Research Fellow / Research Engineer (AI and XR) - FG

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Fellow / Research Engineer (AI and XR) to advance AI and XR technologies for railway operations, including research, development, integration, and field testing.

The role involves collaborating with industry partners, preparing technical reports and publications, and contributing to IP and knowledge translation in a fixed-term arrangement.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required for Research Fellow; Bachelor's or Master's for Research Engineer in relevant fields.
• Hands-on AI and XR development experience.
• Industry experience in AI/XR applications preferred.
• Experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.
• Familiarity with Unity or real-time 3D/XR platforms; AR/VR/MR apps.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
• Strong teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and integrate AI and XR for railway operations.
• Participate in system implementation, data collection, evaluation, deployment, and field testing.
• Collaborate with operators, manufacturers and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, papers, and project deliverables.
• Contribute to publications, demonstrations, IP, and knowledge translation.

Skills

AI development

XR development

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Unity

AR/VR/MR development

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in CS/Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/AI/SE

Tools

Unity

Job description

Research Fellow / Research Engineer (AI and XR) - FG Job Description Research Fellow / Research Engineer (AI and XR) - FG Posting Start Date: 03/09/2026 Schemes of Service: Research Division: AI & Data Science Employment Type: Fixed Term

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with other research team members to research, develop, and integrate AI and XR technologies for railway operations, inspection, maintenance, and training.
• Participate in system implementation, experimentation, data collection, evaluation, deployment, and field testing in real-world railway environments.
• Work closely with railway operators, train manufacturers, and other industry stakeholders to understand operational requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, project presentations, system documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Contribute to research publications, demonstrations, intellectual property, and technology translation arising from the project.

Requirements

• A Doctorate degree for Research Fellow and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree for Research Engineer in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Prior training and/or hands-on experience in both AI and XR development. Candidates should be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge or project experience in these two areas.
• Relevant industry experience, preferably involving the development, integration, deployment, or evaluation of AI, XR, or other intelligent systems in practical applications.
• Hands‑on experience with AI/deep-learning frameworks such as PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.
• Familiar with Unity or other real‑time 3D/XR development platforms, and preferably experience developing applications for AR/VR/MR devices.
• A good track record in technical communication, including experience in preparing technical reports, research or technical papers, project documentation, and technical presentations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research team and collaborate with industry partners.

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