The Bioinformatics Institute (BII), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STR) is seeking outstanding faculties in clinical data science research.

The Bioinformatics Institute (BII) is a computational biology research and postgraduate training institute as well as a national resource centre in bioinformatics within the Biomedical Research Council (BMRC) of A*STAR. Our scientists aim to understand the biomolecular mechanisms that underlie biomedical phenomena by developing sophisticated computational methods to support discovery from a secure and sustainable data hub to cross-disciplinary AI/ML analysis and data integration. We analyse a wide spectrum of biological and clinical data, including omics data (biomolecular sequences, expression profiles, epigenetics data), 3D structures of macromolecules, and biological tissue and macroscopic images from local and international academic, hospital and industry collaborators, public resources and also from in-house efforts. The institute has a vibrant and diverse research portfolio that includes infectious diseases, computational toxicology, precision medicine, oncology and drug discovery.

Watch the videos of BII Scientific Conference 2022 to know more about the research by different groups in BII.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcenRySmzqv76JVbdzg3z5kndDHN3FzBk

Job scope and responsibilities:

1. Heading a laboratory specializing in either one of the following:

a. Quantum Computing for biomedical applications

b. Clinical data hub and clinical data analysis

c. AI and generative models in healthcare applications (e.g. synthetic data)

d. AI in drug discovery

2. Collaborate closely with clinicians and with faculties within the Bioinformatics Institute and within the local ecosystem.

3. Collaborate with industrial partners to translate technologies into the clinics.

4. Lead or participate in research grant proposals (~SGD5million to SGD15million quantum).

Requirements:

· Outstanding research outcomes with strong publication records

· Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills

· Strong records of strategic thinking ability

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.

Job Description
Yale-NUS College is a highly selective liberal arts and science college in Singapore. Co-founded by Yale University and the National University of Singapore, the College is committed to excellence in research and teaching within a full residential programme that integrates living and learning. Its curriculum educates students in Asian and Western intellectual traditions as well as current scientific thought.

In order to enhance the research and teaching environment of the College, we welcome senior scholars to spend one or two semesters on our campus. The visiting faculty will be actively involved in research, preferably in cognate research areas with Yale-NUS faculty research fields, and will be asked to teach one or two courses per semester of their visit. We are currently seeking a Visiting Professor to teach two (2) courses in Semester 1 of Academic Year 2024-2025.

Candidates should have a PhD degree with an excellent track record in research related to Political Science. Research achievements should include publications in leading peer-reviewed journal or conference commensurate with career stage.

Job Requirements

Extensive teaching experience and passion for undergraduate education is essential.

Application Procedure
Applications should consist of the following: a cover letter explaining why the position at Yale-NUS is of interest; a full curriculum vitae, including a complete list of publications; statement on research interests, teaching experience and teaching philosophy, including how these might fit with the College’s particular mission and curriculum and other relevant documents.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. For general inquiries about visiting appointments at Yale-NUS, please write to the College’s Human Resources via email at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer
Yale-NUS College achieves excellence through the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusivity, equity, and global engagement. We encourage applications by diverse individuals with a demonstrated commitment to these values. For more information about the College, please visit https://www.yale-nus.edu.sg

Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
Candidates should understand that by sharing information with Yale-NUS, they authorise the College to use their personal data for the purposes of this application. The College will not use their data for other purposes and ensure that their data remains secure and confidential.

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

The research scope for this position is in perception and navigation development for an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle operating in offshore environment. We will be developing advanced techniques for structural tracking and methods for perception generalisation across multiple types of offshore infrastructure. Perception and navigation strategies around complex jackets will be devised with a high level of scale as the focus for the techniques utilised. The techniques will start first with a mapping step (not necessarily used for localisation) followed by perception and navigation step. The development will be first deployed in the digital twin model of the Technology Centre for Offshore Marine Singapore (TCOMS) ocean basin before being tested in the open waters of Singapore.

• Research and implement perception and fusion algorithms utilising sensors such as camera, stereo camera and sonar.
• Explore cost map and mapping techniques to achieve a certain level of mapping of the environment in 3D space. Be able to extend this is to enable global localisation against this pre-existing a-prior map that is built from previous mapping run.
• Research and explore possible localisation algorithms fusing multiple navigation and sensor sources with SLAM for handling of edge cases in vehicle navigation.
• Implement optimal path planning strategies to achieve efficient inspection coverage according to CSWIP 3.3U/3.4U Underwater Inspection standards.
• Integration of robotics stack with the software architecture
• Test and debug of robotics algorithms in software in the loop simulation

Qualifications

• MSc in Computer Engineering/ Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering (Robotics Equivalent)
• Experience with Robot Operating System framework
• Experience with perception and fusion algorithms and libraries including OpenCV, Pointcloud library, Tracking filters, Computer vision techniques
• Experience with AI, deep learning and machine learning algorithms such as YOLO and Faster RCNN
• Experience with SLAM for localisation methods
• Experience with path planning algorithms such as A*STAR
• Proficient in Python and C++
• Proficient in Linux

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic research team directed by Dr. Qi-Jing Li. You will manage a pioneering initiative focused on developing innovative therapies in the field of cell and gene therapy.

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, regulatory experts, and business development professionals, as well as an esteemed Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) comprising world-renowned experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Coordination: Coordinate and liaise with scientists across different teams to support the success of the research programme.
• Progress Monitoring: Oversee the progress of the programme, track KPIs and other output, and generate reports to assist the PI in monitoring progress.
• Budget and Resource Management: Manage the project budget, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of resources. Monitor project expenditures and make adjustments as necessary to stay within budget.
• Assist in hiring and managing staff.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain regular communication with all project stakeholders, including the SAB, funding bodies, regulatory agencies, and commercial partners. Ensure that stakeholders are informed of project progress and outcomes.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on project status, milestones, and outcomes for senior management and stakeholders. Ensure meticulous documentation of all project activities and findings.

Job Requirements

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Stem Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or a related field, or, an MBA specialized in project management, or MSc with minimum 3 years’ experience in project management within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multidisciplinary projects from inception to completion will be strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and competence in industry engagement and intellectual property would be advantageous.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads and deliver tasks on time.
• Work effectively and harmoniously in a diverse team.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic research team directed by Dr. Qi-Jing Li. You will manage a pioneering initiative focused on developing innovative therapies in the field of cell and gene therapy.

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, regulatory experts, and business development professionals, as well as an esteemed Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) comprising world-renowned experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Coordination: Coordinate and liaise with scientists across different teams to support the success of the research programme.
• Progress Monitoring: Oversee the progress of the programme, track KPIs and other output, and generate reports to assist the PI in monitoring progress.
• Budget and Resource Management: Manage the project budget, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of resources. Monitor project expenditures and make adjustments as necessary to stay within budget.
• Assist in hiring and managing staff.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain regular communication with all project stakeholders, including the SAB, funding bodies, regulatory agencies, and commercial partners. Ensure that stakeholders are informed of project progress and outcomes.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on project status, milestones, and outcomes for senior management and stakeholders. Ensure meticulous documentation of all project activities and findings.

Job Requirements

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Stem Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or a related field, or, an MBA specialized in project management, or MSc with minimum 3 years’ experience in project management within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multidisciplinary projects from inception to completion will be strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and competence in industry engagement and intellectual property would be advantageous.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to prioritise and manage workloads and deliver tasks on time.
• Work effectively and harmoniously in a diverse team.

About the Role:

The role is to provide clinical strategic and tactical leadership to support GDD trials, clinical development plans which change the world, concept sheets/protocols and other clinical documents. This role also responsible to provide country clinical strategic guidance and feasibility assessment for NIBR PoC trials, closely collaborates with the Trial Monitoring Organization and Medical Affairs to ensure successful allocation, fast clinical trial start up, recruitment according to planned timelines, early identification.

Key Responsibilities :-

• Closely collaborates with the Trial Monitoring Organisation to ensure fast clinical trial start up, recruitment according to planned timelines, early identification of potential delays and robust recruit- ment mitigation plan. Co-own start-up phase and the recruitment plan for development clinical trials with the local TMO organization.

• Provides robust indication and protocol training to CRAs and CSEs

• Provide protocol, Risk management plan & disease training as appropriate, and externally at Investigator’s Meetings or scientific venues to support recruitment and trial awareness.

• Assess the clinical feasibility of implementing a clinical trial protocol based on regional/local medical practice using physician interviews, local databases (RWE, payer data, patient association feed- back, etc.) and analysis of the competitive environment

• Provide medical/clinical assistance to TMO and site for IEC/IRB Interactions

• Review country or site specific Informed Consent Forms (ICF) and ensure accuracy of translation of information related to Development clinical trials /NIBR PoC studies when translated into the local language, including the patient narrative where appropriate

• Support Ministry of Health interaction (or local Board of Health) as required. Perform local AE review for development compounds and provide general medical support for safety issues.

• Support Regulatory Affairs, Health Economics, Drug safety and epidemiology and Medical Information with medical/clinical input as appropriate as this relates to global development clinical trials and NIBR PoC trials. Support planning, implementation and follow-up of regulatory agency inspections and internal audits

Essential Requirements

• A degree or equivalent experience in scientific or health subject area required

• At least 3 Years clinical development experience in pharmaceutical industry

• Understanding of the overall clinical development and ICH/GCP

• Ability to handle a study from the medical/clinical perspective, and a proven capability to problem tackle and mediate sophisticated- clinical / medical / operational issues

• Agility to move fast across different therapeutic areas and indications

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager/Manager (Grant Administrator) to assist the Deputy Director (Resource Management) in grant administration and management for the Skin Research Institute of Singapore and A*STAR Skin Research Labs

Roles & Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Work with the Deputy Director (Resource Management) and Director Corporate Services for the administration of the grant calls as part of a “Grantor role” which include, but are not limited to:

* Grant issuance including preparing for roadshows, sending out emails to announce the grant call, ensuring all relevant documents such as grant info sheet, application form, budget template etc. are in place

* Post grant call closure matters such as performing completeness checks, collating all complete applications, organizing proposal review meetings, compiling evaluation scores, preparation of meeting agenda, slides and recording of minutes, grant outcome announcement, preparation of Letters of Award, reporting templates, budget schedules etc.

* Perform the role of “Officer-in-charge” for the Grant(s);

* Verify and monitor claims for grant expenses for the Grant.

· "Grantee" Grant management role - Work with colleagues and Principal Investigators (PIs) for pre-award and post award management of a full suite of Grants (from A*STAR, NRF, NMRC etc.) which include, but are not limited to:

• Liaising with funders and collaborating institutions on grant-related matters;
• Supporting PIs in grant administration and reporting, and ensure compliance with grants terms and conditions;
• Monitoring project progress and fund utilization;
• Supporting PIs on budgeting and cashflow projections to facilitate submission of grant applications;
• Supporting PIs on grant variations such as budget virement, change in scope, grant extension etc.
• Assist in preparation of internal control measures including the required audits;
• Assist in preparation of management reports and presentations;
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain accurate and current records of grant information at all times;
• Liaise with colleagues and A*STAR Finance in project accounts creation and activation for newly awarded grants;
• Provide secretariat and logistics support for SRIS meetings and events as and when required;
• Other ad-hoc duties, assignments and projects as may be assigned by Executive Director or Director, SRIS and A*SRL.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related fields with at least 5 years of relevant experience in grants management.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management will be an advantage
• Quick, meticulous, resourceful, and creative problem solver who works well independently as well as in a team and under pressure.
• Uses sound judgment and demonstrates initiative in carrying out assigned duties.
• Highly organized and enjoys grant administration, documentation, management reporting and administration
• Excellent communication skills - able to clearly and concisely express technical and non-technical information in oral and written form to all levels in the organization.
• Strong negotiation and people skills.
• Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities in a research environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and Powerpoint.

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.

The Innovation & Enterprise Fellowship Programme (IFP) seeks to grow the pool of deep-tech talent in Singapore with the capabilities to support the commercialisation of deep-tech research and bring nascent technologies to market. Targeting researchers, scientists, and engineers (RSEs), the programme aims to develop industry relevant innovation and entrepreneurial skills through both formal and on-the-job training.

At EDDC, our goal is to discover and develop novel therapeutics by working collaboratively with public sector and industry partners. EDDC now has an opening and is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and skilled Research Fellow with strong background in RNA biology for the IFP in the Chemical Biology group at EDDC. This is an eighteen-month on-the-job training programme that involves participation in and supporting inter-disciplinary and collaborative drug discovery projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing experiments to investigate the role of RNA in gene expression and regulation. This position will involve working with a variety of RNA species, including messenger RNA, non-coding RNA, and small RNAs, as well as RNA-binding proteins.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply RNA biology techniques to drive small molecule drug discovery programmes and characterise the mechanisms of small molecule candidates in disease models
• Design, optimise, analyse, and troubleshoot molecular biology and cell-based assays to screen, validate hits and confirm the activity of the small molecule
• Work effectively and closely with cross discipline teams across multiple fields, including computational biology and chemistry
• Hone scientific and technical expertise by keeping up to date on the relevant literature and attending workshops and conferences

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in RNA Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related field with 0.5 years of academic and/or industry experience
• Extensive experience in RNA biochemistry techniques including RNA-seq, SHAPE-seq or other RNA chemical probing techniques to investigate RNA structure-function relationships
• Hands-on expertise in mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, and cell line engineering via CRISPR for genetic perturbation
• Experience in data analysis using Python or R is a significant plus
• Ability to work independently to design and troubleshooting experiments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track-record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals

This is a 1 year contract duration position.

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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and talented individual to join us as an Epidemiological Modeller. The successful candidate will develop and apply cutting-edge models that integrate large datasets of genomic sequences and social media content to understand and forecast disease transmission dynamics. They will also have access to a wealth of genomic and social media data, and will be responsible for conducting analyses that inform public health policy and decision-making.

The successful candidate will join the Protein Sequence Analysis group (https://www.a-star.edu.sg/bii/research/bsfd/psa) at the Bioinformatics Institute, which is part of the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research in Singapore (A*STAR Singapore). Our group plays important technical and scientific roles in GISAID (https://www.gisaid.org), which makes viral sequences available freely whilst safeguarding depositors’ data rights. As such, the selected candidate will be at the forefront of global genomic surveillance, and will get to interact with public health stakeholders regionally and internationally. There are also ample opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from the rest of A*STAR.

The Principal Investigator (Dr. Joses Ho) has deep expertise in robust statistical analyses and data visualization. An essential member of the technical team at GISAID, he tracks emergent SARS-CoV2 mutations across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mathematical models to describe disease transmission dynamics, incorporating genomic and social media data where appropriate.
• Conduct statistical analyses to explore the relationship between disease transmission, genomics, and social media activity.
• Work collaboratively with public health officials to identify key research questions and inform public health policy.
• Communicate research findings through scientific publications and presentations.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest research and developments in epidemiological modelling, genomics, and social media.

Qualifications

• A PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, applied mathematics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical modelling, especially experience with infectious disease models.
• Deep experience in modern programming languages such as R and Python.
• Well-versed in drawing insights from large datasets, including genomic and social media data.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

If you are passionate about applying cutting-edge models (that integrate genomic data and social media data) to understand and control disease transmission, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

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.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager/Manager (Grant Administrator) to assist the Deputy Director (Resource Management) in grant administration and management for the Skin Research Institute of Singapore and A*STAR Skin Research Labs

Roles & Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Work with the Deputy Director (Resource Management) and Director Corporate Services for the administration of the grant calls as part of a “Grantor role” which include, but are not limited to:

* Grant issuance including preparing for roadshows, sending out emails to announce the grant call, ensuring all relevant documents such as grant info sheet, application form, budget template etc. are in place

* Post grant call closure matters such as performing completeness checks, collating all complete applications, organizing proposal review meetings, compiling evaluation scores, preparation of meeting agenda, slides and recording of minutes, grant outcome announcement, preparation of Letters of Award, reporting templates, budget schedules etc.

* Perform the role of “Officer-in-charge” for the Grant(s);

* Verify and monitor claims for grant expenses for the Grant.

· "Grantee" Grant management role - Work with colleagues and Principal Investigators (PIs) for pre-award and post award management of a full suite of Grants (from A*STAR, NRF, NMRC etc.) which include, but are not limited to:

• Liaising with funders and collaborating institutions on grant-related matters;
• Supporting PIs in grant administration and reporting, and ensure compliance with grants terms and conditions;
• Monitoring project progress and fund utilization;
• Supporting PIs on budgeting and cashflow projections to facilitate submission of grant applications;
• Supporting PIs on grant variations such as budget virement, change in scope, grant extension etc.
• Assist in preparation of internal control measures including the required audits;
• Assist in preparation of management reports and presentations;
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain accurate and current records of grant information at all times;
• Liaise with colleagues and A*STAR Finance in project accounts creation and activation for newly awarded grants;
• Provide secretariat and logistics support for SRIS meetings and events as and when required;
• Other ad-hoc duties, assignments and projects as may be assigned by Executive Director or Director, SRIS and A*SRL.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum qualifications – bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related fields with at least 8 years of relevant experience in grants management.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management will be an advantage
• Quick, meticulous, resourceful, and creative problem solver who works well independently as well as in a team and under pressure.
• Uses sound judgment and demonstrates initiative in carrying out assigned duties.
• Highly organized and enjoys grant administration, documentation, management reporting and administration
• Excellent communication skills - able to clearly and concisely express technical and non-technical information in oral and written form to all levels in the organization.
• Strong negotiation and people skills.
• Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities in a research environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and Powerpoint.

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.

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.

Job Description

Research Assistant (Human Geography)

Department of Geography, National University of Singapore

Job Description

This project focuses on policy and ideological mobility of the “smart city” between Asia and Africa. The international research team consists of two geographers, a philosopher, and an urban planning scholar. We are looking to appoint one research assistant in the short term, with the possibility of re-appointment in the future.

The major tasks include reviewing literature, collecting secondary data (city plans, news reports, and policy documents, etc.), qualitatively analyzing the data, and writing research reports. Other duties are contingent on the progress of the project.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, CV., and a writing sample in a PDF attachment. Please also indicate the earliest time of commencement in the cover letter. The review of applications will start on 11 March 2024, until the position is filled. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (and preferably master’s) degree in geography, urban studies, and related social sciences.
• Capacity to work independently, good time management, strong team spirit.
• Experience and knowledge in human geography and critical urban studies.
• Experience in qualitative research.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English.

The Experimental Drug Development Centre is recruiting a software developer to develop scientific applications to support the R&D work of the company.

The applicant should be a strong programmer and technologist who is interested to work closely with colleagues in various scientific departments to enhance their data management and analysis process.

Job Responsibilities:

· Support assigned scientific departments on all aspects of information technology

· Design and implement scripts, standalone and web applications

· Analyse user requirements to inform application design

· Define application objectives and functionality

· Align application design with business goals

· Develop and test software

· Debug and resolve technical problems that arise

· Produce detailed design documentation

· Recommend changes to existing infrastructure

· Develop documentation and train users.

Job Requirements:

· Degree or Diploma (with at least 5 years relevant experiencec) in a computer related field with significant programming skills.

· Experience with user interface design, database structures, and statistical analyses

· Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication

· Good organizational skills

· Ability to work as part of a team.

· Familiar with Object Oriented Programming, Unit Testing, Java, Python, SQL, Oracle Database, Machine Learning

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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and talented individual to join us as an Epidemiological Modeller. The successful candidate will develop and apply cutting-edge models that integrate large datasets of genomic sequences and social media content to understand and forecast disease transmission dynamics. They will also have access to a wealth of genomic and social media data, and will be responsible for conducting analyses that inform public health policy and decision-making.

The successful candidate will join the Protein Sequence Analysis group (https://www.a-star.edu.sg/bii/research/bsfd/psa) at the Bioinformatics Institute, which is part of the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research in Singapore (A*STAR Singapore). Our group plays important technical and scientific roles in GISAID (https://www.gisaid.org), which makes viral sequences available freely whilst safeguarding depositors’ data rights. As such, the selected candidate will be at the forefront of global genomic surveillance, and will get to interact with public health stakeholders regionally and internationally. There are also ample opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from the rest of A*STAR.

The Principal Investigator (Dr. Joses Ho) has deep expertise in robust statistical analyses and data visualization. An essential member of the technical team at GISAID, he tracks emergent SARS-CoV2 mutations across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mathematical models to describe disease transmission dynamics, incorporating genomic and social media data where appropriate.
• Conduct statistical analyses to explore the relationship between disease transmission, genomics, and social media activity.
• Work collaboratively with public health officials to identify key research questions and inform public health policy.
• Communicate research findings through scientific publications and presentations.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest research and developments in epidemiological modelling, genomics, and social media.

