Job Description

What the role is:Be part of URA's Design and Planning Lab (DPLab), which spearheads URBEX efforts in the experimentation and development of smart planning technologies through Policy-Ops-Tech collaborations. Our teams, with capabilities in data policy, governance, strategy, and engineering, product strategy, business analysis, software engineering, cloud engineering, urban design technologies, data science, AI/ML, and modelling and simulation, collaborate with planners, architects, and policymakers to create insights and digital solutions for Singapore's urban planning challenges Within DPLab, Plan AI is URA's efforts to build Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled planning system & processes, to help us Do Less and Do Better. This is part of the National AI Strategy and the MND Science & Technology Plan, focusing on strengthening central support for AI, building WOG AI Capabilities, and establishing a Public Sector AI Governance Framework.What you will be working on:The fast-paced developments in the space of AI presents exciting opportunities to harness this technology to enhance the way URA officers work. The intern(s) will undertake some of or a mix of the following tasks: xe2x80xa2 support development and production of AI/ML tools to enhance urban planning & design work (e.g. LLM-enabled assistants, AI image generator [model training + explore latest diffusion models] etc) xe2x80xa2 exploration of new AI/ML techniques such as Text2SQL, RAG2SQL, multi-agent AI systems (or others) etc. Learning Outcomes: xe2x80xa2 Gain practical experience in developing and implementing AI/ML/LLM-enabled prototypes and solutions within Gov/URA's context. xe2x80xa2 Cultivate problem-solving and innovative thinking skills, particularly in proposing solutions to address users' needs. xe2x80xa2 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that meet business requirementsWhat we are looking for:

• Undergraduates currently pursuing Computer Science/ Information Technology with interest in AI/ML & GenAI, Smart Cities, Design & Artificial Intelligence. xe2x80xa2 Familiarity with RAG techniques. Experience with UX/UI design and design tools like Canva will be a bonus.

About Urban Redevelopment Authority:The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.

Urban Redevelopment Authority