The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. This is under Research Collaboration Agreement ‘Fermentation Technology’ funded by BUNGE and administrated by School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB).

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Fellow will be responsible to develop solid state and submerged fermentation technology for flavoring development. In addition, you are expected to cover the following scope:

• Planning and execution of experiment
• Monitor research progress
• Manage lab environment including tracking purchases
• Communicate research activities with BUNGE
• Development on shared lab SOPs and workflows

Job Requirements:

• Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline such as Microbiology, Food Science And Technology.
• Particular interest is in candidates with experience in food fermentation technology.
• Experience in biotechnology and green processing technology would be advantageous.
• Direct experience working in a food lab
• Strong background in food related research
• Comfortable with a role that crosses academic, industry and regulatory thinking.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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

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

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

Requirements:

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

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

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

Research Fellow / Senior Fellow (Social Cohesion Research)

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

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

The successful candidate should:

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

All applicants should submit the following:

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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

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

Job Description / Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Requirement

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

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

Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP) in School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Fellow.

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Study correlated twisted materials and other topological quantum materials with strong correlations
• Provide theoretical support for our experimental collaborators
• Work collaboratively and train junior lab members

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Physics
• Self-motivated with solid background in group theory.
• Related research experience in topological quantum materials
• Able to work as a team and independently in an interdisciplinary team.
• Published at least 1-2 publications as a first author in top international peer-reviewed journals

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 to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A Research Associate in Mathematics position is currently available in the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS).

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Geometric Modelling
• Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
• Structure Preserving Numerical Methods.
• Theoretical development in the area of modelling for geophysical fluid dynamics
• Numerical implementation of derived models
• Analysis and discussion of the results
• Writing of scientific articles
• Interaction with the members of the research group and researchers in Geoscience
• Presentation of the results

Job Requirements:

• Master in Mathematics
• Basic knowledge in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
• Solid knowledge of tools from Differential Geometry (Manifolds and Tensor Analysis, Lie Groups, Geometric Structures)
• Solid knowledge of techniques from Structure Preserving Numerical Discretization of ODEs and PDEs
• Solid knowledge of programming languages such as Matlab, Python, Fortran, FEniCS, Firedrake.

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

Join the Innovation at ISCE2: Seeking a Visionary and Talented Scientist

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team to drive the future of green and sustainable technology in biomanufacturing?

ISCE2 is actively looking for a passionate Scientist with proven track record in chemical biology, biocatalysis or biotechnology research to join our multi-disciplinary team to develop next generation green and sustainable technology for the manufacturing of fine and specialty chemicals.

What Sets Us Apart:

Next-Generation Technology: Be at the forefront of innovation, utilizing advanced technologies, including automation, data science, AI and machine learning, to accelerate development.

Key responsibilities:

The successful candidate may be responsible for but not limited to:

• Design and develop biocatalytic systems or enzymes for the sustainable (bio)-production of chemicals
• Comfortable in the use of advanced technology, including AI/machine learning to help accelerate development
• Able to lead an independent study
• Analyze data and present research findings at conferences, meetings, and to stakeholders while maintaining accurate records
• Write and publish high impact papers in peer-reviewed journals, alongside preparation of technical disclosures, patent applications
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Devise both exploration and industrial proposals to seek competitive funding
• Other RI and lab wide duties as assigned by the manager

Requirements:

• PhD in Chemistry, Biocatalysis, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, Protein engineering or its equivalent
• Strong background in biocatalysis, protein engineering, chemistry, molecular biology and/or biotechnology
• More than 2 years of post-PhD experience preferred
• In depth experience with PCR, protein expression, and/or analytical techniques such as biochemical assays, spectroscopy and chromatography
• Adaptable to team-oriented goals and requirements
• Rigorous data analysis, interpretation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral/written communication, documentation and organization skills
• Meticulous, attention to details and organized
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task

What We Offer:

• Innovation Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for project management, representation at international events, and career advancement.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside top-notch professionals in a collaborative and supportive setting.
• If you are ready to make a significant impact in the realm of sustainable biomanufacturing, we invite you to apply and be a part of our pioneering team at ISCE2.

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.

A Project Officer position is currently available in the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS).