Qualifications

• A PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, applied mathematics, or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical modelling, especially experience with infectious disease models.
• Deep experience in modern programming languages such as R and Python.
• Well-versed in drawing insights from large datasets, including genomic and social media data.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

If you are passionate about applying cutting-edge models (that integrate genomic data and social media data) to understand and control disease transmission, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

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.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our dynamic research team at Dr Li Qi-Jing lab. Our lab focuses on Translational T Cell Biology and Therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities

Experimental Design and Execution: Plan and execute experiments to carry out in vitro validations and in vivo assessments to find targets for TCR-T therapy and evaluate their efficacy.

Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret research data generated from experiments. Utilize statistical analysis and data visualization tools to derive meaningful conclusions and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborate closely with other lab members, including graduate students and faculty, to exchange knowledge, share research findings and contribute to a vibrant scientific community.

Publication and Communication: Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to writing research grants. Present research findings at conferences, seminars, and other scientific forums to disseminate knowledge within the scientific community.

Mentoring: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior lab members, including graduate students and research assistants, as needed.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetic or a related discipline. Candidates with an oncology or cancer biology background (M.D., Ph.D.) will be preferred.
• Strong expertise in cell biology, biochemistry and molecular biology techniques, a solid publication record, and strong scientific writing skills.
• Creative, highly motivated, conscientious and be able to work independently, with good organisational, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively and harmoniously in a diverse team.
• Mentor and train students and Research Officers.

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

• Research and development of machine learning models to process clinical data
• Development, training and testing of AI models in the local medical domain
• Work with the team to deploy the AI models in hybrid cloud environment
• Work with the software development team to deliver AI products
• Documentation clearly explaining how the algorithms have been implemented, verified and validated

Qualifications

• Masters in bioinformatics, statistics, computer science or related fields with good machine learning skills and software development skills
• Hands-on experience on development of AI models in areas such as NLP, imaging, speech, etc.
• Proficient with Python and AI related frameworks (such as scikit-learn, tensorflow, pytorch, etc.)
• Knowledge in machine learning platform and services from cloud provider such as AWS, GCC and Azure
• Knowledge in big data technologies including cloud computing is plus
• Ability to write/contribute to research articles, grants
• Ability to work well independently and also effectively as part of a team
• Background in or exposure to healthcare data is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our dynamic research team at Dr Li Qi-Jing lab. Our lab focuses on Translational T Cell Biology and Therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities

Experimental Design and Execution: Plan and execute experiments to carry out in vitro validations and in vivo assessments to find targets for TCR-T therapy and evaluate their efficacy.

Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret research data generated from experiments. Utilize statistical analysis and data visualization tools to derive meaningful conclusions and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborate closely with other lab members, including graduate students and faculty, to exchange knowledge, share research findings and contribute to a vibrant scientific community.

Publication and Communication: Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to writing research grants. Present research findings at conferences, seminars, and other scientific forums to disseminate knowledge within the scientific community.

Mentoring: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior lab members, including graduate students and research assistants, as needed.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetic or a related discipline. Candidates with an oncology or cancer biology background (M.D., Ph.D.) will be preferred.
• Strong expertise in cell biology, biochemistry and molecular biology techniques, a solid publication record, and strong scientific writing skills.
• Creative, highly motivated, conscientious and be able to work independently, with good organisational, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively and harmoniously in a diverse team.
• Mentor and train students and Research Officers.

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

The research scope for this position is in perception and navigation development for an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle operating in offshore environment. We will be developing advanced techniques for structural tracking and methods for perception generalisation across multiple types of offshore infrastructure. Perception and navigation strategies around complex jackets will be devised with a high level of scale as the focus for the techniques utilised. The techniques will start first with a mapping step (not necessarily used for localisation) followed by perception and navigation step. The development will be first deployed in the digital twin model of the Technology Centre for Offshore Marine Singapore (TCOMS) ocean basin before being tested in the open waters of Singapore.

