The Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2) was established by A*STAR in 2022 to support Singapore's sustainability goals, including the Singapore Green Plan and Zero Waste Masterplan, through strong international partnerships with industry, public agencies, and academia. ISCE2 is located at Jurong Island.

You will play a key role in supporting the monthly manpower report, grant management, grant utilisation and financial planning of ISCE2. As part of day-to-day operations, you will also be involved in updating of manpower allocation in SAP and coordinating with various stakeholders for manpower budgets and projection. In the process of stakeholders' engagement, you will have the opportunities to interact with senior management and researchers directly, as well as various counterparts in HQ e.g. Finance, HR etc.

Job description:

• Analyse monthly manpower reports, monitor grants utilisation for manpower and prepare for presentations as and when needed
• Perform short- and long-term financial projections for the Institute
• Update of manpower allocation in SAP on a timely basis
• Prepare and submit Fund Requisitions and Final Statement of Accounts
• Ensure proper allocation of bonuses to projects
• Attend to queries from grantors and auditors on manpower charging
• Checking of budget and headcount availability of manpower requisition for staff to be hired
• Perform billing and charging of services provided
• Other duties as may be assigned

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accountancy with at least 2 years of experience in resource or grant management
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Impeccable attention to details
• Experience in SAP will be an advantage
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Willing to work at Jurong island (2-way transport from five locations: Boon Lay, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Jurong East and Outram Park)

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 Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2) was established by A*STAR in 2022 to support Singapore's sustainability goals, including the Singapore Green Plan and Zero Waste Masterplan, through strong international partnerships with industry, public agencies, and academia. ISCE2 is located at Jurong Island.

You will play a key role in supporting the monthly manpower report, grant management, grant utilisation and financial planning of ISCE2. As part of day-to-day operations, you will also be involved in updating of manpower allocation in SAP and coordinating with various stakeholders for manpower budgets and projection. In the process of stakeholders' engagement, you will have the opportunities to interact with senior management and researchers directly, as well as various counterparts in HQ e.g. Finance, HR etc.

Job description:

• Analyse monthly manpower reports, monitor grants utilisation for manpower and prepare for presentations as and when needed
• Perform short- and long-term financial projections for the Institute
• Update of manpower allocation in SAP on a timely basis
• Prepare and submit Fund Requisitions and Final Statement of Accounts
• Ensure proper allocation of bonuses to projects
• Attend to queries from grantors and auditors on manpower charging
• Checking of budget and headcount availability of manpower requisition for staff to be hired
• Perform billing and charging of services provided
• Other duties as may be assigned

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accountancy with at least 2 years of experience in resource or grant management
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Impeccable attention to details
• Experience in SAP will be an advantage
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Willing to work at Jurong island (2-way transport from five locations: Boon Lay, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Jurong East and Outram Park)

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.

Join Our Team at the National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics (NCAIP) at NTU Singapore hosts research activities in advanced integrated photonics domain.

Position Available: Research Fellow (Electrical Modulator)

Key Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for all the research activities related to electrical-optical modulator calculation, simulation and design.
• To study the resources of non-linearity of analog modulation by investigating carrier and photon dynamics beyond the linear regime.
• To be responsible for administrative and logistical upkeep pertaining to laboratory operations.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in either engineering, computer science or applied physics or relevant subject from well-established universities/institutes.
• Must be highly motivated in multidisciplinary research. He/she must have proven experience in electrical-optics modulator.
• Good experience in electrical-optics modulator design.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Position Overview

Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of interest, learning and creativity in science & technology through imaginative and enjoyable experiences, and to contribute to the nation's development of its human resource.

Join the Exhibitions team and create memorable experience as an Assistant Manager, Exhibitions.

Essential Job Functions

The Assistant Manager, Exhibitions, is responsible for the development of multiple Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions. The role covers research, content scoping and project management to deliver meaningful and engaging exhibition experiences for Science Centre’s visitors. The role involves supervision of junior staff comprising imagineers and producers.

Key Responsibilities

- Conceptualize and implement exhibition experiences, encompassing content scoping, ideation, timeline and budget management, project oversight, script development, and stakeholder management to ensure successful and timely project delivery within budget.

- Conduct post-project reviews, collaborate with department heads to assess impact, employ formative and summative methodologies, communicate risks to the team, and work on risk mitigation.

