Research Fellow (Computer Science)

Nanyang Technological University

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

The College of Computing & Data Science (CCDS) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.  The successful applicant will be responsible for the development of a software platform to support Smart Nation applications. 


Key Responsibilities: 

  • Design and implement natural language processing (NLP) algorithms and models for semantic analysis, e.g., topic modeling, embedding, named-entity recognition, coreference resolution and parsing, and Multilingual translation.

  • Application of NLP in knowledge and information extraction

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

  • Documentation and scientific reporting

  • Mentoring junior staff

Job Requirements: 

  • PhD in Computer Science

  • Minimum 5 years software development experience (Entry Level Candidates with relevant project experience will also be considered)

  • Experience and excellent research background in NLP

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

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

  • Experience in large-scale text processing and analytics

  • Good track records in publication

  • Experience in Multilingual Translation is an added advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
 

Hiring Institution: NTU

About this role

Summary

Develop software for Smart Nation applications using NLP algorithms and models.

Job title

Research Fellow (Computer Science)

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located in Singapore, remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PhDsoftware developmentNLPprogramming languagestext processing

Preferred skills

multilingual translation

Specializations

natural language processingsoftware developmentAItext processingmultilingual translation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site