Total 11 information technology job vacancies in Education / Training category in D26 Springleaf, Upper Thomson

About the Job

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Assistant to support a research project focused on leveraging multimodal Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance user intention understanding and decision-making process, particularly in the area of recommender systems. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty and researchers to design, implement, and evaluate novel methods that integrate LLMs for more intelligent user understanding and decision-making systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research with real-world impact.

What You'll Do

• Conduct research on applying LLMs to improve the user intent understanding and decision-making process.
• Develop and implement experimental prototypes and evaluate model performance.
• Conduct literature reviews and contribute to the writing of research papers and reports.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in regular research discussions.

Who We're Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven research experience, particularly in user modeling, personalization and decision-making process and recommender systems.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Excellent written English communication skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, and passionate about research.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering, fine-tuning LLMs, or knowledge distillation is a plus.
• Experience with publishing in academic conferences or journals is a plus.

Research Assistant/Associate (Community Innovation and Applied Social Research)

The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) at the Singapore University of Technology and Design(SUTD) invites applications for full-time Research Assistant/Associate appointments to support applied research and innovation projects on people, communities, and cities.

The position is suited for candidates with strong interests in mixed-methods social science research, social policy innovation, community development, and translating research into real-world impact. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary teamworking at the intersection of behavioural science, urban planning, public health, sustainability, and community activation.

About the role

The successful candidate will contribute to projects in LKYCIC focusing on understanding how social and built environments shape individual and community outcomes, and how research can be translated into practical interventions, programmes, policies, and design solutions.

Current and upcoming projects include:

• Social capital and community resilience in neighbourhoods and community hubs
• Climate adaptation, urban heat resilience, and sustainable living
• Community activation and citizen engagement initiatives
•  Population health and healthy neighbourhoods
• Design and evaluation of community-based interventions
• Development of practical tools, frameworks, and guidelines for policymakers and practitioners

Projects typically involve a combination of surveys, interviews, focus groups, behavioural observations, workshops, participatory design activities, and field-based research conducted in partnership with government agencies, community organisations, industry partners, and residents. Depending on the project, researchers may also have opportunities to work with digital platforms, spatial data, and emerging AI-enabled tools that support research, community engagement, programme design, and policy innovation.

Key responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to:

• Support the design and implementation of mixed-methods research studies
• Conduct literature reviews and evidence synthesis
• Design and administer surveys, interviews, focus groups, and workshops
• Conduct field observations and community-based data collection
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate methods and software
• Assist in stakeholder engagement, participatory design, and community activation activities
• Support project management, coordination, and reporting
• Prepare research reports, policy briefs, presentations, and academic manuscripts
• Contribute to the translation of research findings into practical recommendations, interventions, and tools
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary researchers and external partners

The Centre may, at its discretion, assign additional responsibilities from time to time, such as teaching or other duties aligned with the Centre’s needs.

Skills and qualifications required

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree (MA, MSc, March, MPP or equivalent) in sociology, public policy, geography, urban studies, architecture, public health, psychology, community development, social work, behavioural science, environmental studies, or related disciplines
• ⁠Demonstrated interest in applied social science research, real-world impact, and the translation of research into practical interventions, programmes, policies, or design solutions
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, including survey design, interviews, focus groups, observations, workshops, or field-based research
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise good judgement and initiative in complex real-world settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present research insights clearly to academic, policy, practitioner, and community audiences
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within interdisciplinary and partner-facing teams
• Interest in community engagement, social innovation, urban issues, sustainability, public health, and/or policy development
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new methods, tools, and approaches, including digital platforms, spatial data, or AI-enabled research tools where relevant

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience conducting fieldwork and community-based research
• Experiencein programme evaluation, policy analysis, or participatory research

How to apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their application with the subject heading “ResearchAssistant/Associate (Community Innovation and Applied Social Research)” to lkycic@sutd.edu.sg with the following:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and addressing the qualifications and skills requirements (maximum 1 page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Two writingsample (e.g., thesis, report, publication, policy brief, or research paper)
• Names and contact details of three referees who may be contacted for a reference

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Title: Research Technician/Assistant (Sputtering Systems)

About Us
We are an early-stage venture team developing advanced thin film materials and deposition workflow technologies for applications in optics, photonics, and memory. Our work focuses on high quality coatings and process development using sputtering-based techniques.

Role Overview
We are looking for a hands-on and reliable research technician to operate and manage our sputtering system, support day-to-day experimental work, and ensure smooth lab operations. This role is critical in enabling consistent thin film deposition for internal R&D and external projects.

Key Responsibilities
• Operate and manage a sputtering system (e.g. AJA International sputtering system) independently
• Perform thin film deposition for various projects and customer requirements
• Execute day-to-day experiments following defined process parameters and protocols
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and process deviations
• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs, including vacuum systems (pumps, leak checks, seals), gas lines and plumbing and electrical connections and wiring
• Support process optimization and data collection
• Maintain proper documentation of experiments, parameters, and results
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and adherence to lab safety protocols

Requirements• Minimum Diploma in Engineering (Materials Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)
• Prior experience operating sputtering or vacuum deposition systems is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with vacuum systems, gas handling, and thin film processes
• Hands-on experience with basic troubleshooting and maintenance
• Comfortable working with electrical systems, plumbing / gas lines, mechanical components
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of equipment and processes

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)• Experience with sputtering systems or similar PVD tools
• Background in thin film characterization or materials processing
• Experience in a research lab or cleanroom environment

What We’re Looking For• Practical, hands-on problem solver
• Detail-oriented and reliable
• Able to run experiments independently
• Comfortable working in a startup environment (flexible, fast-paced)

Why Join Us• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge materials and technologies
• High ownership and impact in a growing startup
• Exposure to both research and real-world applications

Location: Singapore (SUTD campus, with potential access to shared/collaborators’ lab facilities)

About the Job

We are in search of a highly motivated and accomplished Research Assistant to join our team and significantly contribute to our ongoing research project "Understanding and Generating Interleaved Image-Text Persuasion". The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our research team, working on the development of multimodal AI. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research in multimodal learning and have a substantial influence on the field.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct literature reviews on multimodal persuasion, visual communication, and the evaluation of large vision-language models.
• Support the design and development of datasets and evaluation frameworks for understanding interactions between images and text.
• Assist in evaluating and enhancing multimodal models for analysing and generating interleaved image-text content
• Summarize experimental results and contribute to the preparation of research reports, presentations, and academic publications.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor degree with background in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong interest in multimodal AI, vision-language models.
• Basic experience with Python and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch is preferred.
• Familiarity with natural language processing, computer vision, or large language models is an advantage.
• Good analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a research team.

Job Description

• We are currently seeking talented individuals with:
• A PhD in many-body quantum physics or similar
• Able to do literature review and summarize the main findings from the literature
• Competence in numerical many-body quantum physics
• Competence in disseminating the outcomes of the research including in peer-reviewed academic publications of international standing
• Ability to support the research team  
• Perform other tasks as required by the Principal Investigator

Job Requirements

• To apply for this position, applicants should be:
• Proficiency or understanding many-body quantum systems out of equilibrium
• Expertise in simulating many-body quantum systems
• Proficient communication and writing skills in English
• Possess excellent problem solving abilities as well as strong attention to detail.
• Someone who can work independently while still collaborating effectively within a team environment when needed.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Fellow to join our interdisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge theoretical and computational research in the following areas:

Research Areas:

