Research Fellow (AI & Machine Learning for Infectious Disease & Public Health)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

Singapore, Singapore
Not specified (assumed to be onsite due to the nature of research work).
Phd in computer science or related field
Deep learning frameworks like pytorch or tensorflow
Proficiency in python programming
The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow to advance AI and machine learning research in the context of infectious disease and public health. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and expertise in deep learning frameworks, with a focus on real-world applications in public health

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing deep learning and machine learning models for behavior modelling and simulating public health interventions under uncertainty.
  • Candidates will collaborate with a global network including Imperial College London, Ashoka University, and Singapore's Communicable Diseases Agency.
  • The position offers significant latitude to shape research direction while co-supervising junior researchers and contributing to grant proposals.

Matching Summary

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The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow to advance AI and machine learning research in the context of infectious disease and public health. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and expertise in deep learning frameworks, with a focus on real-world applications in public health.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in computer science or related field
  • Deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Experience with time-series forecasting or GNNs
  • Strong publication record in leading venues

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with R programming language
  • Experience with LLMs or foundation models
  • Background in causal inference or NLP
  • Interest in real-world public health impact
  • Ability to communicate technical work to non-specialists

Key Requirements

  • PhD in computer science, machine learning, or computational epidemiology
  • Demonstrated publication record commensurate with career stage
  • Experience in at least two specialized areas such as reinforcement learning or causal inference

Work Rights

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