We are currently looking for a dynamic sensory scientist or R&D professional to work as a Qualitative Sensory Research Manager on exciting client innovation projects. We are looking for Qualitative Sensory Research Manager, in be based in Queenstown, Singapore.

About MMR...

MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specialising in food, drink, personal and household care research. We are industry leaders, guiding best in class innovation for our clients - partnering with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands.

Our team of over 700 highly engaged, multi-disciplined employees are primarily dynamic research professionals, sensory experts and data scientists. We boast a true global reach with offices in Wallingford (near Oxford), London, New York, Shanghai, Singapore, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Cali (Colombia), Bangkok, Durban and Amsterdam.

What makes MMR special?

We are a "people first" company that prides itself on collaboration, honesty and mutual trust. Don't take our word for it though, check us out on Glassdoor. You'll see we're currently rated at 4.7 out of 5 as an employer destination and a massive 99% of our employees would recommend working for us to a friend. Add to that 99% of our people approve of our CEO and you a general feel of what it means to be part of the MMR family.

No two projects are ever the same, often involving exciting innovations, varied methods and international markets. It's a great opportunity to challenge and add value to client decision making, all while working with our passionate, friendly teams across the globe.

About our opportunities...

With this role, you will be working on all the portfolio of Sensory Qual methodologies we have developed at MMR for the last 15 years to help support our clients in designing ideal product and pack briefs to fit an idea / concept / positioning (being innovation or renovation), in understanding sensorially active characteristics during the consumption journey or in developing the complete guardrails for innovation working alongside our qual and brand consultant colleagues. You will therefore work across all MMR existing client teams and new ones too, which will provide a lot of variety in the product categories researched, as well as challenges. We are solution focused, so adaptability and quick thinking are crucial, especially in the current circumstances. Most of MMR’s work is food, drink and personal care related, so experience in these sectors is advantageous, to be able demonstrate relevant expertise to our clients.

All our Sensory Qual approaches use qualitative collaborative techniques, so consumer understanding and great client interaction are key to add value to the process. You will own the projects you work on and deliver them from proposal to debrief as well as be involved in business development initiatives to continue to grow our client base.

We conduct research all over the world, expect opportunities to travel and explore new countries when this is appropriate to do so again. Any foreign language skills are therefore advantageous.

As part of the wider Sensory Community of MMR, you will also be sharing your sensory knowledge and assessment skills across the business and be involved in selling and delivering exciting new ventures likes Sensory Playbooks!

The team you will join is a welcoming bunch of foodies that love nothing more than discover new things to try from all over the world that will offer keen support throughout.

• Energy and enthusiasm and willingness to get stuck in
• Strong passion for sensory research and innovation in Food, Beverage, Household or Personal Care
• Sensory moderation – candidates should be able to elicit detailed sensory vocabulary from trained panelists and transfer these moderation skills to working with clients / untrained consumers
• Sensory acuity– ability to articulate product sensory characteristics themselves and to provide clear argumentation / recommendation on product differences to support a product selection relevant to the project objectives
• Strong communication skills (fluent in written / spoken English is essential)
• Love to collaborate and work as a team, but can working independently too
• Ability to write engaging story led presentations and present with gravitas

MMR offers an open, diverse and non-hierarchical environment, where bespoke MMR Academy training is offered at every level. We also offer exciting secondment opportunities at our other global locations, as well as a selection of fantastic employee benefits.

MMR delivers a class leading set of marketing science tools and approaches, many of which are proprietary to MMR. We are endorsed by our global client base for our agility, technical expertise and willingness to adapt research solutions to directly focus on specific client challenges. We’ve built a reputation of providing innovative statistical analysis and techniques, coupled with optimal research design consultancy, that successfully delivers against our clients’ specific business objectives.

MMR is an Equal Opportunity employer.

A postdoctoral research fellow position is available at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). The research focuses on semantic communications, resource allocation, and edge AI.

Candidates with strong publication records in relevant areas are encouraged to apply. The candidate should have:

• A recent PhD degree in communications and networking, computer sciences, operations research, or applied mathematics
• Strong publication record in top-tier IEEE / ACM / OR / Math conferences/journals
• Proficient in oral and written English

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ISCE2 is seeking a talented Research Engineer to be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop next generation green and sustainable technology for the biomanufacturing of fine and specialty chemicals. This position offers an opportunity to work bioprocess and bioengineering to develop

scalable technologies for applications in green chemicals biomanufacturing. The ideal candidate is passionate about engineering biology for science and sustainability, self-motivated, organised, detail-oriented, enjoy laboratory work, and has excellent communication and teamwork skills. The successful candidate may be responsible for but not limited to:

• Molecular biology with emphasis on molecular cloning and DNA assembly
• Perform protein expression in bacterial systems, including molecular cloning, fermentation in bioreactors/shake flasks, and protein separation and immunoassays
• Design, plan and execute experiments based on proposed project scope
• Analyze data, interpret results and troubleshoot
• Presentation at regular project meetings and summarize results in reports
• Presentation and review of relevant literature
• Assist in the preparation of scientific communications; publications, figures and posters
• Perform general lab housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned by the manager

Requirements:

• BSc or Masters degree with some laboratory experience, preferably in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or Biological Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience
• Experience with bioreactors will be advantageous.
• Preferred hands-on experience with molecular cloning and bioanalytical techniques, such as PCR, SDS-PAGE, LC-MS, Western blot, ELISA or other immunoassays, etc.
• Team player who is self-motivated and enjoy applied research work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Adaptable to team-oriented goals and requirements
• Good problem-solving skills
• Rigorous data analysis and interpretation skills
• Meticulous, attention to details and organized
• Excellent oral/written communication, documentation and organization skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task

ISCE2 offers a challenging and rewarding work environment with opportunities for career development. If you are passionate about science and sustainability, and want to make a difference in the world, we encourage you to apply.

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 Fellow / Senior Fellow (Social Cohesion Research)

The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), a Graduate School of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is a leading research-intensive and teaching institution in strategic and international affairs and policy-oriented think tank in the Asia-Pacific region.

RSIS invites applications for the position of Research Fellow / Senior Fellow in RSIS under the Social Cohesion Research team. The successful applicant is expected to lead and facilitate strategic events, seminars, workshops, and the International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS). He/She will be required to critically evaluate and review the empirical and theoretical evidence related to the assigned project and present the report findings to stakeholders. He/she will be required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, as well as with various government ministries and agencies. He/She is also responsible for the supervision and coaching of the team’s junior research staff and ensuring that the team’s deliverables are met in a timely manner.

The successful candidate should:

• Possess a PhD or relevant work experience in social sciences with a robust foundation in statistics, econometrics, or analytics;
• Have experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and analysis;
• Have relevant experience in project management and operational procedures;
• Have an interest on Singapore and the region, including but not limited to issues related to race and religion, inequality, social diversity, and geopolitical dynamics; and
• Possess excellence writing and research skills with an aptitude and interest for in-depth research in the relevant field.

All applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description;
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• A statement of research interests;
• 2 published articles or writing samples; and
• 3 reference letters.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For further information about RSIS, please visit our website: www.rsis.edu.sg.

To apply: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Fellow---Senior-Fellow--Social-Cohesion-Research---RSIS-_R00015930

Job Description / Responsibilities

1. Develop and build competencies in process and design engineering for ISCE2

2. As part of ISCE2 management team, contribute to building a mission and values driven organization

3. Lead and deliver Low-carbon Technology Translation Testbed (LCT3) as a national infrastructure for local and international partnerships

• Understand LCT3 objectives, operating philosophy and how LCT3 fits into the wider ecosystem to support Singapore's Net-Zero ambitions.
• Develop a clear scope that the LCT3 initiative can plan and mobilise against and work with agency stakeholders to set KPIs for the long term sustenance of the facility
• Plan and manage budget for LCT3
• Lead multi-disciplinary and multi-organization LCT3 team
• Understand complexities of the low-carbon technology ecosystem in Singapore and play lead role in stakeholder management amongst industry partners, IHLs and government agencies
• Engage, attract and bring in these stakeholders to participate in LCT3
• Work with agency and academic partners to set up the governance, and support the running of LCT3s governance processes
• Work with all program workstreams to regularly review short & long-term plans
• Participates as part of the ISCE2 leadership team to inform and influence the mapping of R&D activities to a translational outcome aligned with Singapore's national goals.
• Ensure regular reporting processes are in place and provide visibility of program status, issues and manage any significant business risks.
• Represent LCT3 at LCER Steering Committee level and relevant boards, including the LCER Technical Committee
• Thought leadership and advocacy in the development of low carbon technologies.
• Represent A*STAR in an advisory role to other agencies and offices (eg S&TPPO, NRF, NCCS)

4. Guide and support process and design engineering efforts in ISCE2 in other areas, e.g. synthetic biology

Requirement

• Doctorate in Chemical or Process Engineering
• Good knowledge of industry and latest technology trends in sustainability
• Over 15 years of proven programme leadership/industry leadership experience in delivering translational engineering projects in the energy/ chemical/pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability to work with procurement and different engineering disciplines, and familiarity with FEL (front end loading) engineering from basic design, basic and detailed engineering, mechanical completion to commissioning are pre-requisites. Experience in commissioning of commercial world-scale plants would be an advantage
• Familiarity with Singapore public sector stakeholder management
• Experienced in working with global management and technical stakeholders
• Experienced in strategic operations and project management
• Exceptional strategic thinking, with the ability to envision long-term goals and develop practical plans to achieve them.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization

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.