ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute, and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education, and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Senior Executive / Executive, Grants Management with the Office of Education Research (OER).

Responsibilities

• Support the grants management team in the administration of research grants.
• Assist in pre-to-post award research grant administration processes including grant application, budgetary checks, review, completeness checks, grant award, variations, project progress and final reports.
• Manage and ensure research grant administration policies, guidelines and terms and conditions are in accordance with the research grant funding agencies’ and institute’s regulations.
• Support in institutional grant management processes including award creation in grant management systems.
• Provide consultation to project teams on grants processes and guidelines.
• Facilitate grant closure processes.
• Facilitate Research Collaboration Agreements (RCA) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) between grant stakeholders.
• Support in grants management events organised by the unit.
• Support in ensuring SOPs are updated timely.
• Design/create grants related infographics/posters/collaterals for stakeholder communication and events where required.
• Maintain unit’s research portals, project databases, records and documents.
• Liaison with stakeholders, external parties and auditors.
• Assist in organizing and providing secretarial and logistical support for research grants panel meetings including recording of minutes.
• Support the Associate Dean Grants Management and Strategic Analytics in scheduling, slides preparation and any other duties as and when assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic diploma.
• Preferably with 2 to 3 years of working experience in research grant and/or project management in an educational institution.
• Possess good writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with faculty and staff across various administrative units.
• Strong numerical skills with an eye for detail.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Able to monitor compliance in policies and uphold governance of policies.
• Strong team player.
• Able to learn fast, multi-task and work within tight timelines.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of MS Office applications and willingness to learn or use new IT software and applications as and when required.
• Experience in designing infographics will be an added advantage.

Closing Date

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.

Job Description:

• Developing and optimizing thin film processes, such as Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) and e-Beam Evaporation for Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS), Wide-Band-Gap (WBG) and Photonics applications.
• Thin film property characterization and process issue troubleshooting.
• Develop film defect reduction and yield improvement strategies.
• Act as a subject matter expert and resource for colleagues in integration teams.
• Work with Fab team in establishing statistical process control for thin film module.
• Generate and present reports to both internal and external customers.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related fields are welcome to apply.
• 3+ years direct industry experience in PVD and evaporation is preferred.
• Good understanding of thin film deposition techniques, defect reduction methodologies, yield improvement and thin film property characterization is desired.
• Understanding of thin film tool hardware, especially PVD and evaporation, is advantageous.
• Knowledge and prior hands-on experience on basic process characterization techniques such as SEM/TEM, EDX, SIMS, FTIR, XPS, ellipsometry is advantageous.
• Good understanding of thin film deposition techniques, defect reduction methodologies, yield improvement and thin film property characterization is desired.
• Possess good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with ability to deliver clear and concise messages to both internal and external stakeholders.

As the Research Engineer (Equipment/Operations), you are directly involved in tool installation activities for semiconductor process tools. You would need to work proactively to coordinate with the contractor on the ground for the execution and take corrective and preventive actions of lessons learned, due diligently to prevent reoccurrence. You are responsible for performing utilities turn-on after installation is completed. You must perform the activities per ASTAR site procedure and safety policies to ensure all tool-install-related activities are completed, meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget requirements. You will also be required to perform other activities such as operations for the different semiconductor modules (Diffusion, Litho, Dry/Wet Etch, Thin Film, Implant, etc).

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with all tool-install base contractors to execute equipment hookup for new tools, to meet the high-quality standards, dynamic schedule, and forecasted budget.
• Coordinate with the Project owner (NGTC/APM) to facilitate utility release as per the planned schedule and update tool release status timely
• Follow all safety and environmental procedures to ensure compliance with EHS-related regulations, risk assessment, safe work procedures, and permit-to-work system.
• Play an active role in safety, actively participating in safety discussions and safe work practices.
• Establish regular area walks to identify opportunities for improved safety, cleanliness, housekeeping and efficiency
• Establish regular, working interaction with peers as well as vendors in tool installation & facilitation, communicating clearly and respectfully all relevant information.
• Keep the reporting officer informed regarding the progress of assigned work and any abnormalities observed in your area.
• Demonstrate ability to understand drawing and highlighting discrepancies
• Follow area-specific procedures and documentation
• Prioritize work tasks to meet schedule and expectations, minimum guidance
• Perform tool tool-relativities and cleanroom systems troubleshooting during the hookup phase
• To perform equipment trouble-shooting of the equipments in NGTC when the need arises
• To perform utility-on after installation completion and to work closely with LCAM for complete closure
• To perform tests balancing of exhaust for new tools whenever necessary
• To perform measures for tool consumption during the hookup phase and to work closely with LCAM
• Use methods to organize, calculate, and display data accurately for utility and flowrate measurement
• Perform site activities in accordance to the Discipline

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical engineering or equivalent
• Semiconductor experience (Equipment & Process)
• Facilities field or Wafer Fab Manufacturing equipment background will be an advantage.
• AutoCAD

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work with Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) center at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMC). The goal of GTAR is to design and conduct research across multiple frontier technologies, in order to enable novel discoveries and inventions, and to inform and develop next-generation solutions for the firm’s clients and businesses.

As a 2025 Applied Research Blockchain and Cryptography Summer Associate within the Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) division of JPMorgan Chase & Co., your professional growth and development will be supported throughout the internship program via project work related to your academic and professional interests, mentorship, interaction with senior stakeholders and more. Our area of focus include blockchain technology, privacy, cryptography and FPGA programming. Full-time employment offers may be extended upon successful completion of the program.

Job responsibilities

• Advance the field of blockchain and privacy or develop FPGA solutions for the internal project teams.

• Develop novel research solutions to problems faced by internal project teams

• Spin off research with software development for applications

• Contribute to JPMC’s IP by pursuing necessary protections of generated IP

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field & enrolled in a related quantitative Ph.D. or engineering masters degree program

• 2+ years of experience in quantitative research or similar background in FPGA programming

• Experience in scientific technical writing, or research proposals

• Working knowledge of common research evaluation frameworks and techniques

• Strong tracking record in research publications or software development or FPGA programming

• Strong communication skills and the ability to present findings to a non-technical audience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Preference is given to candidates with a strong publication record

• Experience in Post Quantum Cryptography and/or or differential privacy, and/or FPGA programming

• Excellent knowledge of Python programming, and/or Rust, C++ is advantage

• Blockchain, and Cryptography research background are advantage

• Experience in Decentralized systems and AI, differential privacy, or data market is also an advantage

This program is an opportunity to take your career to the next level through hands-on experience, relevant skills training and valuable professional networking. As it is a pipeline for future opportunities, based on individual performance and achievements, those who successfully complete the program may receive offers of full-time employment with the firm. Holding the permanent right to work in Singapore is an advantage, however, candidates requiring visa sponsorship may still apply

To apply for this position, please use the following URL:

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Job Description:

• Developing and optimizing thin film processes, such as Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) and e-Beam Evaporation for Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS), Wide-Band-Gap (WBG) and Photonics applications.
• Thin film property characterization and process issue troubleshooting.
• Develop film defect reduction and yield improvement strategies.
• Act as a subject matter expert and resource for colleagues in integration teams.
• Work with Fab team in establishing statistical process control for thin film module.
• Generate and present reports to both internal and external customers.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related fields are welcome to apply.
• 3+ years direct industry experience in PVD and evaporation is preferred.
• Good understanding of thin film deposition techniques, defect reduction methodologies, yield improvement and thin film property characterization is desired.
• Understanding of thin film tool hardware, especially PVD and evaporation, is advantageous.
• Knowledge and prior hands-on experience on basic process characterization techniques such as SEM/TEM, EDX, SIMS, FTIR, XPS, ellipsometry is advantageous.
• Good understanding of thin film deposition techniques, defect reduction methodologies, yield improvement and thin film property characterization is desired.
• Possess good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with ability to deliver clear and concise messages to both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description:

Be part of an exciting team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies. Participate in process development and integration solution to enable advanced packaging process technologies in the world of mobile, IoT, consumer and high-performance computing area. Partner and work with various teams from inside and outside of IME to help develop leading-edge packaging solutions for our customers, taking the solutions from concept to mass production. Responsibilities will include assisting in operations support in clean room to make sure projects are completed successfully and delivered on time.

