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Job Description

Professor Rachel Zhang and Jean Zeng are seeking a qualified Research Assistant to support data-driven academic projects. Responsibilities include data collection, cleaning, aggregation, advanced econometric analysis, and assisting with research papers and reports. Candidates must have a master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field, with strong coding skills (Python, R, or Stata) and expertise in econometric methods. Prior experience in research, statistical modeling, and data visualization is preferred. To apply, send a cover letter, CV, and a sample of your coding or analysis work.

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Job Description

The Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health (GloW) aims to build a global research platform for transdisciplinary endeavours to address major health concerns over a woman's lifespan and across generations. Through its main hub in Singapore, the Centre will engage in multi-disciplinary research to promote women’s health, including a series of diet and lifestyle intervention studies.

Purpose of the role

The project coordinator/manager will play a key role in dietary intervention studies by actively managing and coordinating diet and lifestyle intervention studies in GloW. Responsibilities include performing administrative duties to ensure the studies’ success and compliance. The staff will work closely with Principal Investigators of intervention studies, collaborate closely with the research team, food service team, and other relevant stakeholders, as well as undertake other ad-hoc responsibilities assigned by the Centre’s Director as needed.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The staff will hold a few key responsibilities, including

• Recruit and interview study participants for the intervention study
• Provide administrative leadership for the trial, ensuring compliance with regulatory, ethics and governance requirements
• Train research assistants/research associates for the conduct of the intervention studies
• Maintain accurate records related to trial administration, participant interactions, and regulatory documentation
• Any other ad-hoc duties as allocated by the Centre Director

Qualifications

1. Possess a Master's degree (in Science or technology allied to food, health or nutrition, or relevant areas)
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
3. Excellent organizational and time-management skills
4. Sound understanding of the research environment
5. Adherence to high standards of professional integrity and ethics
6. Preferably with at least 6 years of relevant working experience for clinical research
7. Independence and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment, adept at working under tight deadlines
8. Commitment to the ongoing development of a positive organizational culture
9. Willingness to continuously learn and stay updated on skills and evidence-based medical information
10. Proficient in Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint), online meeting tools

Application

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

Excellent leave and medical benefits by the National University of Singapore.

First round of application review will start on November 20th , 2024. Position will be closed on December 24th, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applicants should email 1) a curriculum vitae; and 2) name and contact information of three references.

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Job Description

Research Fellow position is open in the research group of Assistant Professor Zhao Lin, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The Research Fellow will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on theories and applications of learning-based control. The project will investigate and develop both deep reinforcement learning algorithms and conventional robust adaptive control methods, to develop safety-critical learning-based control algorithms that leverage the advantages of both model-based and model-free methods. In particular, the developed algorithms will be demonstrated through robust control of drones.

The initial appointment duration is 12 months, which can then be extended based on an evaluation at the end of the initial appointment.

The candidates will be responsible for conducting theoretical research and algorithm development. The candidates are expected to help the PI supervise junior PhD students as well.

The candidates should have a Ph.D. degree from a reputable university, with expertise in robust adaptive control, reinforcement learning theory, collision-avoidance trajectory optimization, etc.

A successful candidate should have a solid mathematical background (such as in calculus, linear algebra, optimization, etc.). Strong publication records in leading journals and conferences are required.

Qualifications

• Possess a Ph.D. Degree in either Electrical Engineering or strictly related (e.g., Mathematics, Computer, Communication, Mechanical, or Information Engineering).
• Have substantial research experiences in robust adaptive control, reinforcement learning, learning-based control, model predictive control, etc.
• Possess a strong academic record proved through coursework (especially math-intensive courses) and projects during his/her undergraduate and doctoral studies.
• Strong publication records in leading journals and conferences are highly valued
• Excellent communication skills as he/she is required to publish and present results at conferences and journals independently.
• Have well-established analytical and problem-solving skills, as documented by publications that are relevant to the field of reinforcement learning and control for robotics applications.
• Activity performed in world-class research environments is highly valued.

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be responsible to, and work closely with, the Principal Investigator (PI) and his study team to successfully deliver research outcomes in the areas of ageing, stroke and cardiovascular diseases.

Familiarity and experience with molecular, cell biology, staining, advanced microscopy techniques, and computational analytical methods will be considered favorably.

Preference will be given to candidates who are able to analyse omics data and with familiarity with statistical softwares including SPSS or R.

Responsibilities also include the day to day management of laboratory operations such as procurement, preventive maintenance of equipment and laboratory safety.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a good degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, or equivalent from a well-recognized university, with a minimum of 2 years experience.
2. Able to work independently and in a team, and must have good interpersonal and communication skills
3. Possess good organizational skills
4. Have knowledge of common computer applications, e.g. MS office, PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS, “R”, Stata etc

Appointments will be made on a yearly contract basis with the possibility of extension.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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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 Machine Learning and Security.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Requirements

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

The Signature Research Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) aims to pioneer the development and discovery of new and more effective methods for the treatment, prevention and control of new and emerging pathogens. The key outcome of the research will be the early identification of new pathogens, out of which new diagnostic tests, treatments and control strategies will be developed.

We are looking for a talented Research Fellow to study the short and long term outcomes of the host transcriptional/epigenetic response to respiratory viral infection. The selected candidate will perform a variety of research activities, which include planning, organising and conducting research studies within the overall scope of a research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his/her designate, including but not limited to the following:

• Independently carry out the design and execution of innovative research aimed at understanding the host epigenome/transcriptome during Influenza A viral infection.
• Collaborate with team members on related projects in the laboratory.
• Write and review research papers, present research outcomes, conceptualise new ideas and develop plans for research that could have a considerable influence and impact on the relevant field.
• Provide support for external grant and protocol development, study design and management of research activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to undergraduate / medical students and research assistants.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Virology, Genetics, Immunology, Stem Cell Biology or other related biomedical fields.
• Prior experience with bioinformatics, biostatistics, next generation sequencing technologies and/or stem cell biology would be advantageous.
• Experience with animal work (rodents) would also be an advantage.
• Demonstrate excellent quantitative, analytical and organisational skills.
• Possess interpersonal communications skills with excellent written and oral communications.
• A strong team player who is open-minded, independent, highly motivated and can work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and diverse workforce.

Salary and benefits will commensurate with educational qualifications and working experience.

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Job Description

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking a research fellow (RF) for the various projects on chronic disease. The successful applicant will have a strong foundation in epidemiology and quantitative methods, show good initiative in troubleshooting tasks and have excellent communication skills.

The RF will play an important role in the conduct of current research projects on diabetes epidemiology, care and outcomes. In addition, successful candidates will be expected to support the preparation of new grant proposals. The RF will also be expected to work independently, while working in a team-based setting.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and coordinate clinical or epidemiologic research under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator and Collaborators, including preparing applications for ethical approval, data collection and management, and quality assurance
• Manage these research projects in a team-based, cross functional research environment, which include supervising/ mentoring junior research staff and research students
• Undertake necessary statistical analysis, including advanced modelling techniques, to interrogate the data
• Draft research reports and manuscripts for scientific sharing and publication
• Support the preparation of new grant proposals
• Attend project meetings and to participate (where necessary) in other meetings
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and ethical guidelines in all aspects of work
• Undertake any other specific roles and management functions as may be reasonably required by the Principal Investigator

Requirements:

• PhD Degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, health information science or related fields.
• Proficiency in English is a must as the candidate will be required to write scientific papers for publication in international peer reviewed journals and present work undertaken to a technical audience.
• Track record of publications in international peer reviewed journals
• Proficiency in the use of statistical software (Stata and R)
• Expertise in epidemiological and statistical analysis techniques, including joint modelling for time to event analysis and Markov modelling
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-based, cross functional research environment
• Self-motivated, independent learner and detail-oriented
• Good project management skills

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

To apply, please submit the following documents:
a. Cover letter highlighting career goals and relevant experience
b. Curriculum Vitae, containing details of two named referees

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (“SDGHI”) is a platform for global health activities across the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre (“AMC”). The Institute aims to address current and emerging health challenges across Asia. Working in collaboration with partners, the Institute seeks to tackle prevalent health challenges, strengthen health systems and better insulate countries from pandemics and disease threats.

The Planetary Health Initiative is SDGHI’s newest strategic initiative. Planetary health pertains to the integrated state of health of both people and the planet. It recognizes that people’s health is now greatly shaped by human-driven global environmental change, such as climate change, environmental pollution, rapid urbanisation, biodiversity loss, among others. Addressing these interlocking challenges requires concerted actions within and beyond the health sector, spanning diverse disciplines and nations.

During the Initiative’s inaugural phase, the Institute will focus on launching new educational and capacity-building activities, conducting landscape analysis of the current state of play especially at the regional level, exploring research collaborations with other planetary health-oriented groups within Singapore and beyond, and implementing policy influencing and advocacy activities – all geared towards positioning the Institute as an emerging thought leader in planetary health in Asia and beyond.

