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The Centre for Advanced Technologies in Online Safety (CATOS https://www.catos.sg) was established in 2023 to host Singapores Online Trust and Safety (OTS) Programme, a national research programme that leads the advancement of whole-of-nation technology capabilities to monitor and tackle online harms. The Systems Engineering Pillar of CATOS focuses on translational research and development, including evaluating, testing and integrating research output into needle-moving applications. One of the major outcomes will be a technological platform with an integrated suite of deep tech OTS engines, which analyses various internet sites and platforms for fast-trending harmful online content, such as non-factual claims, deepfakes, and hateful and toxic content. Different combinations of OTS engines can then be integrated and adapted to address the specific requirements of variousstakeholders.
This role will be responsible for translating research outcomes (e.g., CATOS technologies and OTS engines) into meaningful applications to address the specific needs of various user groups, including public and private agencies, as well as the general public.
The candidate will assume the following roles and responsibilities:
JOB REQUIREMENT:
If you have accomplished any of the following, please include them in your cover letter:
Our research and engineering work is highly interdisciplinary, agile, and pragmatic. The candidate will collaborate closely with a team that embraces agile software development.
When applying, please share with us one project you have built fully on your own or a challenging technical problem you have solved (max 1 page).
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore.The agency supports R&D that is aligned to areas of competitive advantage and national needs for Singapore. These span the four technology domains of Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity, Human Health and Potential, Urban Solutions and Sustainability, and Smart Nation and Digital Economy set out under the nation's five-year R&D plan (RIE2025).
Job ID: 130052431