The Design Cybernetics Group is recruiting researchers with strong academic and technical skills for a range of positions:
Undergraduate Interns, Visiting Students, Research Assistants
These are occasional, shorter-term positions supporting the group’s research and development work. Applicants should have a design or computing-related background and be comfortable with open-ended, creative, and collaborative work. To apply, please get in touch with Prof. Thomas Fischer directly via email: tfischer[at]sustech.edu.cn.
Masters Students
Industrial Design Masters students can join the Design Cybernetics Groups after successfully enrolling in the School of Design’s Industrial Design Engineering Masters program. Application guidance for local applicants is available here. Guidance for international applicants is available here. Successfully enrolled masters students interested in joining the Design Cybernetics Groups should contact Prof. Thomas Fischer directly via email: tfischer[at]sustech.edu.cn.
PhD Researchers
Local and international researchers holding a master’s degree in design or computing may apply for funded PhD research via SUSTech’s official application channels. Before applying, applicants should contact Prof. Thomas Fischer directly via email: tfischer[at]sustech.edu.cn to discuss past experience, possible areas of shared interest, and mutual expectations. The Design Cybernetics Group is currently recruiting PhD researchers in the following areas:
- Parametric design and geometry optimization
- Applications of conversational AI in the design process
Applicants for PhD positions will be expected to submit a PhD project proposal along with their formal application. The SUSTech 2025 Domestic PhD Applications Guide can be found here.
Postdoctoral Researchers
Local and international researchers holding a PhD degree may apply for funded postdoctoral research positions with the Design Cybernetics Group via SUSTech’s official application channels. The group is recruiting postdoctoral researchers at the intersections of parametric geometry, empirical design process research, computational design, and design cybernetics. Prospective applicants should contact Prof. Thomas Fischer directly via email.
