Chugai Pharmabody Research Pte. Ltd. (“CPR”) was established in Singapore as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (Chugai), a member of Roche group, in January 2012 and started operations on July 2, 2012. Located at Biopolis in Singapore, it aims to generate new antibody drugs based on Chugai’s proprietary antibody engineering technologies, such as recycling antibody®, sweeping antibody®, bispecific antibody, various Fc engineered antibodies, and other new antibody engineering technologies that are under development.

Position – Senior Scientist in Lead Optimization Unit

CPR is seeking for a scientist with expertise in protein engineering.

Job requirements

The applicant should be highly skilled in at least one of the following areas:

• Strong and proven expertise in structural biology and molecular biology for protein structure/function investigation.
• Advance knowledge in protein and/or antibody engineering, including but not limited to rational or random mutagenesis engineering approach.
• Expertise in protein biochemistry, protein expression, purification, and characterization.
• Strong organizational skills to deal with large amounts of data and excellent communication and collaborative skills, as well as a team player mindset for working with cross-functional multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and skill of high-throughput system, automation, and/or general scripting language is a plus but not a must.
• Knowledge and skill of cell biology, biophysics or immunology is a plus but not a must.

The applicant must have completed and be awarded with a relevant Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Science/Biochemistry/Chemical Biology/Biotechnology/Information science with 1-2 years of working experience in a related field. In addition, the successful candidates must be able to demonstrate technical expertise in areas which may include molecular biology, cell biology, protein chemistry and protein engineering as evidenced by projects, presentations, or peer-reviewed scientific publications.

As frequent communication and liaison is expected between both the Singapore and Japan office, you should possess an excellent command of both spoken and written Japanese and English languages.

For more information regarding our Company, you may refer to our website at: http://chugai-pharmabody.com/

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Job Description

The job holders are to work with PI and the research team to conduct research characterizing airborne pollutants in urban environment.

Qualifications

One or more of (but not limited to) the following:

• Experience in applying data analytics, machine learning and handling big data
• Experience in applying Pythons functions of matplotlib, and numPy, pandas, statsmodels
• Fast learner - capable of conducting independent research and proficient literature search, review & summary with strong background in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Physics
• Experience in operating instruments measuring physical and/or chemical properties of airborne pollutants
• Proactive in assisting and contributing to quality scientific research publications
• Proficient in technical presentation, slide making, report writing, etc.
• Proven rounded and effective team player with strong initiative and ownership of the research project

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in the Human Potential Translational Research Programme (HPTRP), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The HPTRP brings together researchers from a wide range of disciplines with an interest to maximise human potential. In HPTRP, we aim to adopt a holistic perspective that considers human potential as an integrative measure of health, productivity, performance, human capital and overall well-being over the lifespan, in our environment. Appointments will be made on one-year contract, with the possibility of one-year extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Fellow (RF) will plan and execute research studies to better understand the impact of environmental heat stress on various populations. The successful candidate will be responsible to, and work with, the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure the successful and timely completion of the project.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate include but are not limited to:

1. Working closely with the PI to develop new research ideas, write up and present project proposals;
2. Designing research protocols and planning data collection strategies, guided by literature reviews and best practices;
3. Leading and training teams comprising Research Assistant(s), Students etc in the conduct of laboratory- and field-based research;
4. Establishing and managing databases;
5. Rigorous data analyses and interpretation of data;
6. Generating reports and high-quality publications for presentation to stakeholders and submission to top tier journals, respectively;
7. Leading a team comprising Research Assistant(s) and Students in the conduct of laboratory- and field-based research studies;
8. Working at different study sites, depending on the needs;
9. Working beyond routine work hours due to the nature of research;
10. Maintaining the highest standard of professional conduct and record-keeping in accordance with policies and procedures;
11. Maintaining regular communication with other members of the research team; and
12. Assisting with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a Doctorate, preferably in sport science, life sciences or related disciplines;
2. Have an interest and experience leading and conducting laboratory and field research with human participants;
3. Be proficient in statistics, data analyses and data visualisation for both quantitative and qualitative data;
4. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
5. Be adaptable and able to multi-task well;
6. Be able to work independently and in a team;
7. Have an investigative nature and be detail-oriented;
8. Have knowledge of computer applications, e.g. SPSS, MS Office.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Review of applications will commence from November 2024 on a rolling basis. Applications will be considered until the post is filled.

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Job Description

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

The Research Fellow will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator on one or more research projects. In particular, the research fellow is going to investigate the design of novel database systems on modern hardware (e.g., GPUs and/or Non-volatile memory) and data science applications.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience in research and Good publication record
• Strong systems development skills

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant for “High-throughput culturomics study of human microbiota” in the Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Department undertakes excellence in research and scholarship through intimate support of our faculty and staff in the NUS Medicine Translational Research Programmes (TRPs). Our scientific strengths and leadership is evidenced by Biochemistry being the academic home of 4 TRP Directors, and by stellar research scholarship in cancer, cardiovascular disease, digital medicine, healthy longevity, human potential, infectious disease, immunology, precision medicine and synthetic biology. Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

We are seeking a skilled Research Assistant to support our advanced research in developing new methodologies utilising cutting-edge automation approach to unveil the complex connection between microbial population and human health. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for sample preparation, single-cell isolation workflow optimization, and novel bacterial species characterisation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with state-of-the-art single-cell dispensing platform, develop expertise in high-output nanopore sequencing, and contribute to impactful scientific research.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

This role will suit an individual passionate about microbiology and omics study to understand host-microbes interactions. The RA will be able to:

1. conduct wet lab experiments;
2. Assist in the isolation, characterisation, and genomic analysis of bacterial samples;
3. Prepare research findings for publications, reports, and presentations;
4. Undertake the day-to-day running of the project and collaborate with team members in supporting lab operation;
5. Daily lab management tasks such as inventory of supplies and samples, preparing culture media and solutions, autoclaving materials, ordering supplies and maintaining bacterial cultures and stocks;
6. Conduct literature searches and analyse data, as well as assist in preparing both progress and final reports of the project;
7. Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures;
8. Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. At least Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related field.
2. Prior experience in laboratory research, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria handling, or molecular genetics is highly preferred.
3. Proficiency in techniques in cell and molecular biology such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing, fluorescence microscopy, and cloning.
4. Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with microbial culturomics.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication, able to prepare clear research documentation and contribute to team discussions.
6. Highly organised, detail-oriented, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Assoc. Prof. Niranjan Nagarajan ([email protected]) and Dr. On Yue Yuan ([email protected]).

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations (if any) and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant for the Cardiovascular-Metabolic Diseases Translational Research Programme (CVMD TRP), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. CVMD TRP is a multidisciplinary team of scientists working towards mechanistic understanding of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and development of novel therapeutic approaches. Appointment of the position will be on two-year contract with possible extension.

Job Description

We are looking for a research assistant with two main roles. The RA will assist with basic laboratory experiments including mouse phenotyping, protein biochemistry, molecular biology and cell culture in the laboratory of Dr. Roshni Singaraja in the CVDM TRP. At the same time, the RA will be working with CVMD TRP admin lead with a blend of administrative duties related to laboratory work and coordination of day-to-day operation at the bench.

Job Scope

Based on this broad job scope, we welcome applications from those with a certain level of exposure to lab-based research and awareness of the nature of administrative duties specified below. TRP will do due diligence to balance the workload between the two lines of duty accordingly and ensure work-life balance to the best of our abilities.

Responsibilities

1. Administrative Duties (CVMD TRP)

• Procurement of laboratory consumables
• Upkeep of instrument and consumables and other housekeeping matters
• Lab safety-related matters
• Assisting admin head with the organization and logistics of TRP-led events
• Other potential ad hoc duties by the TRP admin lead

Responsibilities

1. Research Duties (Singaraja lab)

• Biomedical experiments such as cell culture, PCR, western blot, immunohistochemical staining, etc.
• Mouse models and phenotyping
• Western immunoblotting and protein biochemistry (co-immunoprecipitation and affinity purification)
• Lab management

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Life Sciences with more than 2 years of work experience
• Excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in protein biochemistry
• Highly collaborative, and motivated to support the research team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail

The NeuroPhenomics Lab is dedicated to the profound exploration of brain tumor biology, focusing particularly on key driver mutations like IDH1 and IDH2. These mutations significantly contribute to the development of aggressive malignant gliomas by altering chromatin structure and genome methylation, thus influencing tumor evolution. Beyond this, our lab is committed to identifying other genetic alterations with potential clinical relevance.

