Lead Scientist, Airport Operations & AI Systems

ASTAR Research Entities (ASTAR)

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A*STAR Research Entities seeks a Research Scientist to advance airport operations research, TAM, and CONOPS. You will analyse complex airport processes, develop data-driven models and design future operational concepts for enhanced efficiency and resilience.

The role involves building models, simulations, and decision-support prototypes in collaboration with industry partners. Successful candidates will translate insights into deployable tools and work with aviation stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

PhD or equivalent with rich AI experience.
Strong programming and data analysis skills (C/C++, Java).
Experience in data analysis, cleaning and visualisation for real-world sensor data.
Experience in simulation, optimisation or decision-support systems.
Experience in process modelling and workflow analysis for large-scale systems.
Strong background in airport operations or transport systems is a plus.
Independent, high-quality researcher with ability to deliver deployable prototypes.
Excellent communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Analyse complex airport operational processes and develop data-driven models.
Design and validate future airport operational concepts (TAM/CONOPS).
Develop simulation tools and optimisation frameworks for airport-wide decision making.
Translate research into deployable decision-support prototypes with industry partners.