Research Associate (Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical/Electronic Engineering/Physics)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore’s College of Computing and Data Science invites applications for a research-focused role in wireless sensing technologies. The successful candidate will investigate feasibility across platforms, develop sensing systems for real-world environments such as agriculture and water-quality monitoring, and explore applications in environmental intelligence and food sensing.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic

Qualifications

• Knowledge of RF or wireless sensing, electromagnetic principles, or passive metasurfaces.
• Ability to develop and evaluate sensing methods through modelling, experimentation, and data analysis.
• Ability to conduct independent research and contribute to multidisciplinary collaborations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to write scientific publications.
• Demonstrated capability to conduct innovative research.
• Oversee and report project progress.
• Ability and willingness to work some flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Investigating the feasibility of extending wireless sensing to new platforms and emerging sensing modalities, including quantum wireless sensing platforms.
• Developing and evaluating wireless sensing systems in real-world settings, including agricultural field testbeds, water-quality monitoring systems, and other field settings.
• Exploring applications of wireless sensing in smart agriculture, environmental intelligence, and food sensing.
• Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences to share results with the broader research community.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigating the feasibility of extending wireless sensing to new platforms and emerging sensing modalities, including quantum wireless sensing platforms;
• Developing and evaluating wireless sensing systems in real-world settings, including agricultural field testbeds, water-quality monitoring systems, and other field settings;
• Exploring applications of wireless sensing in smart agriculture, environmental intelligence, and food sensing;
• Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences to share results with the broader research community.

Job Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of RF or wireless sensing, electromagnetic principles, or passive metasurfaces.
• Ability to develop and evaluate sensing methods through modelling, experimentation, and data analysis.
• Ability to conduct independent research and contribute to multidisciplinary collaborations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to write scientific publications.
• Demonstrated capability to conduct innovative research.
• Oversee and report project progress.
• Ability and willingness to work some flexible hours.

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% is 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