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

The candidate will be part of the staff working on a project within the Division of Mathematical Sciences of the SPMS. The project aims to develop error-correcting techniques for constrained codes with emphasis on applications like DNA data storage and visible light communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Study and provide a survey on known algebraic and combinatorial techniques in correcting errors for constrained codes
• Design and develop new error-correcting schemes for constrained codes
• Identify new research directions in constrained codes for correcting errors

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Sciences in Computer Science or Mathematics
• Research experience in algebraic or combinatorial coding theory
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts in data storage
• Publication experience is strongly preferred

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

An exciting research opportunity within the Schaeffler-NTU Corporate Lab (SHARE) at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

We aim to develop the next generation robotic manipulator (cobot) to safely interact with humans in industrial manufacturing tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on exciting robotics design
• Creating new prototypes

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, or related fields
• Good publication track record
• Creative mind, with a problem solving attitude

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Join the Innovation at ISCE2: Seeking a Visionary and Talented Scientist

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team to drive the future of green and sustainable technology in biomanufacturing?

ISCE2 is actively looking for a passionate Scientist with proven track record in chemical biology, biocatalysis or biotechnology research to join our multi-disciplinary team to develop next generation green and sustainable technology for the manufacturing of fine and specialty chemicals.

What Sets Us Apart:

Next-Generation Technology: Be at the forefront of innovation, utilizing advanced technologies, including automation, data science, AI and machine learning, to accelerate development.

Key responsibilities:

The successful candidate may be responsible for but not limited to:

• Design and develop biocatalytic systems or enzymes for the sustainable (bio)-production of chemicals
• Comfortable in the use of advanced technology, including AI/machine learning to help accelerate development
• Able to lead an independent study
• Analyze data and present research findings at conferences, meetings, and to stakeholders while maintaining accurate records
• Write and publish high impact papers in peer-reviewed journals, alongside preparation of technical disclosures, patent applications
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Devise both exploration and industrial proposals to seek competitive funding
• Other RI and lab wide duties as assigned by the manager

Requirements:

• PhD in Chemistry, Biocatalysis, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, Protein engineering or its equivalent
• Strong background in biocatalysis, protein engineering, chemistry, molecular biology and/or biotechnology
• More than 5 years of post-PhD experience preferred
• In depth experience with PCR, protein expression, and/or analytical techniques such as biochemical assays, spectroscopy and chromatography
• Adaptable to team-oriented goals and requirements
• Rigorous data analysis, interpretation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral/written communication, documentation and organization skills
• Meticulous, attention to details and organized
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task

What We Offer:

• Innovation Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for project management, representation at international events, and career advancement.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside top-notch professionals in a collaborative and supportive setting.
• If you are ready to make a significant impact in the realm of sustainable biomanufacturing, we invite you to apply and be a part of our pioneering team at ISCE2.

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.

Asian School of the Environment (ASE) is hiring a research assistant to assist in field and laboratory data collection in a new, Nparks-funded project entitled: “Comparison of litterfall nutrient cycling between forests and urban green spaces in Singapore”.

The research assistant will work closely with three other team members to collect data for this project, with a focus on sequencing large numbers of invertebrate and microbe samples.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct lab work to sort and sequence invertebrate and soil/litter microbe samples
• Conduct field work to natural forests and urban parks to collect leaf litter, soil and invertebrate samples
• Conduct lab work to process and analyze nutrient contents in leaf litter and soil samples
• Assist in procuring project logistics and other project administrative duties
• Train students and ensure the safe conduct of student research projects

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in biology, zoology, ecology, environmental science, or equivalent
• Competent in basic molecular taxonomy skills, such as DNA extraction, PCR, running gels, processing of sequence data, etc.
• Able to do regular (up to thrice weekly) fieldwork
• Good team player
• Good attitude towards learning the many skills and techniques necessary to execute this project
• Prior experience with entomological work is advantageous, but not a requirement for application
• Keen interest in nature/entomology/botany

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

Asian School of the Environment (ASE) is hiring a research assistant to assist in field and laboratory data collection in a new, Nparks-funded project entitled: “Comparison of litterfall nutrient cycling between forests and urban green spaces in Singapore”.