We are currently seeking a Research Officer who is passionately interested in translational cancer research. The ideal candidate should have a robust background in biochemistry, with a preference for experience in protein engineering and antibody work.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor"s or Master"s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Biochemical Engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of PCR and molecular cloning.
• Experience with proteins and antibody engineering is preferred.
• Proficiency in wet lab techniques.
• Strong teamwork abilities; leadership experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive approach.
• A positive and eager attitude toward learning, coupled with responsibility and excellent organizational skills.
• Advanced skills in critical thinking, communication, and building interpersonal relationships.

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Job Description

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, is inviting applications for 1 Research Engineer (RE) position under Associate Professor Sibudjing Kawi’s group. The candidate will work on A*STAR LCERFI research project entitled “Methane Pyrolysis for Hydrogen and Carbon Nanotube Production via Novel Catalytic Membrane Reactor System”.

Qualifications

Master degree in chemistry/chemical engineering in the area of catalysts, inorganic membranes and inorganic membrane reactors for high temperature reactions.

• Proven experience (with good research track record in terms of publications and/or patents) in the field of inorganic hollow fiber membrane synthesis, catalyst synthesis/characterization/testing for hydrocarbon pyrolysis and catalytic membrane reactor design.
• Strong team player skills and the ability to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce.

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

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Job Description

Applications are invited for a Research Associate in the NUS Centre for International Law (CIL). This is a one-year contractual position offered in connection to CIL's expansion of its programme on international economic law and policy. The objective of the position is to develop the research capabilities and knowledge of junior scholars by immersing them in a dynamic and supportive research environment where they can enhance their understanding of different areas of international economic law and policy.

The duties of the incumbent will involve:

• Assisting the Head of the International Economic Law and Policy programme in research in connection with the programme’s ongoing projects in international economic law, including CIL’s position as an official observer in UNCITRAL Working Group III, CIL’s ongoing work on international economic law and climate change, and its work on the evolution of the international architecture for economic regulation.
• Assisting with the development and organization of seminars and workshops organized by CIL, including the Singapore International Arbitration Academy.
• Conducting research and completing at least one publication for possible publication in a recognized journal at the termination of the position.

All research staff in CIL will have access to professional development opportunities (e.g., events, seminars, and training programmes) within NUS. They will also have opportunities to attend regional and international conferences, workshops and symposiums as well as other scholarly opportunities.

Qualifications

• An LLM or JD degree or equivalent experience;
• A solid foundation in international economic law, e.g., trade, investment and other areas of international economic law broadly understood;
• Excellent analytical, research and writing skills;
• A high degree of self-motivation and strong organisational and computer skills.

Application Procedures

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly via the NUS Career Portal with the following supporting documents :

• A covering letter indicating experience, motivation for applying to work at CIL, and research interests
• A detailed curriculum vitae (no more than three pages) setting out educational and work history
• University transcripts
• One sample of written work
• The names and details of two referees

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be notified. For enquiries, please contact Ms Huong Tam at [email protected]

More Information about CIL

CIL was established in 2009 as a university-level research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). It is located on the Bukit Timah Campus of NUS, together with the Faculty of Law and the Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy. As a university-level research institute, CIL engages in both legal and multi-disciplinary research on wide variety of international law issues. Its mission is to enable Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region to play a more significant role in the promotion and development of international law. More about CIL can be found here: https://cil.nus.edu.sg

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Job Description

The appointed Research Assistant will be part of the Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI) research team, under ACI Director, Professor Paul Cheung, to work on a number of research projects related to Indonesia.

The candidates should have experience in policy analysis and are familiar with socio-economic development of Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Masters degree in Economics, Social Sciences, or equivalent
• Familiar with socioeconomic development of Indonesia
• Familiar with working on the large economic datasets for statistical analysis
• Demonstrate good organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Candidate must be able to research information sources that are in Bahasa Indonesia
• Able to multitask and manage tight timelines
• Able to work in a team as well as independently. Must be highly self-motivated
• Able to commit to at least 1 year of service

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

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant / Research Engineer in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing (SoC). SoC 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 / Research Engineer will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab members on topics of “Automation of Threat Detection in Security Operation Centers (SOCs)”. He/she should possess experience or interest in the following research areas:

· Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system

· Large Language Models

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with Honours in a relevant area; and
• Good publication record: and
• Experience in research.

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

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Job Description

Job Title: Research Fellow in Spatial Epidemiology

Location: Singapore

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore (NUS) seeks a highly motivated and skilled Research Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research project on surveillance for zoonotic and vector-borne diseases in changing environments (SENSOR Project). This project focusing on emerging diseases in Borneo and is conducted in collaboration with an international consortium of universities in Malaysia, Singapore and the UK. This position offers the opportunity to work on ground-breaking research projects in the broad areas of environmental change, infectious disease surveillance, spatial epidemiology, machine learning and global health.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct high quality research in epidemiology, machine learning and/or meta-analyses to identify impacts of environmental change on infectious disease dynamics and design targeted surveillance approaches;
• Develop and implement statistical methods, computational models and/ or machine learning algorithms to analyse environmental and infectious disease data;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, including epidemiologists, biologists, environmental scientists and policy makers;
• Present research findings at national and international conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals;
• Support design of field studies in collaboration with international partners;
• Assist in the supervision and mentoring of graduate students and junior researchers; and
• Contribute to grant proposals and progress reports for funding agencies.

Qualifications:

• A PhD in a relevant field such as epidemiology, geography, computer science or a related discipline;
• Strong background in any one of machine learning, infectious disease modelling, epidemiology, quantitative environmental science or ecology, remote sensing or a related field;
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python;
• Experience with machine learning or statistical methods applied to public health and/ or environmental challenges;
• Interest in climate and environmental change and infectious disease dynamics;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and independently; and
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is February 2025, but this is negotiable. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance.

NUS is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated and talented Research Fellows to join our dynamic research team. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge projects in fields of advanced manufacturing, micro-nanofabrications, microfluidics, and soft robotics. The role includes conducting independent research, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to high-impact publications in reputable international journals. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in innovative technologies while working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in materials, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanics, biological engineering, or any related fields.
• Strong expertise in advanced manufacturing, micro-nanofabrications, microfluidics, and soft robotics.
• A proven track record of publications in reputable international journals.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Less than 3 years of work experience after obtaining a PhD degree.

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

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Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic PhD. candidate who can perform experiments (e. g., e-beam lithography, photo-lithography, top-down fabrication techniques, design/building optical characterization setups) and numerical simulations (e.g., FDTD, RCWA, and so on).

Qualifications

• Possess a Ph.D. Degree in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Qualified experimental, simulations skills.
• Open to Fixed Term Contract

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

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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 (SoC). SoC 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 resolution of batch effects in antibody and microRNA profiling data for an esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) project.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with Honours in a relevant area
• Familiarity with analysing omics datasets
• Understand the interplay between batch effects and missing values
• Knowledge of methods for resolving batch effects
• Ability to make robust analysis in the presence of batch effects

Project Overview

SMART M3S is undertaking a project that includes three key work streams:

1) Content: Developing an ontology encompassing various activities, actors, and processes arranged systematically. This involves:

• Extracting content from databases like the Department of Labor's O*Net.
• Human Curation and editing.
• Utilizing Large Language Models(LLMs) for content generation.
• Applying machine learning and statistical techniques to identify clusters of similar activities.

2) Software Tools: Creating a suite of software tools to :

• Browse, edit, and search the online knowledge base.
• Extract content from diverse sources.
• Facilitate human review.
• Integrate LLMs for content generation.
• Support applications demonstrating the ontology's usefulness.

3) Applications: Developing proof-of-concept applications by the end of the one-year project to showcase the ontology's utility. Potential areas include:

• Rapid identification of use cases for generative AI tools.
• Automated generation of detailed workflows and task assignments.
• Stimulating human creativity to address business and societal challenges like climate change and democratic processes.

Responsibilities

The Full Stack Developer will perform the following:

• Design, develop and maintain software tools essential for creating and managing the ontology and its applications.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, developers, and content specialists.
• Integrate Large Language Models into software applications to enhance functionality.
• Optimize existing codebases for performance and scalability.
• Conduct code reviews, write unit tests, and ensure software reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with proven experience and a strong portfolio
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with the following technologies:

1) Frontend:

• Next.js
• TypeScript
• MUI (Material-UI)
• D3.js

2) Backend:

• Node.js
• Firebase and Firebase Cloud Firestore

3) Testing:

• Jest
• Cypress
• Proficiency in LLM Prompt Engineering.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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Applicants are required to complete the following as part of the screening process:

1) Clone and Optimize

-Clone this code sandbox (https://codesandbox.io/p/sandbox/react-usestate-update-nested-in-another-usestate-functional-update-r4lwq0?file=%2Fsrc%2FApp.js)

-Optimize the code for performance and readability.

