Research Assistant (Mathematics)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
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Job Description
The successful candidate will work with Assoc. Prof. Ying Chen on a project titled "AI-Driven Analysis of Human Performance".
The main responsibilities of the position include:
- Developing and implementing reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms to model and optimize human performance.
- Designing, testing, and refining AI-driven simulation environments for dynamic performance feedback and adaptation.
- Performing data preprocessing, feature extraction, and modeling from multi-source sensor and experimental data.
- Conducting literature review and preparing research manuscripts for publication in top-tier journals.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and contributing to project documentation and presentations.
Qualifications / Discipline:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline.
- Strong theoretical background in machine learning, optimization, or stochastic processes.
Skills:
- Proven experience with Reinforcement Learning.
- Excellent Python programming skills; familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar frameworks.
- Experience with data analytics, algorithm design, and simulation modeling.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Good communication skills and ability to work independently.
Experience:
- Prior research or project experience applying reinforcement learning to real-world problems, especially in healthcare, human performance, or network modeling, is highly desirable.
- Publications, open-source projects, or previous research in AI, RL, or computational modeling will be considered a strong advantage
Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Job Description
The successful candidate will work with Assoc. Prof. Ying Chen on a project titled "AI-Driven Analysis of Human Performance".
The main responsibilities of the position include:
- Developing and implementing reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms to model and optimize human performance.
- Designing, testing, and refining AI-driven simulation environments for dynamic performance feedback and adaptation.
- Performing data preprocessing, feature extraction, and modeling from multi-source sensor and experimental data.
- Conducting literature review and preparing research manuscripts for publication in top-tier journals.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and contributing to project documentation and presentations.
Qualifications / Discipline:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline.
- Strong theoretical background in machine learning, optimization, or stochastic processes.
Skills:
- Proven experience with Reinforcement Learning.
- Excellent Python programming skills; familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar frameworks.
- Experience with data analytics, algorithm design, and simulation modeling.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Good communication skills and ability to work independently.
Experience:
- Prior research or project experience applying reinforcement learning to real-world problems, especially in healthcare, human performance, or network modeling, is highly desirable.
- Publications, open-source projects, or previous research in AI, RL, or computational modeling will be considered a strong advantage
JOB SUMMARY
Research Assistant (Mathematics)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Singapore
11 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Research Assistant (Mathematics)