The research assistant will work closely with three other team members to collect a wide variety of data for this project. This data includes data from plants (trees in forests and parks), invertebrates (small, soil- and litter-dwelling species), and microbes (soil and litter bacteria and fungi).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field work to natural forests and urban parks to collect leaf litter, soil and invertebrate samples
• Conduct lab work to process and analyze nutrient contents in leaf litter and soil samples
• Conduct lab work to sort and sequence invertebrate samples
• Assist in procuring project logistics and other project administrative duties
• Train students and ensure the safe conduct of student research projects

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in biology, zoology, ecology, environmental science, or equivalent
• Able to do regular (up to thrice weekly) fieldwork
• Good team player
• Good attitude towards learning the many skills and techniques necessary to execute this project
• Prior experience with chemical analyses (CHNS, ICP-OES), entomological work and GIS is advantageous, but not a requirement for application
• Keen interest in nature/entomology/botany

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

We invite suitable candidate to join a strong research team in Temasek Laboratories@NTU as a Research Scientist with the following requisites:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting research in digital signal processing, in particular the detection and localization of active and passive targets via wireless RF signals in the harsh environment.
• Conducting both theoretical development of methods and experiment design to validate the developed methods.
• Co-supervising junior researchers/interns/students, carrying out detailed literature review and assessment of the state-of-the-art technologies. planning and executing detailed R&D activities in order to meet project objectives and deadlines, generating novel scientific or technological concepts for application of breakthrough nature and contributing to research proposals.
• Taking charge of administrative responsibilities such as safety, asset management and other aspects related to being a member of Temasek Labs@NTU.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or other related fields
• Strong background and knowledge in modern RF communications / digital signal processing particularly in Radar or Array processing.
• Strong algorithm development and programming skills on MATLAB
• Familiarity with Ettus USRP devices, GNU Radio/Labview programming are plus factors.
• Good publication record.
• Excellent communication skills in English

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

The Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science (IDMxS) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of analytical assays based on the optical imaging of functionalized nanospheres and their interactions with biological targets (including nucleic acids and proteins)
• Synthesize and/or prepare the required assay materials
• Test a wide range of assay conditions and sample types (potentially clinical samples)
• Assist in identifying ideal assay targets based on literature/market/survey-based research
• Collaborate with other IDMxS research clusters (Transduction, Analysis, and Translation) to package the optimized assays into a complete commercial product
• Perform outreach and collaborate with industry and clinical partners
• Perform literature reviews and stay up to date on developments in the field
• Author regular reports and presentations to keep stakeholders updated on progress
• Contribute to publications and patent applications
• Collaborate with other IDMxS researchers to conceptualize and propose novel assays when feasible
• Supervise PhD and undergraduate student projects as required

Job Requirements:

• PhD Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biophysics, or related disciplines
• Excellent knowledge in biochemistry/biophysics (nucleic acid design, protein interactions)
• Experience in analytical assay design and optimization is preferred
• Experience with optical imaging methods is preferred
• Experience in nanomaterials synthesis (gold/silver) and conjugation is a benefit
• Good writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in English
• Ability to thrive in a highly multidisciplinary team-based environment

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A Research Engineer to support the research for developing perception algorithms based on 4D radar. A Research Engineer position is available in the area of sensors perception and platform design in a project that involves simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) algorithms and deep learning object detection.

The successful candidate will work with Prof. Danwei Wang and a group of Research Fellows, Research Associates, and Ph.D./Masters/Bachelors students in the school of EEE at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform research, development, implementation, and experimentation of the perception algorithms based on 4D radar
• Solve problems of robust perception in rainy weathers and expand the usage of the technologies to other weather conditions such as fog and smoke
• Utilize expertise in deep learning, simultaneous localization and mapping to contribute to research activities
• Responsible for algorithms design and implementation
• Conduct place recognition based on 3D and 4D radar fusion
• Develop 4D radar SLAM algorithm
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate radar-based perception into larger systems
• Other engineering support on hardware and software

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor/Master degree in automatic control, robotics, electrical engineering, etc
• Strong skills in C++, Python, Linux, and experience with ROS, and code management tools (git)
• Experience with algorithms based on different sensors (4D radar, 3D LiDAR, rgb cameras, thermal cameras, etc)
• Familiar with deep learning frameworks (such as Pytorch)
• Experience with deep learning based object detection
• Experience with SLAM and multi-sensor fusion algorithms
• Experience with place recognition based on sensors fusion

Preference will be given to applicants with the following additional skills:

• Has experience in multi-sensor perception and SLAM algorithms.
• Has experience in Lidar, cameras, radar, etc.
• Has experience in projects related to autonomous systems or robotics.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will work on a Vision-Language project to conduct the research on visual reasoning, vision and language, causal reasoning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of machine reasoning methods.
• Development of vision-language methods for vision and language, including visual question answering, visual dialog, visual commonsense reasoning, visual captioning.
• Development of causal reasoning tools, including causal inference, counterfactual analysis, causal discovery.
• Development of deep learning methods and theory.
• Development of computer vision methods.
• Development of natural language processing methods.
• Development of causal inference theory.