2) Submit Solution:

-Provide the URL to your optimized solution.

-Include a detailed description of the optimizations made and the reasoning behind them.

GitHub Respository: Link to your GitHub profile showcasing relevant projects.

To apply, please visit our website at: https://portal.smart.mit.edu/careers/career-opportunities

Interested applicants are invited to send in their full CV/resume, cover letter and list of three references (to include reference names and contact information). We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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Job Description

The NUS Global Asia Institute (GAI) seeks a full-time Research Assistant/Associate to support faculty and researchers in carrying out projects related to business resilience, economic adaptation, and corporate history. The role focuses on the study of firms navigating adverse environments, as outlined in our forthcoming research project on business resilience across diverse industries and geographies.

We are looking for someone with exceptional writing and research skills, an innovative mindset, and the ability to work independently. The candidate will collaborate closely with world-class faculty and post-doc researchers, contributing to the development of case studies and actionable frameworks. This position offers hands-on experience in academic research, project management, and business writing, providing valuable exposure to historical and contemporary corporate strategies.

Salary benefits will be commensurate with skillset, experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution.
• Academic background in the social sciences or business-related fields.
• Strong interest in business writing and case writing.
• Highly organized, meticulous and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in programming languages (such as R and Stata) will be an advantage.

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

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Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated and talented Research Fellows to join our dynamic research team. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge projects in fields of advanced manufacturing, micro-nanofabrications, microfluidics, and soft robotics. The role includes conducting independent research, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to high-impact publications in reputable international journals. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in innovative technologies while working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in materials, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanics, biological engineering, or any related fields.
• Strong expertise in advanced manufacturing, micro-nanofabrications, microfluidics, and soft robotics.
• A proven track record of publications in reputable international journals.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Less than 3 years of work experience after obtaining a PhD degree.

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

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Job Description

We aim to develop advanced AI models for creating cardiac digital twins, i.e., personalized virtual heart models. We will employ the dataset (imaging, ECG, electronic medical records, etc) collected from patients, to accurately modelling the anatomy and simulate the function of patients' diseased hearts. These models, coupled with machine learning techniques, contribute to the identification of crucial mechanistic relationships and features that offer insights into the trajectory of a patient's heart condition. The research will delve into the intersection of AI and cardiac sciences, exploring novel approaches to revolutionize our understanding of the human heart. With the potential to impact medical treatments and technology advancements, it promises an exciting and important avenue for personalized medicine. We will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including academics/ experts from NUS, University of Oxford, University of Southampton, Imperial College London, Fudan University, etc.

The selected Research Assistant will be required to:

• Collect, preprocess, and analyze clinical data.
• Develop neural surrogate model for efficient cardiac simulation.
• Write well-documented code for experiments, ensuring reproducibility and efficiency.
• Write and submit research articles to top-tier peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

Qualifications

• Possess a recognised bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, computer science, data science, applied statistics/ mathematics, or any-related field.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and learning capability.
• Proficiency in programming (Python, C++, etc)
• Strong written and spoken communication and comprehension and able to present results clearly.
• First-authored relative publication in top-tier journals and conferences are preferred.
• Being self-motivated and enthusiastic about AI for healthcare.
• Open to fixed-term contract.

Job Description:

• Capable of optimizing molecular and cellular assays for characterization of genetically modified immune cells. These assays may include RNA extraction, real-time PCR, ELISA, western blotting, cytotoxicity assay, cell proliferation assays and cytokine measurement etc.,
• Multi-parametric immunophenotyping by flow cytometry techniques
• Good hands-on experience with PBMCs and cellular therapy products either through established protocols, or to optimize new protocols as seen necessary.
• Maintains accurate and detailed documentation of laboratory procedures and experiments.
• Oversee maintenance and operation of laboratory such as replenishing & triggering order of consumables, collection of waste materials, maintenance of laboratory equipment, etc.

