Research Fellow / Senior Fellow (Social Cohesion Research)

The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), a Graduate School of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is a leading research-intensive and teaching institution in strategic and international affairs and policy-oriented think tank in the Asia-Pacific region.

RSIS invites applications for the position of Research Fellow / Senior Fellow in RSIS under the Social Cohesion Research team. The successful applicant is expected to lead and facilitate strategic events, seminars, workshops, and the International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS). He/She will be required to critically evaluate and review the empirical and theoretical evidence related to the assigned project and present the report findings to stakeholders. He/she will be required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, as well as with various government ministries and agencies. He/She is also responsible for the supervision and coaching of the team’s junior research staff and ensuring that the team’s deliverables are met in a timely manner.

The successful candidate should:

• Possess a PhD or relevant work experience in social sciences with a robust foundation in statistics, econometrics, or analytics;
• Have experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and analysis;
• Have relevant experience in project management and operational procedures;
• Have an interest on Singapore and the region, including but not limited to issues related to race and religion, inequality, social diversity, and geopolitical dynamics; and
• Possess excellence writing and research skills with an aptitude and interest for in-depth research in the relevant field.

All applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description;
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• A statement of research interests;
• 2 published articles or writing samples; and
• 3 reference letters.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For further information about RSIS, please visit our website: www.rsis.edu.sg.

To apply: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Fellow---Senior-Fellow--Social-Cohesion-Research---RSIS-_R00015930

Job Description / Responsibilities

1. Develop and build competencies in process and design engineering for ISCE2

2. As part of ISCE2 management team, contribute to building a mission and values driven organization

3. Lead and deliver Low-carbon Technology Translation Testbed (LCT3) as a national infrastructure for local and international partnerships

• Understand LCT3 objectives, operating philosophy and how LCT3 fits into the wider ecosystem to support Singapore's Net-Zero ambitions.
• Develop a clear scope that the LCT3 initiative can plan and mobilise against and work with agency stakeholders to set KPIs for the long term sustenance of the facility
• Plan and manage budget for LCT3
• Lead multi-disciplinary and multi-organization LCT3 team
• Understand complexities of the low-carbon technology ecosystem in Singapore and play lead role in stakeholder management amongst industry partners, IHLs and government agencies
• Engage, attract and bring in these stakeholders to participate in LCT3
• Work with agency and academic partners to set up the governance, and support the running of LCT3s governance processes
• Work with all program workstreams to regularly review short & long-term plans
• Participates as part of the ISCE2 leadership team to inform and influence the mapping of R&D activities to a translational outcome aligned with Singapore's national goals.
• Ensure regular reporting processes are in place and provide visibility of program status, issues and manage any significant business risks.
• Represent LCT3 at LCER Steering Committee level and relevant boards, including the LCER Technical Committee
• Thought leadership and advocacy in the development of low carbon technologies.
• Represent A*STAR in an advisory role to other agencies and offices (eg S&TPPO, NRF, NCCS)

4. Guide and support process and design engineering efforts in ISCE2 in other areas, e.g. synthetic biology

Requirement

• Doctorate in Chemical or Process Engineering
• Good knowledge of industry and latest technology trends in sustainability
• Over 15 years of proven programme leadership/industry leadership experience in delivering translational engineering projects in the energy/ chemical/pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability to work with procurement and different engineering disciplines, and familiarity with FEL (front end loading) engineering from basic design, basic and detailed engineering, mechanical completion to commissioning are pre-requisites. Experience in commissioning of commercial world-scale plants would be an advantage
• Familiarity with Singapore public sector stakeholder management
• Experienced in working with global management and technical stakeholders
• Experienced in strategic operations and project management
• Exceptional strategic thinking, with the ability to envision long-term goals and develop practical plans to achieve them.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Admin Executive cum Receptionist

Main Duties:

• Raising sales order & do invoicing/prepare proforma invoice
• Arrange local/overseas shipments
• Local/overseas courier for document & sample for clients
• Picking calls – pertaining to customer enquires/transfer calls
• Preparing certification required for overseas shipment

Ad-hoc Duties:

• Maintain/purchase office/pantry inventory
• Receive document/packages from courier (arrange payment if required)
• Assist regulatory to prepare document for signature
• Source for forwarders for overseas shipment
• Prepare invoices for audit purpose
• Assist to arrange for hotel/flight booking (if required), organize engagement activities
• Others

Minimum Qualifications:

• O/A Levels / Diploma in Office Skills
• Min 1-2 year’s relevant experience in administrative and operations support
• Meticulous and organized, good follow-up skills and initiative
• Excellent in managing documentation and paper work
• Multitasking and able to take stress

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

We are looking for highly talented and motivated candidates to work on developing new functional materials. Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with researchers across different disciplines. Candidate should have experience in sensing materials or self-healing materials.

Qualifications

Bachelor or above degree in Material Sciences, Electrical/Electronics, Applied sciences, basic sciences, technology, mechanical engineering or other relevant fields. Experience with data analytics/AI models a plus.