Researcher – Technology Strategist – Physical AI

About the role

The Noah’s Ark Laboratory is seeking a researcher to act as a technology strategist focused on Physical AI. This 12‑month contract role supports the lab’s mission to advance AI research and integrate breakthroughs into Huawei’s products and services.

Key responsibilities

• Gain insight into the latest developments of international and local academic organisations and summarise technical research trends.
• Identify future technology trends in related fields and produce technology insight reports.
• Monitor policies, guidelines and reports on academic openness, summarising viewpoints to predict future trends.
• Monitor and report project status to the management team regularly.
• Lead creation, planning and facilitation of corporate events, workshops and meetings, managing communication of event details.
• Organise team and director meetings, provide minutes and agendas, and create budget reports.
• Translate project documents, technical reports or corporate documents as needed.

Required profile

• PhD or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science or a related field.
• Good knowledge of Embodied AI, Spatial AI, and Agentic AI.
• Sharp technical insight and curiosity about new technologies.
• Proactive, strong logical thinking and excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Proficient in English with an international perspective.
• Participation in or organisation of academic activities (workshops, conferences, etc.) is an asset.

Required skills

• Embodied AI
• Spatial AI
• Agentic AI