(Senior) Scientist, Aural & Language Intelligence, IAIC

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is looking for a candidate to contribute to innovative research and development in multimodal large language models. The role requires a PhD in related fields and strong software engineering skills. Candidates will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement advanced algorithms and enhance training efficiency, pushing the boundaries of AI. Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• PhD in ML, NLP, speech and spoken language processing, and multi-modal AI.
• Proficient programming skills; familiarity with Linux is a must.
• Experience with different deep learning and LLM training frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and development in multimodal, multilingual large language models.
• Implement advanced deep learning algorithms and innovative techniques.
• Drive experiments for state-of-the-art performance across diverse benchmarks.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Software engineering

Communication skills

Education

PhD in ML, NLP, speech and spoken language processing, and multi-modal AI

Tools

Linux

Deep learning frameworks

Job description

Job Summary

The successful candidate will contribute to cutting‑edge research and development in multimodal, multilingual large language models. This role involves implementing advanced deep learning algorithms, exploring innovative techniques to improve training and inference efficiency, and proposing novel architectures for next‑generation multimodal foundation models. The candidate will also help translate research breakthroughs into real‑world applications, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team on problem analysis, solution design, and rigorous evaluation. They will be expected to drive experiments that achieve state‑of‑the‑art performance across diverse benchmarks.

We are seeking individuals with strong problem‑solving abilities, solid software engineering and coding skills, and excellent communication skills. A passion for research and a desire to push the boundaries of AI technology are essential.

Job Requirements

• PhD in ML, NLP, speech and spoken language processing, and multi‑modal AI
• Proficient programming skills; familiarity with Linux is a must
• Experience with different deep learning and LLM training frameworks
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, a good team player with effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to replicate and reproduce state‑of‑the‑art models and results, then innovate on top of these benchmarks