Research Fellow – AI & Computational Biology

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join a cutting‑edge initiative at the intersection of artificial intelligence and RNA therapeutics. The role is based at Nanyang Technological University’s College of Computing and Data Science, collaborating closely with the LKC School of Medicine.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deploy state‑of‑the‑art 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.
• Collaborate with wet‑lab biologists and clinicians to experimentally validate AI predictions.
• Stay current with AI4Science advances and prepare publications for top conferences and high‑impact journals.
• Present research findings to multidisciplinary academic and industry partners.

Required profile

• PhD in Computer Science, AI, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong background in machine learning/deep learning with proficiency in PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow.
• Experience with biological sequence analysis, generative models, or computational drug discovery is strongly preferred.
• Excellent programming, analytical, and collaborative communication skills.
• Eagerness to work in an agile, interdisciplinary research environment.

Required skills

• PyTorch
• JAX
• TensorFlow
• Machine learning / deep learning
• Biological sequence analysis