Research Associate (Embodied AI Safety)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore is seeking a Research Associate in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The role will focus on researching and developing algorithms for Embodied AI Safety, addressing crucial safety challenges in AI.

Applicants must possess a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and have experience in AI safety and deep learning. Strong communication skills and programming proficiency in Python are also essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant fields required.
• Knowledge in AI safety, computer vision, and deep learning is essential.
• Good communication skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Python is expected.
• Demonstrates initiative and drive.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process data.
• Conduct experiments and analyze results.
• Assist with robot operation, debugging, and integration.
• Provide general support for the lab.

Skills

AI safety

Computer vision

Deep learning

Python programming

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

For more details, please view: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee

We are looking for a Research Associate to work on Embodied AI Safety. The role will focus on designing, developing, and implementing novel algorithms and models to address emerging challenges in Embodied AI Safety, including attack and defense mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

• Data collection and processing
• Conducting experiments and analyzing results
• Assisting with robot operation, debugging, and system integration
• Providing general support for the lab

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Knowledge and experience in AI safety, computer vision and deep learning
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in basics of programming languages such as Python
• Demonstrates initiative and a strong drive to achieve objectives.

Hiring Institution: NTU