Research Assistant (Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Mathematics)

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's College of Computing and Data Science invites a capable candidate to contribute to security, privacy-preserving technologies, and digital trust research. You will design, implement, and test software prototypes and algorithms, review literature, and draft reports for top-tier conferences.

You will work closely with the PI, postdocs, and graduate students to meet project milestones. A Bachelor's in CS/CE/Math with programming and research skills, plus familiarity with large

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Math or related field.
• Experience in computer science research.
• Good programming and experimental research skills.
• Familiarity with large language models and secure multi-party computation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test software prototypes and algorithms related to security, privacy-preserving technologies, and digital trust.
• Conduct literature reviews on state-of-the-art methodologies and identify gaps in CS/security research.
• Draft and edit technical reports and project manuscripts for conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with the PI, postdocs, and graduate students to troubleshoot challenges and meet milestones.

Skills

Programming

Research experience

Security knowledge

Literature review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Tools

Large language models

Secure multi-party computation

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

• Responsible for the design, implementation, and testing of software prototypes and algorithms related to security, privacy-preserving technologies, and digital trust.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on state-of-the‑art methodologies, identifying gaps and opportunities in current computer science and security research.
• Assist in drafting and editing technical reports, project deliverables, and research manuscripts for submission to top‑tier academic conferences and journals.
• Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to troubleshoot technical challenges and ensure project milestones are met on time.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of computer security.
• Experience in computer science research.
• Good programming and experimental research skills.
• Familiarity with large language models and secure multi‑party computation.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU