Research Fellow on AI for Molecules, School of Computing

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

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing. SoC is committed to research excellence across fundamental results and novel computational solutions.

Dr Bian Yatao leads the research group, focusing on AI4SCI, energy-based learning, LLMs for science, and related safety issues. The environment is collaborative, with mentorship and opportunities to publish in top venues.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record required.
• Solid programming foundation; PyTorch experience.
• Research in ML/AI4SCI; publications preferred.
• Strong English reading, writing, and speaking.
• Highly self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Team-oriented with passion for research.

Responsibilities

• Join Dr Bian's research group to advance AI4SCI and related topics.
• Collaborate on projects, publish results, and contribute to ongoing studies.

Skills

Deep learning

PyTorch

Research skills

English communication

Education

Pursuing PhD/masters in CS or related field

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing (SoC). SoC is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights, developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building large-scale experimental systems and improving the well-being of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems

Dr Bian Yatao is seeking highly motivated individuals to join his research group at the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Computing as a Research Fellow. Dr Bian's research focuses on expanding the frontiers of AI capabilities in scientific intelligence, driving transformative technological advancements to address the most critical challenges in scientific research. Current research themes include (but are not limited to)

• AI4SCI, with an emphasis on atomic systems such as molecules, proteins, and materials
• Modern energy/entropy based learning
• LLM/Agent for science
• Related safety issues in AI4SCI

Dr. Bian provides a relaxed, supportive, and highly collaborative research environment. He brings extensive mentorship experience from supervising Master's thesis projects at ETH Zurich and internship projects at Tencent AI Lab. Notably, several of his former students/interns have successfully secured fully funded positions at top-tier universities in Europe and the United States

Job Requirements

• Applications are welcome from students with diverse backgrounds (Computer Science, theory, empirical, or Science). Excellent academic record required
• Solid programming foundation, familiar with mainstream deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch. ACM/ICPC or NOI/IOI award winners are preferred
• Research experience and practical background in Machine Learning or AI4SCI. Candidates with experience in cutting-edge deep learning research (e.g., GNNs, Transformer-based models, and diffusion models) are preferred. Those with relevant research publications are preferred
• Good English reading, writing, and oral communication skills. General English proficiency requirements for PhD admission: TOEFL >=90, IELTS >=6.5 (English proficiency requirements may be relaxed for exceptionally outstanding applicants)
• Highly self-motivated with a strong passion for research
• Possess strong self-motivation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct high-quality research independently
• Have a strong spirit of innovation and passion for research, capable of driving project progress within a team.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Computing

Department : Department of Computer Science

Employee Referral Eligible: No