Research Assistant: ML & NLP for Weather Forecasting

National University of Singapore

Singapore

On-site

SGD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant specialized in Computational Science and Machine Learning. The position focuses on extreme weather forecasting applications, where the candidate will engage in coding and software development.

Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science, particularly in NLP, and must be proficient in Python and frameworks like Tensorflow or Pytorch. Strong problem-solving skills and excellent English communication are essential.

Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, especially in the context of NLP.
Experience in coding and software development with Python, Tensorflow, or Pytorch.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Excellent proficiency in English writing and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

Conduct research in computational science and machine learning for extreme weather forecasting applications.
Develop and test software applications related to research.

Skills

Python

Large-Language Models

Natural Language Processing

Problem-solving

English communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Tensorflow

Pytorch

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant (Computational Science and Machine Learning)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Mechanical Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 17/06/2026

Job Description

We are hiring 1 Research Fellow in computational science and machine learning for extreme weather forecasting applications. The ideal candidate should be skilled in coding, and software development, and be highly proficient in Python, Large-Language Models and Natural Language Processing.

Qualifications