Job number

PRO01428

Faculties

Imperial Global Singapore

Departments

Imperial Global Singapore

Salary or Salary range

SGD $6,000 - $12,000 per month

Location/campus

Non-UK

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

26 Aug 2026

About the role

A*STAR Research Entities and Imperial Global Singapore, Imperial College London’s formal research and innovation entity in Singapore are seeking (Senior) Research Fellows to join the exciting new Overcoming the Terascale Design Challenge: Next-Generation Efficient AI for Discoveries in Surface Science and Catalysis research project, an ambitious research programme establishing a next-generation efficient Artificial Intelligence (AI) framework for accelerated discoveries in surface science and catalysis, transforming the scientific discovery process into an adaptive, autonomous, and self-improving cycle.

To achieve the goal, Terascale will build building a Foundation Model (FM) for surface science, including the construction of next-generation, resource-efficient AI models to accelerate the informatics of surface and interface structures, predicting synthesis conditions, properties, and functionalities vital for catalysis, advanced coatings, and thin films. We are particularly looking for candidates with backgrounds in areas such as:

- Computational materials design, including atomistic and electronic structure approaches

- AI for materials science, including interatomic potentials and generative AI

- Automated materials science workflows, including tools such as atomate2
- Agentic workflows for scientific campaigns, including harnesses for reasoning models

As a member of the Terascale project, the successful candidate will contribute to fundamental research as part of a consortium, including AI and experimental research at A*STAR. This will involve developing practical tools, benchmarks, and research outputs for catalysis design that can influence both academia and real-world software engineering practice.

The project offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge problems around the use of AI for science, combining theoretical depth with practical impact. We are seeking highly motivated

researchers who are excited by interdisciplinary work across AI and materials science, and who are keen to help shape a fast-moving and internationally important research area.

We welcome candidates who are self-motivated, collaborative, and enthusiastic about producing high-quality research. The positions come with a high level of independence including shaping of the research programme. A strong publication record consistent with the candidate’s career stage is expected,



alongside the ability to work creatively across disciplinary boundaries and contribute to a vibrant research environment.

The research programme represents a collaboration between the United Kingdom and Singapore and will be based at Imperial Global Singapore (IGS). Candidates will be employed by Imperial Global Singapore, a research division of Imperial College London, consistently ranked within the top 10 of the QS University Rankings. Candidates must be resident and based in Singapore, but there will be opportunities for research visits to Imperial’s London-based locations.

What you would be doing

- Take initiative in planning and conducting independent research aligned with the aims of the Terascale project.
- Develop and apply suitable methodologies for research for AI for science and catalyst discovery.
- Design, implement, and evaluate novel models, algorithms, tools, or benchmarks relevant to Terascale and AI-assisted software analysis.
- Promote the visibility and reputation of the Terascale project and the host research group through excellent research, engagement, and professional representation.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the research group and project activities, including collaborative planning and knowledge sharing.

What we are looking for

- PhD (or equivalent) in chemistry, materials, physics or computer science with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence for science.
- At Senior Research Fellow: 2 to 5 years of post-doctoral research in an area relevant to the Terascale Project
- Knowledge of research methods relevant to AI for materials science
- Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: machine learning interatomic potentials, generative AI, automated and agentic workflows.
- Practical experience in one or more of the following tools, techniques, or areas: machine learning interatomic potentials, generative AI, automated and agentic workflows.

What we can offer you

- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
- As a member of staff you will be entitled to leisure facilities within the CREATE building.
- Opportunity to travel to Imperial in London or conferences




- Generous annual leave entitlement of 21 days plus extra closure days between Christmas and New Year.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture.

Further information

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through the following link:

Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow Job at IMPERIAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION SINGAPORE LTD.

This role is full time and fixed term for 2 years.

Questions about the recruitment process, should go to the HR at Imperial Global Singapore [email protected].

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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