Research Associate, ARL

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Associate for the Acoustic Research Laboratory at the Tropical Marine Science Institute. The role involves developing and testing algorithms for underwater acoustics and machine learning, as well as collaboration on field trials. Candidates should have a relevant master's degree and strong programming skills in Python or Julia. This position offers an exciting opportunity in marine robotics research with potential for publications and patents.

Qualifications

• Masters or equivalent degree in signal processing, machine learning, or computer vision.
• Experience with underwater acoustics or marine robotics is desirable.
• Strong scientific programming skills, preferably in Julia or Python.
• Strong scientific programming skills (Julia or Python preferred).
• Willingness to learn new skills and interest in practical implementation and field work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and test algorithms for acoustic signal processing and machine learning.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop systems for testing algorithms.
• Conduct field trials and process data using algorithms.
• Process data using the developed algorithms.
• Write reports and publications based on findings.

Skills

Signal processing

Machine learning

Python programming

Scientific programming

Field work

Education

Masters or equivalent degree in signal processing / machine learning / computer vision

Tools

Julia

Job description

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Job Description

Research Associate, Acoustic Research Laboratory, Tropical Marine Science Institute

The Acoustic Research Laboratory (ARL) undertakes research projects in the area of underwater acoustics and marine robotics. The Research Associate will help team members across several projects to develop, implement & test algorithms for acoustic signal processing, machine learning and/or computer vision. In addition to algorithmic work, the Research Associate is expected to work with engineers to help development systems to test the algorithms, help plan & conduct field trials, collate & organize data, process the data using the algorithms, write up the results in the form of internal & external reports as well as publications & patents.

Qualifications

• Masters or equivalent degree in signal processing / machine learning / computer vision
• Experience with underwater acoustics / marine robotics is desirable
• Experience with practical machine learning (scientific machine learning or physics-informed machine learning preferred)
• Strong scientific programming skills (experience with Julia or Python programming languages preferred)
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Interest in practical implementation & field work (at sea)