Research Associate / Fellow (AI for Audio/Acoustic transcription)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is seeking a Research Fellow/Research Associate to advance AI-driven audio transcription and signal processing. The role focuses on developing new models and cross-platform implementations to enhance industry-readiness.

You will translate algorithms into efficient code, design DSP solutions for real-time systems, and collaborate across teams to deliver architecture that spans multiple co-processors.

Qualifications

• PhD (for Research Fellow) or Master (for Research Associate) in acoustic/audio and AI related field.
• At least 4 years of research experience in AI-assisted acoustic/audio systems.
• Strong programming and numeric skills with Python/Matlab/C.
• Experience embedding DSP/AI algorithms on hardware platforms.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level audio algorithms into high-performance, architecture-specific code.
• Collaborate with researchers to design DSP algorithms for system-level constraints.
• Define and implement software architecture for real-time audio systems on prototype hardware.
• Develop AI models suited for acoustic/audio transcription and cross-disciplinary integration.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C programming

DSP algorithms

AI model development

Acoustic/audio signal processing

Embedded systems

GPU programming

Education

PhD in acoustic/audio and AI related field

Tools

Embedded processor

GPU programming

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 undergraduates 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. Today, the School has become one of the world’s largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges. For more details, please view: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee

We are looking for a Research Fellow/Research Associate to continue existing work on applying AI for Audio/Acoustic transcription and signal processing. The role will focus on developing brand new models and algorithms to enhance the current project to made it more industry ready that focus on cross-platform instead of current single platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the effort to translate high-level audio algorithms implemented in other audio prototyping software into a high-performance, architecture-specific code.
• Working closely with other researchers to design and implement DSP algorithms that meet system-level constraints.
• Defining and implementing software architecture for real-time audio systems on prototype hardware containing a multitude of co-processors.
• Developing key AI model that is efficient and suited for acoustic/audio transcription and must have deep knowledge on inter-disciplinary domains.

Job Requirements

• PhD (for Research Fellow) / Master (for Research Associate equivalent) qualification degree in acoustic/audio and AI related field
• At least 4 years of relevant experiences in performing research in AI assisted acoustic/audio / technical hands-on experience embedded processor/GPU programming
• Good written and oral communication skills (if applicable)
• Proficiency in building embedded system for the AI-assisted Audio application.
• Proficient in python/matlab/C programming and have a strong numeric and analytical skill
• Have experience in working on noise control project to improve detectability in this project
• Competent in soft skills / general personality traits e.g. developing UI and apps
• Interpersonal skill: able to work independently, deep analysis, eye for details and time management skills

We regret to inform you 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.

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