This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Operate semiconductor equipment to perform processes, measurement, and inspection of wafers. (Include equipment setup, loading and unloading of wafers)
• Monitor basic equipment/process errors and perform recovery.
• Work with internal and external parties to align for tool time, execute process sequence and collect data to feedback to integration owner.
• Logistically transport wafer lots between equipment within cleanroom and between worksites.
• Identify and address potential areas for improvements such as cycle time, utilization, and cost.
• Perform chemical change/ top-up for equipment under supervision.
• Understand and follow all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures and requirements.
• The candidate may be required to perform shift work (Mon-Fri).

Experience:

• NITEC/ Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering
• Basic understanding on semiconductor process is preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor processes (Litho, Etch, CVD, PVD, Plating, Metrology etc.) will be added advantages

Panel Assistant Position (Part-time) in Singapore SSC

MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specializing 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. The chances are the last time you went to the supermarket, you bought something that we’ve influenced on its way to the shelves.

We are looking for a proactive individual to join our sensory team as a part-time Sensory Panel Assistant for a 9 month fixed term contract based in Singapore.

The Sensory Panel Assistant reports to the Sensory Manager, assisting them to ensure that sensory projects run smoothly by managing all activities related to the sensory panels’ sessions, overseeing sensory laboratory productivity, and supervising kitchen technicians.

This will be a 9 month fixed term contract starting immediately, running until September 2025

Hours of Work: 3 days - Tuesday and Thursday 9-6pm and Wednesday 9-1pm

Flexibility required according to panel schedule (additional time may be required if more panel sessions or reduced hours if panel session hours are shorter)

Location: Harbourside 1, 1 Boon Leat Terrace, S119843 #05-01

Rate: SGD 14

Responsibilities:

• To assist in all aspects of the running of the Sensory Panel sessions including research, source, prepare and manage products and sensory references for sensory panel sessions
• Receive, store, inventory and prepare samples/materials for all sensory panel sessions
• Ensure that all activities carried out comply with basic food hygiene standards within the laboratory – Basic food hygiene training will be provided.
• To ensure the Sensory Panel working area is prepared appropriately in good time for each session and cleared/cleaned after
• To manage day to day activities of support technicians/helper/cleaners where they are available for more basic or routine tasks
• To assist in the preparation and set up of recruitment screening sessions, making up screening solutions/products, and facilitating the sessions with candidates in the booth area
• To monitor the quality of food samples and test procedure and ensure appropriate records are maintained.  This includes temperature logs for freezers/fridges, cooking logs, inventory logs with BB/Use by dates.
• To assist the Sensory SRE/Manager or any other member of the Sensory Science Centre with any other tasks as required.      
• Responsible for general maintenance and organization of work areas ensuring escalation of any issues if cannot be resolved on own

• To assist in the preparation and set up of recruitment screening sessions, making up screening solutions/products, and facilitating the sessions with candidates in the booth area
• To monitor the quality of food samples and test procedure and ensure appropriate records are maintained.  This includes temperature logs for freezers/fridges, cooking logs, inventory logs with BB/Use by dates.
• To assist the Sensory SRE/Manager or any other member of the Sensory Science Centre with any other tasks as required.      
• Responsible for general maintenance and organization of work areas ensuring escalation of any issues if cannot be resolved on own
• Creation of clear and logically formatted product inventories for every project making use of templates where appropriate, collating product detail in PowerPoint format using MMR templates and formatting.
• Assist with documentation of project samples by collation of pictures throughout the project cycle – e.g. pictures of pack, product preparation, product serve, references and any other detail relevant for sharing with client or for future understanding by the project team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic Food Hygiene qualification / an aptitude for food preparation with limited supervision needed

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Being able to function well within a team
• Able to work independently, a self-starter who likes to take initiatives with a logical, analytical mind.
• Computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. (Training will be given in the relevant software packages)
• Innovative – finding solutions to problems whilst maintaining and observing robust scientific principles
• Natural passion for seeking out the most effective and efficient ways of working and being prepared to speak up about your ideas
• A plus: being a lover of good food and passionate about cooking

MMR Research Worldwide is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

1) Oversee day-to-day running of the school’s science

laboratories and facilities

2) Station and move around the Science Lab during Science

lab lessons to provide assistance to students.

3) Work closely with respective level subject reps and

teachers to ensure that the resources for all hands-on

activities are prepared prior to conduct of lessons.

4) Prepare all necessary equipment and materials needed by

Science teachers to carry out hands-on activities, experiments

and demonstrations. (refer to Science Activity Worksheets

provided by respective Science Level reps)

5) Maintain laboratory equipment, apparatus, materials and

specimens in good working condition

6) Report all faulty machines and equipment immediately

7) Keep a stock book and breakage record and indicate to HOD

Science for necessary replacement

8) Prepare an inventory of stocks annually and inform HOD Science

to make the necessary purchase.

9) Maintain a usage record

10) Maintain a safe and tidy lab environment

11) Devise alternative hands-on activities in replacement to the ones

found in the activity book

12) Provide care to the butterflies in the creature watch area i.e.

obtaining fresh cuttings from the garden to feed them and

clearing the enclosure of their waste.

13) Provide care to the chicks in the creature watch area

14) Management of the desk copies for Science teachers

15) Prepare the materials requested by teachers to carry out ad-hoc

hands-on activities.

16) Provide support to CCAs such as E2K and Green Club

17) Prepare and distribute Teaching & Learning resources e.g.

deskcopies etc. to Science teachers at the beginning of the

school year and collect the materials from teachers at the end of

the year.

18) Safe storage, usage & proper records of chemicals used in the

lab

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, experienced, Senior Director to head the National Platform - Multi User Wafer Fab (MUWF).

Competencies

• Experienced in semiconductor, manufacturing fab ramp-up, management of semiconductor production fab
• At least 10-15 years of executive-level operational experience
• Strong initiative, self-driven, high creativity to develop and retain customers and industry partners.
• Ability to work as a team with various departments and stakeholders to achieve goals including providing guidance to encourage maximum performance and dedication.

Responsibilities:

• To be the face of the organization, responsible for giving the proper strategic direction and implementing a high-quality vision.
• To oversee all operations, functions, and activities of the MUWF as a national cleanroom facility.
• To ensure on-time, on-budget startup of the facility
• To liase with JTC and its appointed contractors and A*STAR support groups, and ensure good decisions are made
• To provide monthly and key milestone updates to A*STAR management and stakeholders on outfitting MUWF progress
• To develop the MUWF to meet its goals, increase partnership opportunities, accelerate translational research and drive economic outcomes
• To develop and implement strategies that help to achieve the facility’s mission and objectives
• To promote and facilitate the use of the facility for knowledge management, so as to accelerate research (aka “Central Kitchen”)
• To develop tailor-made processes to meet the requirements of R&D, industry partners and low-volume high-mix prototyping
• To manage effectively the operations and administrative affairs of the facility
• To make key decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals
• To oversee the facility’s financial and operational performance
• To implement sustainable 24/7 operations
• To ensure the facility is able to support the hosted research performers to do R&D, prototyping and (selectively) small volume production
• To assess and implement solutions for automating the facility
• To enable an appropriate level of data dashboards for our customers
• To be responsible for the selection of fab suppliers
• To be responsible for tool purchases, installation, qualification
• To create an environment conducive to intellectual and research growth
• To build and support a community of researchers to increase research opportunities
• To establish cross contamination avoidance rules
• To market and promote MUWF
• To market and promote MUWF to appropriate local and overseas companies, and attract them to take up space and collaborate with public sector research performers
• To manage space allocation to the hosted research performers from the public and private sector, including considerations of tenancy mix to reap synergies
• Manage stakeholders expectations and ensure partner satisfaction – grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new solutions and services to partners – farm existing partnerships.
• To secure funding for MUWF2

Innovation Factory

We are a multi-disciplinary design team whose primary role is to identify opportunities and problems that others choose to ignore and solve it with innovative and ingenious solutions that defy convention using proven technologies or innovations. Through compelling presentations with stunning product visuals to highlight the benefits of the featured innovation, it encourages technological adoption. We bridge the gap between technologies and customers by acting as a catalyst for greater idea generation and getting customers to understand innovation better from a layman perspective.

Job Summary:

As you unleash your creativity and competencies, you will establish strong partnerships with new and existing industry members, work with engineers to build world-class products and applications for our customers. By understanding our customers’ real business and product needs, you strive to deliver goals, create impacts, and enjoy working in a dedicated cross-functional team environment. You will develop business strategy and implement membership roadmaps aligned with our objectives and business plan.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve goals in the translation of R&D outcomes to viable products and solutions.
• Analyze market trends by category, develop business strategy and implement membership roadmaps and new growth markets.
• Build and manage project, business and technology portfolio in order to develop business opportunities and generate revenue streams.
• Prepare compelling presentations and proposals for organisation’s value proposition and sales efforts.
• Organise and facilitate workshops to build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners.
• Collaborate closely with A*STAR Industry Development Group, research entities, and other Centres of Innovation.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Highly motivated to deliver high-quality and professional ethics with passion for business development, and managing customer relationships.
• Strong business acumen, and results-oriented with a strategic mindset.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills and able to adapt in a fast-paced business environment.
• Bonus – Sustainability framework in Product Management: Develop and implement strategies for integrating sustainability and energy efficiency into the product lifecycle, from conception to market launch.
• Bonus – Experience in a sustainability or ESG-related role, demonstrating a track record of innovation and delivering tangible business value.
• Bonus – Experience within the Aircraft Interiors, Medical device or other regulated industry.

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

Job Description:

Be part of an exciting team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies. Participate in process development and integration solution to enable advanced packaging process technologies in the world of mobile, IoT, consumer and high-performance computing area. Partner and work with various teams from inside and outside of IME to help develop leading-edge packaging solutions for our customers, taking the solutions from concept to mass production. Responsibilities will include assisting in operations support in clean room to make sure projects are completed successfully and delivered on time.

This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Operate semiconductor equipment to perform processes, measurement, and inspection of wafers. (Include equipment setup, loading and unloading of wafers)
• Monitor basic equipment/process errors and perform recovery.
• Work with internal and external parties to align for tool time, execute process sequence and collect data to feedback to integration owner.
• Logistically transport wafer lots between equipment within cleanroom and between worksites.
• Identify and address potential areas for improvements such as cycle time, utilization, and cost.
• Perform chemical change/ top-up for equipment under supervision.
• Understand and follow all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures and requirements.
• The candidate may be required to perform shift work (Mon-Fri).

Experience:

• NITEC/ Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering
• Basic understanding on semiconductor process is preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor processes (Litho, Etch, CVD, PVD, Plating, Metrology etc.) will be added advantages

As a research institute within the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), IME bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our mission is to accelerate innovation in advanced packaging, piezoMEMS, SiC, RF/mmwave GaN, and photonics & sensors, and to develop talent and inspire in Singapore.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director of Corporate Services to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will manage the corporate services functions at IME, which include administration, purchasing, budgeting, resource planning, and other corporate support, ensuring efficient and effective operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the Corporate Services functions.
• Lead the annual budget exercise and forecast reporting. Oversee the preparation, monitoring and management of funds.
• Provide financial insights and strategic advice to support business planning and decision making.
• Drive transformation efforts by proactively reviewing and suggesting improvements to operational efficiency and cost control.
• Maintains strong internal controls and governance, balancing public accountability, prudent use of funds, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor your team and foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Preferably at least 8 years of relevant experience, with minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills in decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Familiar with SAP and proficiency in data analytics/visualization tools like Power BI will be beneficial.

As a research institute within the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), IME bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our mission is to accelerate innovation in advanced packaging, piezoMEMS, SiC, RF/mmwave GaN, and photonics & sensors, and to develop talent and inspire in Singapore.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director of Corporate Services to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will manage the corporate services functions at IME, which include administration, purchasing, budgeting, resource planning, and other corporate support, ensuring efficient and effective operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the Corporate Services functions.
• Lead the annual budget exercise and forecast reporting. Oversee the preparation, monitoring and management of funds.
• Provide financial insights and strategic advice to support business planning and decision making.
• Drive transformation efforts by proactively reviewing and suggesting improvements to operational efficiency and cost control.
• Maintains strong internal controls and governance, balancing public accountability, prudent use of funds, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor your team and foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Preferably at least 8 years of relevant experience, with minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills in decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Familiar with SAP and proficiency in data analytics/visualization tools like Power BI will be beneficial.

Job Description

• Develop and oversee execution of the MedTech Pillar"s strategy with a focus on value creation for members
• Work with Pillar Tech Lead and PM Lead to align on strategy and priorities
• Manage and development Pillar"s Anchor and Tier 1 accounts
• Develop business case and work with PI and PM to initiate and to secure joint labs with Anchor and Tier 1 members
• Ensure overall "health" of Pillar and performance targets are met
• Report to BD Director

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters qualifications in a relevant field such as Business Management preferred
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience in leading and managing sales or business development teams
• Proven track record of business development, driving sales or revenue growth
• Knowledge in developing and executing marketing and sales strategy
• Good verbal and written communication

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.

As a research institute within the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), IME bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our mission is to accelerate innovation in advanced packaging, piezoMEMS, SiC, RF/mmwave GaN, and photonics & sensors, and to develop talent and inspire in Singapore.

We are looking for a resourceful and motivated individual to join our dynamic team. As a member of the Corporate Services (CS) team, you will manage the purchasing function in IME, ensuring operations run efficiently and effectively.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the tender documentation and processes, working with stakeholders on tender requisition, evaluation, seeking approval for award and contract management.
• Implement Procurement Policies and Procedures to align with business needs, offering guidance to stakeholders to support informed purchasing decisions, while balancing public accountability, prudent use of resources and operational efficiency.
• Conduct training of Procurement Policies and Procedures to stakeholders.
• Perform demand aggregation in partnership with stakeholders.
• Manage purchase orders, track delivery timelines, and ensure timely receipt of goods and services.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in procurement.
• A good understanding of Government Procurement Policies will be advantageous.
• Familiar with SAP and proficiency in data analytics/visualization tools like Power BI will be beneficial.
• A resourceful individual with active listening skills to gather information and anticipate next steps.
• A motivated individual with clear communication skills for stakeholder and management reporting.

As a research institute within the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), IME bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our mission is to accelerate innovation in advanced packaging, piezoMEMS, SiC, RF/mmwave GaN, and photonics & sensors, and to develop talent and inspire in Singapore.

We are looking for a resourceful and motivated individual to join our dynamic team. As a member of the Corporate Services (CS) team, you will manage the purchasing function in IME, ensuring operations run efficiently and effectively.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the tender documentation and processes, working with stakeholders on tender requisition, evaluation, seeking approval for award and contract management.
• Implement Procurement Policies and Procedures to align with business needs, offering guidance to stakeholders to support informed purchasing decisions, while balancing public accountability, prudent use of resources and operational efficiency.
• Conduct training of Procurement Policies and Procedures to stakeholders.
• Perform demand aggregation in partnership with stakeholders.
• Manage purchase orders, track delivery timelines, and ensure timely receipt of goods and services.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in procurement.
• A good understanding of Government Procurement Policies will be advantageous.
• Familiar with SAP and proficiency in data analytics/visualization tools like Power BI will be beneficial.
• A resourceful individual with active listening skills to gather information and anticipate next steps.
• A motivated individual with clear communication skills for stakeholder and management reporting.

MedTech Catapult is a national initiative for accelerating the development of high-value MedTech projects through an in-house product engineering unit. This productization unit is responsible for supporting the development of technologies through the medical device development cycle to produce full-fledged hardware product systems. The Lead Engineer will report to the Lead, Product Engineering.

Job Responsibilities:

• To provide electronics and instrumentation design capability in support of the design, development, test and manufacture of safety critical products and processes for complex medical technology product solutions.
• To interact closely with engineers from other disciplines to achieve an optimized design within the stipulated project schedule.
• To design and develop PCB and control systems for next generation medical devices.
• To provide operational electronics development, prototype design and testing - both analogue and digital.
• To conduct PCB schematic capture and layout, including component selection and testing.
• To build and test prototypes and document the design and performance of these.
• To create embedded system design and implementation.
• To conduct EMC testing with in-house equipment and through liaison with EMC test house for electrical safety and medical device compliance.
• To support development of intellectual property portfolio in device design and process technology know-how.
• To provide clearly documented records of technical data, decisions, methodologies, calculations and software use in accordance with ISO/FDA quality standards.
• To support the Procurement and Engineering teams for sourcing and defining specifications.
• To conduct error and tolerance sensitivity analysis, reliability analysis, reliability testing and reliability test program design.
• To support CAD-based electro-mechanical integration, at the component level, board level and assembly level.
• Write and review documentations for QMS.
• Interface with external parties (design houses) to communicate product requirements.
• To support other activities for product engineering when required.

Requirements

• MSc/BSc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• >10 years experience in medical devices (e.g. electronic product design).
• Has a good knowledge and understanding of i) Processes of electronic product development and realization, ii) operation and design of electronic systems and circuits; iii) Regulations applying to medical devices, iv) Electronic device operation and fabrication and v) Electronic sensors, measurement systems and instrumentation.
• Experience with PCB design ? digital and analogue.
• Proficient in HDL languages (Verilog, System Verilog).
• Knowledge of ASIC design and sign-off.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, Perl, or C/C++ is a plus.
• Experience with design, development or manufacture of photonic systems or photonics-enabled products is a plus.
• Experience with the use of simulation tools for electronic design is a plus.
• Experience with Medical device ISO standards including ISO9001, IS013485, ISO 14971 and IEC 60601-1 and managing QMS.
• Good collaboration skills, organised and detailed.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and leadership skill.

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.

Innovation Factory

We are a multi-disciplinary design team whose primary role is to identify opportunities and problems that others choose to ignore and solve it with innovative and ingenious solutions that defy convention using proven technologies or innovations. Through compelling presentations with stunning product visuals to highlight the benefits of the featured innovation, it encourages technological adoption. We bridge the gap between technologies and customers by acting as a catalyst for greater idea generation and getting customers to understand innovation better from a layman perspective.

Job Summary:

As you unleash your creativity and competencies, you will establish strong partnerships with new and existing industry members, work with engineers to build world-class products and applications for our customers. By understanding our customers’ real business and product needs, you strive to deliver goals, create impacts, and enjoy working in a dedicated cross-functional team environment. You will develop business strategy and implement membership roadmaps aligned with our objectives and business plan.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve goals in the translation of R&D outcomes to viable products and solutions.
• Analyze market trends by category, develop business strategy and implement membership roadmaps and new growth markets.
• Build and manage project, business and technology portfolio in order to develop business opportunities and generate revenue streams.
• Prepare compelling presentations and proposals for organisation’s value proposition and sales efforts.
• Organise and facilitate workshops to build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners.
• Collaborate closely with A*STAR Industry Development Group, research entities, and other Centres of Innovation.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Highly motivated to deliver high-quality and professional ethics with passion for business development, and managing customer relationships.
• Strong business acumen, and results-oriented with a strategic mindset.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills and able to adapt in a fast-paced business environment.
• Bonus – Sustainability framework in Product Management: Develop and implement strategies for integrating sustainability and energy efficiency into the product lifecycle, from conception to market launch.
• Bonus – Experience in a sustainability or ESG-related role, demonstrating a track record of innovation and delivering tangible business value.
• Bonus – Experience within the Aircraft Interiors, Medical device or other regulated industry.

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

Job Description:

Be part of an exciting team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies. Participate in process development and integration solution to enable advanced packaging process technologies in the world of mobile, IoT, consumer and high-performance computing area. Partner and work with various teams from inside and outside of IME to help develop leading-edge packaging solutions for our customers, taking the solutions from concept to mass production. Responsibilities will include assisting in operations support in clean room to make sure projects are completed successfully and delivered on time.

This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Operate semiconductor equipment to perform processes, measurement, and inspection of wafers. (Include equipment setup, loading and unloading of wafers)
• Monitor basic equipment/process errors and perform recovery.
• Work with internal and external parties to align for tool time, execute process sequence and collect data to feedback to integration owner.
• Logistically transport wafer lots between equipment within cleanroom and between worksites.
• Identify and address potential areas for improvements such as cycle time, utilization, and cost.
• Perform chemical change/ top-up for equipment under supervision.
• Understand and follow all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures and requirements.
• The candidate may be required to perform shift work (Mon-Fri).

