Research Scientist — AI & Operations Research

Singapore Management University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Management University’s School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) seeks a dynamic researcher to lead independent research directions within a project, formulating problems, developing methods, and validating them empirically.

You will publish in top-tier journals and conferences in Operations Research, AI, and related fields, disseminate outcomes through presentations, and mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers while supporting grant management and collaboration with

Qualifications

• PhD completed by start-date in relevant field.
• Strong background in optimization (integer/combinatorial, stochastic, or network models).
• Strong background in machine learning (representation learning, time-series, probabilistic modeling).
• Proven research track record (publications, clear contributions).
• Solid programming skills; proficient with AI tools for research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop independent research directions within the project, including problem formulation, methodological development, and empirical validation.
• Publish research findings in top-tier journals and conferences in Operations Research, AI, and related fields.
• Disseminate research outcomes through presentations and other scholarly channels.
• Contribute to translating research into practice through engagement with policy and industry stakeholders; mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.
• Support grant management and project coordination activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Optimization

Machine learning

Programming

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

Singapore Management University’s School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) seeks a dynamic researcher to lead independent research directions within a project, formulating problems, developing methods, and validating them empirically.

You will publish in top-tier journals and conferences in Operations Research, AI, and related fields, disseminate outcomes through presentations, and mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers while supporting grant management and collaboration with