The Integrated Circuit Design and System Department at IME is on the lookout for a skilled and innovative engineer to develop groundbreaking cryogenic analog/mixed-signal and RF circuits for quantum computing applications.

In this role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team of IC designers and physicists, working on state-of-the-art prototypes that will revolutionize qubit technologies through high-fidelity control and read-out. Join us and be part of the next wave of quantum breakthroughs!

Key Responsibilities:

• System level behavioural modelling and simulation using Matlab or Python
• Design and tape out advanced circuit blocks including low-noise amplifiers, variable gain amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, and mixers.
• Model and test circuits at cryogenic temperatures to ensure peak performance in quantum computing environments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on system integration and technology demonstrations.
• Train interns and PhD students working on anlog/mixed signal circuit design and testing at cryogenic temperature
• Explore and develop innovative circuit and system solutions, contributing to cutting-edge inventions.

Qualifications:

• A Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in transistor-level analog circuit design.
• Strong expertise in CMOS analog IC design methodologies, with a successful track record in tapeouts.
• Familiarity with the full analog IC design and verification flow.
• Experience with high-voltage processes is a plus.
• Proficiency in using IC testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Ability to produce high-quality scientific publications and patents.
• A motivated team player who thrives on learning and innovation.

The Integrated Circuit Design and System Department at IME is on the lookout for a skilled and innovative engineer to develop groundbreaking cryogenic analog/mixed-signal and RF circuits for quantum computing applications.

In this role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team of IC designers and physicists, working on state-of-the-art prototypes that will revolutionize qubit technologies through high-fidelity control and read-out. Join us and be part of the next wave of quantum breakthroughs!

Key Responsibilities:

• System level behavioural modelling and simulation using Matlab or Python
• Design and tape out advanced circuit blocks including low-noise amplifiers, variable gain amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, and mixers.
• Model and test circuits at cryogenic temperatures to ensure peak performance in quantum computing environments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on system integration and technology demonstrations.
• Train interns and PhD students working on anlog/mixed signal circuit design and testing at cryogenic temperature
• Explore and develop innovative circuit and system solutions, contributing to cutting-edge inventions.

Qualifications:

• A Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in transistor-level analog circuit design.
• Strong expertise in CMOS analog IC design methodologies, with a successful track record in tapeouts.
• Familiarity with the full analog IC design and verification flow.
• Experience with high-voltage processes is a plus.
• Proficiency in using IC testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Ability to produce high-quality scientific publications and patents.
• A motivated team player who thrives on learning and innovation.

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.

About Asian Institute of Digital Finance

The Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) is a university-level institute in 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.

We invite applications for the position of Research Associate who will be housed in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing (SoC) under Principal Investigator, Professor Liang Zhenkai for research grant ref: NRF/UP#1, titled: “Security and identity management of digital infrastructure for FinTech services.”

We are strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights, developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building large-scale experimental systems and improving the wellbeing of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems.

Qualifications

The Research Associate will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab members on one or more research projects under the NRF grant. He/she should possess experience or interest in at least one of the following research areas:

• Security
• Systems and Networking

Job requirements:

• Master’s degree with at least 2 years’ relevant work experience;
• Programming skills in C/C++.
• Experience in research.
• Experiences with the following areas will be preferredProgram analysis
  System/OS kernel development
  Audit log analysis
  Trusted hardware programming

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 East Asian Institute (EAI) at the National University of Singapore is seeking a highly qualified senior researcher with a strong background in Chinese politics and governance to join our multidisciplinary team.

Position: Senior Research Fellow
Field: Chinese Politics and Governance

Qualification
• PhD in Political Science or related field
• 10+ years of work experience in research or any relevant areas

About EAI
Established in 1997, the East Asian Institute (EAI) promotes both academic and policy-oriented research on East Asian development. Our focus includes contemporary China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), and China’s economic relations with Japan, Korea, ASEAN, and the world. We collaborate with regional and international institutions, organize conferences, and provide insights that inform public policy.

Role and Responsibilities
Research at the Institute on Chinese politics and governance includes a range of topics, including but not limited to elite politics, the institutions and work of the Communist Party and government, central-local relations, law-based governance, and governance of society and the economy. Candidates for the position are expected to have demonstrable expertise in two or more of these areas:
• Conduct in-depth research in Chinese politics and governance.
• Lead research projects and a small team.
• Contribute to EAI’s Background Briefs for a policy-maker audience.
• Engage the public through commentary, op-eds, and public lectures.
• Publish in academic journals and other reputable platforms.

What We Offer
• Centre of Excellence: Join a prestigious institute recognized for its impactful analysis and research.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating setting.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Engage with experts across disciplines.
• Unique Geopolitical Position: Leverage Singapore’s position as a bridge between East and West to amplify your research impact.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter outlining research interests, and two samples of published work.
Application Deadline: November 20, 2024

We look forward to your application and the opportunity to collaborate on advancing our understanding of Chinese politics and governance.

Job description

As an organization, Google maintains a portfolio of research projects driven by fundamental research, new product innovation, product contribution and infrastructure goals, while providing individuals and teams the freedom to emphasize specific types of work. As a Research Scientist, you'll setup large-scale tests and deploy promising ideas quickly and broadly, managing deadlines and deliverables while applying the latest theories to develop new and improved products, processes, or technologies. From creating experiments and prototyping implementations to designing new architectures, our research scientists work on real-world problems that span the breadth of computer science, such as machine (and deep) learning, data mining, natural language processing, hardware and software performance analysis, improving compilers for mobile platforms, as well as core search and much more.

As a Research Scientist, you'll also actively contribute to the wider research community by sharing and publishing your findings, with ideas inspired by internal projects as well as from collaborations with research programs at partner universities and technical institutes all over the world.

Qualifications

Job responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research on efficient foundation model scaling, with a focus on areas such as:Improving the efficiency of Transformer models for long sequences.
  Developing and applying MoE techniques to enhance model capacity and performance.
  Exploring conditional computation methods to optimize resource allocation during training and inference.
  

Minimum qualifications

• PhD in machine learning, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong publication record in top machine learning conferences (e.g., ICML, NeurIPS, ACL)
• Experience with large-scale distributed training and model parallelism

Preferred qualifications

• Extensive experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX)
• Deep understanding of Transformer architectures and their applications
• Familiarity with MoE, conditional computation, and other efficiency techniques
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector agency that fosters world-class scientific research and talent to drive economic growth to transform Singapore into a vibrant knowledge-based and innovation driven economy. For more information about A*STAR, please visit: www.a-star.edu.sg

A*STAR is spearheading a series of Strategic Research & Translational Thrusts (SRTT) that harnesses its multidisciplinary expertise to undertake a focused research mission. Operating as a cross-A*STAR initiative, SRTTs are geared at delivering impact and outcomes in specific thematic areas. Led by the A*STAR Research Office (RO), SRTTs will be actively managed where the SRTT Programme Directors and research team members will be provided dedicated central support. Under the newly established Central Initiative Administration (CIA), A*STAR is recruiting a Manager/Senior Manager/Assistant Director for SRTT Programme Research Administration and Operations.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Support the overall administration, office management and operations of SRTTs, including research admin support (e.g., support Project Investigators (PI) in grant administration and reporting, ethics review, research software support, scientific advisory panel meeting logistics, etc.)
• Provide corporate and business service support to SRTTs, working with Corporate Group (CG) and Space, Infrastructure and Admin (SpIA) Partners and Research Institute (RI) admin teams.
• Craft, review, and implement business process workflows to achieve efficiency and optimization.
• Work with the Central Initiative Directorate (CID) team to manage and track the operating budget for supporting the SRTTs; this includes costs of SRTT staff training, development and engagement, engaging experts / advisors, CG support, and other costs that may not be directly attributed to specific SRTTs.
• Work closely with RO and other relevant stakeholders to formulate, communicate, and implement administrative policies and procedures, adhering to relevant A*STAR policies and guidelines.
• Onboard new staff and students, including visiting scientists/professors.
• Plan and prioritize to cater to the different needs of SRTTs.

Requirements:

• Preferably possess a BSc or BA in a scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 or more years of experience in research administration and operations preferred.
• Strong analytical and system thinking abilities, and good project management skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to build relationship and work across different functions and departments.
• Proficiency in data analytics is a bonus.

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 Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector agency that fosters world-class scientific research and talent to drive economic growth to transform Singapore into a vibrant knowledge-based and innovation driven economy. For more information about A*STAR, please visit: www.a-star.edu.sg

A*STAR is spearheading a series of Strategic Research & Translational Thrusts (SRTT) that harnesses its multidisciplinary expertise to undertake a focused research mission. Operating as a cross-A*STAR initiative, SRTTs are geared at delivering impact and outcomes in specific thematic areas. Led by the A*STAR Research Office (RO), SRTTs will be actively managed where the SRTT Programme Directors and research team members will be provided dedicated central support. Under the newly established Central Initiative Administration (CIA), A*STAR is recruiting a Manager/Senior Manager/Assistant Director for SRTT Programme Research Administration and Operations.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Support the overall administration, office management and operations of SRTTs, including research admin support (e.g., support Project Investigators (PI) in grant administration and reporting, ethics review, research software support, scientific advisory panel meeting logistics, etc.)
• Provide corporate and business service support to SRTTs, working with Corporate Group (CG) and Space, Infrastructure and Admin (SpIA) Partners and Research Institute (RI) admin teams.
• Craft, review, and implement business process workflows to achieve efficiency and optimization.
• Work with the Central Initiative Directorate (CID) team to manage and track the operating budget for supporting the SRTTs; this includes costs of SRTT staff training, development and engagement, engaging experts / advisors, CG support, and other costs that may not be directly attributed to specific SRTTs.
• Work closely with RO and other relevant stakeholders to formulate, communicate, and implement administrative policies and procedures, adhering to relevant A*STAR policies and guidelines.
• Onboard new staff and students, including visiting scientists/professors.
• Plan and prioritize to cater to the different needs of SRTTs.

Requirements:

• Preferably possess a BSc or BA in a scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in research administration and operations preferred.
• Strong analytical and system thinking abilities, and good project management skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to build relationship and work across different functions and departments.
• Proficiency in data analytics is a bonus.

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 Overview:

The Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) is a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR). Quantum Innovation Centre (Q.InC) is an A*STAR-level entity hosted within IMRE. Q.InC and IMRE are looking for a senior principal quantum scientist who has sufficient experience and proven track record of success in leading and managing quantum research, and bringing in external competitive funding. The scientist will be leading part of Q.InC’s hardware research efforts in areas such as quantum sensing and/or integrated photonics, and sit on Q.InC’s management team to strategise for Q.InC’s success.

In this role, you will work on the following but not limited to:

• Report directly to A*STAR’s Chief Quantum Scientist (CQS) and Q.InC’s Executive Director
• Lead and be responsible for Q.InC’s research efforts in quantum sensing and/or integrated photonics and/or other areas as CQS deems suitable
• Be the lead who is responsible for the success of these efforts, and answer questions from CQS, HQ, and A*STAR senior management when needed
• Work together with CQS and Q.InC’s management team to strategise for Q.InC’s excellence, e.g. discuss the progress of responsible research areas and performance of staff in these teams
• For the responsible research areas, lead the relevant Q.InC teams to secure significant external competitive funding from different grant schemes such as NQPI, NQSP, NRF-CRP, MTC Programmatic, IAF-PP/ICP, etc
• For the responsible research areas, lead the relevant Q.InC teams to establish close connections with local agencies and industry partners, such as HTX, DSO, OSTIn, to establish joint research programmes that bring in significant external support
• Help ensure the Q.InC teams being led undergo a smooth transition into other new structures following A*STAR senior management’s guidance

Requirements:

• Proven track record in leading and managing research teams
• A PhD degree in physics or engineering, ideally in quantum science
• 20 years of relevant research experience
• 10 years of relevant management experience
• Understanding of the intricate dynamics in different stakeholders, and optimising for the best outcome for Q.InC

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The team of Prof Loh Kian Ping invites application for a postdoctoral fellow/research fellow working in the theory and computational methods of condensed matter physics and two dimensional (2-D) materials devices. Our research focuses on investigating topological physics in quantum materials, with the aim of controlling potentially exotic properties such as anomalous Hall effect, non-linear Hall effect, magnetism, metal-insulator transitions, and topological properties.

Requirements

• The candidate should have a PhD in Physics.
• The candidate should have experience working in clean room and familiar with DFT simulation, molecular dynamic simulation, transition state calculation.
• The candidate should have a strong track record in 2-D materials physics, publishing in the area of quantum topology physics concerning 2-D materials, or in the spintronics (spin Hall effect) of 2-D materials.

An attractive renumeration package will be offered for suitable candidate (research fellow) with a strong record in 2-D condensed matter physics and who has good publication record.

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 National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant in the Centre for Trusted Internet and Community. CTIC is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights in developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building largescale experimental systems, developing theories and policies for effective management of information systems in organizations, and improving the well-being of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems.

The Research Assistant will work closely with the Principal Investigators, Professor Lee Mong Li and Professor Wynne Hsu, to conduct research in misinformation. Research output is expected to be high, suitable for publication at top conferences and journals.

Requirements

• A Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science or related field with good grades
• Relevant coursework or projects in machine learning or computer vision.
• Good speaking and writing ability in English.
• Experience in research would be an advantage.

