Research Associate (Mechanical Engineering/Robotics/Mechatronics/Automation & Control Engineering/Artificial Intelligence (AI))

Nanyang Technological University

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NTU Main Campus, Singapore Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted July 13, 2025
Job description

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Associate.

 
Key Responsibilities: 

  • Work on human-like traffic simulation, with the focus of modeling traffic behaviors from large-scale real-world datasets.

  • The work will involve traffic scene representation, behavior modeling with common sense and prediction, generating road layouts, initializing states of traffic agents, rendering in physical simulators, and experimental validation.

Job Requirements: 

  • At least have a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation and Control Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), etc.

  • Relevant working experience will be preferred.

  • Strong background in autonomous driving, simulator, AI, and automation.

  • Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and facilitate projects with minimal supervisiont

  • Able to contribute to Journal/Conference papers with good presentation skills

  • Able to plan and organize well and adhere to deadlines.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

About this role

Summary

Model traffic behaviors using real-world datasets and validate simulations.

Job title

Research Associate

Experience level

entry level

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located in Singapore; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

masters degreeautonomous drivingsimulatoraiautomationcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mechanical engineeringroboticsmechatronicsautomationartificial intelligence
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site