Research Assistant on Scientific Intelligence (Computer Science)

School of Computing; Singapore; On-site; SGD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing. The role involves close collaboration with the Principal Investigator and lab members on multiple AI-focused research projects at Kent Ridge Campus.

The candidate should have a CS degree and strong ML/AI4SCI skills, proven research ability, and excellent communication and teamwork. The position emphasizes independent research and collaboration across projects.

Qualifications

• Solid machine learning and AI4SCI skills.
• Experience on AI4SCI research.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research or project work.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with others in research projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PI and lab members on one or more research projects.
• Contribute to research on AI4SCI topics and related AI safety areas.
• Assist in experiments, data analysis, and documentation of results.

Skills

Machine learning

AI4SCI research

Independent research

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing (SoC). SoC is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights, developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building large-scale experimental systems and improving the well-being of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab members on one or more research projects. In particular, the candidate may work on one of the following topics:

• Reasoning AI4SCI,
• Entropy-Based Learning,
• LLMs/Agentsfor Science,
• and related AI Safety topics.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science
• Solid skills on machine learning and AI4SCI
• Experience on AI4SCI research
• Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research or project work
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with others in research projects

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Computing

Department : Department of Computer Science

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 34716