Postdoctoral Fellow (23-months contract or contract until 31 Dec 2027), SOE

Hyperscal Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Economics to develop algorithms for real-world data applications. The role requires a PhD in a relevant field and offers opportunities to participate in grant proposals and disseminate research findings. Strong background in statistics and programming skills in R or Python are essential. Competitive compensation packages and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Generous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in statistical methods and experience or interest in machine learning.
• Ability to develop analytical methods with real data applications.
• Demonstrated experience with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient algorithms for real-world settings.
• Extract and analyze data for inferences.
• Disseminate research findings through publications and conferences.
• Participate in writing grant proposals.

Skills

Statistical methods

Machine learning methods

Programming in R

Programming in Python

Data processing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

PhD in statistics, economics, mathematics, computer science or related field

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for School of Economics (SOE).
• Focuses on studying statistical and machine learning approaches in the real world, contrary to an ideal setting.
• Extract relevant information of the data to make inferences using statistical and machine learning tools.
• Develops efficient and robust algorithms for realistic settings in terms of data and computing resources and collaborates to address major challenges in important applications including public health and economics.
• Results of this project will be used as basis for seeking external grant funding in a follow-up project.
• Postdoctoral fellow is expected to participate in the writing of this follow-up grant proposal. If successfully funded, this Postdoctoral fellow may be given the option to continue in the follow-up project, under mutually agreed terms.
• Responsible for methodology development and implementation of algorithms for data applications.
• Involves disseminating research findings through high-impact publications and conference presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in statistics, economics, mathematics, computer science or a related field.
• Strong background in statistical methods and preferably experience or interest in machine learning methods.
• Strong programming skills (preferably in R and/or python).
• Ability to develop analytical methods with real data applications.
• Demonstrated experience or ability to access, process large data sets.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently, manage own workload and meet deadlines.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University