Research Fellow (AI in Structural Engineering)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a postdoctoral Research Fellow in artificial intelligence and structural engineering. The role involves conducting impactful research, implementing generative AI tools for structural steel design, and supervising PhD students. Ideal candidates should possess a PhD in Civil Engineering or Computer Science, along with a strong research portfolio in structural engineering and AI. The position supports contributions to teaching and outreach activities, fostering an academic environment for innovation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields required.
• Strong portfolio of research and publications in structural engineering and AI.
• Experience with generative AI and structural design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in structural engineering and AI.
• Implement generative AI for structural steel design.
• Disseminate findings through papers and presentations.
• Supervise and mentor PhD students.
• Contribute to teaching and outreach activities.

Skills

Structural design

Artificial intelligence

Programming

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUSCareer Portal

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for a postdoctoral Research Fellow position in artificial intelligence and structural engineering. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Asst Prof Meng Xin from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This position is part of an exciting research programme aimed at developing generative AI tools to assist structural steel design.

The Research Fellow is expected to:

• Conduct novel and impactful research in the areas of structural engineering and AI.
• Implement the latest advances in generative AI for structural steel design and address key challenges (e.g. accuracy and reliability).
• Disseminate research findings through high-quality journal papers and presentations at international conferences.
• Support the supervision and mentoring of PhD students.
• Contribute to teaching, funding applications, and outreach activities.

Job Requirements

• Possess a PhD in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• A strong portfolio of research and publications related to structural engineering and AI.
• Expertise in structural design, AI and programming.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Prior research experience in generative AI (e.g. large language models).
• Prior research experience in combining AI and structural engineering.
• Open to fixed-term contract