1. Electromagnetism and Plasmonics: Theory and computational modeling of electromagnetism in complex media, plasmonic systems, and metamaterials, with a particular focus on cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED) and interactions between light and matter at the nanoscale.
2. Inverse Design in Nanophotonics and Quantum Nanophotonics: Application of inverse design techniques to optimize and design novel photonic structures and devices, including metasurfaces, photonic crystals, and quantum nanophotonic systems.
3. Plasma and Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) Modeling: Development and application of advanced plasma modeling tools, such as particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations and magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), to study their interaction with plasmonic or excitonic systems.
4. Novel Optoelectronic Effects: Investigation of new optoelectronic phenomena in low-dimensional materials (e.g., 2D materials, nanowires, and quantum dots) and time crystals, focusing on their potential applications in next-generation devices.
5. Non-Hermitian and Topological Photonics: Study of non-Hermitian systems and topological photonics, including the exploration of novel phenomena such as exceptional points, edge states, and robust modes in photonic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement theoretical models to describe complex physical systems in the research areas mentioned above.
• Conduct large-scale numerical simulations to study the behavior of plasmonic, nanophotonic, and optoelectronic systems.
• Analyze and interpret simulation results, developing insights into novel physical phenomena.
• Collaborate closely with experimental researchers, providing theoretical guidance and feedback on ongoing experimental work.
• Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research results at internal seminars, conferences, and workshops.
• Contribute to the development of computational tools and code libraries for the group's research.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

• A Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field. Strong background in electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, and material sciences.
• Solid experience in computational physics, with proficiency in numerical simulation techniques such as finite-difference-time-domain (FDTD), finite-element method (FEM), particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations, and magnetohydrodynamics (MHD).
• Ability to develop and modify simulation codes to model complex, multi-physics systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive and solve equations analytically or numerically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write high-quality research papers and present complex ideas clearly.

Preferred:

• A strong publication record in top-tier journals in related fields.
• Experience with advanced simulation software (e.g., COMSOL, Lumerical, CST, or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with machine learning or artificial intelligence techniques for inverse design and optimization in nanophotonics is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in solving complex theoretical and computational problems.
• Experience in collaborative research with experimentalists or other research groups is highly desirable.

Why You’ll Love This Role

The candidate will work together with a multidisciplinary research team to develop novel optoelectronic nanoscale devices and develop on-demand light-matter interaction technology.

What You’ll Do

• Strong publication track record
• Strong foundation knowledge in optics/phase change materials/optoelectronics
• Strong capability with optical alignment and optical characterization is an essential requirement.
• Self-motivated and passionate on research work
• Possess good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good team player
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Prior experience with fabrication or manufacturing of optical elements or devices will be an advantage.
• Experience in FDTD or COMSOL for optics simulation will be an advantage.

Who We Are Looking For

• A PhD degree in physics/optics, materials science, and electrical and electronic engineering;

We have an openings for Research Fellow position at the Bio-inspired Robotics and Design Laboratory (https://brd.sutd.edu.sg) at SUTD.

The role:
The Research Fellow (RF) will support fundamental and applied research in dexterous manipulation and grasping by developing novel soft and hybrid mechanisms, actuation, and sensing technologies for next-generation applications in both harsh and delicate environments. The RF will be involved in projects with (1) a large NRF-funded CREATE program in collaboration with NTU and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and (2) the Port of Singapore.
We are looking for researchers with a passion for design and innovation and keen to work with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

• Motion and path planning for a variety of industrial grasping applications
• Robot Navigation and obstacle avoidance using multi-modal sensor feedbak
• Design and run manipulation and grasping experiments in both laboratory environments and real application
  environments

Key requirements:
• A Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related fields• Experience with Simulation Tools (Isaac Sim, Gazebo, etc)
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience with Vision systems
• Familiarity with Soft Robotics and Additive Manufacturing processes is a plus but not a requirement

The Edge AI Acceleration Group at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (https://sites.google.com/view/bowang/home) is looking for a motivated Research Fellow or Research Associate to join us in pushing the boundaries of edge AI acceleration. We focus on energy-efficient circuit design and software-hardware co-optimization, with exciting applications in event-based vision.

What we’re looking for:

• A PhD/Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related field.
• A strong track record of publications in software-hardware co-design (e.g., Neural Architecture Search) or computer architecture (e.g., hardware simulator design)
• Experience in event-based processing or neuromorphic computing is a strong plus

Why join us?

• Work in a flexible and vibrant research environment with state-of-the-art lab facilities.
• Collaborate with A*STAR, the most prestigious research institutes in Singapore, and leading universities worldwide for international exposure
• Enjoy competitive remuneration + excellent opportunities to grow your academic and professional profile

The Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) cluster at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) invites applications a full-time, teaching-track faculty position in Economics, with focus on empirical research in areas including but not limited to:

• Behavioral economics
• Econometrics
• Macroeconomics

Research on topics relevant to design, technology or artificial intelligence is preferred. Appointments will be made on an initial three-year contract, renewable subject to review.

The successful candidate will: 

• Lead the development and teaching of new undergraduate courses in Economics for an interdisciplinary B.Sc. degree in design, artificial intelligence, and economics
• Teach courses in our undergraduate core curriculum, such as introductory courses in social science or research methods
• Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives, in particular relating to Design and AI, through collaboration with colleagues in engineering, architecture, computer science, and design.
• Mentor students, including those working on capstone projects that connect research on human problems with technological innovation.

Applicants should have an excellent record of effective teaching at the university level. We especially seek scholars with the potential to develop new directions in interdisciplinary teaching and who are interested in collaborating with scientists and technologists. Experience in or fostering collaborations with industry or the public sector will also be considered an advantage.

About SUTD and HASS 

SUTD is a young and distinctive university with a mission to nurture technically grounded leaders and innovators. The university champions cohort-based learning and interdisciplinary pedagogy, offering degrees in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Design and Artificial Intelligence (DAI), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), and Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD). At SUTD, artificial intelligence is not merely a tool but a partner in the design process; together, design and AI form the backbone of our curriculum and research. The HASS cluster plays a pivotal and critical role in the university’s commitment to world-class teaching and research excellence. The current HASS faculty brings core expertise in literature, history, theater, film studies, anthropology, communication, psychology, sociology, business, economics, and urban studies. This unique combination of interdisciplinary faculty has given rise to world-class research and teaching that contribute significantly to HASS fields as well as to interdisciplinary projects with other departments at SUTD. For more information, please visit the following websites: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/ and https://www.sutd.edu.sg/hass/

Application Details

Candidates should submit the following materials:

• A cover letter. 
• A curriculum vitae. 
• A statement of teaching experience and philosophy. 
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, such as course evaluation score
• A writing sample of their scholarly work, such as a job market paper (for recent Ph.D. graduates) or selected publication (for more advanced candidates).
• Syllabus for a new course that would be suitable for a B.Sc. degree that focuses     on the intersection of economics with artificial intelligence.
• Names, affiliations, and email addresses of three referees. (Please note that candidates who advance to the interview stage will be asked to submit two letters of recommendation. Please have your recommenders ready to send their letters via email or Interfolio) 

About SUTD

SUTD is the world’s first Design AI university. With Design AI, artificial intelligence is treated as a partner and a member of the team – not just a tool. As a result of this unique SUTD treatment, AI and humans brainstorm, spar and prototype together, resulting in solutions that are elevated several-fold. This human-AI team concept has been made possible because of SUTD’s unique cohort-based interdisciplinary pedagogy. As a trailblazer in the field of design and technology education and research, SUTD has been pioneering innovative programmes and initiatives since its formation 16 years ago. As part its new mid-term growth strategy called SUTD Leap, it will work closely with industry to co-create solutions in both education and research – for a better world.

What You'll Do
The Language and Social Cognition Lab at Singapore University of Technology and Design invite applications for a Research Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research project examining human-human and human-AI communication in multilingual/multicultural contexts, with a particular focus on senior adults in Singapore.  

This project examines how linguistic diversity, cultural norms, and aging shape communicative breakdowns and adaptations in interactions involving large language model (LLM)-based conversational agents. The candidate will conduct mixed-methods research, including interviews, behavioral experiments, discourse analysis of multilingual dialogue, and field user studies in local elder-care settings. The candidate will work closely with an interdisciplinary team across psychology, HCI, and AI, contributing to the evaluation of proactive AI companion agents with respect to cultural sensitivity, engagement, and usability.   

Who We're Looking For

• At least a PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Communication Science, or related fields.
• Strong background in psychological research methods (e.g., behavioral, experimental, interviews, mixed methods) is required.
• Experience in conducting research with senior adults, multicultural or multilingual research, and/or human-AI interaction is preferred.
• Knowledge of or willingness to work with LLM-based systems will be a strong asset.

This position is for one-year contract, with the possibility of a one-year extension subject to performance and funding availability.