Job Description
Job Title:  Scientist, Artificial Intelligence Research, IHPC
Requisition ID:  2174
Posting Start Date:  30/04/2026

Job Summary

A*STAR Centre for Frontier AI Research (A*STAR CFAR) seeks a highly-motivated Research Scientist to conduct cutting-edge R&D in Generative and Embodied AI, involving transformer-based large language models and vision-language models (in collaboration with top local universities), with potential application to robotics.

 

The Research Scientist will be responsible for developing state-of-the-art algorithms and models leading to work that is publishable in top AI conferences and journals. Specifically, the work involves (but is not limited to) developing a deep-learning-based neurosymbolic framework for object and part representations, including geometric, physical, functional and semantic information.

 

Requirements are:

 

-- PhD in Computer Science from globally-renowned university

-- Stellar academic track record

-- Published peer-reviewed papers in reputable journals or conferences

-- Expertise in deep learning, computer vision, transformers and generative AI

-- Strong programming skills, especially with Pytorch or TensorFlow

-- Strong problem solving and analytical skills

-- Strong communication and presentation skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.