About this role
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduates students and 2,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.
Today, the School has become one of the world’s largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges.
We are looking for a Research Associate to help developing AI-powered ground penetrating radar (GPR) for accurate imaging of tree roots buried in confined areas. The role will focus on development of AI algorithms to detect and image the tree roots, to develop signal processing techniques, and to perform the field tests.
Key Responsibilities:
Development of AI and signal processing techniques for accurate tree root detection and imaging
Enhancement of the existing GPR technology
Performing measurements on the field
Fusing the existing technology with other sensing technologies
Job Requirements:
MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field
Solid background in electromagnetics (must) and radar sensing and signal processing (preferred)
Experience in the development of AI algorithms (preferred)
A publication record (preferred)
High academic credentials from a reputable institution
Proficiency in Matlab and Phyton
Good written and oral communication skills
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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About Nanyang Technological University Singapore
The National Institute of Education (NIE), an autonomous institute of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore is among the world's top education institutes, renowned for its excellence in teacher education and education research.
Founded in 1950, NIE has played a pivotal role in developing Singapore's teaching workforce. In a dynamic education milieu, NIE prepares teachers with the requisite values, skills and knowledge to meet the continuous demands of diverse learners across the lifespan.
The quality of our programmes is based on evidence-informed reviews and enhancement, and delivered with innovative pedagogies in digitally mediated learning spaces. Our degree, higher degree and professional development programmes offer global perspectives through international practice and semester exchanges, while 21st Century pedagogies, multidisciplinary curricula and service-learning initiatives help to develop the holistic reflective practitioner and school leader.
Internationally, the NIE has gained a strong reputation as a thought leader in the field of education and education-related disciplines, and built strategic alliances with many other renowned institutions in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. The Institute also offers the only local sports-related undergraduate degree programme in Sport Science & Management that provides academic and professional pathways to sports-related careers.
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What you'll do
- The Research Associate will develop AI and signal processing techniques for accurate tree root detection and imaging, and enhance existing GPR technology. The role also involves performing field measurements and fusing existing technology with other sensing technologies.
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