Research Engineer/ Research Assistant (The Immersive Reality Lab)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Immersive Reality Lab at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Engineer or Research Assistant. The role involves designing, building and testing immersive and interactive systems, taking ideas from concept to working prototype, and testing with real users.

You will collaborate with researchers, designers and industry partners, and contribute to publications. Strong programming skills in Unity and VR/AR are essential, with experience in microcontrollers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Design or closely related discipline.
• Research focuses on immersive reality, embodied AI, interactive systems, multimodal HCI.
• Strong programming skills with hands-on prototyping: Unity, VR/AR/MR, microcontrollers, 3D modelling.
• Expertise in real-time interactive system integration.
• Open to fixed term contract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with the lab's directions.
• Design and implement immersive reality and multimodal interaction.
• Develop functional prototypes and 2D/3D art assets.
• Plan and conduct user-centered evaluations.
• Publish results at international venues and support lab activities.

Skills

Unity

VR/AR/MR

Microcontroller platforms

3D modelling

Real-time system integration

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor or Master in Computer Science / Electrical/Electronic Engineering / Design

Job description

Research Engineer/ Research Assistant (The Immersive Reality Lab)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Posted On: 24/09/2026

Job Description

About the Role
The Immersive Reality Lab at the NUS College of Design and Engineering is looking for a Research Engineer or Research Assistant to design, build and test new immersive and interactive systems.
You will take ideas from early concept to working prototype, combining hardware, software and 3D content. You will then test those prototypes with real users. You will work with researchers, designers and industry partners, and you will help publish what the team learns.

Key Responsibilities

Research & System Development

• Conduct independent and collaborative research projects aligned with the lab’s strategic directions.
• Design and implement immersive reality and multimodal interaction.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research bridging HCI, VR/AR, haptics and immersive reality.

Prototyping

• Develop functional prototypes of interactive devices.
• Build and iterate prototypes
• Design 2D and 3D art assets

User Studies & Evaluation

• Plan and conduct rigorous user-centered evaluations.
• Analyze experimental data and translate findings into design insights and improved system iterations.

Academic Output & Mentorship

• Publish research results in leading international venues and present work at major conferences.
• Support the lab’s research culture through brainstorming, technical discussions, and collaborative development.

Qualifications

i) Bachelor/Master degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Design or a closely related discipline.

ii) Research focuses on one or more of the following areas:

• immersive reality
• embodied AI
• interactive systems
• multimodal HCI and immersive interaction

iii) Strong programming skill. Demonstrated hands-on experience in prototyping, including:

• Unity
• VR/AR/MR
• microcontroller platforms (e.g., Arduino, ESP32, STM32)
• 3d modelling

iv) Expertise in real-time interactive system integration (Unity, VR hardware)

v) Open to Fixed Term Contract