Research Engineer/Research Fellow (Signal processing with AI modifications) - IM

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Engineer/Research Fellow focused on developing AI modifications for signal processing. This role involves managing a research project on misinformation protection and involves collaboration with industry partners. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering and knowledge of C, Python, and machine learning techniques. Responsibilities include coding, academic publishing, and liaising with collaborators. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Engineering required, Master's or PhD advantageous.
• Competence in C and Python for AI applications.
• Knowledge of machine learning and signal processing is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage research project with Principal Investigator.
• Develop code, evaluate and write academic publications.
• Deliver demonstration code for solutions.
• Interact with team and customers.

Skills

Competence in C and Python

Knowledge of machine learning

Experience with PyTorch

Knowledge of signal processing

Proficient in Linux-based systems

Academic writing skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Master's or PhD degree (advantageous)

Job description

Overview

Research Engineer/Research Fellow (Signal processing with AI modifications) - IM

Posting Start Date: 06/03/2026

Schemes of Service: Research

Division: Infocomm Technology

Employment Type: Fixed Term

As Singapore’s University for Industry (SIT) works closely with industry partners in our research pursuits, research staff will develop applied research skill sets relevant to industry demands while working on research projects at SIT. The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver on a research project to develop an end-to-end misinformation and disinformation protection, awareness and mitigation pipeline. We are recruiting research engineers or fellows as part of a wider project to conduct research on signal processing combined with AI-based modification on speech signals. The need is for a real-time system, so efficient coding is important.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI) Ian McLoughlin, Co-PI Tong Rong, and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Undertake research within your domain, including keeping track of state-of-the-art work. Develop the code, evaluate and test. Write academic publications.
• Deliver solution-ready demonstration code.
• Interact well within the team and with customers.
• Be self-directed to fulfil the project requirements.

Job Requirements

• Competence in working with languages such as C along with AI applications as well as Python-based coding.
• Have a degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of machine learning, PyTorch, HuggingFace, etc.
• Knowledge of speech, audio, time-series or signal processing is required.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilise industry-standard Linux-based computers for AI.
• Experience of authoring good quality academic publications.
• Manage undergraduate research assistants (if appropriate).
• Liaise with customers and collaborators in A*STAR and NTU, as well as collaborators in the UK and China.

Key Competencies

• A self-directed worker who believes in continuous learning and development
• Proficient in academic writing
• Possess good critical thinking skills
• Show strong initiative and take ownership of work
• Interest in AI, machine learning, image/audio processing