Job Requirements:

• PhD. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience
• At least 3 topic-related publications in top-tier journals and conferences, including CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, AAAI, TPAMI, IJCV, TIP, TMM.
• Deep understanding of the theory of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision and Causal Inference
• Experience in at least one Deep Learning framework such as Tensorflow, Pytorch, MXNet and Programming Languages such as Python, Matlab, R and/or C/C++
• Demonstrated project experience related to causal inference will be an advantage
• Good written and oral communication skills

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences invites applications for the position of Research Associate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and setup the technique fs laser direct-write and optical cavity integration.
• Setup and align optical beamlines/setups for home-built micro-transient optical spectroscopy experiments.
• Conduct micro-transient absorption spectroscopy studies on the measurements of carrier diffusion length.
• Perform data analysis and data interpretation of micro-transient optical spectroscopy experiments independently.
• Assist the principal investigator with the writing of research papers.
• Assist the principal investigator with the writing of research grants.
• Assist the principal investigator in the supervision and mentoring of a small research team comprising of post-graduate students and undergraduate students.

Job Requirements:

• MSc Degree
• Minimum 3 years of Research Experience in Ultrafast Lasers and Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy of semiconductor materials.
• Minimum 3 years of Research Experience in the study of photophysics in semiconductor systems.
• Excellent knowledge in chemical synthesis, optics, photophysics of semiconductors, charge and quasi-particle dynamics, charge transfer mechanisms, femtosecond lasers, and femtosecond laser spectroscopy is essential.
• Excellent knowledge in the optical characterization of semiconductor materials (including nanostructures) which includes transient spectroscopy (pump-probe, time-resolved PL), and material characterizations (XRD, AFM, GIWAXS/GISAXS).

A written and oral test of the candidate’s technical competency of femtosecond lasers, photophysics concepts, and ultrafast optical spectroscopy basics will be conducted during the interview.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing experiments to test research hypotheses
• Conducting analyses of results and documentation of project updates
• Assisting in writing academic publications and project reports and giving presentations to update research progress

Job Requirements:

• A PhD degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics or related areas;
• Basic knowledge and experimental skills in cell and/or molecular biology;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team;
• Good track record of publications;
• Excellent English writing and communication skills.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Associate. This project involves the modeling, design, fabrication and control of a soft gripper that can be used for manufacturing purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Modeling and designing the proposed soft gripper
• Fabricate and eventually control the soft gripper
• Conducting experiments to evaluate the soft gripper

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Excellent communication skills, and also the ability to work independently.
• Strong background in the areas of mechanical design, robotics, solid mechanics, or other relevant topics
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is looking for highly motivated and experienced candidate to join us as Research Fellow. The candidate will be part of Indonesia–NTU Singapore Institute of Research for Sustainability and Innovation (INSPIRASI), a joint research consortium between founding university partners, NTU, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Universitas Indonesia (UI), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS). Beyond its role as an education hub to facilitate knowledge creation and transfer between NTU and the four Indonesian universities, INSPIRASI is an innovation hub of cutting-edge technology, with a research focus on sustainability, particularly in renewable energy, circular economy and smart cities.

The candidate will support the program as research fellow to conduct and contribute to the development of next generation solar harvesting technology in the INSPIRASI programme, ensuring synergistic and collaborative research among the universities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement wet-based fabrication techniques to create novel inorganic photoabsorbers based on computational recommendations
• Apply expertise in inorganic semiconductor synthesis and composite formulations, with a focus on optical applications
• Conduct comprehensive experimental studies to fine-tune the novel photoabsorbers for desired properties
• Collaborate closely with the team to ensure the successful development and integration of novel photoabsorbers for diverse applications
• Employ advanced characterization methods, including photoluminescence, UV-Vis spectroscopy, Solar Cell performance, and photoelectrochemical cell testing
• Conduct thorough literature review and generate periodic updates
• Supervise junior research staff, undergraduate and graduate student projects
• Manage logistical issues and laboratory inventory
• Facilitate and support research collaboration among faculties and researchers from NTU and partner universities
• Document and disseminate research findings through scientific reports, publications and international conferences

Job Requirements:

• Hold or anticipate obtaining a Ph.D. in materials science, chemistry, or physics
• Possess a minimum of 4-5 years of research experience, encompassing the Ph.D. study period, in the optoelectronic semiconductor field for energy applications
• Exhibit expertise in the fabrication and characterization of solar cells or photoelectrochemical cells (e.g. IV characterization, XRD, SEM, EQE, PL, etc)
• Knowledge and experience in high throughput synthesis and analysis is a bonus
• A strong track record of research ability and demonstrated contribution to research (e.g., research publications, grant applications, patents)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a diverse, international, and inter-disciplinary research environment
• Ability to take initiative to improve processes and troubleshoot problems
• Exhibit excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well with multiple competing priorities, manage projects and meet deadlines
• Prove the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment as well as work independently with minimum supervision

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description:

The CPPS group is seeking a highly motivated scientist or senior scientist to lead and conduct research in machine learning and AI-driven search and optimization algorithms for manufacturing applications. Cutting-edge algorithms will be deployed to support manufacturing decisions in (but not limited to),

• Multi-site/multi-enterprise inventory planning and control,
• Multi-resource production planning and scheduling,
• Value chain manufacturing decision support and decision-making

The key roles & responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Research into novel learning-centric optimization algorithms for efficient multi-resource planning and related value chain problems
• Working with a team of scientists and engineers to enhance the planning capabilities of existing or new enterprise decision-support systems
• Formulate scientific research directions and innovative proposals to secure competitive funding
• Understand the autonomous manufacturing domain and provide innovative solutions to industry problems in this area
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 standards and concepts is an advantage

Job Requirement:

PhD in Computer Science, Data Science or Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

7 years’ experience in developing and deploying machine learning and data analytics (for Senior Scientist).

• Strong leadership skills
• Programming/coding skills in developing AI and data analytics
• Skills in data modelling, machine learning, signal processing
• Good track record of publications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Quality focused and customer-centric
• Can-do attitude and able to work with different needs of various stakeholders
• Proactive team player and technically motivated to solve problems innovatively

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's perspective.

Job Summary:
As you unleash your creativity and competencies, you will establish strong partnerships with new and existing industry members, and 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 a 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 portfolios in order to develop business opportunities and generate revenue streams
• Prepare compelling presentations and proposals for the organization’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 Engineering, Biomedical, Life Sciences, and related disciplines
• More than 5 years of commercial experience within the medical device industry
• Highly motivated to deliver high-quality and professional ethics with a passion for business development, and managing customer relationships
• Strong business acumen, and results-oriented with a strategic mindset
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced business environment

Job Description:

The CPPS group is seeking a highly motivated scientist or senior scientist to lead and conduct research in machine learning and AI-driven search and optimization algorithms for manufacturing applications. Cutting-edge algorithms will be deployed to support manufacturing decisions in (but not limited to),

• Multi-site/multi-enterprise inventory planning and control,
• Multi-resource production planning and scheduling,
• Value chain manufacturing decision support and decision-making

The key roles & responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Research into novel learning-centric optimization algorithms for efficient multi-resource planning and related value chain problems
• Working with a team of scientists and engineers to enhance the planning capabilities of existing or new enterprise decision-support systems
• Formulate scientific research directions and innovative proposals to secure competitive funding
• Understand the autonomous manufacturing domain and provide innovative solutions to industry problems in this area
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 standards and concepts is an advantage

Job Requirement:

PhD degree in AI, Computer Science, Operations Research, or other relevant disciplines with emphasis on optimization, machine learning and data-science

Candidates with strong fundamentals in computing and AI are welcome. 5 years’ experience in research and leadership of R&D projects in the relevant area of expertise (for Senior Scientist).

• Programming/coding skills in developing optimization and machine learning algorithms
• Good track record of scientific publications in top journals or conferences
• Excellent technical presentation and writing skills
• Can-do attitude and able to work with different needs of various stakeholders
• Proactive team player and technically motivated to solve problems innovatively

As an Assistant Business Development Manager, you will engage with industrial companies to evangelize the use of ROS-Industrial for their robotic solutions and build the advanced manufacturing ecosystem partnerships of startups, corporates, and agencies. You will lead a portfolio of industry accounts? relationships, translate industry requirements into development roadmap, and oversee technical project delivery to ensure total satisfaction. Your supervisor will work closely with you to engage new industry partners to grow the ROSIndustrial Consortium Asia Pacific?s overall impact and reach. Together, we have an opportunity to shape the future of robotics and deep tech

The role includes:

- Build, maintain and foster relationships with new and existing members to develop the advanced manufacturing ecosystem partnerships.

