Research Associate (Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence)

Posted:
10/28/2025, 3:34:19 PM

Location(s):
Singapore, Singapore

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
AI & Machine Learning ⋅ Software Engineering

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant who will contribute to NTU’s mission of advancing applied research in large language models (LLMs), software engineering, and AI applications for healthcare and data systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research on large language models (LLMs), including their applications in code generation, data transformation, and medical AI.

  • Design and implement innovative AI-driven tools for data exchange, medical standardization, and risk prediction systems.

  • Collaborate with clinicians, academic partners, and industry stakeholders to co-develop AI systems for healthcare and data governance.

  • Prepare and publish high-quality research papers in top-tier venues (e.g., ACL, WWW, applied AI and software engineering conferences).

  • Contribute to research proposals for competitive funding opportunities in AI for healthcare and data systems.

  • Support supervision and mentorship of undergraduate students and junior researchers in AI and software projects.

  • Assist in building prototypes and demonstrators for research translation to practical healthcare and data applications.

Requirements:

  • A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline.

  • Research or applied experience in large language models (LLMs), software engineering, or healthcare-related AI applications.

  • Hands-on expertise in software development, back-end systems, and LLM prompt design and evaluation.

  • Experience in interdisciplinary projects, including AI for healthcare and data systems.

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++, with experience in frameworks like Springboot.

  • Proficiency in experimental design, model evaluation, and reproducibility of research findings.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU