Research Assistant
Republic Polytechnic
Agriculture Research and Innovation Centre - Research Assistant
Fixed Terms
Closing on 29 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
• Assist the project leader and co-project leaders to achieve the aims of the research project.
• Develop and train machine learning models to analyse environmental and plant physiological data for aeroponic system optimization.
• Design and implement IoT-based sensor networks for real-time data acquisition, monitoring, and system control.
• Process, clean, analyse, and interpret large datasets related to plant growth, nutrient uptake, and environmental parameters.
• Integrate AI algorithms with automation systems for dynamic control of aeroponic system.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and progress updates aligned with project milestones.
• Work closely with the Research Engineer and other team members to translate experimental findings into algorithm refinement.
• Supervise and guide students involved in AI and IoT components of the project.
• Manage procurement processes, including liaising with vendors, sourcing materials, equipment, and testing supplies, and raising purchase requests.
• Document and track project issues, expenses, budget, action logs, and equipment maintenance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Project Leader.
What we are looking for
• Assist the project leader and co-project leaders to achieve the aims of the research project.
• Develop and train machine learning models to analyse environmental and plant physiological data for aeroponic system optimization.
• Design and implement IoT-based sensor networks for real-time data acquisition, monitoring, and system control.
• Process, clean, analyse, and interpret large datasets related to plant growth, nutrient uptake, and environmental parameters.
• Integrate AI algorithms with automation systems for dynamic control of aeroponic system.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and progress updates aligned with project milestones.
• Work closely with the Research Engineer and other team members to translate experimental findings into algorithm refinement.
• Supervise and guide students involved in AI and IoT components of the project.
• Manage procurement processes, including liaising with vendors, sourcing materials, equipment, and testing supplies, and raising purchase requests.
• Document and track project issues, expenses, budget, action logs, and equipment maintenance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Project Leader.
About your application process
This job is closing on 29 Apr 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Republic Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.
About Republic Polytechnic
The first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the Problem-based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has seven schools offering courses in Applied Science, Engineering, Business, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports and Health, and Technology for Arts, Media and Design. To support Singapore’s national effort to promote continuous, lifelong learning, our Academy for Continuing Education (ACE) offers a wide range of part-time programmes. We welcome you to grow with us! Discover a people- and family-oriented culture, where you are inspired to improve as you nurture lifelong learners. For more information from RP, please visit https://www.rp.edu.sg/careers or follow us on LinkedIn.
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