(Senior) Scientist, Computing & Intelligence, IHPC

Job SummaryAbout the Role The Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), A*STAR, is seeking an outstanding Senior Research Scientist to lead cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Vision-Language Models (VLMs), Multimodal AI, and Agentic AI Systems. The successful candidate will drive the development of next-generation AI technologies for healthcare, biomedical, and scientific applications, translating fundamental AI advances into impactful real-world solutions. Key Responsibilities Research & Innovation • Lead and conduct high-impact research in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision. • Develop novel algorithms and models in areas such as: • Multimodal Learning • Foundation Models • Generative AI and Large Language Models • Computer Vision • Agentic AI Systems • Design scalable AI systems capable of integrating heterogeneous data sources, including imaging, sensor, text, and clinical data. • Develop methodologies for prediction, reasoning, decision support, and knowledge discovery. Translational AI • Drive the development of reusable AI platforms, foundation models, and intelligent agent systems. • Translate AI innovations into healthcare, biomedical, and scientific applications. •  Lead collaborations with clinicians, scientists, academic institutions, government agencies, and industry partners. • Contribute to technology transfer, intellectual property generation, and commercialization opportunities. Scientific Leadership • Publish high-quality research in leading AI, machine learning, and application-domain conferences and journals. • Contribute to grant proposals, project planning, and intellectual property development. • Mentor junior researchers, engineers, and students. • Represent IHPC in collaborations with academic, clinical, government, and industry partners. Requirements Essential • PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline. • Strong track record in AI/ML research demonstrated through publications, patents, or impactful projects. • Strong programming skills in Python and modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. • Experience developing and evaluating machine learning and deep learning models. What We Offer • Opportunity to work on nationally significant AI initiatives. • Access to world-class computational infrastructure and research facilities. • Collaboration with leading researchers, clinicians, scientists, and industry partners. • A dynamic environment supporting both fundamental AI research and real-world translation.