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 Professor XIA Yingcun on Statistical learning of complicated health data under a project on Tensor dimension reduction for multimodal data and its application in EEG analysis.

Qualifications

• Qualifications / Discipline: PhD in Statistics and Data Science.

• Skills: The successful candidate needs to have experience in large-scale data analysis, advanced probability and statistical techniques, and strong computer programming skills.

• Experience: 2 years of research experience in machine learning methods.

The Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) is Singapore's flagship institute for the genomic sciences. The Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) is the parent funding body for the GIS and has a long-term commitment to advance science and develop innovative technology to further economic growth and improve lives. As one of the world's premier genomic centres, the GIS integrates genetics, genomics, high-throughput biology, and data science to gain fundamental, translational, and clinical insights into human disease and health (https://www.a-star.edu.sg/gis/).

The GIS invites applications for outstanding Principal Investigators at all levels of seniority to develop their independent research programmes in the following domains:

• Develop novel high throughput technologies for unveiling new insights into the biology of DNA or RNA. Candidates with an established track record in sequencing methodology development, genomics, functional genomics (studied using saturation mutagenesis), and molecular engineering are highly welcome.
• Develop novel technologies in RNA therapeutics (including either using RNA as medicine or targeting RNA in diseases). Candidates with an established track record in targeting RNA or engineering RNA for protein production, decay, and localization in health and disease systems are strongly encouraged to apply.
• AI and computational biology, to develop/use the latest machine learning strategies and computational analytics to analyze genomic and multimodal data to enable novel insights into biology and human health.

Principal investigators will be able to leverage GIS's strong sequencing facility, technology platforms, novel computational analytics, and outstanding biological systems to create scientific and societal impact.

Qualified candidates should have an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree in the biological, genomic, or computational sciences, and a demonstrated ability to conduct cutting-edge team-based research with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, and external funding. Past successes in intellectual property creation will be an advantage. You must be comfortable working in a dynamic research organization. Strong communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment are critical for success. The successful candidate will drive an expansion into the indicated research areas and complement programs at GIS and synergise with ongoing larger-scale efforts at A*STAR. In particular, we welcome applications from energetic and enthusiastic candidates seeking their first independent Principal Investigator position (equivalent to first-time Assistant Professor at academic institutions).

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.

Lab Officer/ Research Engineer

Job Description:

Be part of an exciting FAB Operations Team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies.
This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Operate multiple type of semiconductor equipment in cleanroom environment.
• Ability to use computer-based programs and applications to perform daily work/duties.
• Operate equipment based on the required process specifications (e.g. procedures, change notifications, etc.).
• Participate actively and be responsible in assigned on-the-job assignments and other required trainings when requested.
• Provide machine operations coverage and backup supports when necessary.
• Adequate understanding of the Equipment in-charge, monitor performance, timely communication with Engineers-in-charge to perform equipment errors recovery promptly when necessary.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork to promptly execute process sequences and data collections if required.
• Always follow safety protocols & rules in the Clean Room.
• Ensure 6S in the work environment and promptly report hazards/ suspicious/ abnormal activities or personnel if any identified.
• Address potential areas for improvements such as wafers processing cycle time, Equipment utilization, Safety/ Compliances, and cost savings.

Experience:

• Diploma in MicroElectronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.
• Basic understanding on semiconductor process is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor processes (Diffusion, Wet Clean, CMP, ECP, Litho, Etch, CVD, PVD, etc.) will be added advantages.
• Must be a self-starter, dependable and highly motivated

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, experienced, Project Manager for the National Platform - Multi User Wafer Fab (MUWF).

Competencies

• Experienced in semiconductor fab infrastructure construction and outfitting projects
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as Project Manager.
• Good understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes, cleanroom standards, and equipment, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems tailored for Fab environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey project plan, progress and issues clearly to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a team various departments and stakeholders to achieve goals including providing guidance to external contractors.
• Knowledge of quality standards and practices to ensure that project meet required specifications.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) & LEED Certification will be an advantage

Responsibilities:

• To work with user stakeholders and ensure that their requirements for the cleanroom infrastructure are communicated timely to JTC, consultant and contractors
• To attend all designated project meetings with JTC, consultant and contractors to represent users’ interests and ensure ASTAR requirements are taken into consideration.
• To coordinate with ASTAR internal groups and be the interface with JTC, consultant and contractors for project related matters resolution including recording of all assets
• To manage the project with JTC, consultant and contractors to ensure fitting out progress according to agreed timeline and to escalate to management any significant delays.
• Close liaison with JTC and its consultant and contractors on tools (equipment) installation, supervise and coordinate the activities of the user stakeholders’ vendors and contractors.
• To ensure commissioning, certification, and validation processes for cleanrooms are completed by JTC and its consultant and contractors to ASTAR’s satisfaction.
• To conduct inspections of ASTAR tenanted areas with JTC, consultant, contractors to identify defects and see through till rectification before takeover of the facilities.
• To periodically update ASTAR management on outfitting project progress at key milestones

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, experienced, Project Manager for the National Platform - Multi User Wafer Fab (MUWF).

Competencies

• Experienced in semiconductor fab infrastructure construction and outfitting projects
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as Project Manager.
• Good understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes, cleanroom standards, and equipment, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems tailored for Fab environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey project plan, progress and issues clearly to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a team various departments and stakeholders to achieve goals including providing guidance to external contractors.
• Knowledge of quality standards and practices to ensure that project meet required specifications.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) & LEED Certification will be an advantage

Responsibilities:

• To work with user stakeholders and ensure that their requirements for the cleanroom infrastructure are communicated timely to JTC, consultant and contractors
• To attend all designated project meetings with JTC, consultant and contractors to represent users’ interests and ensure ASTAR requirements are taken into consideration.
• To coordinate with ASTAR internal groups and be the interface with JTC, consultant and contractors for project related matters resolution including recording of all assets
• To manage the project with JTC, consultant and contractors to ensure fitting out progress according to agreed timeline and to escalate to management any significant delays.
• Close liaison with JTC and its consultant and contractors on tools (equipment) installation, supervise and coordinate the activities of the user stakeholders’ vendors and contractors.
• To ensure commissioning, certification, and validation processes for cleanrooms are completed by JTC and its consultant and contractors to ASTAR’s satisfaction.
• To conduct inspections of ASTAR tenanted areas with JTC, consultant, contractors to identify defects and see through till rectification before takeover of the facilities.
• To periodically update ASTAR management on outfitting project progress at key milestones

About TUMCREATE

TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities, public agencies, and industry for the advancement of future technologies.

Our large-scale Food Science program, ‘Proteins4Singapore,’ funded by Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), is a collaborative effort between the Technical University Munich (TUM), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), and A*STAR’s Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI). As part of the Proteins4Singapore team, you will work alongside renowned scientists in plant and food technology, food chemistry, materials science, and business sustainability. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the program aims to develop state-of-the-art methods and techniques to ensure a sustainable protein supply for highly urbanized environments.

Please visit www.tum-create.edu.sg for more information about TUMCREATE.

Job Title

Research Fellow in Soft Materials Science (Biophysical Characterisation of Food Textures)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Fellow to join our dynamic research team focusing on the biophysical characterisation of food textures and their molecular building blocks. As part of the Proteins4Singapore project, the Research Fellow will contribute to innovative methodologies for nano- and micro- scale structural characterization of complex soft matter. This position plays a critical role in advancing sustainable protein solutions for urban environments through interdisciplinary collaboration, drawing expertise from physical chemistry, food science, and soft matter physics. This is a fixed term contract until March 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental studies on protein hydration, emulsification, gelation, and phase separation in food systems.
• Perform experimental work related to nano- and micro- structuring, utilizing advanced biophysical characterization techniques such as X-ray, neutron, and light scattering, as well as other spectroscopic and imaging methods.
• Develop and apply new methods for studying nanoscale wetting, protein hydrophobicity, and viscoelastic properties of complex food textures using acoustic and scanning probe techniques.
• Elucidate on protein-protein interactions and self-assembly processes, aiming to control structure formation at micro- and nanoscales in food matrices.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate multiscale structural analysis with food processing techniques, including 3D printing and extrusion, thereby contributing to the project’s long-term goals of advancing sustainable food technologies and developing innovative methodologies for food texture analysis
• Engage in collaborative research, data analysis, and interpretation, while contributing to the writing of research papers, reports, and presentations for dissemination at conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in lab meetings, seminars, and collaborative research discussions to align with project goals and objectives.
• Supervise junior group members including undergraduate and doctoral students.

Key Competencies

• Experience in studying soft matter and colloidal systems, including colloidal interactions and structure formation.
• Strong understanding of molecular self-assembly and phase behaviour in soft matter systems.
• Expertise in biophysical characterization techniques, such as X-ray, neutron, and light scattering, as well as atomic force, confocal laser scanning, or electron microscopy for structural resolution of soft matter systems
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in using statistical tools for experimental design and data optimisation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in particular communication of complex scientific concepts to both specialists and non-specialists in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams including working effectively within deadlines.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment.

Qualification Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Food Science or cognate discipline from a reputable university.
• At least 1 year of experience in experimental soft matter research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

What we offer

• A collaborative and inclusive world class research environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Engagement with a leading research team committed to advancing an emerging topic of global relevance.

Applications

Please send your complete application, including cover letter, CV, university transcripts, and degree certificates, [email protected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are looking forward to your application!

Overview

The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) brings together six national R&D, clinical translation and service programmes to advance clinical research and innovation for Singapore, and establish important capabilities for a future-ready healthcare system.

The Business Entities under CRIS include:

• Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)
• National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
• Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS)
• Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE)
• Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC)
• Cardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE)

Together, CRIS makes a positive difference to Singapore patients and researchers by ensuring that these clinical research platforms and programmes are at the cutting edge of capability development and innovation. If you are as passionate as we are in clinical trials and research, we want you!

ACTRIS

The Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS) was established to meet the increasing clinical demand of using cellular therapeutics to treat various life-threatening diseases. ACTRIS’ vision is to be the national and regional Centre of Excellence for discovery, process development and manufacturing of cellular-based therapeutics across the broad spectrum of immunotherapy and regenerative medicine, encompassing both investigational and approval products for the local market. We also provide value-added services such as workforce training, regulatory facilitation and ancillary material standardization, pertaining to delivery of cellular therapy to patients.

What you will be working on

Manage Facility:

• Ensuring that the facility is in compliance with GMP regulations. This includes developing and implementing procedures and processes, maintaining accurate and up to date records and documentation, conducting regular audits to ensure compliance, reporting incidences and preparing reports and data as required by management or to regulatory authorities.
• Assist to manage equipment- and system-related investigations, CAPAs, deviations change controls and to review records.
• Scheduling routine maintenance with service vendors for maintenance of the facility and lab & production equipment to be done on time, including preparing User Request Specification (URS), obtaining quote and following up on PO issuance.
• Ensuring proper & timely maintenance, calibration and operation of all equipment, facility M&E, safety and security equipment such as HVAC, CCTVs, access control, etc.
• Manage HVAC systems and configuration within the GMP environment.
• Managing contractors and stakeholders to ensure regulatory & safety requirements, operating standards, established protocols and the service level requirements of integrated facilities management are met.
• Partner with key stakeholders to meet user requirements and optimal functioning of all laboratory & production and building spaces.
• Responsible for managing the Building Management System, Environment Monitoring System and the facility SMS alarm including responding to environmental deviations and alarms promptly, investigating root causes, and supporting implementation of corrective actions to maintain compliance. Assist with Facilities / Engineering initiatives with cross-functional team leaders, following cGMP regulations and internal procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory standards.

Maintain workplace safety & health (WSH):

• Adhere with WSH management system and risk management plan, conducting regular safety inspections, addressing safety concerns, and coordinating with security personnel to prevent unauthorized access or other security threats.
• Evaluate WSH non-compliance, unsafe work conditions and practices to identify WSH performance gaps.
• Manage risk in the workplace, recommend, implement actions, and review effectiveness of measures to improve WSH performance and control risks.
• Conduct incident investigations and make recommendations to address root cause of incidents.
• Managing any other operational related duties/projects as assigned.

What we are looking for

1. EDUCATION, TRAINING

· Diploma equivalent Facilities Related, Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health or related fields

2. EXPERIENCE

· At least 5 years relevant working experience in managing Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facilities/ cleanrooms and BMS (Building Management System).

· Good knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical systems supporting GMP environment.

· Fire Safety and biosafety related knowledge / experience will have an added advantage.

· Effective stakeholder management and good communication skills.

· Good team player with positive work attitude.

· Ability to multi-task and work independently

What you need to know

Successful candidate will be offered a 3-year contract, renewable. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about CRIS and the Business Entities, visit our websites below:

• CRIS – https://www.cris.sg
• SCRI – https://www.scri.edu.sg
• NHIC – https://www.nhic.sg
• ACTRIS – https://www.actris.sg
• PRECISE – https://www.npm.sg
• STCC – https://www.stcc.sg
• CADENCE – https://www.cris.sg/our-programmes/cadence/

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 National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant for ‘Versatile and scalable single-cell preimplantation genetic testing for chromosomal aneuploidy and segmental imbalances with/without concurrent Mendelian mutation detection using third-generation single-molecule sequencing’ in the Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Department of Paediatrics is committed to the advancement of paediatric scientific research in Singapore and the Southeast Asia region. The department's key research areas include cancer, genetics, immunology, metabolic diseases and cardiac health as well as studies on disease trends, health outcomes and neurocognitive development problems. More information on the department is available at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/paed/.

The appointment will be made on a one year contract basis, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant will be responsible for, and work closely with, the Principal Investigator and study team members to ensure the successful completion of the study on time. The Research Assistant’s principal role will be to work in general practices such as wet-laboratory experiments, data collections and analysis, including related safety & health performances.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will report to the Principal Investigator to,

1. Oversee the general management of the project;
2. Undertake the day to day running of the project; Provide wet-laboratory and data analysis support to the project, e.g., development and troubleshooting of bioinformatics pipelines for application in next-generation sequencing data analysis, etc.;
3. Provide administrative research support, e.g., organizing meeting to maintain regular communication with members of the research team, safety & heath management of the research activities, etc.;
4. Conduct literature searches, e.g., using PubMed, for analysis and comparison of study results, as well as assisting in preparing both progress and final reports of the project;
5. Establishment and implementation of relevant safety & heath procedures related to study processes.
6. Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures;
7. Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. have a first degree with good results or holds a Bachelor degree in life sciences, biotechnology 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., Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., MS Excel, MS Words, MS PowerPoint);
4. have experiences in the molecular genetics’ areas of research, e.g., polymerase chain reaction, next-generation sequencing, etc.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Mr. Arnold Tan at [email protected], bearing subject heading ‘Research Assistant – Paediatrics/MGG (2024Oct)’.

Please submit your application, indicating the 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.

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 National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing. The School of Computing is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights, developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building large-scale experimental systems and improving the well-being of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab members on one or more research projects. He/she should possess experience or interest in at least one of the following research areas:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Algorithms
• Circuits and Systems
• Programming Languages & Software Engineering

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with Honours in a relevant area; and
• Experience in research

Responsibilities

. Report to Academic Head (Higher Education)

· Prepare and develop teaching and learning materials according to module descriptor

· Develop lesson plan and create assessment brief

· Complete marking of all assessment papers and to moderate academic results

· Conduct lesson to be delivered face-to-face

· Adopt the use of Information Technology tools to enhance learning by students

· Regular feedback to Academic Head regarding students’ academic performance and behaviour

Requirements:

· Possess Master’s or Doctorate Degrees in IT, Computing, Data Science and AI

· With at least 5 years of relevant working or teaching experience in data science field

· Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills, passionate in sharing knowledge and interacting with students

· Strong sense of professionalism and commitment in completing assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner

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 NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity, a world-leading education and research group in geroscience and geromedicine, is seeking passionate and innovative Research Assistants (Exercise Science) to join our dynamic team. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in the field of healthy longevity medicine, working at the forefront of clinical trials for gerotherapeutic interventions aimed at measuring and slowing biological age.

As part of the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme (HLTRP) within the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, you will be at the heart of our mission to add healthy years to life by delaying aging, prolonging disease-free life, and enhancing quality of life. This position presents an unparalleled chance to shape the future of healthcare and make a lasting impact on global health outcomes.

Purpose of the Role

In the Research Assistant (Exercise Science) role at the NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity, you will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of healthy aging through clinical trials and research initiatives. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting groundbreaking studies aimed at measuring and slowing biological age, with a focus on gerotherapeutic interventions.

This dynamic position offers an exciting blend of clinical research and exercise science application. You will have the opportunity to work within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative protocols and interventions designed to improve health outcomes in middle-aged and older adults.

Your role will involve conducting exercise testing, prescribing personalized exercise regimens, and collecting vital data for our ongoing research projects. As we push the boundaries of geroscience, your analytical skills and exercise science knowledge will be key in interpreting results and contributing to the advancement of healthy longevity research.

This position presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of translating research into practice, potentially shaping future healthcare strategies and interventions. Join us in our mission to add quality years to life, working alongside world-renowned experts and utilizing state-of-the-art equipment in our pursuit of transformative discoveries in the field of geroscience and geromedicine.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant (exercise science) is expected to:

• Work with the clinical and research teams to manage the day-to-day activities of the various services including their development, delivery, and evaluation.
• Perform routine clinical assessments according to Standard Operating Procedures in clinical practice and ongoing research studies.
• Interpret participant tests and procedures, including physiological measurements, such as VO2max, anthropometric measurements, as well as prescribe aerobic and resistance exercises based on current clinical guidelines.
• Perform recruitment of clinical service participants for research studies, and scheduling for study visits.
• Support the research and clinical teams with other activities when required.
• Maintain clinical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, data records, equipment maintenance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and validate new assessment methods before implementing into clinical practice and research.
• Train new staff and students on Standard Operating Procedures.
• Mentor and identify training needs for junior staff.
• Comply with clinical inventory management procedures.
• Comply with good clinical practice.
• Coordinate with team to help ensure that clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with national regulations, university/institute and sponsoring agency’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

The applicant should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science and/or allied health with a strong interest in implementing exercise testing and prescription for adults.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.
• Understanding of or experience with human clinical studies and or observational longitudinal studies
• Experience in routine clinical assessments in research studies is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to undertake a range of tasks concurrently.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in easily understood format for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to speak a second local language would be an advantage as you may need to interact with patients who only speak their mother tongue.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team linking different fields (e.g. exercise sciences, geroscience, nutrition).

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 3 referees).

The candidate is required to research and develop advanced multimodal foundational model, with initial focus on speech and text. The work involves defining and implementing novel deep learning methodologies to achieve state-of-the-art performance for different spoken language tasks. The candidate is also expected to collaborate with other research scientists and engineers to adapt the foundational model to specific use cases. Proficiency in problem-solving, coding, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork is crucial for this role.

Job Requirement:

• PhD in ML, NLP, speech and spoken language processing and multi-modal AI
• Proficient programming skills, familiarity with Linux is a must
• Familiar with different deep learning and LLM training frameworks
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, good team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to replicate and reproduce state-of-the-art models and results, and then innovate on top of these benchmarks

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:

The candidate needs to research and develop cutting-edge multimodal (speech-text) foundation model, define, develop novel deep learning techniques to achieve and advance SOTA accuracy with real-time performance. The candidate will have to collaborate with other research scientists and engineers to apply the foundation model for identified use cases. Strong problem solving, coding, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork is required.

Job Requirement:

· PhD in ML, NLP, speech and spoken language processing and multi-modal AI

· Proficient programming skills, familiarity with Linux is a must

· Familiar with different deep learning and LLM training frameworks

· Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, good team player with good communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to replicate and reproduce state-of-the-art models and results, and then innovate on top of these benchmarks

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:

The candidate needs to research and develop cutting-edge multimodal (speech-text) foundation model, define, develop novel deep learning techniques to achieve and advance SOTA accuracy with real-time performance. The candidate will have to collaborate with other research scientists and engineers to apply the foundation model for identified use cases. Strong problem solving, coding, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork is required.

Job Requirement:

· PhD in ML, NLP, speech and spoken language processing and multi-modal AI

· At least 5 years of experience

· Proficient programming skills, familiarity with Linux is a must

· Familiar with different deep learning and LLM training frameworks

· Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, good team player with good communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to replicate and reproduce state-of-the-art models and results, and then innovate on top of these benchmarks

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.

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 experienced leader for the Computational Sciences group. The successful candidate will be leading the computational biology and information system groups and providing strategic guidance to the discovery leadership teams and the EDDC management team in leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to accelerate the drug discovery and development processes, including novel target identification.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of software engineers, data engineers, computational biology, bioinformatic, IT professionals, and data scientists to support and contribute to all the discovery projects.
• Drive the implementation of cross-functional data integration & workflow automation aimed at fostering data-driven and AI-driven approaches to drug discovery and validation.
• Lead strategic planning and execution of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) initiatives, with a focus to support AI-augmented drug design and development, addressing 'undruggable’ targets, and expediting processes.
• Cultivate and sustain robust collaborative relationships with various functions within the Discovery unit and across relevant divisions within EDDC.
• Establish, lead and actively contribute to key partnerships with academic and industrial entities within Singapore or globally to enable the smooth access of patient-derived data, support the novel target discovery and evaluation efforts.
• Oversee all IT operation infrastructure, propose strategic solutions and recommend new systems and software.
• Manage all technology systems and applications to support EDDC's goals and objectives

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in computer science, data sciences, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related fields.
• An MBA is an added advantage.
• A minimum of ten years of leadership experience in the pharma/biotech industry, with a strong background in the application of computational biology and AI/ML to research, translational and clinical programs.
• Domain knowledge in at least one therapeutic area such as oncology, immunology, and inflammation.
• Proven track record of developing and launching industry-grade computational biology software platforms, with demonstrated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and pipeline impact.
• Hands-on experience with the AWS cloud platform and relevant certifications is preferred.
• Excellent executive communication, collaboration and leadership skills are essential.
• Sound working knowledge of IT operation, systems, and developments.

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.