The Research Fellow will be part of the Initiative’s inaugural team and will significantly contribute to the early development of the Institute’s planetary health portfolio. The selected candidate will perform a variety of research activities which include planning, organising, and conducting research studies, including but not limited to the following:

• Independently carry out the design and execution of research projects.
• Write and review research papers, present research outcomes, conceptualise new ideas and develop plans for independent research.
• Provide support for external grant/protocol development, study design, ethics review application, and other research management activities.
• Contribute to other activities of the Planetary Health Initiative related to education, capacity building, innovation, policy advocacy, etc.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to undergraduate/medical students and research assistants.
• Perform duties related to the activities of the Planetary Health Initiative (such as advocacy, policy engagement, etc.).

Job Requirements:

• PhD in relevant fields such as public health, health systems, sustainable development, social sciences, among others, AND/OR post-graduate medical degree.
• Minimum with at least 2 years’ of relevant research experience and training. MD/MBBS graduates with a relevant Master’s degree may also be considered.
• Possess advanced knowledge of specific planetary health topics/issues of interest, as well as wide familiarity about the evolving planetary health field, including principles, frameworks, issues, emerging discourse, and policy developments
• Proficiency in research design and execution, preferably in conducting mixed-methods research(both quantitative and qualitative)
• Demonstrated capability of research independence growing progressively.
• Have strong writing and critical thinking skills, as well as good communication and presentation skills, which can be demonstrated through research publications in high impact journals, commentaries and blogs, conference presentations, and speaking engagements.
• Possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills which are vital for engagement with partners, collaborators, funders, and other external stakeholders.
• An emerging leader, team player, and project manager who can supervise and mentor junior colleagues; prioritize, multi-task and work collaboratively in a diverse workforce; and coordinate multiple projects and activities.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Contract Period:

• 2 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025 (12 Months) + 1 Year Optional renewal by school.

Deployment:

• Mondays to Fridays: 8.30am to 2:00pm, inclusive of 0.5hr lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Scope of Works:

1. Assist teachers in the preparation of teaching and learning resources and specimens needed.
2. Assist in the preparation of resources for science practical examinations.
3. Maintain all live specimens and laboratory equipment.
4. Conduct periodic stock-taking on laboratory supplies in science laboratory and advise Science HOD / LH on stock level
5. Conduct daily cleaning of the Life Science and Physical Science laboratories.

The SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (“SDGHI”) is a platform for global health activities across the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre (“AMC”). The Institute aims to address current and emerging health challenges across Asia. Working in collaboration with partners, the Institute seeks to tackle prevalent health challenges, strengthen health systems and better insulate countries from pandemics and disease threats.

The Global Health Systems Research Unit is a new and dynamic unit focused on elucidating health system challenges and developing solutions. It collaborates with partners in Singapore and across Asia, generating evidence that drives intervention programmes across the AMC. The unit explores innovative ways to work with data, including testing AI tools for efficient management, analysis, synthesis, and visualisation of research data.

The Research Associate will play a dual role, supporting both SDGHI’s Global Health Systems and the SingHealth Centre for Person-Centred Care (CPCC). The ideal candidate will report to the SDGHI Clinical Core and work closely with the team at CPCC to contribute to projects that improve health equity and access in Singapore and across Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to a wide range of health systems and services research programmes, including health systems analysis, policy analysis, and evaluation of person-centric initiatives.
• Develop and validate new measures of patient-reported experience and health systems and services frameworks.
• Conduct ethnographic and qualitative research, utilising participatory approaches to health systems and services research.
• Implement advanced data tools for efficient management, analysis, synthesis, and visualisation of health systems data, ensuring accuracy.
• Assist with project management, coordinating effectively among diverse stakeholders within SingHealth Duke-NUS AMC and external partners (including overseas) to achieve project goals.
• Write research manuscripts, case studies, reports, presentations to academic audiences, funders, and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Public or Global Health, Social Sciences, or a field relevant to health systems and services research.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in health and social systems research.
• Demonstrated proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, with experience in ethnographic and participatory approaches. Prior experience in behavioural economics is highly advantageous.
• Possess excellent academic writing and presentation skills.
• Experience in leveraging AI tools for quantitative and qualitative data synthesis and analysis is highly advantageous.
• Possess a growth mindset and can manage multiple projects with dynamic reporting lines and multiple stakeholders.
• Embrace a decolonising mindset and the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Available for regional travel.

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Job description: Research Scientist, Chemical Development: Linker-payload synthesis for Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs):

• Engage in groundbreaking research and development in the field of synthetic organic chemistry, peptide chemistry.
• Investigate and explore new ideas and concepts by defining experiments in order to verify proof of principle.
• Collaborate with biologists constantly to develop novel linker-payloads for next generation Antibody-Drug Conjugates
• Collaborate closely with project team members and other cross-functional groups in the organization.
• Submit and present project updates and reports in verbal and written formats.
• Write invention disclosures and possible patent applications.
• Manage and prioritize daily assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Attend and participate in scheduled planning meetings and/or status meetings.
• Manage and maintain required reagents, laboratory environment, and equipment needed to carry out assignments.
• Adhere to safety and regulatory requirements
• Transfer new products from R&D to Manufacturing.
• Responsible for sustaining products to address customer needs
• Writing SOP and work instruction according to Quality management standards and requirements.
• Other opportunities may include possible contributions to scientific literature and presentations at conferences.

Requirements

• PhD in synthetic organic chemistry with 5 years relevant experience.
• R&D experience in multi-step small molecule synthesis, peptide synthesis
• Proficient in operating analytical equipment and applying analytical chemistry principles
• Experience with new product development is a plus
• Strong understanding of instrumentation principles and troubleshooting ability.
• Strong understanding of synthetic chemistry
• Strong understanding of Analytical chemistry principles
• Record of accomplishment should be demonstrated by publications or patents
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks with different priorities
• Ability to make independent decisions and possess strong initiative
• Ability to dissect problems with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to accurately plan, define, and manage projects tasks
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of working with multi-disciplinary teams.

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Job Summary

The Haematological Malignancy Genomics Laboratory, led by Professor Chng Wee Joo, focuses on using advanced genomics and proteomics methods to study the clinical and biological complexities of haematological malignancies such as multiple myeloma (MM), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and NK/T-cell lymphoma (NKTL). This translational research program aims to discover diagnostic markers, identify novel therapeutic targets, and uncover molecular mechanisms of disease, advancing our understanding of cancer pathogenesis and potential treatments.

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support ongoing research in murine models. This role involves assisting in studies on mouse models to validate discoveries in haematological malignancies, with a focus on preclinical validation of novel therapeutic targets, therapeutic resistance mechanisms, and biomarker identification. This is a hands-on laboratory position requiring proficiency in animal handling, genotyping, and familiarity with experimental protocols involving mouse models.

Job Description

• Animal Model Handling:
  Conduct routine handling and care of laboratory mice, ensuring adherence to ethical and welfare standards.
  Support experimental setups in mouse models to study disease pathogenesis, progression, and therapeutic responses in haematologic malignancies.
  Perform injections, tissue sampling, and necropsies as required for experiments.
• Data Collection and Analysis:
  Assist in collecting and processing biological samples (e.g., blood, tissue) from mouse models for downstream molecular analyses.
  Maintain accurate records of experiments, data collection, and sample inventory in a clinical database for integrated bioinformatics analysis.
• Genomic and Proteomic Support:
  Assist in sample preparation for genomics and proteomics studies, including DNA/RNA extraction and preparation for sequencing and protein assays.
  Support preclinical validation of molecular markers and therapeutic targets identified from genomic studies.
• Laboratory Support and Maintenance:
  Ensure lab equipment related to mouse work is well-maintained and calibrated.
  Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
  Assist in the maintenance of a comprehensive tissue bank, ensuring high-quality source material is available for research.
• Collaboration and Reporting:
  Collaborate closely with senior researchers, assisting in the analysis of data from mouse models.
  Report findings and observations to the research team and contribute to discussions on the impact of preclinical findings on clinical applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Prior experience in laboratory animal handling, preferably with mouse models.
• Experience in haematological research or genomics/proteomics is an advantage.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory procedures for working with mouse models.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate data records.
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and Western blotting.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a research team.

Duke-NUS embodies a strategic partnership between Duke University and National University of Singapore (NUS). It works closely with the Singapore Health Services (SingHealth) cluster which is a network of national specialty disease centres, hospitals and polyclinics, to advance medicine and improve lives through cutting-edge research and education. Together, Duke-NUS and SingHealth form an Academic Medical Centre that comprises a number of academic collaborations.

The Health Services and Systems Research (HSSR) Programme at Duke-NUS is a centre of academic excellence for research and education on the organisation, funding and delivery of health services. The programme’ s focus is on public health and clinical service innovation in an increasingly complex and connected world. The selected candidate will work in Cardiovascular Health Research Services Unit established under the CArdiovascular DiseasE National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE) national clinical translational programme. They will perform a variety of activities relevant to the planned economic evaluations for health interventions and assist a team of health economists.

Job Description

• Perform data cleaning, handling and analysis
• Perform economic evaluations in healthcare (cost analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, cost-utility analysis or budget impact analysis) with guidance
• Assist in drafting research abstracts and manuscripts
• Assist in preparation of PowerPoint presentations to various stakeholders
• Conduct literature reviews to evaluate the potential value of health innovations
• Assist in preparation of evaluation reports for the health economics team
• Extract data from existing databases and published literature
• Manage projects from start to end with guidance (i.e. Develop research objectives and study design, perform data extraction and data collation, conduct data modelling, perform statistical analysis and engage and collaborate with various stakeholders)
• Support secretariat and administrative functions pertaining to the health economics team at HSSR

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Master’s Degree in Public Health is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience with quantitative data
• Adept at working with data, including processing raw data to visualise trends and deciphering patterns and ability to handle large data sets
• Experience in various quantitative research methods preferred.
• Experience or training in health economics will be beneficial.
• Experience with R programming language, and a willingness to learn more applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a team, with dynamic reporting lines and multiple stakeholders
• Able to work independently with limited supervision
• Action-oriented, highly motivated and target-focused

Who We Are

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg

About The Job

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and supporting strategic and applied research projects focused on addressing critical social issues such as lifelong and inclusive education, healthcare, resilient families, environment and sustainability through data-driven approaches. The role requires expertise in social science, data analysis, and research methodologies.

What You Will Be Doing

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualisation and execution of high-impact research projects aligned with the Centre’s vision for social good, including the design and implementation of impact assessment methodologies to evaluate the effectiveness of social programs and interventions.
• Design and implement quantitative and qualitative research studies to explore key social issues.
• Analyse large datasets using advanced statistical tools to extract meaningful insights related to social impact.
• Collaborate with external partners to collect data and information required for projects, ensuring ethical standards are maintained.
• Engage with non-profit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions to support research collaboration on social good projects.
• Lead the preparation of grant applications and proposals to secure funding from governmental, non-governmental, and philanthropic sources.
• Collaborate with the Centre’s leadership to identify new funding opportunities that align with the Centre’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring efficient use of funds and personnel.
• Prepare high-quality research reports, policy briefs, academic publications, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, contribute to white papers, and present at conferences.

Job Requirements

• Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Public Health, Economics, Data Science, Sociology, Environmental Studies, etc.) or master’s degree with significant research experience.
• At least 3 years of post-doctoral or equivalent research experience, ideally in social impact or related fields.
• Proven experience leading research projects with interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to secure research funding through grants or partnerships.
• Good publication record in relevant fields.
• Advanced expertise in research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools
• Strong understanding of data visualisation and reporting techniques.
• Excellent communication and writing skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder management with excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on applying research to real-world challenges.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Always observe a code of strict confidentiality.

What We offer

At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!

Besides that, you will also get:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)
• Medical Benefits
• Flex Benefits
• Family Care Leaves
• Volunteer Service Leaves
• Wellness & Recreation Activities
• Lifelong Learning Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers

Working Days & Hours: 5 days across Monday – Sunday, Up to 44 hours per week. (11am - 8pm/ 12pm - 9pm)
Location: Newton/ Chinatown

Contract: yearly renewable based on business needs and individual performance

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• Handle incoming hotline and mailbox enquiries to resolve respondents’ issues
• Compile, record, input survey returns and data accurately into the system
• Conduct data verification of completed survey cases to ensure accuracy and reliability of data
• Establish and maintain relationship with respondents throughout the project period
• Ensure that the given KPI are being met based on the project timeline
• Provide status report to the supervisor

Requirements:
• Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening
• Experience with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) preferred
• Excellent customer service skills

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Job Description

• Develop, validate and perform bioassays and bioanalytical assays in compliance with FDA/EMA and GLP guidelines
• Refine current method in response to changing requirements of drug development
• Prepare study plan and study data of assays performed
• Analyse and present data/results
• Document work, results, analyses and findings in laboratory notebooks or study folders as appropriate according to workflow
• Draft SOPs and study reports
• Perform literature review for various drug pipelines and assays as required
• Meet project milestones with set quality
• Ensure scientific integrity of studies conducted and reports submitted

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in biomedical science, life science or equivalent
• Prior research and development experience are required
• Proficient in mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques is a must
• Experience in ligand binding assays mainly ELISA, cell-based assays, SDS-PAGE, western blot and reporter assays is highly desirable
• Good knowledge of cell based (potency) or ligand binding assays required in drug development process
• Proficient with office software (MS office, Teams), and familiar with statistical tools (Graphpad Prism, XLSTAT or PLA)
• Knowledge of bioassays, bioanalytics and its method validation, GLP and ISO17025 is a plus
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Superior problem solving and troubleshooting skills, attention to details
• Good interpersonal skills

Job Description

The Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) is an academic research centre in Duke-NUS Medical School. Drawing on its multidisciplinary expertise and collaborations across medical, social, psychological, economic, and environmental perspectives, CARE’s research is situated in eight broad thematic areas: Population Health, Family Caregiving, Community-Based Health and Social Care Services, Productive Ageing, Falls, Ageing and the Environment, Health Communication, and Social and Psychological Aspects of Ageing.

CARE is a vibrant centre with individuals from diverse academic and personal backgrounds, and values the energy, passion, and thought leadership of promising scholars who desire to achieve health, social inclusion, and a high quality of life for older adults in Singapore. At Duke-NUS, CARE works closely with the Health Services and Systems Research (HSSR) Signature Research Programme, a centre of academic excellence for research and education on the organisation, funding and delivery of health services, and a focus is on public health and clinical service innovation in an increasingly complex and connected world.

We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the team. The selected candidate will work across research projects, with the primary responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

• Perform data management including data cleaning, quality and consistency checks, and preparation of codebooks.
• Work with other researchers on interpreting and analysing quantitative data.
• Contribute to preparation of reports, policy and research briefs, presentations, and research papers.
• Conduct follow-up assessments of study participants over the phone.
• Support other project management tasks.
• Assist with other initiatives at CARE where required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or other related disciplines.
• Prior work experience in quantitative data analysis will be advantageous.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to take initiatives to learn on the job and manage assigned tasks.
• Motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as with others in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Candidates with relevant work experience may be considered for a Research Assistant (Senior) position.

Please attach a cover letter and a CV, with names and contact information of 3 referees. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We regret that only shortlisted applicants 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 successful candidate will work with Assoc Prof Quek Su Ying on excitonic properties of layered materials under a project on Materials for Room Temperature Exciton Condensates: From Database to Laboratories.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

Using an electrostatic model combined with first principles calculations to compute the excitonic properties of selected layered materials with thicker layers.

Qualifications

• Qualifications / Discipline: Physics (PhD)
• Skills: First principles calculations, modelling
• Experience: Experience with first principles calculations in layered materials

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

• Support full spectrum finance duties, including but not limited to procurement, payments, accounts receivables in line with hosting institutions and grantor guidelines
• Provide grant management administration, such as grant claims, progress report’s financial reporting and other grant variation request.
• Provide administrative support, such as assets management, filing, phone enquiries, mails collections, stationery orders, etc
• Provide finance and administrative support for Annual Scientific Meeting and assist in pre and post event activities
• Assist in other finance or administrative functions as and when required by team

Qualifications

Degree in Administration, Accounting or Finance, and minimum 2 years of work experiences

• Positive working attitude, proactive and willing to learn
• Good organization and communication skills
• Experience in SAP HANA, Ariba
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office application like Excel, Word, Teams, DocuSign and online communication application is an added advantage

As an Equipment Engineer, you will own all assigned toolsets. The preferred candidate can troubleshoot difficult and poorly defined problems related to mechanics, electronics, and processes using tool knowledge/experience, SPC, schematics, and other available resources. The candidate will collaborate extensively with the area maintenance team and process engineering. Some collaboration will be with tool vendors, other area engineers/managers, procurement, and production.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and management of 200MM and 300MM Semiconductor processing equipment in Support of Main Stream Semiconductor Processes and Advanced Packaging processes. Highly desirable for a candidate to have a background in at least one of the following areas: Photolithography, PVD and CVD Thin Films, Dry Etch, Wet Etch /Wafer Clean, Diffusion, Bond, Electroplate (ECD), CMP, or Metrology (some areas may be combined).
• Work with process engineering to drive root-cause corrective actions for equipment failures, implement permanent solutions, and eliminate chronic and long-term down events.
• Lead continuous improvement teams to drive tool matching, availability, and throughput improvements and reduce risk.
• Management of new tool installation, start-up, and tool upgrades to increase fab capability and capacity, lower costs, and improve yields.
• Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the Maintenance, Production, and Development organizations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams that create efficiencies across all layers of the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma with 10+ years of relevant Semiconductor Industry Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or another relevant Engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of experience within the respective areas of expertise. Experience should include one or more: Semiconductor Wafer Handling, RF Power, High Vacuum, Toxic Gas Delivery systems, Precision Optics, and Wet Chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience with the application of structured problem-solving methodology.
• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to meet requirements and deliver results.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, Physics or other relevant Engineering discipline.
• Semiconductor Wafer Handling, RF Power, High Vacuum, Toxic Gas Delivery systems, Precision Optics, Wet Chemistry.
• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated.
• Experience with Automated Fault Detection and Classification Systems (FDC).
• Strong background with utilizing SPC.
• High level of understanding of equipment component behaviour.
• Experience Integrating Equipment Maintenance Management Software

Job Purpose :

• Assist the teachers in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in managing students in classrooms and in community-based activities
• Supervise and assist individual or small groups of students in activities/educational tasks set by teachers
• Assist teachers in preparation of instructional materials and/or classroom environment for lessons
• Provide support for students with MID, Autism and other developmental disabilities. Priority is to support these students to develop skills to enhance personal care and independence, and support daily lessons/activities in and beyond the classroom including student profiling.
• Work with functional committees to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes.
• Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum GCE “N” level, NITEC, polytechnic diploma or equivalent
• Possess good Time Management, Problem Solving and Decision Making and Effective Oral and Written Communications Skills.
• Possess prior experience educating persons with Mild Intellectual Disabilities (MID)
• Possess working knowledge of educational technology applications
• Experience in diagnosing and assessing learning disorders
• Proven effective classroom and student behaviour management skills
• Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies

As an Equipment Engineer, you will own all assigned toolsets. The preferred candidate can troubleshoot difficult and poorly defined problems related to mechanics, electronics, and processes using tool knowledge/experience, SPC, schematics, and other available resources. The candidate will collaborate extensively with the area maintenance team and process engineering. Some collaboration will be with tool vendors, other area engineers/managers, procurement, and production.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and management of 200MM and 300MM Semiconductor processing equipment in Support of Main Stream Semiconductor Processes and Advanced Packaging processes. Highly desirable for a candidate to have a background in at least one of the following areas: Photolithography, PVD and CVD Thin Films, Dry Etch, Wet Etch /Wafer Clean, Diffusion, Bond, Electroplate (ECD), CMP, or Metrology (some areas may be combined).
• Work with process engineering to drive root-cause corrective actions for equipment failures, implement permanent solutions, and eliminate chronic and long-term down events.
• Lead continuous improvement teams to drive tool matching, availability, and throughput improvements and reduce risk.
• Management of new tool installation, start-up, and tool upgrades to increase fab capability and capacity, lower costs, and improve yields.
• Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the Maintenance, Production, and Development organizations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams that create efficiencies across all layers of the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma with 10+ years of relevant Semiconductor Industry Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or another relevant Engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of experience within the respective areas of expertise. Experience should include one or more: Semiconductor Wafer Handling, RF Power, High Vacuum, Toxic Gas Delivery systems, Precision Optics, and Wet Chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience with the application of structured problem-solving methodology.
• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to meet requirements and deliver results.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, Physics or other relevant Engineering discipline.
• Semiconductor Wafer Handling, RF Power, High Vacuum, Toxic Gas Delivery systems, Precision Optics, Wet Chemistry.
• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated.
• Experience with Automated Fault Detection and Classification Systems (FDC).
• Strong background with utilizing SPC.
• High level of understanding of equipment component behaviour.
• Experience Integrating Equipment Maintenance Management Software

Responsibilities

Established in 2023, the ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team is dedicated to building industry-leading AI foundation models. We aim to do world-leading research and foster both technological and social progress.

With a long-term vision and a strong commitment to the AI field, the Team conducts research in a range of areas including natural language processing (NLP), computer vision (CV), and speech recognition and generation. It has labs and researcher roles in China, Singapore, and the US.

Leveraging substantial data and computing resources and through continued investment in these domains, our team has built a proprietary general-purpose model with multimodal capabilities. In the market, Doubao models power over 50 ByteDance apps and business lines, including Doubao, Coze, and Dreamina, and was launched to external enterprise clients through Volcano Engine. The Doubao app is the most used AIGC app in China.

Why Join Us

Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us.

About the team

Welcome to the GAI-Vision team, where we lead the way in developing foundational models for multi-modal visual understanding and generation. Our mission is to solve the challenge of visual intelligence in AI. We conduct cutting-edge research on areas such as vision and language, large-scale vision models, and generative foundation models. Comprising experienced research scientists and engineers, our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of foundation model research and implementing our innovations across diverse application scenarios. We foster a feedback-driven environment to continuously enhance our foundation technologies. Come join us in shaping the future of AI and transforming the product experience for users worldwide.

Responsibilities

- Explore large-scale/ultra-large-scale visual models and perform system optimization. Data construction, instruction fine-tuning, preference alignment, model optimization.

- Conduct cutting-edge research and development in computer vision, natural language processing, machine learning and general artificial intelligence, especially in the areas of multi-modality, vision and language, etc.

- Publish our latest research results, and help to build our brand in the research community.

- Explore vision/multi-modality application models, and contribute to the development of new technologies and products leveraging artificial intelligence.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

- Possess research and practical experience in one or more areas of computer vision, encompassing multi-modal understanding, vision-language models (e.g., video captioning, VQA, Text-to-video retrieval, and other related topics), large-scale training, RLHF, multimodal generation (e.g., text-to-image, image, video, 3D generation and editing), diffusion models, GANs, transformers for generation tasks.

- At least 3 years of working experience in research or with relevant working experiences;

- Experience with vision-language models and apply them in various downstream tasks.

- Possess coding skills in C/C++ and Python.

- Collaborate effectively with team members.

- Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

- Work with large-scale datasets, and build large-scale datasets to scale up foundation models.

- Demonstrate impactful publications in leading AI conferences (e.g., CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, SIGGRAPH, SIGGRAPH Asia) and journals (e.g., TPAMI, JMLR).

- Achievement as a winner in international academic competitions.

- Proficiency in one of the differentiable programming frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, etc.

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Research Fellow in Carbon-Negative Synthetic Biology and Engineering of Cyanobacterial Cell Factories

We are seeking one or more highly motivated and creative postdoctoral researchers to join our dynamic team at the Synthetic Biology for Clinical and Technological Innovation (SynCTI), Synthetic Biology Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS) and the National Centre for Engineering Biology (NCEB).

The selected candidate(s) will be part of an interdisciplinary collaboration across various research groups. Appointments will be initially made on a 1-year contract, with the possibility of extension. We welcome applications from PhD holders, including those without prior experience.

Ideal candidates will possess expertise in cyanobacteria engineering and the development of cell factories for bioproduction. We particularly encourage applicants with a background in carbon-negative synthetic biology and biochemical production from CO2. The successful candidate(s) will closely collaborate with Prof. Jee Loon Foo, Prof. Julius Fredens, and our research team to advance the frontier of synthetic biology in addressing real-world challenges.

Join us in shaping the future of innovative biotechnology and making significant progress towards sustainability and technological advancement!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Fellow is expected to:

1. Manage and drive one or more research projects, design and execute experiments, assimilate and interpret results;
2. Solve scientific problems, think independently, and suggest creative solutions;
3. Write papers together with the PI for publication in high-impact journals;
4. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

• Hold a PhD degree in molecular biology, bioengineering, or a related field;
• Have experience conducting research with cyanobacteria and extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with general molecular biology. Experience with genome engineering, general microbiology, and metabolite analysis is favourable;
• Have a strong record of publications in international journals;
• Be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, and be attentive to details;
• Be passionate about science, self-motivated, naturally take ownership of assignments, and proactively propose solutions to arising obstacles.

Application

Formal application: Please submit your application of (1) letter of motivation describing the applicant's research interests and relevant experience; and (2) full CV (up to two pages) including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications, and contact of 2 referees by 30 May 2024.

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Appointments will be on a 1-year contract in the first instance, with the possibility of extension. Those with no experience are encouraged to apply.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Asst. Prof. Julius Fredens ([email protected]). Website: https://syncti.org/

Job Description

Chronic unresolved inflammation is a key pathogenic feature of prevalent inflammatory disorders and related syndromes that together are predicted to affect close to 60 million people with an annual cost of $90B. As such, the global anti-inflammatory therapeutic market is in urgent need for new targets for therapeutic intervention.

The Ho lab at Duke-NUS is building a platform to mine the human genome for novel determinants of the inflammatory response. We are seeking an experienced researcher who will participate and drive the execution of this platform in collaboration with other senior members of the team. The selected candidate will be expected to work at the bench as well as manage some aspects of the project such as administration of documentation required for smooth operations. Successful completion of the project will lead to opportunities for transition to industry roles. Candidates with strong technical ability and expertise in inflammation biology, and who are interested in taking discoveries from the lab through to commercialization are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project.
• Cell culture and basic molecular biology (western blotting, PCR).
• Preparation of samples for NGS and proteomics analyses.
• Liaise with stakeholders including investors and grantors through regular meetings.
• Responsible for procurement related to the project such as vendor management, purchasing of laboratory supplies.
• Regulatory paperwork pertaining to the project (IRBs).
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Biology or related discipline. Candidates with PhD will be considered for Research Fellow appointment.
• At least 5 years of work experience in lab-based research.
• Track record of scientific output in inflammation biology (research publications).
• Demonstrated experience in molecular biology and cell culture.
• Experienced in project management and stakeholder management, and able to undertake independent research progressively.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.