AI & ML Research Assistant — Academic Computing

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing (SoC). Located at Kent Ridge Campus, SoC pursues research excellence across fundamental AI, ML, and information systems topics.

The role focuses on AI/ML research with a strong emphasis on publications in top AI conferences. A Bachelor’s degree with Honours or a Master’s in a relevant field is required, signaling a formal research track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with Honours and/or Master’s in a relevant area.
• Experience in fundamental AI research with publications in ICML, NeurIPS, and ICLR.

Responsibilities

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Skills

AI research experience

Publications in top AI conferences

Education

Bachelor’s degree with Honours

Master’s degree in a relevant area

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant in AI and Machine Learning, School of Computing

University-Level Unit: School of Computing

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Department of Computer Science

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 17/08/2026

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing (SoC). SoC is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights, developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building largescale experimental systems, developing theories and policies for effective management of information systems in organizations, and improving the well-being of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems.

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab members on one or more research projects. He/she should possess experience or interest in at least one of the following research areas:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  
  

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with Honours and/or Master’s in a relevant area; and
• Experience in fundamental AI research with publications in the top AI conferences like ICML, NeurIPS, and ICLR.
  
  

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Computing

Department : Department of Computer Science

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 34101

Req ID: 34101