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Research Fellow (Artificial Intelligence/Computer Science/Engineering)
Role summary
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The Research Fellow will conduct research in artificial intelligence, computer science, or engineering, contributing to projects through literature reviews, algorithm or system development, experimentation, data analysis, and academic publications. Candidates typically need a PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, strong programming and technical skills, and experience with research methods, machine learning, or related engineering areas. The role expects independent problem-solving, clear technical communication, collaboration with supervisors and research teams, timely delivery of results, and participation in conferences or scholarly publications. Specific requirements may vary according to the funded project and laboratory.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in western Singapore. It is recognised internationally for strengths in engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, materials science, sustainability, business, and interdisciplinary research. NTU brings together academic schools, research institutes, laboratories, and industry partners to address regional and global challenges. Its campus includes teaching facilities, residential colleges, innovation spaces, libraries, sports amenities, and extensive green areas. The university employs academics, researchers, professional staff, and technical specialists from Singapore and around the world. Research fellows typically work within a principal investigator’s group or a funded centre, collaborating with faculty members, doctoral students, external organisations, and international research networks. Employment conditions, salary, and contract duration generally depend on qualifications, research experience, funding, and the specific appointment.