Total 6 english language instructor job vacancies in Education / Training category in Singapore

The English Progamme at Nanyang Technological University seeks to hire a Research Associate/Research Fellow to contribute to a new research project on comparative theopoetics and “thing theory” in twentieth-century poetry (“Myriad Things in Theopoetics”).

Research expertise in literature and religion in at least one religious tradition is required (including, but not limited to, Christianity, Daoism, Islam, Hinduism), alongside an openness to comparative religious perspectives. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of an interdisciplinary research community at NTU through the organization of seminars and poetry readings relevant to the project, in addition to being engaged in their independent research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research on twentieth-century poetry (including modernist poetry) and theopoetics (with a preferable focus on T.S. Eliot, H.D., Mina Loy, and/or Louis Aragon)
• Furnish relevant reports and/or literary reviews at regular intervals
• Assist in the organization of relevant readings and seminars on poetry and (comparative) religion
• Assist in editorial work and the publication of relevant research
• Assist in any/all further administrative tasks relevant to this research project (including budget management)

Job Requirements:

• Minimally, Masters in English Studies/ Religion (with a focus on literature)
• Applicants with PhD preferred
• Other PhD/Master degrees relevant to the research project may also be considered

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A Corp Lab in NTU is looking for a Research Engineer I or II to work on Large Language Models for Health. This role requires a passion for innovation, the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, and a commitment to contributing to groundbreaking discoveries in project-based research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and team members/engineers to design and implement LLMs-based conversational agents.
• Assist in data and LLM analysis and conducting experiments for project-based research questions.
• Assist in developing algorithms and models based on existing LLMs to enhance multi-turn conversations, proactive inquiry, and knowledge-guided common-sense reasoning in conversational agents.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree in computer science/engineering.
• Solid knowledge in Natural Language Processing, LLMs, or conversational AI.
• Proficient in programming languages and frameworks relevant to machine learning, specifically Python and PyTorch.
• Able to test, debug and optimize existing code base and other features.
• Excellent communication skills and good problem-solving skills.
• Relevant publication record in NLP and conversational AI is preferred.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A Corp Lab in NTU is looking for a Research Engineer I or II to work on Large Language Models for Health. This role requires a passion for innovation, the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, and a commitment to contributing to groundbreaking discoveries in project-based research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and team members/engineers to design and implement LLMs-based conversational agents.
• Assist in data and LLM analysis and conducting experiments for project-based research questions.
• Assist in developing algorithms and models based on existing LLMs to enhance multi-turn conversations, proactive inquiry, and knowledge-guided common-sense reasoning in conversational agents.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree in computer science/engineering.
• Solid knowledge in Natural Language Processing, LLMs, or conversational AI.
• Proficient in programming languages and frameworks relevant to machine learning, specifically Python and PyTorch.
• Able to test, debug and optimize existing code base and other features.
• Excellent communication skills and good problem-solving skills.
• Relevant publication record in NLP and conversational AI is preferred.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A Corp Lab in NTU is looking for a research scientist to independently conduct research with strong self-motivation and exploration spirit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality research on LLMs-based conversational agents.
• Develop new algorithms and models to enhance multi-turn conversations, proactive inquiry, and knowledge-guided common-sense reasoning.
• Conduct experiments to gain insights on project-related research questions and publish findings in top-tier conferences.
• Apply research outcomes to conversational agents in medical and e-commerce scenarios.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. Degree in Computer Science and Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in Natural Language Processing, LLMs and conversational research.
• Demonstrated publication record in top-tier conferences such as ACL, AAAI, NeurIPS, ICLR, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating algorithms and models, particularly in LLMs and Conversational AI.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment, with excellent communication skills for presenting research findings.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A Corp Lab in NTU is looking for a Research Engineer I who will conduct cutting-edge research on large language models (LLMs) for Southeast Asian languages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in the field of neural networks, natural language processing (NLP), and large language models (LLMs)
• Critically evaluate existing literature and propose new ideas under supervision
• Write papers and present the research work to a wide audience

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and above in computer science, artificial intelligence, or related disciplines
• Strong background in Python and PyTorch programming
• Excellent mathematical literacy and familiarity with linear algebra and probability theory
• Curiosity, keen observation, grit, and communication skills
• Keen observation for clues that most people may overlook
• Excellent oral and written communication in English
• Excellent teamwork, sense of responsibility, and interpersonal skills

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Lecturer for “Inquiry and Communication in an Interdisciplinary World” in the Language and Communication Centre

Young and research intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities.

The School of Humanities (SoH), Nanyang Technological University invites applications for Lecturer positions for a course titled “Inquiry and Communication in an Interdisciplinary World” in the Language and Communication Centre.

New Curriculum

NTU is transforming its education objectives towards more interdisciplinarity and collaborative learning for the foundation years of its undergraduate curriculum. A new interdisciplinary and collaborative curriculum was introduced in the academic year of 2021 to develop students’ cognitive agility, competence, and character, besides their disciplinary major. This new curriculum consists of a set of 7 core courses which will form part of the overall degree requirement in all NTU undergraduate programmes. The courses will be concentrated over the first two years of study comprising mixed classes of students from different disciplinary programmes, so that they can embrace multidisciplinary group learning as part of the overall academic expectation from the start of their university education. Students will collaborate in different teams for their course projects or assignments.

Content for the 7 common core courses is developed by a diverse mix of faculty and integrated to understand issues from various perspectives. Aligned with the learning outcomes of the desired attributes of an NTU graduate, the courses are curated to focus on key transferable skills and the global challenges of the modern world. The courses will adopt the flipped classroom and collaborative learning pedagogy, with content made available prior to classes, to facilitate collaborative discussion through group-based activities during class time.

About the School of Humanities

A dynamic hub of research excellence, the School of Humanities provides a rigorous and holistic education to develop students into well-rounded individuals who are able to think critically and articulate their ideas clearly and confidently.

The Language and Communication Centre in the School of Humanities offers communication courses to undergraduate and graduate students across the university, particularly in the disciplines of engineering, the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

Requirements

The School of Humanities seeks to fill 1 Lecturer position in the Language and Communication Centre. Instructors are sought for a course titled “Inquiry and Communication in an Interdisciplinary World,” one of the core courses in its new Interdisciplinary Collaborative Curriculum (ICC) for all NTU undergraduates. This foundational course will develop students’ written and oral communication skills, as well as their ability to read and analyse texts.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach academic writing and communication skills, and to conduct research.

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• PhD in Applied Linguistics, English for Academic Purposes, Linguistics, Literature, or Rhetoric and Composition
• Experience in teaching academic and/or discipline-specific writing
• Interest in new media and digital literacy
• An active research agenda

Application

Applicants are invited to submit their applications (cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, teaching evaluations, names and contact details of at least three referees) through the NTU career portal: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Lecturer-for--Inquiry-and-Communication-in-an-Interdisciplinary-World--in-the-Language-and-Communication-Centre_R00014369.

Enquiries about the position may be addressed to:

Director, Language and Communication Centre

Email: [email protected]

Applications will be open until 16 Sep 2023.

Hiring Institution: NTU