Research Fellow (Digital Twin Platform & Software Architecture)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a Research Fellow to architect and develop a centralized Digital Twin Platform for a fleet of construction robots. You will lead Track 2, bridging real-time site data with digital models and integrating with ARCTC's RMF for robot management.

You will design a scalable backend and a responsive 3D frontend, enabling progress tracking, visualization, and seamless data pipelines with external fleet management systems.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Strong full-stack development skills.
• Experience with 3D rendering engines for digital twin visualization.
• Familiarity with BIM standards (IFC, Revit) is a plus.
• Experience with cloud/edge deployment and scalable backend design.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Open to fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities

• Develop a centralized Digital Twin Platform capable of processing point clouds and video analytics for real-time site reconstruction.
• Implement algorithms for as-built vs. as-designed comparison to autonomously track construction progress against BIM models.
• Design and deploy a scalable backend architecture and an interactive 3D frontend visualization dashboard for the DTP and RMF.
• Ensure seamless API integration and data pipeline synchronization with external fleet management frameworks.
• Lead the software engineering lifecycle of the digital platform from prototype to field deployment.

Skills

Full-stack development

Node.js

React/Vue

Python backend

Cloud/edge computing

Education

PhD in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Systems

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

WebGL

Three.js

IFC BIM familiarity

Job description

Job Title: Research Fellow (Digital Twin Platform & Software Architecture)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 17/07/2026

Job Description

NUS is hiring a Research Fellow to architect and develop a centralized Digital Twin Platform (DTP) for a fleet of construction robots. As the lead for Track 2 at NUS, you will build the software bridge that connects real-time on-site physical data with digital models, enabling advanced progress tracking and automated task visualization. You will collaborate closely with the Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) to integrate our DTP with their Robot Management Framework (RMF).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive Digital Twin Platform capable of processing point clouds and video analytics for real-time site reconstruction.
• Implement algorithms for As-built vs. As-designed comparison to autonomously track construction progress against BIM models.
• Design and deploy a scalable backend architecture and an interactive 3D frontend visualization dashboard for the DTP and RMF.
• Ensure seamless API integration and data pipeline synchronization with external fleet management frameworks (including PM hoist systems and dynamic scheduling engines).
• Lead the software engineering lifecycle of the digital platform, from tabletop prototype to full field deployment.

Job Requirements

• Possess a PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong full-stack development skills (e.g., Node.js, React/Vue, Python backend frameworks).
• Proficiency in 3D rendering and game engine technologies (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, WebGL, Three.js) for digital twin visualization.
• Familiarity with BIM standards (IFC, Revit) and spatial databases is a strong plus.
• Excellent software architecture design capabilities and experience with cloud/edge computing deployment.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Open to fixed-term contract.

Req ID: 33779