Research Engineer/Fellow (Applied AI)

About the role

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), a public autonomous university, is looking for a Research Fellow or Research Engineer in its AI & Data Science division. The selected person leads and pursues high-quality research in applied artificial intelligence for industry applications, as well as publications in top-tier international conferences and journals and real-world implementations. The posting starts on 30 October 2026 and is a fixed-term position.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners from academia and industry to lead and/or conduct innovative research on applied artificial intelligence computing.
• Contribute to academic research and publish high-tier journal and conference papers.
• Participate in and manage the research project with the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Coordinate procurement and liaise with vendors and suppliers.
• Take part in computer science laboratories and tutorials for undergraduate students.
• Interview and supervise student assistants on the project.

Required profile

• Research Fellow: PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• Research Engineer: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research with a relevant publication record.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills in English.
• Self-driven and strong team spirit.