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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. The Dept of Medicine at NUS is a very large research-intensive department and is dedicated to the advancement of human healthcare in Singapore first, but also beyond. More information on the department is available at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/medi/. This Appointment will be made on a 1 year rolling contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible to, and work closely with, the Principal Investigator (Assoc. Professor Peter Goon) and other study team members to ensure the successful completion of their research studies (Virus-associated cancers with emphases on pre-cancer detection, host immunology, virology, and potential treatments, Skin cancers and drug reactions) on time. The RA’s principal role will be to work in general practices such as recruitment, data collection, laboratory experiments, data entry and analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will liaise with the relevant personnel in hospital to smooth the process of recruitment and data collection and will be accountable to the Principle Investigator (PI). The RA will be able to:

1. Oversee the general management of the project;
2. Provide administrative and secretarial support to the project, such as organizing regular meetings to maintain regular communication with other members of the research team and collaborate with the study sites;
3. Undertake the day to day running of the project at the study site, e.g. Collaborate with team members at the study sites, laboratory experiments, recruitment, data collection at hospitals/participants’ homes;
4. Conduct literature searches, using SPSS to enter data, and analyse data and maintain trial database, as well as assist in preparing both progress and final reports of the project;
5. Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures;
6. Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a first degree with good results or holds a Bachelor degree in medicine or science-related disciplines;
2. be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail;
3. have knowledge of computer applications, e.g. SPSS, MS office, PowerPoint;
4. have experiences in the medicine areas of research (if confidential, the nature of the research in general)

More Information

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Ms Farah bte Ahmad Rosman @ [email protected]

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement the program for the class in accordance with the policies, guidelines, framework and philosophy of the centre.
• Guide primary school children (primary 1 to 6) to ensure completion of daily homework
• Keep accurate records of children’s progress and address each child’s educational and developmental needs on an individual basis to the best of your ability.
• Responsible for the preparation and upkeep of teaching resources, arrangement, appearance and learning environment of the classroom.
• Maintain and build relationships with children and parents.
• Conduct MindChamps unique enrichment programmes.
• Being an inspiring role model with a creative spirit and a champion (positive) mindset.
• Ensure safety and timely transfer of students from school to student centre
• Ensure safety of children within the premises
• Any other ad-hoc duties as delegated by Centre Director

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or higher in any discipline with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience with primary school students.
• Able to teach primary school subjects
• Possess good communication and classroom management skills.
• Enthusiastic & energetic and has a positive mindset to learn and grow together with the company.
• Creative and loving energy with a positive disposition
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills

LEVELS DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCES: Teacher / Senior Teacher / Lead Teacher

Job Description

SIA has multiple positions for junior and senior data scientists to drive our AI, data science and business analytics initiatives.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Member of an in-house AI and data science development team that works on AI (including areas in generative AI, autonomous agent, NLP, computer vision and recommender system), mathematical optimization, game theory, and experimental design.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to create impactful and intelligent features/services in AI, data science and data analytics. Propose and build scalable ML/DL solutions. Deploy them as API microservices for use by software applications and business users for faster and more effective decision making.
• Oversee the technical work of external technology partners and provide them datasets to deliver products/services in AI and data science. Support business users in the assessment/ validation of partner-supplied prediction models and in their deployment to production cloud.
• Work closely with application development teams to operationalize and integrate AI/ML capabilities in API microservices.
• Note: You could be posted to any subsidiary in SIA Group.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related discipline is required. PhD and MS degrees related to machine learning and other AI disciplines are preferred.
• Intermediate programming skills in Python. Conversant with algorithm design/analysis, data structure and SQL. Familiarity with functional/object-oriented software development using modern programming languages such as Scala, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java and C# is a plus.
• Exposure in the use of workflow/map-reduce and stream processing systems such as Spark and Kafka for big-data processing.
• Relevant internship or industry experience as a hands-on data scientist/AI engineer in shallow and/or deep learning (you should be very comfortable with most topics covered in the free undergraduate textbook by Gareth James, “An Introduction to Statistical Learning – with Applications in Python”, 2023). Additional exposure in some of the following areas is a plus:

1. Use of recent proprietary/open-source LLMs through prompt engineering (such as OpenAI ChatGPT and Bing Chat). Familiarity with LLM application/data frameworks (such as LlamaIndex and LangChain).
2. Experience of using GPU-accelerated deep learning frameworks (such as PyTorch and TensorFlow).
3. Familiarity with Bayesian statistics/inference and Bayesian/causal networks for probabilistic reasoning.

• Some hands-on experience of AWS, Azure, GCP or other public cloud environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for working with both technical staff and non-technical business users.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies is a plus.

