Job Description
Job Title: Research Fellow, Computer Science (School of Computing)
University-Level Unit: School of Computing
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Department of Computer Science
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date: 13/04/2026
Job Description
The appointee will independently spearhead a high-impact research agenda in human-AI co-creativity, which intersects HCI, Generative AI, and Educational Theory. Centering on the lab's mission to scaffold rather than substitute human expertise, the candidate will conceptualize and lead projects that investigate how AI can be architected as interactive tutors or palettes to empower creativity.
Responsibilities extend beyond project execution to include: shaping the lab's strategic research direction regarding the ethical and cognitive implications of AI in creative workflows; forging and managing high-level collaborations with external academic and industrial partners; and leading the design of novel evaluative frameworks to measure the long-term development of a user's artistic vision. The appointee will also play a critical role in lab mentorship, acting as a senior advisor to PhD students, and will take a proactive lead in securing research funding through grant proposal development.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field, with a distinguished track record of independent research as evidenced by first-author publications in flagship venues (e.g., CHI, UIST). Candidates must demonstrate a strong ability to synthesize AI capabilities with complex human needs, specifically in the domain of creativity and expertise development. We are particularly seeking scholars who can leverage Singapore's unique multicultural landscape to pioneer situated, context-aware AI systems that honor and amplify local creative practices.
Beyond technical excellence in building AI-powered systems, the role requires exceptional intellectual leadership and the capacity to critique and evolve the lab's core philosophies. The candidate will lead efforts to center underrepresented perspectives within the Singaporean and broader Southeast Asian sociotechnical context to challenge and expand global AI design paradigms. Proven experience in mentoring junior researchers and a demonstrated potential for successful grant writing are highly desirable. The candidate should be prepared to operate as a senior member of the laboratory, contributing significantly to its intellectual atmosphere, lab culture, and professional standing.
