Research And Development jobs in Singapore

About EIT:

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford’s purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.

EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT Oxford seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of artificial intelligence.

EIT Oxford is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT Oxford experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.

EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.

We are looking to recruita Research Scientist with expertise in large-scale machine learning. In this role you will design, train, and evaluate advanced machine learning models to support scientific and technological progress across multiple fields

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead significant research projects from initial concept through to deployment in collaboration with applied and operations teams.

• Develop and train large-scale models, including those integrating multiple data types and complex datasets.

• Work with teams of scientists, clinicians, and engineers to ensure research objectives meet practical application requirements.

• Communicate research results through internal presentations and external publications, as applicable.

• Maintain high standards of code quality, reproducibility, and team collaboration practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale machine learning systems, including aspects of model training, finetuning, data management, and distributed computing.

• A record of publications or patents in the field of AI/ML or related areas.

• Experience in project leadership and mentoring junior team members.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to solve complex problems efficiently.

Terms of Appointment:

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.

• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.

• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Salary

• Enhanced holiday pay

• Pension

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Private Medical Insurance

• Hospital Cash Plan

• Therapy Services

• Perk Box