We are a group of ambitious students, engineers, and researchers focused on building real-world systems at the intersection of electronics, communication, and computer science. Engineering systems is a key part of our work.
Our research group is a leader in the field of mobile computing and embedded systems, recognized with several awards. We consistently publish our scientific findings in flagship venues of the area, like ACM MobiSys, MobiCom, SenSys, HotNets, HotMobile, and IPSN. We are well-funded and connected with other groups, including UC Berkeley’s Lab 11, and with companies like NCS in Singapore and previously with ABB through 2019 ABB Research Award.
We would like to work with scholars with interests in following areas:
We value curiosity, creativity, diligence, and a passion for engineering real-world systems. We enjoy working with highly ambitious students.
We are seeking scholars who are approaching the end of their PhD studies or are in the initial phase of a postdoctoral fellowship at another institution. We welcome ambitious individuals willing to commit to a 12-18 month tenure with us, aiming for a future in academia or research labs. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated excellence through peer-reviewed publications and recognitions at leading research venues in our area of expertise (SIGCOMM, MobiCom, NSDI, IMWUT, SenSys, IPSN, HotMobile).
We are seeking research assistants who are enthusiastic about working on low-power sensing problems using embedded platforms. Additionally, we are interested in hiring students who are keen on working with robots and language models. Our priority is scholars who aim to pursue PhD studies and view a Research Assistantship as an opportunity for exposure to high-quality research.
We are seeking two doctoral students with a general interest in designing sustainable wireless embedded systems. This involves the development of low-power systems for sensing, processing, and communication. Our interests span from designing tiny computers that can operate on energy harvested from the environment to large language models. The PhD positions are fully funded for four years, providing students with the discretion to determine the direction of their study.
We welcome ambitious students who would like to visit our group. We offer competetive stipend. We prioritize students looking to spend at least six months working with us and who are inclined towards pursuing research as one of their career paths.
Send an email with your CV, and any other document that you think will make your profile stand out. Please also send these documents to: ambujv@nus.edu.sg
PhD admission: PhD admission process at SoC@NUS is centralised. Thus, please apply for PhD position by following the instructions at the folowing page: NUS PhD Admission Process, Application page
Please note: Even though GRE is part of the admission requirement. We may consider some applications despite not having a GRE score. Hence, please consider applying to the program even if you don’t have a GRE score.
Research Assistant: Individuals without a PhD degree are welcome to apply for these positions, typically holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree. These positions allow scholars to engage in quality research and ascertain whether they wish to pursue PhD studies with us. Primarily, these positions assess a student’s suitability for a doctoral position. Consequently, we are exceedingly selective about these positions and prioritize candidates who demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing doctoral studies within our group. Typical salary: 5500 SGD/month
Research Fellow: These positions are for scholars who have recently graduated with a PhD degree in areas such as electronics, communication and computer science. Typical salary: above 8000 SGD/month
Visiting Interns: These positions cater to scholars from other universities looking to join us for internship. We prioritize students keen on conducting high-quality research and harbouring aspirations for higher studies. The typical stipend ranges from 1800 SGD to 2200 SGD.
We are located at the Systems and Networking lab in the computer science building Computing 3(COM3).
The National University of Singapore is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world, with its computer science department being particularly well-regarded.
| Ranking | SoC/NUS Position Globally (2022) |
|---|---|
| US News Rankings | 7 |
| QS Ranking | 6 |
| CSRankings | 15 |
| Shanghai Ranking | 13 |
| Times Higher Education | 8 |
Singapore, a financial and cultural hub in Southeast Asia, presents a distinctive blend of Eastern and Western influences. The city hosts a flourishing startup ecosystem, world-class universities, institutions and numerous corporations, offering abundant career prospects for scholars.