Research Fellow (AI / Computational Biology)

About the role

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore, through its College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS), is looking for a Research Fellow (AI / Computational Biology) to join an initiative at the intersection of artificial intelligence and RNA therapeutics. The project develops frontier AI methods to improve RNA-based treatments and involves collaboration between CCDS and the LKC School of Medicine.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deploy machine learning and deep learning models for RNA sequence design, structure prediction and property optimization.
• Process, curate and model high-throughput screening and genomics datasets.
• Work closely with wet-lab biologists and clinicians to validate AI predictions experimentally.
• Stay up to date with AI4Science advances and prepare publications for top AI conferences and high-impact journals.
• Present research findings to academic and industry partners.

Required profile

• PhD in Computer Science, AI, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong background in machine learning and deep learning; experience with biological sequence analysis, generative models or computational drug discovery is strongly preferred.
• Eagerness to work in an agile, interdisciplinary research environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in PyTorch, JAX or TensorFlow.
• Excellent programming, analytical and collaborative communication skills.