We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic research team. Our research focus is on understanding the functions of endomembrane contacts using fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe and on applying basic findings to studies of human fungal pathogens (C. albicans and C. aruis), aiming to develop strategies for disease prevention. The successful candidate will support maintaining lab infrastructure and research studies.

Requirements:

• MSc / BSc (Honors) in Biological Sciences or related fields
• Experience with protein work or lipid biology is an advantage
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Interested in science and willingness to pursue graduate study is preferred

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidates. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae with at least two references to:

Dr ZHANG Dan

Principal Investigator

Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Limited

Email: [email protected]

(Please note 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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health:

Research Assistant for Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is recruiting a full-time, experienced research assistant to model the impact and cost-effectiveness of contact-transmissible infectious diseases. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research, collaborate with a team of experts, and work on other infectious disease analyses.

Job scope:
• To undertake high-quality research, including contributing to drafting major grant proposals and/or leading in drafting small grant proposals;
• To develop and extend mathematical and economic models of contact-transmissible infectious diseases.
• To support ethics applications;
• To contribute to peer-reviewed publications and other outputs, including as lead author;
• To collaborate with modellers, economists, and epidemiologists at NUS and other institutions.
• Contribute to drafting grant proposals and co-authoring publications.
• To review the latest research on contact-transmissible infectious diseases regularly.
• To disseminate research findings through presentations at international conferences and meetings with key partners (e.g., WHO).
• To contribute to the broader research community through journal and grant reviews.
• To participate in mandatory NUS training and keep abreast of advancements in research methods.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Engineering, Economics, Pharmacy, Public Health, or Computer Science.
• Experience with quantitative research, preferably related to infectious disease modelling.
• Strong analytical and data management skills using electronic medical records, clinical trials, and observational data.
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., R) and programming languages (e.g., R, C/C++, Python).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.

The following knowledge and experience would be advantageous:
• Experience contributing to research grant applications.
• Experience with teaching and assessment (desirable but not essential).
• Experience with epidemiological modelling of infectious diseases (especially sexually transmitted diseases).
• Experience with data analysis using statistical inference techniques.
• Experience with health economic evaluations.
• Experience with parallel and/or high-performance computing.

The grade of appointment will be accorded based on candidate’s academic qualifications and years of relevant experience.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our NUS career portal and submit the following documents by 15 Feb 2025:
a. Cover letter highlighting career goals and relevant experience
b. Curriculum Vitae, containing details of three named referees

For further enquiries, please contact Dr Kiesha Prem ([email protected]).

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A Research Officer position is available in Dr. Anand Andiappan Lab at the Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN). The RO position is to support the research work of the team that focuses on studying the role of immune system in eczema and allergies. The candidate will work on primary cells from cohorts and cell culture systems towards understanding immune pathophysiology of disease. Additional work involves cellular and stimulation assays with flow cytometry and FACS analysis along with imaging by confocal microscopy, and associated data analysis with statistical tested.

Job Duties:

• Managing safety in the lab
• Creating SOPs and lab risk assessments
• Maintaining lab inventories
• Perform other lab administrative duties and operations such as ordering and tracking lab budget
• Experience with human and mouse blood/tissue sample handling and processing (e.g. isolation of specific immune cell population) and knowledge of immune cell biology is encouraged
• Experience with flow cytometry analysis for different immune cell population and functional immune assays will be an advantage

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Immunology, Life sciences, Biomedical sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or equivalent
• Preferably with experience in molecular biology techniques, immunology, cancer cell biology, cell culture and flow cytometry
• Precise, detailed-oriented and able to follow complex protocols
• Willing to learn new experimental procedures and troubleshoot assays
• Good team player with good interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Candidates are expected to be highly motivated to work in research and able to perform tasks independently.

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.

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 develop a mobile app for visualising geospatial data.

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.
• Undertake these responsibilities in the project:
  1. Implement code for improved cartographic algorithms and thematic map designs.
  2. Design human-subject experiments that test how the implemented map designs are used on electronic devices.
  3. Obtain approval for conducting experiments from the Institutional Review Board.
  4. Perform statistical analysis and report the results in the format of journal articles and conference contributions.
• Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.
• Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers.
• Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

Job Requirements

• Have relevant competence in the areas of mobile app development.
• Have programming experience in Python and JavaScript.
• Have a Ph.D. degree in computer science, statistics, geography or a closely related field from a regionally or internationally accredited institutions.
• Knowledge of experimental design and computational geometry will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of C++ and R is desirable.

Who are we?

We are the University of Cambridge presence in Singapore called Cambridge CARES, sponsored by the NRF CREATE program CAM.CREATE. CARES also hosts industry-funded and other agencies funded projects. Our team is comprised of world-class scientists and engineers working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment with great opportunities forknowledge and skills development.

CARES is leading a new project “Sustainable Manufacture of Molecules and Materials (SM3)”, funded by NRF CREATE programme within the Decarbonisation Grand Challenge. SM3project is a collaboration with NTU, NUS, CARES & the University of Cambridge and EPFL. The broad aim of the project is to develop novel approaches and technologies for fully de-fossilised routes to complex functional molecules and molecular materials. The project will explore novel chemical transformations for conversion of net-zero feedstocks to building blocks typically used in pharma, agrochem and other end applications. The project will also explore novel synthetic methods for conversion of the building blocks into end-use functional molecules. Novel synthesis technologies (photoelectrochemistry, sonochemistry, mechanochemistry, etc), as well as advanced research methods (AI, chemoinformatics, high-throughput synthesis) and process metrics (LCA and technoeconomic analysis) are included in this large project.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to fill a vacancy of a Research Fellow or a Senior Research Fellow. The successful candidate would have a PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a strong interest in Process Systems Engineering and Machine Learning (AI) for Chemical Engineering. The ideal candidate would have experience in developing first principle process models in Matlab/gPROMS or Python, process optimization, machine learning for chemical processes.

What skills do you have?

Working with chemical process data. Understanding process design, process optimization. Coding in Python. Developing ML workflows.

When is position available and for how long?

The position is available from January 2025 for 1 year in the first instance and up to 4 years in total.

What can we offer you?

· A stimulating working-environment with friendly, highly motivated colleagues.

· Opportunities to develop and implement new ideas in a creative environment.

· A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience.

· A one-year contract in the first instance, extendable following satisfactory performance.

· A comprehensive medical insurance cover as part of your employment.

Please apply by uploading your CV and academic transcript to https://jobs.swagapp.com/jobs/cambridge-cares-research-fellow-chemical-engineer-ai-process-system-for-sm3-al. Please note that this post is mainly based in the CREATE Tower at NUS University Town, Singapore. Informal enquiries could be sent to the academic lead of the project: Prof. Alexei Lapkin ([email protected]).

Who are we?

We are the University of Cambridge research centre in Singapore called Cambridge CARES, sponsored by the NRF CREATE program CAM.CREATE. Health-driven design for cities (HD4) is a collaborative research programme between the University of Cambridge, NTU and NUS within Cambridge CARES.

HD4 sits at the heart of Singapore’s global research and development hub and paves the way for a sustainable and healthy city. It will undertake research in the following key areas: characterising the features of the environment that potentially impact health in Singapore; understanding the links between environmental factors, individual behaviour and health outcomes; observing the impact of environmental change on health in Singapore; simulating the impact of potential changes on the health of Singaporeans; and working with government agencies to co-develop data-rich public health tools.

The scientific techniques, technologies, tools and most importantly the knowledge gained through the programme will create a comprehensive systems view of how the urban environment affects population health in Singapore. The programme will train and enrich the talent pool of next generation of researchers, and benefit from local and international expertise and an innovative interdisciplinary research ecosystem. It will provide the basis for a data-rich public health framework, supporting the development of a healthy Singapore.

Work Package 1, led by Assoc. Prof. Rudi STOUFFS (NUS) and Ronita Bardhan (Cambridge), targets the identification and assembly of existing geocoded environmental datasets and linkage to individual behaviour and health outcomes. We will use existing data to analyse the built and natural environments in Singapore and construct profiles of urban environmental exposures at both population and individual levels. We will compile and map a set of environmental indicators and discover urban environmental exposure archetypes. These will be linked to the record of each study participant’s individual behaviour and health outcome.

Who are we looking for?

A postdoctoral research fellow to conduct the following work activities:

· Coordinate the work package activities and report on these activities and their results.

· Daily supervise other researchers and their activities in the work package.

· Take the lead in writing articles for publication in reputable journals.

· Collect open-source data and fuse this data towards a comprehensive and integrated city model of Singapore.

· Transform this data for use in a knowledge graph.

· Apply data-driven clustering techniques to define urban exposure archetypes.

· Apply urban analytics and deep learning to understand and demonstrate relevant data correlations.

What skills will you need?

· A doctoral degree in architecture, urban planning, building physics, and or a strongly related field from a reputable university.

· Expertise in urban science, building physics, city modelling and GIS.

· Well conversant in coding in Python and/ or R and data science

· Expertise in development of AI driven physics based deep learning models, with an emphasis on graph-oriented data and network science.

· Experience with writing and publishing articles in reputable scientific journals.

When is position available and for how long?

The position is available immediately initially as a fixed-term 1.5-year contract. The position will be offered subject to a probationary period of three-months.

What can we offer you?

· A stimulating working-environment with friendly, highly motivated colleagues.

· Opportunities to develop and implement new ideas in a creative environment.

· A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience.

· A comprehensive medical insurance cover as part of your employment.

· Opportunity to work as part of a world-leading scientific research programme.

Please note this post is mainly based in the CREATE Tower at NUS University Town, Singapore.

How to apply?

Please apply by uploading your CV and academic transcript to https://jobs.swagapp.com/jobs/cambridge-cares-research-fellow-ai-researcher. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the HR team at [email protected].

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.

The Role

The Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) is a new university-level research institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and NUS. SGFIN aspires to develop deep research capabilities in sustainable and green finance, provide thought leadership in the sustainability space, and shape sustainability outcomes across the financial sector and the economy at large.

This role is ideally suited for those wishing to work in academic or industry research in the financial sector, particularly in the area of portfolio allocation and stock selections. The responsibilities of the role will include designing and developing frameworks to evaluate corporate investment decisions and project valuations.

