Research Assistant/Engineer (32-month contract), CDL, YPHSL

Singapore Management University

Singapore, SG
Not specified
Bachelor's in computer science or related field
2+ years experience in data engineering
Proficiency with python libraries (pandas, nltk)
Singapore Management University is seeking a Research Assistant/Engineer for a 32-month contract at their Centre for Digital Law. The role involves developing data pipelines and systems for legal documents while fostering collaboration with various stakeholders and supervising junior team members

Job Summary

  • This position supports the Centre for Digital Law at Singapore Management University by designing scalable data pipelines for legal documents.
  • The role involves developing automated extraction systems using rule-based methods, text processing, and machine learning techniques.
  • Candidates will collaborate with legal researchers to translate domain requirements into technical specifications and build public-facing APIs.

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Singapore Management University is seeking a Research Assistant/Engineer for a 32-month contract at their Centre for Digital Law. The role involves developing data pipelines and systems for legal documents while fostering collaboration with various stakeholders and supervising junior team members.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
  • 2+ years experience in data engineering
  • Proficiency with Python libraries (pandas, nltk)
  • Experience building REST APIs and Flask
  • Knowledge of SQL and database normalization
  • Familiarity with Git, Agile, and unit testing

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of LLMs and machine learning techniques
  • Experience with legal domain or regulatory documents
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Background in web scraping and XML parsing
  • Ability to work independently and in a team

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Science
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in data engineering or software development
  • Demonstrated ability to build complete systems from requirements to deployment

Work Rights

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