for the application requirements.

Timeline

The PhD programme offers two intakes annually, in August and January. Applications are usually due by 1 January for the August intake and 1 July for the January intake of the subsequent year.

How to Apply

We encourage prospective students to review our works and check whether the topics align with your interest, expertise and long-term goals. Applicants should have a proven record of peer-reviewed publications and technical skills. If you share our enthusiasm for pushing technical innovation, please submit your CV, highlighting your research experience, to Assistant Professor Vincent Gan at vincent.gan@nus.edu.sg.

Postdoc and Research Assistant

Positions Available (Apr 2026)

We are seeking candidates for research fellow and research assistant. Ideal candidates should have relevant background and knowledge in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline. Below is a list of expected qualification:

  1. Proficiency with laser scanning, LiDAR, computer vision, and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), including open-source frameworks and algorithms for 3D scene reconstruction.

  2. Skilled in LiDAR mapping, 3D perception, semantic instance segmentation, robot navigation and control. Knowledge in scan planning optimisation will be beneficial.

  3. Ability in Python programming and familiarity with the LINUX platform. Experience in machine learning and deep learning will be beneficial.

  4. At least one year of experience in SLAM development and Python programming would be preferred. Willing to learn and responsible.

  5. Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications.

  6. The appointed candidates will support the planning and execution of research projects including conducting research, analysing results, preparing reports and papers.

We encourage prospective researchers to review our works and check whether the topics align with your interest, expertise and long-term goals. Applicants should have a proven record of peer-reviewed publications and technical skills. If you share our enthusiasm for pushing technical innovation, please submit your CV, highlighting your research experience, to Assistant Professor Vincent Gan at vincent.gan@nus.edu.sg.

Visiting Researchers

We warmly welcome outstanding visiting students and scholars interested in collaborating with our group. To ensure meaningful collaboration and research outcomes, we recommend a minimum visit duration of six months, with a preference for one year.

[As of Mar 2026, our lab has reached the cap for visiting scholars, and the earliest possible start date for new visits will be in 2027]

Please email Assistant Professor Vincent Gan at vincent.gan@nus.edu.sg with the following information: your CV, research plan aligned with our research focus and potential research outcomes, your intended period of stay and your funding source.

For more information on the visiting at NUS, please refer to this link and this link.