Research Assistant (Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electronics Engineering)

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) invites applications for a research-focused role in computer vision and multimodal AI. The successful candidate will design, train, and evaluate deep learning models using Python and PyTorch, and contribute to cutting-edge projects in imaging and AI4X topics.

You will prepare and curate datasets, run experiments, review literature, report progress to the PI, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance the project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Independent, analytical, proactive and a team player.
• Excellent teamwork and verbal, written communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge relevant to the project domain.
• Demonstrated capability to conduct innovative research.
• Ability to adapt and incorporate novel ideas in scientific work.
• Ability to formulate hypotheses and design effective experiments.
• Ability to implement new methods and models.
• Willingness to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee and report project progress.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development in computer vision, multimodal learning, medical/industrial imaging, and related AI4X topics.
• Design, implement, train, and evaluate deep learning models and research prototypes using Python/PyTorch and related tools.
• Prepare and curate research datasets, conduct experiments, and perform rigorous result analysis.
• Review literature and identify baselines, datasets, evaluation protocols, and opportunities.
• Contribute to reports, project deliverables, papers, code repositories, and presentations.
• Work closely with the PI and collaborators, participate in research meetings, and support collaborative activities.
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned by the PI to support project objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Communication skills

Research capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

PyTorch

Data analysis tools

Job description

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world's top universities. NTU's College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world-renowned faculty.

A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, the College aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU's College of Computing and Data Science is an 'exciting place to learn and grow. We welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development in computer vision, multimodal learning, medical/industrial imaging, and related AI4X topics.
• Design, implement, train, and evaluate deep learning models and research prototypes using Python/PyTorch and related tools.
• Prepare and curate research datasets, conduct quantitative and qualitative experiments, and perform rigorous result analysis.
• Review relevant literature and identify suitable baselines, datasets, evaluation protocols, and research opportunities.
• Contribute to technical reports, project deliverables, research papers, code repositories, and presentations.
• Work closely with the PI and collaborators, participate in research meetings, and support collaborative research activities.
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned by the PI in support of the project objectives.

Job Requirements:

• Preferably Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Independent, highly analytical, proactive and a team player
• Excellent teamwork and verbal, written communication skills
• In-depth knowledge relevant to the project domain.
• Demonstrated capability to conduct innovative research.
• The ability and willingness to adapt and incorporate novel ideas and approaches in scientific industry.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate hypothesis and design effective experimental plans.
• Ability to design and implement new experimental methods.
• High-level expertise in the required experiment or modelling methods.
• Ability to initiate collaboration research in multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee and report project progress.
• Ability and willingness to work some flexible hours.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU