Total 2 job vacancies by Cnrs@create Ltd.

Job profile:

Research Assistant - HumanSciences Methodology for Agent-Based Modelling

DesCartes Programme WP1× WP6

Context

The DesCartes Programme, led by CNRS@CREATE in Singapore, brings together AI, engineering and human sciences to design trustworthy hybrid AI systems. In partnership with the National University Health System (NUHS), WP1 (Agent-Based Modelling) and WP6 (Ethics of Autonomy and Care in AI Decision-Making) are jointly developing an agent-based model (ABM) to support the redesign of selected NUH services. Grounding this model in empirically rich descriptions of care practices, patient trajectories and staff routines requires dedicated field-based human sciences work.

Mission

Working at the interface between WP1 and WP6, the Research Assistant will contribute to the design and implementation of human sciences methodology feeding into the ABM.Main tasks:

- Design and conduct field observations.

- Prepare and carry out semi-structured interviews with healthcare staff, patients and caregivers; transcribe and analyse the material (thematic/qualitative analysis).

- Translate qualitative findings into structured inputs for the ABM in close collaboration with the WP1 modelling team.

- Participate in joint WP1-WP6 meetings, internal reports, and co-author scientific outputs.

Profile

- Master's degree (or equivalent) in psychology, sociology, anthropology, public health, human factors, cognitive science or related field.

- Solid training in qualitative methods.

- Interest in interdisciplinary work with computer scientists/modellers; basic familiarity with ABM or simulation approaches is a strong asset.

- Experience in clinical / hospital environments is a plus.

- Excellent working English; additional languages spoken in Singapore (Mandarin, Malay, Tamil) are appreciated.

- Autonomy, rigour, strong interpersonal and writing skills.

Practical Information

- Location: Singapore, CREATE Tower,

- Contract type & duration: 6 months, possibility of extension

- Start date: mid-July

- Salary: range, SGD5,500 - SGD7,200

- Supervision: Prof. Bahia Guellai (WP6) and Blaise Genest (WP1)

Application

Please send a CV, a short cover letter and the contact details of two referees to bahia.guellai@cnrsatcreate.sg, with the subject line RA - WP1×WP6. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job is filled.

Research Associate in Implementation and testing of AI models – Embodied AI

The project Embodied AI for Human-Robot Collaborative Task Execution is looking for a Research Associate in Embodied Artificial Intelligence (EAI) – Enhancing robotic foundation models for human-robot collaborative task execution. The overall goal of this project is to investigate how robotic platforms can combine the capabilities of robotic foundation models (VLAs/VLMs)in generalized reasoning and policy formulation with RL-based approaches for trajectory and manipulation generation to provide fast, optimized and anticipatory assistance to humans while co-executing a task.

DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB POSITION

You will be part of our team developing fundamental capabilities that combine recent and rapid  advances in robotic foundation models with traditional control-based approaches for human-robot collaborative task execution for various industrial tasks.

The successful candidate will be involved in some or all of the following tasks:

•             Software development activities, involving implementation of AI algorithms (e.g., Training models for computer vision, robotics, multi-modal perception etc.), along with maintenance of relevant in-house hardware and software systems for experimental EAI testbeds.

•             System integration of robotic modules for real-world demonstrations of robotics applications. Efficient implementation of AI models on resource-constrained devices (Eg. Jetson family of devices, robotic platforms, VR/XR platforms such as HoloLens).

•             Development of experimentation and data collection platforms for EAI research involving human-robot collaboration, including activities such as effectively setting up sensors on the robots as well as wearable sensors on human subjects performing joint-tasks with the robots.  

•             Actively participate in R&D activities including data collection experiments, software development, testing and deployment of intelligent systems and scientific writing/demonstrations.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

– Bachelor or Masters Degree in a relevant field of Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Robotics etc.).

– Background and experience in the following areas: Implementation and testing of AI models; Development activities for edge AI on resource-constrained devices; Experience with wearable platforms such as HoloLens, EMG/IMU units.

– Experience with camera-based and non-camera based sensors(mmWave RADARS, LiDARs etc) for sensing and monitoring of human movements and activities; Experience in robotic software development (ROS, Gazebo, Isaac Sim).

– Experience with hardware platforms such as Jetson, ESP32, Commercially available robots and drones etc.; Experience in system administration and maintenance of computer servers and systems involving multiple high-end GPUs.

– Hands-on experience in using latest machine learning frameworks for model development and experimentation.

FURTHER INFORMATION & CONTACT

Gross Monthly Salary Range (SGD): 5,500 to 7,000 (depending onsuitability and experience).

Duration of the contract: 1 year contract

Workplace address: CREATE Campus, CREATE Tower, 1 Create Way #08-01 Singapore 138602.

Interested applicants, please send your your full CV, with the names and contacts(including email addresses) of two-character referees to:

–      Archan MISRA archanm@smu.edu.sg

–      Vigneshwaran Subbaraju vigneshwaran_subbaraju@a-star.edu.sg