Research Assistant/Research Associate (Computer Science)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore’s Parallel Systems Lab in the CCDS invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate. The role focuses on designing and evaluating scalable HPC-AI systems, with workload analysis and prototyping on national platforms.

Collaboration with faculty and domain scientists drives impactful AI research. Applicants should have a CS degree and strong C/C++/Python skills, plus experience in parallel computing and AI workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of agentic AI/AI workflows, parallel computing, algorithms, and system performance analysis.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming.
• Experience with parallel systems, ML/AI, or benchmarking is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and characterize multi-agent AI and HPC workloads to identify performance and scalability challenges.
• Design, implement, and prototype efficient systems for large-scale AI/HPC workflows.
• Conduct benchmarking and experimental evaluation on local and national supercomputing platforms.
• Contribute to research papers, reports, and presentations for reviews and conferences.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Parallel computing

AI workflows

Research

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

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.

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant or Research Associate to join the Parallel Systems Lab (https://psl-ntu.github.io) at NTU’s CCDS.

The role focuses on designing, developing, and evaluating efficient, scalable systems for modern multi-agent HPC-AI workflows.

Responsibilities include workload analysis, system prototyping, benchmarking, and experimental validation on local and national supercomputing platforms.

The RA will collaborate with faculty and domain scientists to address real‑world application needs and contribute to cutting‑edge research at the intersection of AI and HPC.

This position offers hands‑on experience with advanced HPC technologies and large‑scale computing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and characterize emerging multi-agent AI and HPC workloads to identify performance, scalability, and system‑level challenges.
• Design, implement, and prototype efficient systems and infrastructure for large‑scale AI/HPC workflows.
• Conduct benchmarking and experimental evaluation on local and national supercomputing platforms, analyzing performance and scalability.
• Contribute to research papers, technical reports, and presentations for internal reviews and external conferences or journals.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Good knowledge of agentic AI/AI workflows, parallel computing, algorithms, and system performance analysis and optimization.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, solve complex technical problems, and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience with parallel systems, machine learning/AI, or performance benchmarking is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and willing to learn new technologies and research areas.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution:

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world‑class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark‑certified (equivalent to LEED‑certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech‑enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive