
Research Engineer (VR/AR)
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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch JobsJob DescriptionJob Title: Research Engineer (VR/AR)Posting Start Date: 10/02/2025Job Description:Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Research Engineer to specialise in the development of multimodal virtual reality systems for immersive heritage studies. This project aims to harness cutting-edge digital technologies, including virtual reality, multimodal interfaces, and wearable devices, contributing to Singapore's tangible and intangible heritage through interdisciplinary research.The key responsibilities:
- Conduct independent and collaborative research projects focused on utilising VR/AR and multimodal technologies.
- Collect multimodal data, which includes 3D environments, audio information, and human sensory data for heritage sites.
- Create VR scenes and interactions based on collected multimodal database.
- Build software (e.g., Unity) and hardware (e.g., Micro-controller) for multimodal VR interaction with friendly user experiences.
- Design and conduct user testing for multimodal VR applications.
- Contribute to the academic and scientific community through publications and presentations.
- Mentoring and Teaching: Provide guidance and mentorship to undergraduate students involved in multimodal VR projects.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Digital Media Technology, or related fields, with a focus on VR/AR, IoT, or Human-Computer Interaction.
- Strong programming skills, particularly in C++/C# and Unity.
- Hands-on experience with VR/AR software platforms and hardware systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a creative approach to developing innovative solutions and aiming for high-quality publications (e.g., IEEE VR, TVCG, etc).
- A deep passion for exploring heritage studies through cutting-edge technologies.