Experience:

• NITEC/ Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering
• Basic understanding on semiconductor process is preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor processes (Litho, Etch, CVD, PVD, Plating, Metrology etc.) will be added advantages

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Why Join Us

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

About the team

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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

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

- Collaborate effectively with team members.

- Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

- Achievement as a winner in international academic competitions.

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

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

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

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

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

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

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

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

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Fellow is expected to:

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

Qualifications

The applicant should:

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

Application

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

Application

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

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

Job Description

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

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

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

Job Requirements

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Why Join Us

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

About the team

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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

- Collaborate effectively with team members.

- Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

- Achievement as a winner in international academic competitions.

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

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

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

The Signature Research Programme in Health Services and Systems Research (HSSR) at Duke-NUS is a centre of academic excellence for research and education on the organisation, funding and delivery of health services. The programme’ s focus is on public health and clinical service innovation in an increasingly complex and connected world.

The selected candidate will work with a health economics team providing qualitative research method support to various research activities. They will be required to conduct interviews, focus groups and relevant qualitative analysis, mainly with patient groups, clinicians and healthcare stakeholders. The activities will be relevant to the evaluation of healthcare interventions and care models, including but not limited to:

• Interview clinicians and patient groups
• Manage protocols development for research projects and IRB applications.
• Develop interview guides, plan and conduct all relevant qualitative data collection activities.
• Use appropriate software to collect, manage and analyse qualitative data.
• Manage transcribing activities.
• Conduct literature reviews to find information for new research ideas.
• Assist in the preparation of evaluation reports for the health economics team.
• Extract data from existing databases and published literature.
• Manage projects from start to end with guidance (i.e. develop research objectives and study design, perform data extraction and data collation, conduct data modelling, perform analysis and engage and collaborate with various stakeholders).
• Assist in drafting research abstracts and manuscripts.
• Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations to various stakeholders.
• Support the secretariat and administrative functions of the health economics team.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Public Health or other related fields.
• Minimum 1 year of working experience in Singapore’s healthcare setting
• Have experience with Singapore’s IRB applications
• Adept at collecting and working with qualitative data.
• Prior experience in various qualitative research methods and health services-related research will be advantageous.
• Proficiency with NVivo would also be an advantage.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision and in a team, with dynamic reporting lines and multiple stakeholders.
• Action-oriented, highly motivated, and target-focused.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Duke-NUS Laboratory for Translational and Molecular Imaging (LTMI), Duke-NUS Medical School, is recruiting a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow specialising in Nuclear Imaging within the Immuno-Oncology domain.

The successful candidate will lead pre-clinical imaging efforts to validate novel imaging probes that target immune cell biomarkers. He/She will be responsible for the strategic planning, execution and communication of research. Candidates with strong records of scientific accomplishment in radiopharmaceutical sciences, immunology or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.

• Lead development of nude, syngeneic, and humanised mouse tumour models, with characterisation of immunophenotype with treatment response
• Collaborate on in vivo imaging strategies for pre-clinical characterisation of targeting probe specificity and sensitivity with PET/CT, SPECT/CT and/or optical imaging
• Monitor immune response to immunotherapies with longitudinal imaging assessments, supported with IHC, FACS
• Ensure regulatory compliance of research, including legal and ethical requirements
• Ensure timely reporting and presentation of study results to the team, and making appropriate decisions on data obtained from imaging studies
• Write and review research papers, and present at local and international conferences
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior researchers, graduate and/or undergraduate students
• Demonstrate effective organisation/project management abilities to efficiently manage time and work activities

Job Requirements

• PhD in Immunology/Radiopharmaceutical Sciences or related disciplines
• Experience in multimodality imaging and image analysis (including PET, SPECT, CT and fluorescence) within the immuno-oncology domain is preferred
• Background in molecular biology, cell biology and oncology
• Experience in mouse studies (injection, anatomy, necropsy, pathology) is an advantage
• Proven track record of academic publications, including writing/drafting first author papers
• Self-motivated individual, enthusiastic to take initiatives, as well as able to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Demonstrate excellent communication, technical independence, analytical and problem solving skills
• Enjoy team-work and collaboration

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.