PhD Student (EDB-IPP Contract), Trustworthy and Sustainable AI, Federated Learning

🏢 About Bosch Group

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 418,000 associates worldwide. The company generated sales of 90.3 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 490 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 87,000 associates in research and development.

🏢 About Robert Bosch (South East Asia)

As the Bosch Group's regional headquarters in Singapore for Southeast Asia, Robert Bosch (South East Asia) Pte Ltd has represented the Group's interests across the region since 1923. With diversified businesses in Mobility Aftermarket, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Building Technology. Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd includes the Asia Pacific headquarters for Mobility Aftermarket, Building Technology, and Industrial Technology, as well as the Southeast Asia R&D setup for Corporate Research, Advance Engineering Centre, and Bosch Business Innovations, Bosch's in-house innovation and startup incubation network. At Bosch, we are committed through our EVP ensuring all our associates to GROW, ENJOY and INSPIRE during their journey with us.

🏢 About NTU - College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS)

The College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is dedicated to advancing research and education in computing and data science. With a focus on innovation and impact, CCDS collaborates with industry partners to tackle real-world challenges and prepare students for the future of technology.

💼 Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated PhD Student to join our joint research collaboration between NTU - College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) and Bosch Digital, working at the cutting edge of Trustworthy and Sustainable AI, and Federated Learning. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful research that bridges academia and industry, shaping how machine learning is used in critical, high-stakes environments.

🎯 What you will do (Key Responsibilities)

• Tackle real-world challenges to make ML systems fair, transparent, and robust.
• Conduct innovative research on accountability, bias mitigation, robustness, explainability, and privacy.
• Collaborate with world-class researchers from both academia and industry.
• Work in state-of-the-art labs and gain exposure to real-life applications in autonomous systems, manufacturing, and smart mobility.
• Publish, present, and contribute to the global research community in ML safety and AI governance.

👤 What We’re Looking For (Qualifications & Skills)

• Singaporean or Permanent Resident (to be eligible for EDB-IPP program).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Fulfill the NTU PhD admission requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Curious, self-motivated, able to work independently, and with a passion to tackle real-world problems through research.
• Relevant research experience in the field of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science.
• Familiarity with concepts of fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethics in AI/ML is a plus.
• Strong academic record, with at least one publication in top-tier conferences or peer-reviewed journals (preferred).
• Fresh degree holders with excellent academic results are also encouraged to apply.

💎 Why Join Us?

At Bosch, we offer more than just a job; we provide a platform for career growth and development. You'll benefit from:

• 🕰️ Flexible working hours
• 🧠 Continuous learning
• 💼 Career mobility across functions and regions
• 🧘‍♀️ Well-being support and employee assistance programs
• 💸 Attractive compensation including bonus schemes and insurance
• 🤝 Inclusive culture built on respect, collaboration, and empowerment
• 🔬 Access to world-class research facilities at NUS and Bosch.
• 💡 Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research with real-world impact.
• 🤝 Collaboration with experienced researchers and industry professionals.
• 📚 Support for your academic and professional development.

📅 Next Steps Our recruitment process typically includes:

1. Application screening
2. Interview(s) with Hiring Manager, Business Leaders and HR

Ready to advance your research career with Bosch? 🚀 Apply Now!

ℹ️ Additional Information:

About the IPP PhD program:

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) Industrial Postgraduate Programme (IPP) is an initiative by EDB to build a pool of postgraduate manpower in Singapore with critical R&D skill-sets for R&D roles in the industry through graduate training in a corporate R&D environment. EDB will provide funding support to the participating company and trainee, including the IPP trainee’s tuition fees. The support duration for each trainee is capped at 4 years per PhD, or 2 years per MSc.