There are no teaching obligations for this position, and the candidate will have the opportunity to develop their research portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:

• Design research projects in close collaboration with the Institute’s Directors (Prof. Sumit Agarwal / A.Prof Johan Sulaeman / A.Prof Weina Zhang) and Research Affiliates
• Take ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of research projects, ensuring they are completed within the required deadline and allocated budget, and meeting/exceeding project specifications and targets
• Participate in pre-project activities such as identifying required resources to ensure project completion including staffing and organizational needs of the project team, and preparing high-level project plans with project timeline and resource requirements
• Development of research hypotheses
• Plan and perform the development of valuation framework and advanced analytical tools connecting stock market information to corporate information
• Contribute to the development of fundamental valuation models that consider various business operational activities
• Monitor progress of research projects and provide necessary interventions to ensure smooth completion of each project
• Manage and coordinate project deliverables, ensuring their quality
• Manage industry partners’ expectation by understanding their needs and providing realistic expectations and scope of each project
• Manage the collaborations with research and industry stakeholders, including providing periodic progress updates and deliverables for grant funding body or project sponsors
• Preparation of results for industry communications, presentations, and academic articles for journal publications
• Guide and mentor research associates and analysts on the project team
• Work closely with the rest of the SGFIN team to support SGFIN’s activities and objectives

Requirements

• Academic background in the following subjects is preferred: finance, economics, accounting, business, strategy, or related disciplines. A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree in one of these subjects is preferred, with a PhD degree required for the Research Fellow position.
• Basic understanding of financial sector (banks and other financial institutions), financial markets, corporate financial statements, and credit risk analysis, is required.
• A thorough knowledge of the research field of asset pricing, portfolio investments, and/or corporate valuations is highly preferred.
• Quantitative analytical and/or financial econometric skills are highly desired, along with experience with empirical and theoretical research methods, including developing conceptual frameworks and models.
• Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Strong delivery management experience, with proven track records in managing and steering projects towards smooth execution and on time delivery.
• Adaptive to change with a positive work attitude.
• Enthusiastic team player who is self-driven, committed, and willing to take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, effective in coordinating stakeholders, fostering teamwork, and leading high performance project team.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, along with strong written communication skills.

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

This posting is for Research Assistant positions in the exciting areas of electrochemical ammonia synthesis in the Xianbiao Fu group, which is affiliated with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

The perspective Research Assistant positions are to develop:

1. Understanding the mechanism of Li-mediated NRR and Ca-mediated NRR
2. Exploring novel methods for nitrogen activation under mild conditions
3. Ammonia electro-oxidation and decomposition

The responsibilities of the Research Assistant also encompass facilitating communication and information flow among groups working in the fields of catalysis and electrosynthesis. Additionally, the Research Assistant will provide management support during the development of larger research proposals and contribute to initiatives aimed at sharing and advancing infrastructure for catalysis and electrosynthesis research.

Research Group Website: https://www.xianbiaofugroup.com/

Applicants should send those materials (CV, cover letter, and 3 representative papers) in the form of a PDF document to the NUS Career Portal. Please indicate "Research Assistant application, Name" in the subject of the email and submit all application materials in English.

Qualifications

• The applicants must hold M.S. degree (or other equivalent degrees) in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or other relevant related fields.
• Experience with catalysis, electrochemistry, organic electrosynthesis, ammonia synthesis, organic synthesis and other related areas, is considered advantageous.
• Experience with material characterization techniques like SEM/EDS, TEM, XRD, XAS, XPS, FTIR, and Raman will also be highly considered.
• Since cross disciplinary work is essential for the success of this project. It is considered positive if the candidate can demonstrate experience in similar work environments.

If you are passionate about making a difference in public health and have the necessary qualifications, welcome to join us. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic research team to work on Aedes mosquito-related projects and develop innovative vector control methods. The successful candidate will work on Wolbachia-related experiments using molecular, cellular, and genetic tools. A capable candidate may also have the opportunity to lead their own research project.

Requirements:

· MSc / BSc (Honors) in Biological Sciences or related fields.

· Basic training in molecular biology and biochemistry.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

· Strong organizational and communication skills.

Salary and benefits are commensurable to the educational qualifications and working experience of the candidate. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and two recommendation letters) to:

Dr CAI Yu

Senior Principal Investigator

Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Limited

Email: [email protected]

(Please note 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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

• Act as a Finance Business Partner to the designated Research Centre/ Institutes within the cluster and provide strategic support to its management and budget holders by proactively monitoring financial activities and financial reporting specific to the Institutes, and clearly communicating results of the analyses.
• Provide financial and business advisories to the Institutes that are critical to the decision-making purposes and ensure compliance with University’s financial policies and procedures, and funding agencies’ terms & conditions / guidelines.
• Foster and maintain a regular working relationship within the Institutes, central shared services teams, and other functional partners.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Financial Management and Oversight

• Ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations of the Research Centre (RCE) / Institutes (RICs) within the cluster, including exercising financial control over budget expenditure, revenue collection and financial reporting.
• Drive the annual budget and forecast exercises by coordinating all movements of budget, ensuring timely submission of budgets to central teams.
• Participate in strategic meetings and budget planning sessions with the Institutes’ management, providing valuable financial insights to aid decision-making.
• Partner closely with Institutes to guide cost-efficiency initiatives and offer expertise in implementing resource optimization strategies, leading to a reduction in operational expenses.
• Analyse Institutes’ financial positions and funding status, offer insights and recommendations for periodic reporting to the Institutes’ management for decision-making processes.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports to the Institutes’ Governing Board/ Strategic Board, etc, ensuring clarity and accuracy of information.

Grant and Fund Management

• Partner closely with Institutes (as host institution) for effective grant administration, provide financial guidance throughout the grant lifecycle and facilitate budget allocation for various projects and funding sources, to enhance the host institute’s financial stability and research pursuits.
• Collaborate with budget owners to manage grants / funds and proactively identify issues for timely solutions and ensure optimal utilisation of funds.
• Ensure full understanding and compliance with the terms and conditions of the grants as predetermined in the signed letter of awards / agreements.
• Oversee grant claim statements preparation and timely submission to funding agencies, including liaison with auditors and fulfilment of audit requirements, and prompt response to queries for a smooth and timely audit fieldwork.
• Work collaboratively with the Institutes’ stakeholders and central shared services teams during financial year-end closing and grants’ closing activities to ensure all legitimate transactions are properly recorded and all financial reports are accurately prepared.

Governance, Controls and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with related tax filing matters including GST, withholding tax and taxable benefits for personal claims.
• Timely perform Risk Control Matrix (RCM) testing and address anomalies to mitigate financial risks, and ensure certification sign-off by Institute’s HOA before the financial year’s closing deadline.
• Liaise with internal auditors on all internal audit matters, where required.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual fixed assets verification exercise of the designated Institutes. Work collaboratively with Institutes’ stakeholders to ensure compliance with the verification procedures and maintain accurate records of fixed assets.

Leadership

• Execute plans and strategies outlined by Cluster Lead, ensuring that team goals align with the broader NUS / research finance cluster objectives.
• Resolve operational issues and challenges, making decisions with defined parameters and escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Monitor individual and team performance, offering feedback and support for continuous improvement

Process Improvement and Stakeholder Communication

• Proactively engage with Institutes’ stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges and goals.
• Provide guidance and updates to stakeholders on finance policies, guidelines and procedures, as and when required.
• Identify opportunities to develop guidelines and streamline financial processes for operational efficiency and resource optimization.
• Lead change initiatives such as projects, system implementation and other assignments as may be directed from time to time.
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks as requested by Institutes or assigned by Cluster lead.

Qualifications

• Accounting Degree/ACCA or equivalent with at least 10 years of relevant working experience
• Exposure to grant budgets, funding agencies’ regulations and financial compliance requirements in a research or education environment will be advantageous
• Technically competent with up-to-date knowledge of accounting / audit standards and practices
• Ability to quickly learn and grasp the implications of terms and conditions for each managed grant
• Highly stakeholder service-focused and strong in communication skills with the ability to build positive working relations and work collaboratively with people at all levels
• Highly analytical with exceptional problem-solving and organisational skills
• Self-motivated individual and able to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment with competing demands for resources
• A keen sense of ownership and accountability, and act with a sense of urgency to meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in using MS Office and has relevant experience in SAP accounting system and flexibility to adapt new software applications, where applicable

Who are we?

We are the University of Cambridge research centre in Singapore called Cambridge CARES, sponsored by the NRF CREATE program CAM.CREATE. Health-driven design for cities (HD4) is a collaborative research programme between the University of Cambridge, NTU and NUS within Cambridge CARES.

HD4 sits at the heart of Singapore’s global research and development hub and paves the way for a sustainable and healthy city. It will undertake research in the following key areas: characterising the features of the environment that potentially impact health in Singapore; understanding the links between environmental factors, individual behaviour and health outcomes; observing the impact of environmental change on health in Singapore; simulating the impact of potential changes on the health of Singaporeans; and working with government agencies to co-develop data-rich public health tools.

The scientific techniques, technologies, tools and most importantly the knowledge gained through the programme will create a comprehensive systems view of how the urban environment affects population health in Singapore. The programme will train and enrich the talent pool of next generation of researchers, and benefit from local and international expertise and an innovative interdisciplinary research ecosystem. It will provide the basis for a data-rich public health framework, supporting the development of a healthy Singapore.

Work Package 1, led by Assoc. Prof. Rudi STOUFFS (NUS) and Ronita Bardhan (Cambridge), targets the identification and assembly of existing geocoded environmental datasets and linkage to individual behaviour and health outcomes. We will use existing data to analyse the built and natural environments in Singapore and construct profiles of urban environmental exposures at both population and individual levels. We will compile and map a set of environmental indicators and discover urban environmental exposure archetypes. These will be linked to the record of each study participant’s individual behaviour and health outcome.

Who are we looking for?

A research associate to conduct the following work activities:

· Compute urban heat island (UHI) intensity to include the interaction of urban morphogenetics such as urban form, sky-view factor, and local temperature anomalies.

· Compute human biometeorology indices such as physiological equivalent temperature (PET) and universal thermal climate index (UTCI).

· Compute humid-heat stress by integrating spatially averaged ambient meteorological data.

· Assess the spatial distribution of heat health risks, identify the climate adaptation capacity of vulnerable groups and neighbourhoods.

· Evaluate the social impacts of climate change (e.g., temperature, heat stress) on human health and mobility behaviour.

· Compute a novel humid-heat index by using multi-modal data, combining geostatistical, AI, and urban physical modelling, apportioned to the chosen unit of analysis.

· Contribute to writing articles for publication in reputable journals.

What skills will you need?

· A Master’s degree in urban planning or geography or a strongly related field from a reputable university.

· Experience in conducting research.

· Expertise in urban heat assessment, health risk and equality analysis, and strong geospatial analysis skills.

· Good command of GIS and geospatial modelling software (e.g., Python, R).

· Experience in multi-source data and multi-scale (regional, urban, neighbourhood) analysis, modeling, and planning.

· Preferably, experience in machine learning / AI and interdisciplinary research.

· Experience with writing and publishing articles in reputable scientific journals.

When is position available and for how long?

The position is available immediately initially as a fixed-term 1.5-year contract. The position will be offered subject to a probationary period of three-months.

What can we offer you?

· A stimulating working-environment with friendly, highly motivated colleagues.

· Opportunities to develop and implement new ideas in a creative environment.

· A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience.

· A comprehensive medical insurance cover as part of your employment.

· Opportunity to work as part of a world-leading scientific research programme.

Please note this post is mainly based in the CREATE Tower at NUS University Town, Singapore.

How to apply?

Please apply by uploading your CV and academic transcript to https://jobs.swagapp.com/jobs/cambridge-cares-research-associate-ai-researcher-for-hd4-rr. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the HR team at [email protected].

Who are we?

We are the University of Cambridge presence in Singapore called Cambridge CARES, sponsored by the NRF CREATE program CAM.CREATE. CARES also hosts industry-funded and other agencies funded projects. Our team is comprised of world-class scientists and engineers working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment with great opportunities forknowledge and skills development.

CARES is leading a new project “Sustainable Manufacture of Molecules and Materials (SM3)”, funded by NRF CREATE programme within the Decarbonisation Grand Challenge. SM3project is a collaboration with NTU, NUS, CARES & the University of Cambridge and EPFL. The broad aim of the project is to develop novel approaches and technologies for fully de-fossilised routes to complex functional molecules and molecular materials. The project will explore novel chemical transformations for conversion of net-zero feedstocks to building blocks typically used in pharma, agrochem and other end applications. The project will also explore novel synthetic methods for conversion of the building blocks into end-use functional molecules. Novel synthesis technologies (photoelectrochemistry, sonochemistry, mechanochemistry, etc), as well as advanced research methods (AI, chemoinformatics, high-throughput synthesis) and process metrics (LCA and technoeconomic analysis) are included in this large project.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to fill a vacancy of a Research Fellow or a Senior Research Fellow. The successful candidate would have a PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a strong interest in Machine Learning (AI) for Chemistry and Chemoinformatics. The ideal candidate would have experience in working with chemical databases, developing machine learning workflows based on chemical data for synthesisor properties prediction. The successful candidate would have good understanding of machine learning methods and have experience of coding in Python.

What skills do you have?

Working with chemical data. Coding in Python. Working with different types of data. Working with chemistry related ML tools.

When is position available and for how long?

The position is available from January 2025 for 1 year in the first instance and up to 4 years in total.

What can we offer you?

· A stimulating working-environment with friendly, highly motivated colleagues.

· Opportunities to develop and implement new ideas in a creative environment.

· A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience.

· A one-year contract in the first instance, extendable following satisfactory performance.

· A comprehensive medical insurance cover as part of your employment.

Please apply by uploading your CV and academic transcript to https://jobs.swagapp.com/jobs/cambridge-cares-research-fellow-chemical-engineer-ai-chemoinformatics-for-sm3-al. Please note that this post is mainly based in the CREATE Tower at NUS University Town, Singapore. Informal enquiries could be sent to the academic lead of the project: Prof. Alexei Lapkin ([email protected]).

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CHEF Job description

The Research and Development (R&D) Chef creates new recipes to improve food product from the organisation. Ready to designs new recipes in consideration of ideas and market demand for new products. Ready to improves recipes and preparation methods to meet mass production and regulatory needs. Ready to helps to design marketing strategies based on candidate approach and ideas in creating new products.

Candidate should skilled in culinary arts and is experienced in the Food and Beverage (F&B) sector. Candidate works in a kitchen or laboratory. Candidate has good knowledge on food science and is familiar with nutrition and mass production needs. Candidate has sound understanding of cultural and culinary trends. Candidate is very creative in developing and presenting products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in data gathering for new product specifications.

• Confirm product formulations and other information for constructing product profiles.

• Create new recipes and refine taste profiles through experimentation.

• Develop ideas from food preparation processes for marketing purposes.

• Develop product improvements based on sensory testing and consumer data.

• Establish product specifications and documentations.

• Make recommendations in the design of new manufacturing processes or to change current equipment or processes.

• Modify new product recipes and ingredient selection while taking note of nutrition, shelf life and regulations.

• Plan, manage and run panel sessions and sensory tests on food products.

• Refine recipe formulation for mass production purposes.

• Review ingredients to meet customer needs and requirements.

• Review methods to improve quality of new food products and compliance with food regulations during mass production.

• Suggest alternative ingredients and food preparation processes to meet mass production and compliance needs.

• Suggest changes to new food production processes.

• Support sales team by preparing samples for local and overseas customers.

• Troubleshoot production processes to resolve production, quality and regulatory compliance issues.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food science and nutrition.

• Excellent culinary skills and creativity.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to conduct thorough research.

• Proficiency in using kitchen equipment and tools.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to stay updated on industry trends.

• Experience in training and mentoring staff.

• Ability to source and evaluate new ingredients.

• Degree or Diploma or minimum three years relevant work experience

• Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends

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 successful candidate will work with Dr LIU Shi on synthesizing and characterizing GPCR-targeting cyclic peptides.

The main responsibilities of the position include:
1. Structure-guided design of GPCR-targeting cyclic peptides
2. Conducting cellular assays to test the activities of cyclic peptides

Qualifications

• Qualifications / Discipline: Bachelor/Master degree in Chemistry, Biology, or relevant majors

• Skills: Experienced in organic synthesis and/or biochemical experiments

• Experience: Experienced in organic synthesis and/or biochemical experiments

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

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Job Description

This posting is for Research Assistant positions in the exciting areas of electrochemical ammonia synthesis in the Xianbiao Fu group, which is affiliated with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

The perspective Research Assistant positions are to develop:

1. Understanding the mechanism of Li-mediated NRR and Ca-mediated NRR
2. Exploring novel methods for nitrogen activation under mild conditions
3. Ammonia electro-oxidation and decomposition

The responsibilities of the Research Assistant also encompass facilitating communication and information flow among groups working in the fields of catalysis and electrosynthesis. Additionally, the Research Assistant will provide management support during the development of larger research proposals and contribute to initiatives aimed at sharing and advancing infrastructure for catalysis and electrosynthesis research.

Research Group Website: https://www.xianbiaofugroup.com/

Applicants should send those materials (CV, cover letter, and 3 representative papers) in the form of a PDF document to the NUS Career Portal. Please indicate " Research Assistant application, Name" in the subject of the email and submit all application materials in English.

Qualifications

• The applicants must hold M.S. degree (or other equivalent degrees) in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or other relevant related fields.
• Experience with catalysis, electrochemistry, organic electrosynthesis, ammonia synthesis, organic synthesis and other related areas, is considered advantageous.
• Experience with material characterization techniques like SEM/EDS, TEM, XRD, XAS, XPS, FTIR, and Raman will also be highly considered.
• Since cross disciplinary work is essential for the success of this project. It is considered positive if the candidate can demonstrate experience in similar work environments.

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Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Dr Gloryn Chia on investigating the interactions between immune cells and cancer cells.

The main responsibilities of the position include
1. Perform or assist in research such as cell culture and molecular biology
2. Lab maintenance
3. Safety lead

We are seeking a motivated Research Officer with experience in cell culture (organoids culture) and molecular biology work. Our team aims to engineer cells to develop immunotherapeutic strategies to target refractory cancer types.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or other relevant disciplines.

Skills:

• Competency in standard molecular biology and cell culture techniques.
• Demonstrates independence and willingness to learn new techniques.
• Good communication skills and team player.

Experience:

• Experience in cell culture and molecular biology (e.g. PCR, cloning, flow cytometry, western blot, etc.) will be advantageous.

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

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.
CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore. The Centre also has staff at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With some 200 staff and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment

Learn more about CQT at www.quantumlah.org

Job Description

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), National University of Singapore is looking for researchers and engineers to develop next generation quantum computers based on trapped ions. There are multiple positions available at different levels with a diverse set of expertise. This program is funded under the National Quantum Processor Initiative, a flagship program under the National Quantum Office Singapore. The aim of the program is to develop a full stack quantum processor based on Yb-Ba ions. This program brings together the unique capabilities of the existing ion trap groups in CQT expertizing on these two-ion species to explore scalability of the system.

The Centre for Quantum Technologies is a pioneering quantum centre in the world offering a diverse research culture at the intersection of three different fields namely, theoretical, experimental Physics and computer science. We offer competitive salary and enriching intellectual experience in a city state known for its forward outlook. This program also allows strong collaboration with leading academic and industrial groups within and outside the country.

The team members will work to build hardware for the next generation of the ion trap quantum processor. This includes design and implementation of the modular and compact optical system for the laser beam modulation using acousto-optical and electro-optical modulators, delivery of the beams to the inside the vacuum chamber, and implementation of the diffraction limited optical system for ion imaging and addressing of the individual ions with the laser beams.

The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of the development cycle: collaborate with team members to define technical requirements, design, test and integrate the optical systems in the final product.

Job Requirements

We are looking for several optical engineers to join the small team of scientists and engineers working on the next generation of the ion trap quantum processor. The candidate should have:

• Ph.D. in optical engineering, physics or related areas;
• At least 1-2 years of experience in optical design, implementation and testing of the optical or laser systems is preferred.
• Experience in optical design, familiar with optical (for example, Zemax or OSLO) and mechanical (Autodesk or Solidwork) CAD software, able to assemble and test complex optical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and evaluate advanced materials for energy applications, including fusion, fission, hydrogen technologies, or other extreme environment systems.
• Conduct research on materials for harsh and extreme environments to improve performance and reliability in energy systems.
• Assist project and group leaders in preparing research proposals and achieving OKR (Objectives and Key Results).
• Publish high-quality scientific papers and contribute to intellectual property development.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on energy-related projects.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• Strong publication record and/or relevant industry experience.
• Proven expertise in materials development for energy-related research such as fusion, fission, hydrogen, or other advanced energy systems.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques and performance evaluation in extreme environments.
• Solid understanding of metallurgy, material degradation mechanisms, and structural integrity analysis.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective teamwork 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.

Who are we?

We are the University of Cambridge’s presence in Singapore, Cambridge CARES. Our activities are sponsored by the National Research Foundation’s CREATE programme. Our first research programme, Cambridge Centre for Carbon Reduction in Chemical Technology (C4T), is a collaboration between University of Cambridge, Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore.

Our team is comprised of world-class scientists and engineers working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment with great opportunities for knowledge and skills development.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to fill research positions in maritime decarbonisation modelling:

1) In the first, Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations of ammonia and methanol engines will be performed, leading to a better understanding of the pollutant-generation processes. In addition to excelling in handling turbulent combustion theory Extensive, experience in combustion CFD is necessary.

2) In the second, systems modelling of alternative fuels and application to real-world data from ship operations will be performed, to compare possible decarbonisation scenarios in view of realistic ship operations. A thorough understanding of lifecycle analysis, energy system modelling, and Techno-economic analysis is needed. The ability to program in languages such as Python programming would be a plus.

What skills will you need?

All positions require a PhD or equivalent research experience in a combustion topic relevant to the above areas, strong motivation to work in a multi-national collaborative team, and extensive experience with report writing, journal publications, and presentations to academic and industrial settings. Connections with industry are part of the project so the researchers will have the opportunity to collaborate with industrial R&D.

What can we offer you?

· A stimulating working environment with friendly, highly motivated colleagues

· A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience

· Comprehensive medical insurance coverage as part of your employment

Please note this post is mainly based in the CREATE Tower at NUS University Town, Singapore.

How to apply?

Please apply by uploading your CV and academic transcript to https://jobs.swagapp.com/jobs/cambridge-cares-research-fellow-mechanicalchemical-engineer-for-c4t-cn14. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the HR team at [email protected].

Who are we?

We are the University of Cambridge presence in Singapore called Cambridge CARES, sponsored by the NRF CREATE program CAM.CREATE. CARES also hosts industry-funded and other agencies funded projects. Our team is comprised of world-class scientists and engineers working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment with great opportunities forknowledge and skills development.

CARES is leading a new project “Sustainable Manufacture of Molecules and Materials (SM3)”, funded by NRF CREATE programme within the Decarbonisation Grand Challenge. SM3project is a collaboration with NTU, NUS, CARES & the University of Cambridge and EPFL. The broad aim of the project is to develop novel approaches and technologies for fully de-fossilised routes to complex functional molecules and molecular materials. The project will explore novel chemical transformations for conversion of net-zero feedstocks to building blocks typically used in pharma, agrochem and other end applications. The project will also explore novel synthetic methods for conversion of the building blocks into end-use functional molecules. Novel synthesis technologies (photoelectrochemistry, sonochemistry, mechanochemistry, etc), as well as advanced research methods (AI, chemoinformatics, high-throughput synthesis) and process metrics (LCA and technoeconomic analysis) are included in this large project.

Who are we looking for?

The Gaunt group are looking for passionate and creative scientist to join our team as postdoctoral researchers in synthetic chemistry based in Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore, and closely integrated with the Gaunt group @ the University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will join the dynamic and collaborative research group of Professor Matthew Gaunt, working at the forefront of cutting-edge synthetic methodologies and their applications (https://www.thegauntgroup.com/).

The synthetic chemist at CARES will be supervised by Prof. Gaunt and will join a “Synthesis Team” of the larger SM3 project, which will involve close collaboration with Profs. Ming Joo KOH (NUS) and Shunsuke CHIBA (NTU). The “Synthesis Team” will be supported by the “AI team”, co-led by Profs. Philippe Schwaller (EPFL), Alexei Lapkin and Markus Kraft (Cambridge/CARES).

Position Overview: As a postdoctoral researcher, you will be involved in designing and developing catalytic activation modes that lead to new synthetic transformations. Synthetic chemists are uniquely placed to leverage catalytic systems to design reactions that control structure and function at a molecular level in all types of bioactive complex molecules. We are looking for experts in synthetic chemistry who are interested in taking on new challenges and exploiting their experience to explore new areas of catalyst-controlled reactivity that lead to an expansion of accessible chemical space.

What skills do you have?

We are looking for passionate and creative scientists to work as part of a collaborative team. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are required to ensure success in liaising with a large and diverse research team. Essential requirements include: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Strong background in synthetic organic chemistry, and Demonstrated track record of high-quality research.

When is the position available and for how long?

The position is available from January 2025 for 1 year in the first instance and up to 4 years in total.

What can we offer you?

· A stimulating working-environment with friendly, highly motivated colleagues.

· Opportunities to develop and implement new ideas in a creative environment.

· A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience.

· A one-year contract in the first instance, extendable following satisfactory performance.

· A comprehensive medical insurance cover as part of your employment.

Please apply by uploading your CV and academic transcript to https://jobs.swagapp.com/jobs/cambridge-cares-research-fellow-chemist-synthetic-chemistry-for-sm3-mg. Please note that this post is mainly based in the CREATE Tower at NUS University Town, Singapore. Informal enquiries could be sent to the academic lead of the project: Prof. Matthew Gaunt ([email protected]).