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Senior Research Fellow (Health Services Research) in the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

About the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP)

Optimizing the performance of health systems is essential to ensuring the wellbeing and longevity of populations worldwide. Singapore is particularly well placed to lead research in this field as its health system has been consistently ranked as one of the best in the world based in independent evaluation with the Global Burden of Disease data. The new Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP) aims to advance research in this area within the Yon Loo Lin School of Medicine of the National University of Singapore (NUS) as the leading centre for research in health systems in Asia with the following core functions:

1. Research: empirical and methodological research and evidence synthesis on health systems performance with a particular focus on Value Based Healthcare.
2. Health policy intelligence: health policy impact analysis aimed at policy makers, service providers, researchers, and the wider public.
3. Capacity building: formal postgraduate programme (from certificates to PhD), fellowships, mentoring, on-the- job and ad hoc training
4. Contributing to improving NUHS performance: expert advice on the development, implementation, and evaluation of flagship initiatives (including Healthier SG) aimed at making step changes in NUHS performance, and programme evaluation

Job Description

The multidisciplinary team of researchers in health systems (health services and policy researchers, data scientists, social scientists, and others), and administrators working in CRiHSP will provide an exciting and dynamic place in which people of diverse backgrounds collaborate towards the common goal of achieving excellence in Health Systems Research. The team will further benefit from a significant expansion in related fields and collaborations with the Department of family Medicine at the National University Health System (NUHS), the new Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM) and the Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Sciences Interventions (BISI) at the School of Medicine and the Saw See Hock School of Public Health.

NUS offers highly competitive remuneration packages. The successful applicant will be offered an annual salary plus benefits commensurate with his or her qualifications, experience and expertise and will have access to travel support to disseminate research outcomes at international academic conferences.

The position is a 2-year full-time appointment at the academic rank of Senior Research Fellow (particularly strong applications at the level of Research Fellow will be considered). An option to renew the appointment for subsequent years will depend on performance and continued funding for the project. There is the possibility to move to tenure track depending on performance. Start date is flexible, with the position expected to commence in the first half of 2024.

Purpose of the post

CRiHSP is hiring a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral researcher. The successful candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise in health services and policy research and evaluation combined with experience translating science and evidence into real-world change. They will make a significant contribution to setting up and developing the centre at this crucial stage in relation to its research, training, evaluation and engagement areas of activity. The successful candidate will report to the CRiHSP Director of Research. The role provides a rare opportunity to work at the centre of this rapidly evolving field, shaping the future of healthcare and clinical practice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities include:

• Establishing an independent research programme as aligned with CRiHSP priorities by securing external funding;
• Supervising of junior research staff in data collection, analysis and dissemination;
• Contributing to research programmes and projects led by other researchers in CRiHSP;
• Facilitating the integration and curation of clinical and other routinely collected data across (NUHS)
• Contributing to postgraduate course design and teaching and on the job training of evaluation fellows; and
• Mentoring of students and junior researchers.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities outlined may be amended during appointment, in light of changing circumstances. In addition to these duties, the post holder will be expected to be flexible in their role as the CRiHSP´s capacity evolves.

Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:

Qualifications

• A recognized Doctoral degree in Health Services Research, Public Health, Health Policy or a closely related field) with a strong post-doctoral research record (essential)
  

Experience

• At least 4 years' postdoctoral experience in health services research
• Proven track record in handling and analyzing healthcare data (essential)
• Track record of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals (essential)
• Researchers with existing research activities related to Value Based Health Care are particularly encouraged to apply

Qualifications

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken (essential)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (essential)
• Highly developed problem-solving skills and adept at managing complex research data (essential)
• Evidence of potential to generate and maintain an independent stream of funding (essential)
• Outcome-orientation with excellent organizational and project management skills, and attention to detail (essential)
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations (essential)
  

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Prof Jose M Valderas at [email protected].

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees) as well as a cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the project addressing each of the criteria outlined above to this job portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Research Fellow/Research Scientist to support the institute’s overall Research and Innovation goals.

Job Description:

The Research Fellow/Research Scientist will be responsible for engineering novel CAR-NK cells with superior anti-tumor efficacy, enhanced tumor infiltration, and excellent resilience against the suppression by the tumor microenvironment.

Job Requirement:

• PhD in Immunology or Cell Biology
• Possess at least a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
• Substantial background and publication records in cancer immunology, particularly on T and NK cells
• Experience working with patient-derived samples and experimental models
• Good organisational, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Exhibit ability in mentoring and leading the project

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.