Research Scientist (contract till 31 July 2027), SCIS

Roles & Responsibilities

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS).
• Design scenario modeling methods for ADS testing.
• Design algorithms for critical scenarios generation;
• Develop methods for failure analysis and root cause analysis of critical scenarios;
• Develop methods to mitigate failures and improve ADS safety;
• Investigate robust motion planning for ADSs that can tolerate module failures in ADSs.
• Write research papers.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum PhD degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or closely related disciplines with particular focus on Computer Science.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant research experience in AI security, Autonomous Driving System testing.
• High-quality publications in top-tier software engineering/security/AI journals or conferences.
• Proficiency in programming software/languages such as Python and Pytorch will be positively considered/ is required.
• Proven track record and professional experience in ADS testing, AI testing and software anlysis.
• Demonstrated experience and know-how on testing and repair AI systems, particular on ADS systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of machine learning, trustworthy AI and software testing.
• Technical skills in ADS testing, software testing and bug fixes.
• Ability to break down complex problems and design effective solutions.
• Innovating new approaches and thinking outside the box.
• Applicants with research publications in AI security, software engineering and cybersecurity area will be advantageous.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a small, agile academic research team is essential.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently and collaboratively with team members.

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