Indian Institute of Technology Madras

As a University of Applied Learning, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) works closely with industry in its research pursuits. This position is situated within the Centre for Immersification, dedicated to applied research in immersive technologies and bridging the gap between academia and industry. Research staff at the Centre have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets relevant to industry demands while working on innovative projects within the university. The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of an advanced content moderation framework for immersive 3D virtual environments, such as Roblox and Minecraft. The research staff will play a key role in building and integrating of AI agents into gaming scenarios (e.g., gameplay, interactions, procedural content generation, dynamic narratives), and integrating a multimodal detection pipeline, ensuring real-time performance, scalability, and deployment readiness in alignment with the project’s research objectives. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of faculty members, engineers, and industry partners, including renowned researchers at the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) at NTU. Technical skills, natural curiosity, versatility, and enthusiasm are highly desired traits that will enable success in this fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the research project together with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Collaborate with the PI, Co-PIs and NTU team to design and develop a robust and scalable software system for autonomous agents navigating immersive 3D virtual environments (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft). Design and develop robust and scalable game agents to navigate and interact with immersive 3D virtual environments (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft). Integrate AI agents into gaming scenarios (e.g., gameplay, interactions, procedural content generation, dynamic narratives) Leverage fine-tuned Vision-Language Models (VLMs) for game scenario detection, supporting zero-shot reasoning and scene-graph inference. Ensure the system is deployment-ready by supporting benchmarking of inference speed, compute efficiency, and scalability with concurrent agents. Maintain high software engineering standards through rigorous testing, version control, clear documentation, and continuous improvement of development infrastructure (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, cloud-based services). Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or a related field. Strong programming proficiency in Python and/or C++. Demonstrable experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). Hands-on experience with game AI agents and/or GUI agents such as Mineflayer, Unity ML-Agents, or similar. Solid expertise in computer vision techniques, transformer architectures, and multi-modal learning. Familiarity with reinforcement learning (RL) principles, curriculum learning strategies, and the challenges of real-time systems. Working knowledge of distributed systems and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Communicate research findings and project progress effectively through demos, internal presentations, and contributions to external academic forums where appropriate. A genuine passion for developing AI agents for games. Roblox or Minecraft players are a strong advantage. Key Competencies Strong software development and debugging skills. Demonstrable experience with machine learning frameworks. Proficient in technical writing and system documentation. Self-directed learner with strong problem-solving and research capability.

As a University of Applied Learning, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) works closely with industry in its research pursuits. This position is situated within the Centre for Immersification, dedicated to applied research in immersive technologies and bridging the gap between academia and industry. Research staff at the Centre have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets relevant to industry demands while working on innovative projects within the university. The research team is seeking a Research Fellow or Research Engineer with strong expertise in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and social science methodologies to lead the user research and policy development, as part of an interdisciplinary team investigating harmful user-generated content in virtual worlds as part of a national research initiative on Online Trust and Safety. The primary responsibility of this role is to develop safety guidelines such as content moderation principles for user generated content, and recommendations for pre-screening, real-time monitoring and reporting, and design experiments and interventions to investigate the effect of guidelines. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of faculty members, engineers, and industry partners, including renown researchers at the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) at NTU. Technical skills, natural curiosity, versatility, and enthusiasm are highly desired traits that will enable success in this fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the research project together with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Design and execute surveys and interviews to collect data (including participant recruitment) to address the relevant research questions. Perform statistical analysis on survey/experimental data, and conduct thematic analysis on interview transcripts and open-ended survey responses. To lead and report research findings in a form of high-quality publications and present in international peer-reviewed conferences and journals. Design scenario-based experiments to test user responses to new reporting mechanisms Draft comprehensive security guidelines and reporting frameworks for virtual world users, regulators, and platform providers Validate these guidelines through consultations with expert panels and representative user groups to ensure cross-cultural relevance and clarity Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements Have relevant competence in the areas of cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, communication, or psychology. Masters or Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology will be advantageous. Strong interest and passion in cybersecurity. Expert proficiency in mixed-methods research (Qualitative & Quantitative), experience with systematic literature reviews, survey design, semi-structured interviews, and experimental study design is required. Familiarity with statistical analysis software (such as SPSS, SAS, or R) and qualitative analysis packages Demonstrated abilities in managing research projects on the ground end-to-end, from defining research questions to publishing results. Able to grasp new technology concepts quickly, and combine contrarian, out-of-the-box thinking when performing security assessments. Experience with public policy-related research will be a plus factor, as well as experience in research with adolescents. Key Competencies Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university. Self-directed learner who believes in continuous learning and development Proficient in technical writing and presentation  Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills Show strong initiative and take ownership of work

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES - TE PUNA PĀPORI SOCIOLOGY, GENDER STUDIES AND CRIMINOLOGY - TE TAURA TAKATA A unique opportunity to help shape the future of Criminology education in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Based in the beautiful and culturally rich city of Dunedin, with a vibrant student and academic community. Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka The University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has been a renowned place of learning and discovery for more than 150 years. We strive to become an even more successful, globally influential university, committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as we advance outstanding research and research-informed teaching to enable transformative learning and student experiences. Our Vision - Ko te Aronga is for our people and knowledge to transform lives, connect communities and nurture the environment in Ōtākou, Te Waipounamu, Aotearoa, the Pacific, and the world. The Sociology, Gender Studies, and Criminology programme is a vibrant, multidisciplinary unit, forming the largest academic group in the School of Social Sciences, Division of Humanities at the University of Otago. Our Criminology programme has a critical criminology focus that we are looking to expand. To build on our success, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer to join our team in mid 2026. This is a full-time, permanent position. For further information about Criminology at Otago, please see the Information for Candidates and our website below. The role - Te mahi We welcome applications from candidates with a demonstrated focus in criminology and/or criminal justice. The successful candidate will teach within the Criminology curriculum and contribute to the wider programme. On commencement, the candidate will be expected to contribute to introductory and core criminological theory papers. In time, the successful candidate will be encouraged to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate courses aligned with their area of expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active programme of research and publication. To support the strong postgraduate research culture within the Programme, they will supervise postgraduate dissertations and theses. In addition, the candidate will contribute service to the Programme, School, University, and wider communities. Your skills and experience - Kā pūkeka me kā wheako The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong disciplinary grounding in Criminology, with the capacity for high-quality teaching, research, and service. They will have: A doctoral degree in Criminology or a related discipline. Demonstrated strong record of research publications in criminology. Demonstrated experience and ability in delivering high-quality teaching. Ability to contribute to the development and growth of the Criminology major. Demonstrated experience with postgraduate supervision and/or mentorship. Willingness to support the other disciplines in the programme, Sociology and Gender Studies, through occasional teaching and supervision. Demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution. Commitment to upholding the University's core values related to support and success of Māori and Pacific students, aligned with the University's Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework. Further details - Pūroko This is a full-time (1 FTE) permanent position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The appointment range for this role is $97,377 to $114,943 per annum. Equal Employment Opportunities - The Division is strongly committed to diversity in staffing and encourages applications from women and other under-represented groups. Specific enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Bryndl Hohmann-Marriott, Head of Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology, using the contact information below. Application - Tono Candidates are required to provide: A CV, including employment history. A letter of application that highlights how your skills and experience address the role requirements. Please include evidence of your teaching quality in your letter. Three to four referee contact details, including telephone number and email address. To submit your application, please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600145 will close on Sunday, 1 March 2026 (New Zealand Standard Time). APPLICATION INFORMATION To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/job Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Otakou Whakaihu Waka i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.