📢 Open positions

I have have multiple openings in

• Classical GenAI for biology
• Quantum algorithms for Dynamical Systems

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Generative AI for biology

We invite applications for in classical and quantum machine learning, as part of a collaborative research initiative between Duke-NUS and the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT). The project benefits from access to both leading experts in the field and advanced quantum computing infrastructure, including recent partnerships with leading industry players.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team that combines classical and quantum algorithm design, software implementation, and applications in drug discovery and molecular modelling. The research will contribute to the development of both quantum and/or classical algorithms, supported by robust, production-grade implementations — with selected molecular candidates proceeding to experimental synthesis and validation in wet-lab settings.

We currently have openings for:

• 1 Postdoctoral position
• 1 Research assistant
• 1 Internship position

Application process

Deadline: The positions will remain open until filled, with interviews starting the 10th of December.

Applicants should submit to "".join([*("alessandro"[:3],chr(~-65)+".".join(["nus","ude"[::-1],"sg"]))]) the following materials:

1. A CV, including a list of publications.
2. (For postdocs) a statement of research interests of ~2 pages.
3. Contacts of referees who can provide recommendation letters: two if you are a recent PhD graduate, or three if you already have postdoctoral experience.

   

Postdoctoral fellowship

Duration: 1+1 years
Location: Singapore
Affiliations: Duke-NUS Medical School and Centre for Quantum Technologies
Starting date: (tentative) June 2026

We are looking for a researcher with demonstrated excellence in machine learning, showcasing potential to collaborate with quantum scientists. The ideal candidate has:

• A strong publication record that reflects both theoretical depth and conceptual clarity — including the ability to develop and communicate mathematical proofs, and to engage effectively in whiteboard-level reasoning and problem-solving.

• Solid experience with PyTorch (and ideally Lightning), together with the ability to design, implement, and train neural network models to solve concrete problems, producing code that is clean, reliable, and reproducible.

• Interest in tackling open-problems in computational biology and drug discovery.

Additional considerations:

• Familiarity with graph machine learning.
• Familiarity with representation theory.
• Familiarity with quantum computing or quantum algorithms.
• Familiarity with drug discovery.

Research assistant position

Duration: 1 years
Location: Singapore
Affiliations: Duke-NUS Medical School and Centre for Quantum Technologies
Starting date: (tentative) June 2026

We are looking for a student with strong academic background, showcasing potential to grow in an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has:

• Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. (which can tentatively begin before the end of the contract).

• A strong academic foundation in mathematics or computer science, including the ability to write and communicate mathematical proofs, and to engage effectively in whiteboard-level reasoning and problem-solving.

• Solid experience with python and PyTorch (and ideally Lightning), together with the ability to implement, and train neural network models to solve toy problems, producing code that is clean, reliable, and reproducible.

Additional considerations:

• Familiarity with graph machine learning.
• Familiarity with representation theory.
• Familiarity with quantum computing or quantum algorithms.
• Familiarity with drug discovery.

Internship positions

We evaluate internship applications on a rolling basis. If dedicated funding is not available at the moment, we are open to exploring co-supervision arrangements with professors at partner institutions — even remotely. These arrangements allow the intern to engage in meaningful research under shared mentorship and may open alternative funding pathways or joint supervision models.

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Post-doc in Quantum Algorithms for Dynamical Systems and Explainable AI

In a collaboration with MathEXLab we are hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for 1 year in quantum algorithms for dynamical systems, in a Joint Appointment between the NUS Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT). The Research Fellow will engage with two highly complementary environments: CQT is a world-leading research centre in quantum science, and the NUS Department of Mechanical Engineering is a top-ranked engineering department with strong expertise in applied mathematics, nonlinear dynamics, simulation, control, robotics, digital twins, and data-driven modeling. The joint structure offers a unique opportunity to work at the frontier between quantum computing, mathematical modeling, and mechanical/dynamical systems, with access to HPC resources, experimental quantum hardware, and the amazing Singapore quantum ecosystem.

Duration: 1 year
Location: Singapore
Affiliations: NUS Department of Mechanical Engineering and Centre for Quantum Technologies
Starting date: Immediately (or as soon as possible)

Project Description

This position focuses on advancing the mathematical and computational foundations of quantum algorithms for dynamical systems and explainable AI. The successful candidate will develop new quantum methods for modeling, simulating, and understanding complex dynamical processes, with connections to physics-informed learning, and interpretable machine intelligence. Potential research topics include:

• Quantum algorithms for the simulation of classical and quantum dynamical systems
• Quantum signal processing, time evolution, and structure-preserving transformations
• Randomized and block-encoding–based methods for high-dimensional operators
• Explainable and interpretable quantum machine learning

The Research Fellow will be formally co-supervised by faculty from Mechanical Engineering (applied mathematics and dynamical systems) and CQT (quantum algorithms, quantum information science).

Candidate Profile

We welcome strong candidates with a PhD in:

• Quantum information science / quantum computing
• Applied mathematics (numerical analysis, dynamical systems, approximation theory)
• Theoretical physics (quantum theory, mathematical physics)
• Computer science (with emphasis on randomized algorithms)

The ideal applicant will have:

• Demonstrated ability to design or analyze quantum algorithms
• Experience with randomized numerical methods, numerical linear algebra
• Strong theoretical background and a track record of high-quality publications

Application process

Deadline: The positions will remain open until filled.

Applicants should submit to "".join([*("alessandro"[:3],chr(~-65)+".".join(["nus","ude"[::-1],"sg"]))]) the following materials:

1. A CV, including a list of publications.
2. A statement of research interests of ~2 pages.
3. Contacts of referees who can provide recommendation letters: two if you are a recent PhD graduate, or three if you already have postdoctoral experience.

   

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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