Research Scientist (Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringDistributed SystemsCloud Computing)

## About ANGEL and This Opportunity

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• Sustainability Corp. Lab (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. The mission aligns seamlessly with Singapore's national objectives, including the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and the Singapore Smart Nation Initiative. Through developing sustainable and equitable digital solutions and promoting a sustainable and green lifestyle, ANGEL's work contributes to reducing carbon footprint and securing a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity.

We are looking for a motivated Research Scientist to conduct innovative research and develop intelligent algorithms and system frameworks that optimize cost, performance, and scalability. This role focuses on leveraging machine learning and reinforcement learning to enhance storage and service efficiency under dynamic workloads, while bridging theoretical research with practical implementation through close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

## What You'll Be Doing

Your work will involve conducting cutting-edge research in cloud computing, edge computing, service computing, and distributed storage systems. You'll design and develop novel algorithms and system frameworks for cost optimization, latency reduction, auto-tiering, caching, and cloud-edge collaborative data management. A significant part of your role will be applying advanced machine learning and reinforcement learning methods to optimize storage and service systems under dynamic workloads. You'll also collaborate with researchers and project teams to translate theoretical advances into practical, scalable computing systems.

## What We're Looking For

You should hold a Ph. D in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, or a related field. A strong research background in service computing, cloud computing, edge computing, and distributed storage systems is essential. You'll need solid knowledge of optimization algorithms, system design, and intelligent resource management methods. The ability to work independently and effectively in collaborative research environments is crucial for success in this position.

## About NTU

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is a research-intensive public university with 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also hosts the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is home to world-class autonomous institutes including the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, along with 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 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 buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Beyond its main campus, NTU also operates a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.