Research Engineer (Artificial Intelligence)

The Alibaba-NTU Global e-Sustainability CorpLab (ANGEL) represents a key collaboration between Alibaba Group and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Supported by the Singapore RIE2025 Fund, ANGEL creates and deploys impactful green digital technologies for global sustainability. ANGEL’s mission aligns seamlessly with Singapore’s national objectives, such as the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and the Singapore Smart Nation Initiative. ANGEL’s work in developing sustainable and equitable digital solutions and promoting a sustainable and green lifestyle will contribute to a smaller carbon footprint. Its holistic approach will help to secure a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity. We are looking for a Research Engineer to design and develop an advanced multi-source knowledge fusion framework that leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI techniques. The role will focus on constructing, merging, and maintaining domain-specific knowledge graphs to harmonize heterogeneous data, specifically applying these technologies to support research and decision-making on critical environmental issues. Key Responsibilities: Knowledge graph construction and maintenance: Build, merge, and maintain scalable, domain-specific knowledge graphs, ensuring they adapt to dynamic data evolution and continuous updates. Data integration and harmonization: Develop robust pipelines to ingest, clean, and integrate heterogeneous data from diverse and inconsistent sources into a unified graph structure. Collaborative research: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers to define data requirements, align technical deliverables with project goals, and apply the knowledge graph framework to solve complex environmental challenges. Job Requirements: Bachelor / Master degree in computer science or related field Familiarity with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) regulations and standards Good written and oral communication skills Proficiency in Python and cloud computing Team player and able to develop solutions under strict timelines with other researchers Entry level candidates are welcome to apply We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive