Research Fellow (Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics)

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines

• Carry out original research, including adapting existing and developing new mathematical models, scientific techniques and experimental protocols, and building software tools and carrying out empirical studies where appropriate.

• Write, publish and disseminate results, including give research presentations at meetings.

• Contribute and develop ideas for new research projects and for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers

• Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.

• Represent the research group at external meetings / seminars, either with other members of the group or alone.

• Assist the PI in mentoring, supervising and coordinating the activities of junior researchers and students of the research project.

• Assist the PI in research collaboration and coordinating activities with project partners and collaborators from other institutions.

• The Research Fellow may have the opportunity to teach. This may include lecturing, small-group teaching, and tutoring of undergraduates and graduate students.

• The Research Fellow will carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by their Reporting Officer or the PI / Co-PI.

Job Requirements: 

• A PhD (or be near completion) in Computer Science or Mathematics or Statistics with a strong background in one or more of the following: semantics of computation, programming languages, lambda calculus and types, category theory, probability and measure theory, martingales, and machine learning. 

• Experience of actively collaborating in the development of research articles for publication is highly desirable.

• A documented track record of the ability to conduct and complete research projects, as evidenced by published peer-reviewed work.

• Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities.

• Ability to contribute ideas to new research projects and research income generation.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

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