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

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

• The Research Assistant will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Zhang Yamin, on the research project of design phototransistors for healthcare and sustainable applications.
• The Research Assistant will help develop implantable and bioresorbable phototransistors, self-powered electronic platforms, and investigate the medical and environmental applications.

Job Requirements

For Research Assistant Position:

• A master’s degree in a relevant area, e.g., Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering;
• Good publication record;
• Experienced microfabrication experience
• This position is available from July 2025

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

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Job Description

A Research Assistant is needed to help organize research project, laboratory and equipment management, arrange for group meetings and activities and provide technical support on electronics for research. He/she will be required to conduct independent and collaborative research in the field of neurological and biomedical devices under guidance of the principal investigator.

Qualifications

• Possess at least a bachelor’s degree in science and or engineering related field.
• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Strong written and spoken communications and able to present results clearly.
• Open to fixed-term contract.
• Students that are doing their PhD at this moment will be preferred (There will be a need to convert to PT studies as this is a Full-time position).

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

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Asian Institute of Digital Finance

The Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) is a university-level institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly founded by The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the National Research Foundation (NRF) and NUS. AIDF aspires to be a thought leader, a FinTech knowledge hub, and an experimental site for developing digital financial technologies as well as for nurturing current and future FinTech researchers and practitioners in Asia.

Duties and Responsibilities

To work closely with our research team to drive innovative solutions in credit recovery efficiency analytics. Primary responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain frontend and backend systems for forecasting models and data integration.
• Perform data processing tasks to ensure accessibility and usability for research purposes.
• Provide assistance in research-related affairs, including collaboration with analysts and scientists.

Qualifications

• ​​​​Master's degree in Mathematics, Fintech, Statistics, Computer Science or related field
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Basic machine learning knowledge.
• Familiarity with Full Stack technologies, including Django, React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of data mining, backend system development, and financial technology applications.

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

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks to hire an Executive (Research) to assist in department administration for projects hosted and co-hosted by the department, to assist in charting out activities and outreach for research clusters and initiatives based in the department, and to assist the Deputy Head (Research and Enterprise) and the Head of Department in specific projects and grant administration.

• To execute and administer research administration for projects hosted and co-hosted by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, including managing the departmental research portfolio, proposal grant submissions, grant life-cycle administration (from initiation to closure and audit), financial and audit reports to grantors and auditors, grant data management, and others.
• To assist in charting out and implementing research outreach and activities for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, including emerging research initiatives, research cluster activities and liaising with industry. • To assist in the writing, collation and documentation of research activities for the research clusters
• To assist in the collation of data, design, planning and preparation of publicity materials for research outreach, including department presentations, videos, research publications, research seminars and webinars, research website and updates.To assist in the preparation of large grant call proposals for the department.
• To assist in specific research project and grant administration as approved by the Deputy Head (Research) and the Head of Department.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant areas
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Powerpoint, Words, Excel (Pivot table, vLookup)
• Competent in writing, collating and summarising information
• Able to handle confidential data.
• Meticulous with strong follow-through on work matters.
• Background in science or engineering is preferable
• Open to fixed term contract.

Who are we?

We are the University of Cambridge presence in Singapore called Cambridge CARES, sponsored by the NRF CREATE program CAM.CREATE. CARES also hosts industry-funded and other agencies funded projects. Our team is comprised of world-class scientists and engineers working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment with great opportunities forknowledge and skills development.

CARES is leading a new project “Sustainable Manufacture of Molecules and Materials (SM3)”, funded by NRF CREATE programme within the Decarbonisation Grand Challenge. SM3project is a collaboration with NTU, NUS, CARES & the University of Cambridge and EPFL. The broad aim of the project is to develop novel approaches and technologies for fully de-fossilised routes to complex functional molecules and molecular materials. The project will explore novel chemical transformations for conversion of net-zero feedstocks to building blocks typically used in pharma, agrochem and other end applications. The project will also explore novel synthetic methods for conversion of the building blocks into end-use functional molecules. Novel synthesis technologies (photoelectrochemistry, sonochemistry, mechanochemistry, etc), as well as advanced research methods (AI, chemoinformatics, high-throughput synthesis) and process metrics (LCA and technoeconomic analysis) are included in this large project.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to fill a vacancy of a Research Fellow with a PhD in a relevant field of Computer Science / Chemical Engineering / Chemistry, who combines strong ML/AI expertise with chemical knowledge.

What skills do you have?

The ideal candidate should be skilled in Python programming, experienced with LLMs and chemical reaction databases, and capable of handling reaction data analysis. They should be able to work across disciplines and have a track record of published research.

When is position available and for how long?

The position is available from January 2025 for 1 year in the first instance and up to 4 years in total.

What can we offer you?

· A stimulating working-environment with friendly, highly motivated colleagues.

· Close interaction with the home group of lead academic at EPFL

· Opportunities to develop and implement new ideas in a creative environment.

· A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience.

· A one-year contract in the first instance, extendable following satisfactory performance.

· A comprehensive medical insurance cover as part of your employment.

Please apply by uploading your CV and academic transcript to https://jobs.swagapp.com/jobs/cambridge-cares-research-fellow-data-scientist-chemical-engineering-for-sm3-ps. Please note that this post is mainly based in the CREATE Tower at NUS University Town, Singapore. Informal enquiries could be sent to the academic lead of the project: Professor Philippe Schwaller ([email protected]).