• Research and implement perception and fusion algorithms utilising sensors such as camera, stereo camera and sonar.
• Explore cost map and mapping techniques to achieve a certain level of mapping of the environment in 3D space. Be able to extend this is to enable global localisation against this pre-existing a-prior map that is built from previous mapping run.
• Research and explore possible localisation algorithms fusing multiple navigation and sensor sources with SLAM for handling of edge cases in vehicle navigation.
• Implement optimal path planning strategies to achieve efficient inspection coverage according to CSWIP 3.3U/3.4U Underwater Inspection standards.
• Integration of robotics stack with the software architecture
• Test and debug of robotics algorithms in software in the loop simulation

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Computer Engineering/ Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering (Robotics Equivalent)
• Experience with Robot Operating System framework
• Experience with perception and fusion algorithms and libraries including OpenCV, Pointcloud library, Tracking filters, Computer vision techniques
• Experience with AI, deep learning and machine learning algorithms such as YOLO and Faster RCNN
• Experience with SLAM for localisation methods
• Experience with path planning algorithms such as A*STAR
• Proficient in Python and C++
• Proficient in Linux

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Job Description

Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore (NUS):

Research Assistant (1 year)

We are recruiting a full-time Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Natasha Howard, in the implementation and administration of research projects in the areas of health equity, infectious disease control, and global health.

Responsibilities:
The research assistant will focus on research and administration in infectious disease control policy and health system strengthening in the Asia region. This will include:
• Supporting qualitative and quantitative research, including contributing to design, implementation, analysis, and write-up of journal manuscripts and reports/policy outputs.
• Project management and administration for multiple research projects, including ethics review applications to NUS IRB and study country review boards, donor reporting, and liaison with relevant teams in NUS SPH and internationally.
• Assisting the PI in other day-to-day tasks as required.

Requirements:
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject area.
• Excellent academic writing and communication skills in English.
• Experience of successfully managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong qualitative and/or quantitative research skills and experience, including at least some experience with conducting or analysing semi-structured interviews, and capacity/interest to learn social science methodology.
• Highly organized and able to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgement, produce high-quality quality work, and problem solve within time constraints.
• Able to work independently as well as with a team.

Desirable:
• Degree or relevant experience using social science methodology.
• Experience with Atlas.ai/NVivo and R or similar, and capacity/interest to learn.
• Experience of research in global health and/or health policy and systems.

Only Singaporeans/SPRs/residents with existing right to work in the country may apply for this position.

Recruitment is open immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send the following documents during the job application:
1. Cover letter highlighting career goals and relevant experience
2. Curriculum Vitae, containing details of three named referees

Qualifications

At least a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject area.

A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR ID Labs) is seeking for a Research Officer to join us in our mission to be a leading centre of infectious diseases research. A*STAR ID Labs aims to develop a cohesive A*STAR response to drive and deliver translational infectious diseases research to better health and economic outcomes.

Job Description:

• To focus on bridging the knowledge gap of vector–pathogen-host interactions in mosquito-borne disease transmission. To understand the immune and pathogenic mechanisms during mosquito borne-virus infection to guide the development of targeted and effective control and treatment strategies
• Conduct laboratory experiments in vaccine/drug testing and perform data analysis for industry/research collaboration projects
• Work with patient cohorts and relevant models (both in vitro and in vivo) of infectious diseases
• Perform meticulous recordkeeping and able to draft delivery report to industrial partners
• Perform maintenance of inventory and procurement of laboratory consumables
• Ensure safe technical practices and procedures

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry or related field
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience or applicants with relevant academic experience are welcome to apply.
• Experience with cell culture models, mouse models, animal studies, cell biology, flow cytometry, serological and molecular techniques, handling with BSL-2 and BSL-3 pathogens will be an asset
• Experience with industry project management
• Strong background in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Genomics
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written communication skills

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.

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Fellow in the Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions (BISI) is a research and education centre that aims to improve the health and well-being of the population by accelerating evidence-based practice through the use of behavioural and implementation sciences.

