Senior Scientist I, Aural & Language Intelligence, IAIC

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR) in Singapore seeks a talented researcher to advance multimodal, multilingual large language models. You will implement advanced deep learning algorithms, optimize training and inference, and propose new architectures for next-generation models.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to translate breakthroughs into real-world applications, drive rigorous experiments, and push state-of-the-art performance across benchmarks.

Qualifications

• PhD in ML/NLP/SLP and multimodal AI required.
• Proficient programming skills with Linux familiarity.
• Experience with deep learning and LLM training frameworks.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; team player.
• Ability to reproduce state-of-the-art models and innovate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in multimodal, multilingual LLMs.
• Implement advanced DL algorithms and optimize training/inference.
• Propose novel architectures for next-generation models.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to apply research results.
• Drive experiments to achieve state-of-the-art benchmarks.

Skills

Deep learning frameworks

Programming skills

Linux familiarity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

PhD in ML/NLP/SLP & multimodal AI

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 Requirement

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