• Full ownership of the assigned members and have an intimate understanding of the members? innovation roadmap by closely working with the members to identify area of growth, develop collaboration blueprint, and execute accordingly.
• Working closely with different departments, such as program office, PMO,HQ and technical groups on various initiatives and project engagements.
• Formulate and negotiate business contract to ensure that the collaboration agreement met clients and organization needs in adherence to A*STAR standards and guidelines
• Identify the right funding mechanism to develop and grow department technologies via proof-of-concept / proof-of-value projects, fundings proposal, or joint-collaboration projects.
• Lead, support, and facilitate marketing activities and outreach events (company visits, startup challenge, workshops, digital marketing and newsletters, marketing materials, exhibitions, and presentations
• Drive relevant business modeling, forecasting, portfolio planning and success measure validation
• Collate and analyze market data, sector development and members? activities in order to keep abreast of evolving market and trends.
• Participate in forums, conferences, and other engagement to grow ROS Industrial presence
• Manage accounts receivables from accounts to be in line with credit management policies
• Prompt and accurate updating of CRM software for business analytics

Job requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Business Development, Channel Partner Management or Sales in automation / manufacturing industry. Prior experience in technical sales, product / project management, cloud computing, digital technology or robotics would be an added advantage
• Bachelors in Engineering or IT. Masters in Business Administration or similar will be an added advantage.
• Self-starter with innate motivation to drive business and innovation forward
• Proficient acumen in legal and contract negotiation
• Prior experience in conceptualising ideas from ideation to POC/pilot would be an added advantage
• Prior experience in marketing, design and event management would be an advantage
• Prior experience in using design tools and wireframing, such as Canva, AdobeXD would be an added advantage
• Understanding of ROS2, Python/C++, and Cloud Architecture would be an added advantage
• Prior experience in agile innovation and delivery would be an added advantage
• Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and articulate ideas clearly
• Cross-functional work experience with technical, legal, and finance in a virtual organization would be an added advantage
• Ability to manage priorities and operates under pressure
• A team player and technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to internal and external customers

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

The Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is looking for highly motivated and experienced candidate to join us as Project Officer. The candidate will be part of Indonesia–NTU Singapore Institute of Research for Sustainability and Innovation (INSPIRASI), a joint research consortium between founding university partners, NTU, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Universitas Indonesia (UI), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS). Beyond its role as an education hub to facilitate knowledge creation and transfer between NTU and the four Indonesian universities, INSPIRASI is an innovation hub of cutting-edge technology, with a research focus on sustainability, particularly in renewable energy, circular economy and smart cities.

The candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team in the efforts to develop a sustainable novel bioplastics and biomedical products from biopolymer raw materials extracted from plant and animal waste streams currently being worked on in both NTU and Indonesian institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough literature review and generate periodic updates
• Synthesize, functionalize, and characterize sustainable novel bioplastic and biomedical products developed from biopolymer raw materials extracted from plant and animal waste streams
• Carry out to assays and analysis to optimize and control the products functional performance (e.g. assess nutrient delivery effectiveness, degradation profile, mechanical strength)
• Carry out biochemical and biological assays to assess bioavailability and cytotoxicity of the developed products
• Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of the research work
• Develop and optimize protocols
• Manage logistical issues and laboratory inventory
• Coordinate collaborative work within multidisciplinary team and external collaborators
• Generate periodic progress report as required by funding agency

Job Requirements:

• BEng in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related fields
• Experience in biomaterial, nanomaterials synthesis, functionalization, and characterization (e.g. TEM, XRD, DLS, FTIR, TGA, ICP, etc.)
• Experience working with biopolymers
• Experience in mammalian cell culture
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a diverse, international, and inter-disciplinary research environment
• Ability to take initiative to improve processes and troubleshoot problems
• Good communication and writing skills
• Ability to work well with multiple competing priorities, manage projects and meet deadlines
• A good team player and able to work independently with minimum supervision.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.