Appointments will be made on one year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Fellow will be responsible to, and work closely with, the Principal Investigator and study team members to ensure the successful execution of PI’s research agenda. The RF’s principal role will be to assist the PI in developing their research agenda, help develop publications and carry out work in general practices such as recruitment, data collection, data entry and analysis.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Research Fellow will liaise with the relevant personnel in the healthcare system and university to smooth the process of recruitment and data collection and will be accountable to the Principle Investigator (PI). The RF will be able to:

1. Oversee the general management of the PI’s research agenda;
2. Undertake the day to day running of the PI’s research projects
3. Conduct literature searches, using SPSS to enter data, and analyse data and maintain trial database, as well as assist in preparing both progress and final reports of the project;
4. Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures;
5. Assist PI in developing conference presentations and publications on the ongoing research work.
6. Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.

Qualifications

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a first degree with good results or holds a Doctoral degree or related disciplines;
2. be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail;
3. have knowledge of computer applications, e.g. SPSS, MS office, PowerPoint;
4. have experiences in the areas of behavioural sciences or behavioural economics

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

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Job Description

The Smart Systems Institute @ NUS is seeking a motivated Research Engineer with expertise in robotics, human-robot/AI-interaction, and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and develop platform, modular components for human-robot interaction.

• Work closely with various teams (students, researchers, engineers) to build demos, practical applications on XR/AR smart glasses (Hololens, Meta Quest, XREAL)

• Integrate with opensource libraries, tech stack (robotics, AI, ML, computer vision) for human-robotics interaction and applications.

For more information on related works & projects, visit us at https://ssi.nus.edu.sg

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor / Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Robotics Engineering (or related area)

• Expertise in robotics and human-robot interaction.

• Experience with working on Linux, Python, integrating to APIs & libraries

• Expertise in AI, machine learning and applications to practical problems.

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

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

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Job Description

We seek a highly-driven and motivated postdoctoral fellow (research fellow) with strong expertise in the preparation and characterization of organic, inorganic and organometallic compounds.

Among others, she or he will be responsible for the preparation and characterization of novel low-molecular weight metal complexes as suitable precursors for chemical vapour deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) in a collaboration with Applied Materials.

In addition, she or he will assist the PI in overseeing daily operations of the lab and training junior lab members.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry from recognised University. Candidates who are due for conferment can apply.

Requirement: Have a proven, strong track record in experimental research.

Skill: Preparation characterization of organic, inorganic and organometallic compounds.

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Job Description

Our team is developing an innovative phased array system for Earth observation missions. We are looking for a phased array antenna designer to join the team.

Job responsibilities include:
• Design phased array antennas using design software such as HFSS or CST.
• Measurement of the phased array antennas.
• Work with other designers on the integration of antenna arrays, microwave modules, and the signal processing modules into a system.
• Participate in the testing of the complete phased array system.
• Present the R&D results in conferences and journal publications.
• Reporting of the designs and measurement results.

Qualifications

• Possess a PhD in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience through publications in the design and measurement of phased array antennas.
• Experience with design software such as HFSS or CST.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Open to fixed-term contract.

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

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Job Description

We seek a highly driven and motivated senior postdoctoral fellow (Senior Research Fellow) with strong expertise in the preparation and characterization of organic, inorganic and organometallic compounds.

Among others, she or he will be responsible for the preparation and characterization of novel low-molecular weight metal complexes as suitable precursors for chemical vapour deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) in a collaboration with Applied Materials.

In addition, she or he will assist the PI in overseeing daily operations of the lab and training junior lab members.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry from a recognised University

Requirements: Have a proven, strong track record in experimental research.

Skill: Preparation characterization of organic, inorganic and organometallic compounds.

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research

pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied

research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research

projects in SIT.

The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an industry innovation research project where you will be part of the research team to model potential compound and their spectra and to develop QSAR models and receptor binding models.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Lead and support high quality publications to disseminate the research outcomes.
• Modelling potential compounds and exploring their spectral analysis.
• Develop quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR) models.
• Perform molecular docking.

Job Requirements

• Holding a Master/PhD degree in chemistry or related field, preferred in theoretical chemistry.
• Experience in molecular modeling and spectral simulation of molecules.
• Experience on computer drug design – quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR), molecular docking.
• Good knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Good writing and communication skills

Key Competencies

• Show strong initiative and take ownership of work.
• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills.