Research Associate (AI-Powered Ground Penetrating Radar)

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research.  With over 3,000 undergraduates students and 2,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

Today, the School has become one of the world’s largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges.

We are looking for a Research Associate to help developing AI-powered ground penetrating radar (GPR) for accurate imaging of tree roots buried in confined areas. The role will focus on development of AI algorithms to detect and image the tree roots, to develop signal processing techniques, and to perform the field tests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of AI and signal processing techniques for accurate tree root detection and imaging

• Enhancement of the existing GPR technology

• Performing measurements on the field

• Fusing the existing technology with other sensing technologies

Job Requirements:

• MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field

• Solid background in electromagnetics (must) and radar sensing and signal processing (preferred)

• Experience in the development of AI algorithms (preferred)

• A publication record (preferred)

• High academic credentials from a reputable institution

• Proficiency in Matlab and Phyton

• Good written and oral communication skills

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.