JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for highly-motivated and skilled Research Officer to work on a new initiative on developing advanced AI methods for drug discovery for eye diseases.

Successful candidate will work with a team of clinicians, data scientists and biologists to develop novel methodology for drug discovery. Successful candidate will have the opportunity to tap into a large pool of data from different disciplines and to interact with the clinicians and companies to understand their real data needs. Successful candidate will also engage in project scoping and to develop solution to address the data analytics needs.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Minimum Bachelor degree in the field of computer science, computer engineering, mathematics and statistics, electrical engineering, or other data science intensive program. With expertise in at least one of the following areas: data mining and management, machine learning, statistical learning, time-series analytics.
• Possess relevant work experience in bioinformatics.
• Ability to work independently to translate research ideas into programs with efficient coding.
• Basic knowledge on data analytics, machine learning, data mining.
• Proficient in Python, R, C++ or Java.
• Prior experience with engineering, financial services, healthcare, or urban development is a plus.
• Able to deliver under tight schedule.
• Good team player with both research and engineering ethics.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.