Research Assistant/Associate, AI and Neuroscience

About the role

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is seeking a Research Assistant or Associate to join the Neuroscience and AI Research (Nair) group, led by Nanyang Assistant Professor Aditya Nair. The group studies how machine learning models and neural circuits in the brain process emotional states, combining experimental tools with new AI methods to model complex brain data.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze high-dimensional brain data, document results and carry out an independent research project.
• Develop and apply machine learning and computer vision methods, such as large-language and vision-language models, for high-throughput analysis of video data.
• Apply data-driven dynamical system modeling tools with specialized software to elucidate neural computations involved in emotion.
• Maintain the lab's specialized software repositories.
• Prepare and contribute to grant applications and conference presentations, and write and draft research publications in top neuroscience and AI journals.
• Attend weekly lab meetings and journal clubs, presenting data and/or papers as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (Research Assistant) or Master's degree (Research Associate) in computer science, neuroscience, computational biology, psychology, life sciences or a related field; interdisciplinary backgrounds are welcome.
• Strong numeric and analytical background.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome; only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Required skills

• Strong programming in Python and MATLAB.
• Familiarity with large-scale neural data (imaging, electrophysiology, video) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in deep learning, computer vision or UI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, PyQt or Gradio.
• Information visualization competence; working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is an advantage.