Geospatial & Urban Analytics Research Assistant

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore is seeking a motivated Research Assistant for a project on active living and urban environments. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and proficiency in Python and ML libraries. Responsibilities include developing machine learning algorithms, collaborating on research designs, and preparing academic publications. The position emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and requires strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Urban Analytics, or related field.
• Experience with machine learning libraries like scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Understanding of sequence modeling or spatial ML methods.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and implement ML algorithms and quantitative models.
• Collaborate to build a framework for resident archetyping.
• Prepare academic outputs and present research findings.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Machine learning libraries

Sequence data experience

Quantitative research skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

QGIS

GeoPandas

PostGIS

Job description

A leading academic institution in Singapore is seeking a motivated Research Assistant for a project on active living and urban environments. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and proficiency in Python and ML libraries. Responsibilities include developing machine learning algorithms, collaborating on research designs, and preparing academic publications. The position emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and requires strong communication skills.