Research Assistant (AI-Enhanced Media Art (EQUA Project))
Job Description
The School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) at NTU invites applications for a Part-Time Research Assistant to support the MOE Tier 1 research project EQUA: Emergent Quantum Aesthetics through AI-Enhanced Media. Led by A/P Ina Conradi Chavez, EQUA develops AI-powered immersive artworks that transform how audiences engage with complex scientific ideas — translating quantum theory into large-scale aesthetic experiences presented at major international venues including Ars Electronica, MEET Milan, and urban media screens across Asia and Europe. This is a hands-on creative-technical role for a self-driven individual who is passionate about generative AI, real-time media, and the intersection of art and science.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and build scalable generative AI pipelines using ComfyUI, RunwayML, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and multi-modal AI ecosystems for immersive art production
- Build and operate real-time generative media environments in TouchDesigner for large-scale immersive installations and public screen deployments
- Own end-to-end studio production sessions from prototyping through exhibition-ready output; assist with grant documentation and milestone reporting
- Create and edit digital content for the project's online presence and exhibition submissions
- Support studio production sessions, audience data collection, and curatorial documentation
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Media Art, Digital Arts, Interactive Media, or equivalent
- Proficiency in ComfyUI (essential) and TouchDesigner (essential); hands-on experience with real-time and generative media systems
- Demonstrated experience with multi-modal generative AI tools (Stable Diffusion, RunwayML, Midjourney, Luma AI, or similar) applied in production workflows
- Ability to work independently as a hands-on builder; strong interest in AI, immersive media art, and science communication
- Portfolio of generative or AI-driven creative works required
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution:
NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg
