Research Scientist/Senior Scientist (Systems Science), IHPC

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research agency in Singapore is seeking passionate researchers to model complex urban systems. Candidates will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to tackle real-world problems in energy and transportation sectors using advanced computational tools. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in relevant fields and possess strong programming skills in Python, Java or C++. The role promises substantial interaction with government and industry collaborators, focusing on optimizing the resilience and efficiency of urban infrastructures.

Qualifications

• Ph.D in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related fields required.
• Highly proficient in Python, Java, or C++ programming.
• Experience with large-scale real-world datasets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Model complex large-scale urban systems.
• Work with a team of scientists on socio-technical systems.
• Apply computational tools for analysing and optimizing systems.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work individually

Ability to work in a team

Education

Ph.D in Engineering

Ph.D in Computer Science

Ph.D in Operations Research

Tools

open-source libraries

commercial software platforms

Job description

We are looking for researchers who have a passion in modelling complex large-scale urban systems.

They will work with a team of scientists and engineers that have a passion in understanding the dynamics of large-scale socio-technical systems such as power systems and energy infrastructure or urban transportation (land, air or sea).

Shortlisted candidates would have the opportunity to work with various external collaborators, either from government and/or industry and work on real-world problems, and apply various computational tools including models, simulation and AI to analyse their resilience and efficiency, as well as optimise their planning and operations.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related fields.
• Highly Proficient in Python, Java, or C++ programming.
• Relevant research/project experience in either of these fields:
• Power systems and renewable energy transition.
• Transportation and urban systems.
• Demonstrated experience using either open-source libraries and/or commercial software platforms relevant to the above fields of study would be highly desirable.
• Experience working on large scale real-world datasets would also be a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team