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

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

Job summary

NTU Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow/Research Associate to advance AI-powered audio transcription and signal processing. The role centers on creating new models and algorithms, translating high-level methods into architecture-specific code, and deploying on prototype hardware with multiple co-processors.

The candidate should have a PhD (or Master) in acoustic/audio and AI fields, with at least 4 years of research experience in AI-enabled audio and embedded/GPU programming, plus strong

Qualifications

• PhD (for Research Fellow) / Master (for Research Associate equivalent) in acoustic/audio and AI related field.
• At least 4 years of research experience in AI assisted acoustic/audio / hands-on embedded processor/GPU programming.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in building embedded systems for the AI-enabled Audio application using Python/Matlab/C.

Responsibilities

• Lead translation of high-level audio algorithms into high-performance, architecture-specific code.
• Design and implement DSP algorithms that meet system-level constraints.
• Define and implement software architecture for real-time audio systems on prototype hardware with multiple co-processors.
• Develop AI models that are efficient for acoustic/audio transcription with cross-disciplinary knowledge.

Skills

AI/Audio Processing

Python Programming

Analytical Thinking

Machine Learning

Education

PhD in acoustic/audio and AI related field

Tools

Embedded systems

GPU programming

DSP algorithms

C 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 aResearch 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