Senior Research Engineer I (Computer Science)

Nanyang Technological University · Singapore

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A Senior Research Engineer I position is available in the Centre for Smart Platform Infrastructure Research on Integrative Technology (SPIRIT), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. SPIRIT is a translational R&D institute funded by National Research Foundation and supported by Smart Nation Programme Office and GovTech, to develop the Smart Platform Infrastructure to enable applications in Video Analytics, Wireless Sensors Network and other areas required by Singapore as a Smart Nation. Through cutting-edge systems research, SPIRIT Centre aims to enable translational efforts in data science and analytics for solving public sector challenges through innovative solutions.

Job Description:

The successful applicant will be responsible for the AI/NLP research and development in designing smart nation platforms. The key responsibilities include:

• Gather system requirements by defining and analyzing system problems

• Design and implement natural language processing (NLP) algorithms and models for semantic analysis, e.g., word embedding, named-entity recognition, coreference resolution and parsing, and ontology and knowledge graph constructions

• Application of NLP in knowledge and information retrieval, and relevancy ranking with spatiotemporal consideration

• Conduct “translational” research to apply the state-of-the-art solutions at scale for real world challenges

• Documentation and scientific reporting

Job Requirements:

• PhD in computer science

• Some experience and research background in AI and NLP

• Passionate about NLP and AI related research, innovations and their applications

• Proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, etc.) and research packages/modules

• Experience in large-scale text processing and analytics

• Good track records in publication

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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