- Organize cross-departmental events to foster engagement, ensuring smooth operations, and promoting high performance and well-being is a key aspect of the role. This includes organizing talks, forums, and competitions, providing training, conducting check-ins with staff, and promoting organizational culture.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a Degree in Science or its equivalent, along with a strong understanding or experience in scientific principles and/or research, science communication and project management. Experience in museum interpretive studies is an added advantage.

Other Skills/Abilities

He/She should possess a self-driven and creative nature, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Additionally, he/she should demonstrate a keen aesthetic and/or design sense, a genuine passion for science, and the ability to effectively translate concepts into engaging experiences.

Candidates with more years of relevant experience may be considered for the role as Manager.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, NTU is looking for a Research Fellow with expertise in heterogeneous catalysis to develop improved catalyst formulations for conversion of plastic waste into carbon nanotubes and hydrogen.

The project is funded by National Environment Agency, Singapore to address one of the largest problems in waste management – the problem of plastic waste pollution. A significant fraction of plastic waste has substandard quality for mechanical and chemical recycling even after sorting and cleaning. The Research Fellow will use pyrolysis-chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technology for converting these plastic waste streams (specifically, contaminated and rejected plastics) into multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and hydrogen. The role of Research Fellow is to develop catalysts that will allow to reduce catalyst cost and increase carbon nanotubes yield to make the process more economically viable.

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will be undertaking full research work and administrative duties during the term of employment within the following areas:

• Catalyst formulation and testing in pyrolysis-CVD process;
• Liaising with toll manufacturers regarding the feasibility of scaled up catalyst production.
• Cost-benefit analysis for the developed catalyst(s).
• Publishing research papers and documenting developed intellectual property. Reporting the progress to stakeholders (internal and external).

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to heterogeneous catalysis (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering or other).
• PhD thesis or postdoctoral experience related to heterogeneous catalysis for at least one of the following areas: (a) catalytic waste conversion into carbon nanotubes and hydrogen, (b) catalytic single-walled and/or multi-walled carbon nanotube synthesis from any feedstocks.
• First-author publications in the areas mentioned above.
• High proficiency in English (e.g., TOELF, IELTS, GRE) for preparation of research papers
• Ability to prepare well-written technical reports and research papers.
• Ability to prepare decent quality presentation decks, figures and illustrations.
• Ability to build formal and informal partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Ability to consistently achieve results even under challenging circumstances and understanding what needs to be done to deliver the project.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/research.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to work on design and flexible electronics. The role will focus on Investigate new functional materials and material composites for sensors, electrodes, substrate, and develop strain sensor array with lightweight in large scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the conduct of research project with research team members to ensure completion of deliverables
• Designed, develop and fabrication flexible sensor array, integrate biosensors into hybrid electronic devices, advancing wearable device functionality.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholder on Hybrid-Integrated Next-Generation μ-Electronics
• Assist in grant writing.
• Maintenance of lab or equipment or supplies that include procurement and liaison with suppliers.
• Assist or produce high quality reports and documents that consolidate research findings
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences .
• Contribute to the mentoring and guidance of junior researchers and students, fostering an environment of learning and innovation within the project team.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field
• At least 4 years of relevant experiences in flexible electronics
• Expertise in flexible electronics, mechanical sensors, strain sensors, tactile sensors.
• Proficiency in mechanical testing, electrical testing, materials characterization, system integration
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Capable of design and assemble of device prototypes.
• Candidates with publications in top-tier scientific journals are preferred.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of interest, learning and creativity in science & technology through imaginative and enjoyable experiences, and to contribute to the nation's development of its human resource.

Join the Exhibitions team and create memorable experience as an Assistant Experience Engineer.

Essential Job Functions

As an Assistant Experience Engineer, you play a pivotal role in developing exhibits and experience, ensuring they operate at the highest level for the enjoyable experience for our guests.

Your responsibilities include the following:

- Exhibit checks, reporting, troubleshooting and maintenance of exhibits/exhibitions

- Carry out periodic image back-ups of our exhibits, maintaining the exhibition network and administration of the team’s knowledge management database (storage FTP server)

- Set-up and takedown of Exhibitions

- Exhibit Ideation and Prototyping

- Work on Exhibit Specifications (including providing technical advice for development projects)

Requirements

Knowledge and work experience in the following areas will be an advantage.

Diploma in Industrial Design/Product Design:

· Machining, mechanical assembly works, electrical and electronic systems, digital prototyping using CAD (computer-aided Design) software.

· Rapid prototyping, addictive and subtractive fabrication of spare parts and components for exhibits, exhibit housing and experiences.

· Operating woodworking machines such as, the bench saw, planer, routers and stand drill.

· Wood/plastics fabrication works

OR

Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent:

· Familiarity with troubleshooting basic computer hardware faults, diagnose software issues within an exhibit and resolve them

Other Skills/Abilities

Having a strong interest in taking apart or fixing things, coupled with the ability to handle basic equipment and tools useful in carrying out the duties within the galleries.

We value qualities such as professionalism, initiative, and quality service in all aspects of interaction with both internal and external customers, collaborative and enthusiastic about learning and acquiring new skills.

Shift Requirements

Rotating 5-day work shifts is a requirement, while duties on weekends and public holidays will be scheduled as and when required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Position Overview

Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of interest, learning and creativity in science & technology through imaginative and enjoyable experiences, and to contribute to the nation's development of its human resource.

We are looking for a dynamic member to join the School and Professional department as E-Instructional Designer. You will draw on unparalleled access to the multi-disciplinary expertise of the Science Centre Exhibitions and Programmes. The job will include developing online programmes for informal learning in Science/STEM, developing programmes together with the Science Centre’s team of educators and playing a key role in inspiring students locally and globally.

Essential Job Functions

As an E-Instructional Designer, you will define, evaluate, and implement overall solution components for e-learning (LMS), including student profiling, personalized content delivery and portfolio building by using various e-learning tools including SCORM, interactives, peer reviews etc as appropriate.

You will need to embrace different styles of training techniques, including e-learning, videos, tutorials, and resource guides.

You will engage Science Centre’s exhibition and education teams to find verticals in Physical Sciences, Nature Sciences, STEM, “Just in time Science” and other areas such as STEAM and STREAM.

You will find adventurous ways to excite and engage learners across digital learning, enabling technologies, social media, gamification, mobile, VR, 3D, and other modes of learning.

You will work with technical team, both with users of various roles (student/teacher/manager/admin) as well as technical stability tests ensure deployed online courses to are suitable for target audience. You will produce instructional guides for navigating and for grading and ensure the course content brings about demonstrable learning outcome.

You will process reports and feedback on various aspects of the online learning platform and its use and evaluate the effectiveness of the e-learning curriculum and resources.

Successful candidates will also be placed on ground and visitor interaction duty that will include occasional evening and weekend work.

Requirements

The candidate must possess minimum 1 to 3 years of working experience in Instructional Design and in developing and delivery of online courseware and in working with LMS environment.

He/she must have extensive experience in developing creative and engaging training/content designing and development of learning content, methodologies, and delivery methods for online and in person (onsite). He/she should have knowledge of Web Services, APIs, Relational Databases and Basic Programming and be familiar with online training curriculum and solutions. Experience in one or more of the following – Articulate 360, Rise, technical aspects or previously served as a system administrator role of Moodle LMS, Javascript, APIs, Data analytics will be an advantage.

The candidate needs to be a hands-on person, who is comfortable with both in-house development as well as working with external partners and vendors on content development and delivery. A background in Science is essential. Experience in working in Agile product development environment is preferred.

The ideal candidate must be confident and an engaging facilitator and communicator, being totally comfortable in front of both small and large audiences. He/she must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to convey and relate ideas to others and work collaboratively to get things done. In addition, he/she must be detail oriented, a team player with an outgoing personality and good communication, presentation, influencing and collaboration skill.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified to submit a written assignment.

The S&A PMO process governance & automation lead is responsible for leading & overseeing day to day PMO process governance operations, which also include identifying & launching automation improvement to the process workflows to improve productivity and efficiency of ARTC Project Life Cycle Management (PLCM) Process.

Leading a team of 3-4 project coordinators & working across functions, the successful candidate responsibilities are to:

• Act as the main liaison officer to PMO director and S&A senior management as well as responsible for matters related to the organisations" Project Management System, PLCM processes, PMO financial & manpower untilisation
• Generate and analyse monthly financial data for management review
• Provide training and guidance for users using the project management system. Chair "Clinics" to address queries and support PLCM processes.
• Billing and track all project invoices
• Track, generate and analyse project manpower utilisation rate for management reviews.
• Assist PMO director in preparing project/programme data, presentation decks, communication slides and other project or programme related documents.
• Responsible for project or programme audit. leasing with project managers, principal investigator and colleagues from HQ.
• Collate and compile project management dashboards for reporting and management reviews
• Review and revise guidelines to improve existing processes pertaining to PLCM cesses. Be responsible for implementing automated process for PLCM workflows.

Requirements:

• More than 9 years of experience as project or programme controller, working in Project Management Office or related department
• Diploma or Degree in Business or engineering related courses.
• Demonstrate experience and capabilities in managing and communicating with crossfunctional stakeholders
• Experience of leading a small team to deliver excellence in PMO process governance.
• Demonstrate flexibility and agility to the change management process. Willing to embrace new ideas and change in a fast pace environment
• Skill in communicating with senior stakeholders both internally and externally

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.

For Regionalisation Programme:

• Identify and establish international partnerships with government bodies, industry players, and multilateral organizations by leading negotiations for agreements, MOUs, and collaborative projects, aligned with A*STAR, ARTC's regionalisation strategy.
• Conduct international market analysis to identify global trends, partnership opportunities, and emerging markets relevant.
• Manage international projects and partnership initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with A*STAR, ARTC's goals

For Start-ups Programme:

• Execute successful delivery of startup programmes, overseeing outreach, publicity, budget management, and vendor coordination.
• Deepen current relationships with public agencies such as ESG, IMDA, EDB, and various A*STAR Research Institutes to enhance collaboration opportunities.
• Manage relationships between startups and industry members to drive initiatives that enhance the overall performance of the consortium.

For Assigned Industry Members Customer Care:

• Provide dedicated support to nurture strong business relationships with assigned ARTC industry members, aligning strategic business goals, and achieving ARTC's revenue and project targets.
• Ensure timely and comprehensive reporting on business development activities with assigned members.
• Support in the analysing of market data, sector developments, and members' activities to stay updated on evolving market requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to all Corporate Policies & Procedures related to Billings & Credit Control, HR, Operations, and Project Management.

Others:

• Support logistics matters related to ARTC visits with members/non members

Job requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or an Engineering-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience in B2B business development and enterprise account management.
• Proven experience as a Business Accounts Manager or in a similar role within a consortium or collaborative business environment.
• Prior experience in the Start-up Industry and/or International partnership roles would be 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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and operational support in the centre day-to-day and during center events
• Conduct daily walkabout to ensure meeting rooms, office areas and pantries are in good order and cleanliness address
• Lookout for 5S, HSE, any defects or improvements to be done
• Track, maintain and order office supplies and their inventory
• Assist in access card application and artwork
• Assist in IT asset management and onboard/offboarding process
• Assist in liaising and sourcing of vendor for quotation, office equipment and services
• Assist in ensuring all term contracts are renewed timely and review all term contract performance. Initiate new term when applicable
• Drive Continuous Improvement for the administrative support
• Required to perform any centre centric duties to ensure the smooth operations and research work in the centre
• Conduct internal training and briefing when needed
• Provide backfill for the receptionist and its duties during office hours
• Provide general support to visitors when needed
• Assist in statutory audit and internal audit

Job requirements

• Minimally Nitec in related field
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in administrative / operational support
• Willing to be scheduled to occasionally work off office hours in support of operations
• Competency in Microsoft Office
• A self-driven and meticulous individual who is keen to pick up new knowledge and technology

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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and operational support in the centre day-to-day and during center events
• Conduct daily walkabout to ensure meeting rooms, office areas and pantries are in good order and cleanliness address
• Lookout for 5S, HSE, any defects or improvements to be done
• Track, maintain and order office supplies and their inventory
• Assist in access card application and artwork
• Assist in IT asset management and onboard/offboarding process
• Assist in liaising and sourcing of vendor for quotation, office equipment and services
• Assist in ensuring all term contracts are renewed timely and review all term contract performance. Initiate new term when applicable
• Drive Continuous Improvement for the administrative support
• Required to perform any centre centric duties to ensure the smooth operations and research work in the centre
• Conduct internal training and briefing when needed
• Provide backfill for the receptionist and its duties during office hours
• Provide general support to visitors when needed
• Assist in statutory audit and internal audit

Job requirements

• Minimally Nitec in related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in administrative / operational support
• Willing to be scheduled to occasionally work off office hours in support of operations
• Competency in Microsoft Office
• A self-driven and meticulous individual who is keen to pick up new knowledge and technology

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 S&A PMO process governance & automation lead is responsible for leading & overseeing day to day PMO process governance operations, which also include identifying & launching automation improvement to the process workflows to improve productivity and efficiency of ARTC Project Life Cycle Management (PLCM) Process.

Leading a team of 3-4 project coordinators & working across functions, the successful candidate responsibilities are to:

• Act as the main liaison officer to PMO director and S&A senior management as well as responsible for matters related to the organisations" Project Management System, PLCM processes, PMO financial & manpower untilisation
• Generate and analyse monthly financial data for management review
• Provide training and guidance for users using the project management system. Chair "Clinics" to address queries and support PLCM processes.
• Billing and track all project invoices
• Track, generate and analyse project manpower utilisation rate for management reviews.
• Assist PMO director in preparing project/programme data, presentation decks, communication slides and other project or programme related documents.
• Responsible for project or programme audit. leasing with project managers, principal investigator and colleagues from HQ.
• Collate and compile project management dashboards for reporting and management reviews
• Review and revise guidelines to improve existing processes pertaining to PLCM cesses. Be responsible for implementing automated process for PLCM workflows.

Requirements:

• More than 7 years of experience as project or programme controller, working in Project Management Office or related department
• Diploma or Degree in Business or engineering related courses.
• Demonstrate experience and capabilities in managing and communicating with crossfunctional stakeholders
• Experience of leading a small team to deliver excellence in PMO process governance.
• Demonstrate flexibility and agility to the change management process. Willing to embrace new ideas and change in a fast pace environment
• Skill in communicating with senior stakeholders both internally and externally

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 Climate Transformation Programme – Cross Cutting Theme 1: Sustainable Societies is seeking to hire a Research Fellow at the School of Art, Design and Media for a one-year duration. The Research Fellow will work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment, aiming to cultivate a critical multiplicity of voices, perspectives, knowledges, and skills from both within and outside academic realms in the formation of ‘Sustainable Societies’ that engage with questions of climate change.

Under the supervision of Professor Ute Meta Bauer, the successful candidate will be embedded within the research framework of Climates.Habitats.Environments., developed by Bauer, which bridges arts and cultural production, local and indigenous knowledge, and science to develop transdisciplinary solutions addressing and mitigating the climate crisis. The Research Fellow will be based at the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the managerial oversight of the project’s publishing and editorial aspects.
• Author research publications and contribute to the development of public or scholarly presentations related to the research project.
• Identify and author grants to further research projects and related programming, publications, workshops and conferences.
• Support the development of a transdisciplinary MA programme in cultural and environmental conservation and preservation.

Job Requirements

• PhD in humanities, cultural anthropology, art, architecture or design.
• Academic track record in transdisciplinary climate research, as well as in local and indigenous cultural practices, or in cultural and environmental conservation and preservation.
• Strong academic writing skills, preferably in English, with high literacy of cultural and environmental vocabularies for text submissions to peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Strong project management skills and experience with transdisciplinary academic publishing and presentation.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) of NTU is an exciting environment for research. The Yong research group works on novel problems in biological and complex systems and has published many high impact papers in top scientific journals such as Science, PNAS, Phys. Rev. Lett., etc.

Our approach is highly interdisciplinary, using emerging state-of-the-art methods from mathematics, physics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, topological data analysis, and statistics. We are interested in analyzing big data of complex systems such as DNA, RNA, biological networks, social networks, financial markets, etc., in order to understand their behavior, pattern and interaction.

Understanding the structure-function relationships of biomolecules is an active area of research due to its fundamental importance in biology, physics, and engineering. The emerging field of Mathematical AI for Molecular Sciences is proposed for molecular representation, featurization, and learning. We are interested in developing physical models using graphs, simplicial complexes for molecular representation, featurization, and learning, particularly in the context of nucleic acids such as DNA, G-quadruplex. The results from the research will provide key insights to understanding the structure-function relationships of biomolecules.

The Yong research group is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Research Fellow with the ambition of producing high quality research that can be published in high impact journals. The Research Fellow will be involved in research design, data analysis, model development, numerical simulations, and report/paper writing.

The Research Fellow is expected to perform state of the art numerical simulations using computing resources from National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore. The incumbent has freedom to design the nature and type of deep learning simulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize recently developed mathematical tools from algebraic topology, combinatorial topology, computational topology, and differential geometry (e.g., Betti numbers, Hodge-Laplacian, discrete Ricci curvature) to characterize and model biopolymers such as DNA and RNA.
• Develop simplicial models for molecular representation, featurization, and learning, particularly in the context of nucleic acids such as DNA, G-quadruple, to better understand form-function relationship in biology.
• Use molecular modeling and AI (using e.g., the SMILES protocol) to quickly and accurately assess compounds with Essential Physicochemical Properties for drug design and development.
• Translate research findings into practical applications in pharmacology.
• Perform numerical simulations on National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore.

Job Requirements:

• PhD from a reputable university, preferably in physical sciences or STEM related field.
• Good publication track record.
• Strong background in artificial intelligence and biochemistry with prior experience in numerical simulations.
• Expertise in numerical simulations, and the ability to code and run simulations on deep learning workstation/supercomputers clusters.
• Able to think and work independently and have the aspiration to perform high quality research that can be published in high impact journals

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, NTU is looking for a Research Fellow with expertise in chemical reactors to develop an improved prototype for a thermocatalytic process.

The project is funded by National Environment Agency, Singapore to address one of the largest problems in waste management – the problem of plastic waste pollution. A significant fraction of plastic waste has substandard quality for mechanical and chemical recycling even after sorting and cleaning. The Research Fellow will work on the design, fabrication and testing of a chemical reactor system that will use pyrolysis-chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technology for converting these plastic waste streams (specifically, contaminated and rejected plastics) into multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and hydrogen. The role of Research Fellow is to design a system prototype that can effectively mitigate the impact of impurities from diverse plastic waste streams on production outputs and can be operated in a continuous mode.

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will be undertaking full research work and administrative duties during the term of employment within the following areas:

• Experimental work on plastic waste conversion into carbon nanotubes and hydrogen.
• Design, procurement, installation and operation of the prototype system;
• Investigation of system performance and determining factors that influence the yield and quality of outputs;
• Development of improvements in system design to mitigate the factors decreasing quality and yield of outputs;
• Development of a continuous process;
• Liaising with vendors regarding the feasibility of scale up and conducting a cost-benefit analysis.
• Publishing research papers and documenting developed intellectual property.
• Reporting the progress to stakeholders (internal and external).

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to chemical reactor engineering (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or other).
• PhD thesis or postdoctoral experience related to chemical reactor engineering for at least one of the following areas: (a) catalytic reactors, (b) continuous reactors.
• First-author publications in the areas mentioned above.
• High proficiency in English (e.g., TOELF, IELTS, GRE) for preparation of research papers.
• Ability to prepare well-written technical reports and research papers.
• Ability to prepare decent quality presentation decks, figures and illustrations.
• Ability to build formal and informal partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Ability to consistently achieve results, even under challenging circumstances.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

SCRIPTS specialises in privacy-preserving technologies (PP-Tech) that are computing techniques used to preserve individual’s privacy while allowing maximum value and insight to be extracted from available data.

Our centre is seeking to hire a Research Associate to build the IoT hardware platform and design new framework and optimization algorithm for satellite IoT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware systems for IoT.
• Participate academic activities
• Assist in on-site experiments and data acquisition in application environment.
• Develop algorithms for spectrum optimization, blockchain and edge computing.
• Publish high-level academic papers
• Collaborate with other team members to build satellite IoT testing systems and draft research report.

Job Requirements

• Master or PhD degree in engineering or science
• Have experience in publishing high-level academic papers
• Good skills in hardware design and C/C++ programming
• Knowledge in machine learning or IoT will be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the whole team
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialisation and deployment. ERI@N has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real-world applications.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/erian

We are looking for experienced individuals with a strong background in computational modelling, thermal energy systems, and machine learning. The hired researchers will join an interdisciplinary team to develop innovative integrations of advanced computational techniques and thermal energy storage solutions, focusing on discovering novel materials and optimizing energy systems through machine learning. Promising solutions developed will be experimentally validated, demonstrated and potentially commercialised at ERI@N.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure the requirements of the research project are met
• Conduct computational fluid dynamics (CFD), molecular dynamics (MD), and/or density function theory (DFT) studies for energy material development
• Use artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for material discovery and/or device design
• Use 3D printing techniques to fabricate phase change materials (PCM) composites
• Assist in experimental works or other required works by the PI
• Use data science techniques to process experimental results
• Write scientific papers/technology/reports and other work-related documents
• Develop machine learning algorithms for material discovery and novel heat exchanger design to seamlessly integrate PCMs into thermal systems.
• Fabricate PCM composites with optimized geometries through 3D printing technologies.

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent disciplines from a prestigious university
• At least 1 year of research experience with python, Matlab, or C++
• Experience in CFD/DFT/MD is preferable
• Experience in machine learning is preferable
• Experience in thermal energy storage, hydrogen, and energy systems is preferable

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

NTi Technology is a subsidiary of NTi Memtech Pte Ltd. We are a technology company specializing in membrane material research and development, membrane product manufacturing, membrane technology applications and services. NTi has its own fully equipped membrane R&D center and manufacturing base in Singapore to produce high-performance hollow fiber membranes.

Currently, we are looking for engineering, science, business and manufacturing interns with interests in membrane marketing, research, product development, and production.

We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in a full-scale membrane manufacturing facility, from research to production to delivery.
• Mentorship and training from experienced professionals in the field.
• Exposure to industry-standard practices and technologies.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

1. Membrane Research Intern:

Responsibilities and duties:

• Support and assist in QC inspections for daily membrane production (lab works).
• Maintain quality-related documentations (soft & hard copy) including SOPs, check lists, reports, etc.
• Support and assist in the testing for new membrane products.
• Assist in the Maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
• Other related duties assigned.

Requirements:

• Familiar with handling chemicals.
• Strong hands-on capability and independent in performing experiments such as i) general chemical experiments; ii) how to use basic lab equipment like weighing balance, pH meter, pipette and etc; iii) laboratory safety practice. For any other equipment like FTIR, UV-Vis and TOC , they will be trained before they can operate.
• Good understanding of safe lab practice.
• Good written and spoken communication skills. Ability to communicate with equipment and material suppliers/ manufacturers based in China would be advantageous.
• Good team player, self-driven and meticulous.
• Year 3/ Year 4 students are preferred.

SCRIPTS specialises in privacy-preserving technologies (PP-Tech) that are computing techniques used to preserve individual’s privacy while allowing maximum value and insight to be extracted from available data.

Our centre is seeking to hire a Research Fellow to be involved in research and development for the IoT hardware platform and new framework and optimization algorithm for satellite IoT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in academic activities and system design
• Prepare report and publish high-level academic papers
• Collaborate with other team members to be involved in satellite IoT testing

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in engineering or science
• Have experience in publishing high-level academic papers
• Good skills in hardware design and C/C++ programming
• Knowledge in machine learning or IoT will be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the whole team
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/research.

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic team at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of 3D printing, optics, sensor, with a focus on materials for optical waveguides and other optical devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research related to optical waveguide materials and engineering.
• Optimize formulations for UV 3D printing and direct ink writing 3D printing.
• Contribute to ongoing research projects in optics and photonics.
• Design and prototype using CAD software and 3D printing technologies.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers on interdisciplinary projects.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Material Science, Chemistry, Sensors, or a related field.
• Strong background in formulation for 3D printing.
• Experience with optimization of ink formulation for 3D printing.
• Demonstrated expertise in optics research.
• Proficiency in CAD software and 3D printing technologies.

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB.
• Experience with machine learning and AI applications in engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/research.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to drive innovation in soft and stretchable electronic systems by addressing critical challenges in interconnect design, enabling their extensive deployment in advanced applications. The role involves leveraging expertise in flexible electronics, modular soft robotics, and artificial neuron systems to develop intelligent, adaptive technologies that integrate sensing, data processing, and actuation capabilities. The aim is to contribute to the creation of robust, scalable solutions that advance the field of soft interconnects and intelligent devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research collaboratively with team members to ensure the timely completion of project deliverables.
• Design, develop, and fabricate soft interconnects for stretchable electronic devices, enabling their integration into functional systems such as wearable and robotic platforms.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance the deployment of next-generation flexible and stretchable electronic systems.
• Assist in grant writing.
• Maintenance of lab or equipment or supplies that include procurement and liaison with suppliers.
• Assist or produce high quality reports and documents that consolidate research findings
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
• Contribute to the mentoring and guidance of junior researchers and students, fostering an environment of learning and innovation within the project team.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant experiences in soft robotics
• Expertise in soft robots, actuators, mechanical sensors, strain sensors, flexible electronics.
• Proficiency in mechanical testing, electrical testing, materials characterization, system integration
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Capable of design and assemble of device prototypes.
• Candidates with publications in top-tier scientific journals are preferred.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Research Assistant/Associate, Analytical Chemistry

We are currently recruiting a highly motivated Research Assistant/Associate in the team of Nanyang Assistant Professor Guan Xue Li. Our group is interested in understanding the roles of microbial lipids in human health and antimicrobial resistance. It is increasingly appreciated that microbial lipids play critical functions in modulation of human metabolic and immune health, as well as infection outcome and treatment responses. We employ an integrated systems biology approach, including development and application of lipidomics, to study the complex repertoire of bacterial lipids and aim to identify lipid metabolic networks which can be modulated for treatment of infections.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of investigators in LKCMedicine, clinical and industry partners, as well as the wider lipidomics community, including the microbial lipids interest group. This position will expose the candidate to state-of-the-art technologies for lipidomics/ metabolomics, other leading edge research facilities in LKCMedicine and NTU and access to clinical samples, including bacterial isolates from human patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize bioanalytical workflows for lipid analysis of microbial and mammalian samples from laboratory and clinical sources
• Perform sample preparation and LC-MS/MS analysis
• Assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of HPLCs and mass spectrometers
• Routine operation of LC-MS/MS
• Assist in processing and quality control of lipidomics data
• Support research projects
• Prepare project updates
• Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
• Research administration and fulfilment of institutional requirements

Key Competencies and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Analytical Chemistry related disciplines
• 1-2 years of working experience in bioanalysis using LC-MS, but recent graduates with the right aptitude will be considered
• Hands-on experience with operation and troubleshooting of high performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometer(s) preferred
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate independence with minimal supervision
• Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills, fluent in spoken and written English
• Able to supervise students, and work as a team
• Able to work collaboratively, and to handle several concurrent fast-paced projects

If you are interested to pursue a career with the School, please write to Assistant Professor Guan Xue Li (mailto:[email protected]) with a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and names and contacts of at least two references at your earliest convenience.

Only full application will be considered, and shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Key Responsibilities

· Work as a strategic partner to R&D, Tech-Biz Divisions and Horizontal Offices.

· Plan, oversee and control the financial budgeting of both institutes and funds management.

· Ensures accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of financial and accounting data.

· Optimises both institutes' funds utilization.

· Develops, implements, and maintains systems, processes, and internal policies.

· Provides the required financial information to management and key stakeholders

· Liaise with headquarters Stakeholders and Corporate Group Finance.

· Work closely with the management and internal & external stakeholders.

Required Qualification

· Bachelor's degree or master's degree in finance or accounting.

· At least 10 years of relevant experience in a finance-related role of a similar capacity.

· Good knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards.

· Self-motivated with good interpersonal and communication skills

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

Research Assistant, Microbiology/Parasitology

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is recruiting a Research Assistant for the Respiratory and Infectious Diseases Programme, Laboratory of Antimicrobial Resistance and Drug Discovery under Professor Pablo Bifani.

Malaria continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality associated with an infectious disease, accounting for 249 million malaria cases and 608,000 deaths in 2022 alone. The lab is interested in the understanding of the mechanisms of drug resistance associated with antimicrobials, including antimalarial drugs. The job entails deciphering the mechanisms of resistance to existing and newly identified antimalarials. The candidate will be required to work with human and simian malarial parasites, Plasmodium falciparum, P. cynomolgi and P. knowlesi and performed forward and reverse genetic experiments to better understand the mechanisms of drug resistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bacterial assay development, assay optimization and compound screening.
• Target deconvolution (understanding mechanisms of action and resistance of selected compounds).
• Design and conduct experiments including data collection and analysis.
• Summarize and present the data in lab meetings.
• Develop new research techniques and approaches.
• Perform maintenance of inventory and procurement of laboratory consumables.
• Ensure safe technical practices and procedures.

Key Competencies and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or related fields.
• Experience working with the malaria parasite and basic molecular biology skills.
• Willing to learn and feel comfortable working with various malaria parasites (primarily) and bacteria.
• Highly adaptable at working with different organisms and techniques.
• Collaborative spirit with internal and external collaborators.