Research Assistant Professor (Energy-aware Accelerated Computing)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor (Energy-aware Accelerated Computing) in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Kent Ridge. The RAP will lead and coordinate cross-disciplinary research across multiple groups and external partners to advance energy-efficient computing platforms.

This role offers opportunities to publish in top journals, mentor graduate students, and shape a large-scale research program spanning architecture,

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline.
• Strong publication record in leading international journals and conferences.
• Ability to conduct independent research while collaborating across disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities across work packages and collaborating institutions.
• Monitor milestones, budgets, and timelines; identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and presentations for funding agencies.
• Organize program meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
• Foster collaboration and integrate research outcomes across the program.
• Mentor graduate students and research staff; publish at leading journals and conferences.

Skills

Independent research

Project management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Academic writing

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant Professor (Energy-aware Accelerated Computing)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 16/07/2026

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and collaborative Research Assistant Professor (RAP) to join a multidisciplinary team driving a research program on Energy-Aware Accelerated Computing. The successful candidate will contribute both scientifically and strategically to the execution of this large-scale research initiative, working closely with the Lead Principal Investigator (PI), co-investigators, students, and external collaborators.

The RAP will play a central role in ensuring the successful delivery of the program by providing scientific leadership, coordinating research activities across multiple work packages, and supporting the overall management of the project. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research at the intersection of computer architecture, memory technologies, advanced packaging, and AI systems while contributing to the development of next-generation energy-efficient computing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities across multiple work packages, research groups, and collaborating institutions to ensure effective program execution
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, manpower deployment, budgets, and reporting timelines, proactively identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies
• Support the preparation of technical reports, progress updates, review presentations, and other documentation required by the funding agency and program management
• Organize and coordinate program meetings, technical workshops, review sessions, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring effective communication across the program
• Facilitate collaboration among researchers from diverse disciplines, fostering integration of research outcomes across the program
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to graduate students and research staff participating in the project
• Publish research outcomes in leading peer-reviewed journals and present findings at premier international conferences

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline
• Strong publication record in leading international journals and conferences relevant to the candidate's field
• Proven ability to conduct independent research while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet project milestones
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with academic, industry, and government stakeholders
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative research environment.

Req ID: 33762