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The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is looking for Research Assistants (RA) for the NSoE Phase II Maritime Sector. The RA will design and conduct experiments on the maritime testbed MariOT, and assist Research Fellows to develop prototypes and tools.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any area of engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ or Python programming.
• Working knowledge of computer networks.
• Working knowledge of applied cryptography and/or applied machine learning is advantageous.
• Working knowledge in software testing is advantageous.
• Familiarity with shipboard OT systems is advantageous.

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is offering position for research assistant who will work closely with Dr. Meixia Lin working on various projects about Numerical Optimization, Convex and Non-Convex Optimization, Optimal Transport, Machine Learning, and others.

Priority will be given to those who have some computational experience.

Job Description

We are currently seeking talented individuals with:

• Educational research interest in interdisciplinary studies, including but not limited to STEM education, engineering education
• Able to do literature review and summarize the main findings from the literature
• Able to do qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis including but not limited to field observation, interview, systematic literature review, video analysis, statistical modeling, SEM, HLM
• Monitor project progress, draft the reports, and manage (e.g., data tools, curriculum exploration)
• Organize PD sessions for teachers in the local and international settings
• Disseminate the outcomes of the research including in peer-reviewed academic publications of international standing
• Assisting with educational research (e.g., STEM education) proposals preparations, as well as seeking and pursuing appropriate external funding in these areas
• Perform other tasks as required by the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator(s)

Job Requirements

To apply for this position, applicants should be:

• Proficiency or understanding of at least one of the following education-related fields: (1) STEM education, (2) engineering education, (3) psychology, and/or (4) science education
• Knowledgeable in one of the following concepts: (1) curriculum theory & co-constructed lesson designs, (2) evidence-based research, (3) educational theories (e.g., social cognitive theory, pedagogical content knowledge), (4) assessment, and/or (5) teaching and learning methods (e.g., problem-based learning)
• Proficient communication and writing skills in English
• Preferably knowledgeable and familiar with secondary education setting in Singapore
• Possess excellent problem solving abilities as well as strong attention to detail.
• Someone who can work independently while still collaborating effectively within a team environment when needed.

The Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant will conduct research in deep learning and Artificial Intelligence, perform experiments, and publish research papers in top-tier venues.

Qualifications & Experiences:

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with a focus on computer vision, and an advanced level of understanding and expertise in the field.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python)
• Familiarity with computer vision libraries and tools (such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch) is essential.

• Position: Assistant Preschool Teacher
• Location: Fernhill (Near Stevens MRT)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8am - 4.30pm)
• Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to $2,800 + Performance Bonus
• Duration: Permanent
• Industry: Education

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor and record the student’s progress and ensure that learning goals are met
• Develop and implement new lesson plans and other creative activities
• Create a fun and interactive learning environment
• Communicate with parents on their child’s learning progress
• Provide administrative support for the centre’s operations and events

Requirements:

• Has good communication and relationship-building skills
• At least 1 year of relevant working experience
• Holds a Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood

Email to: [email protected] for more information.

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Job Description & Requirements

SALARY DEPENDS ON THE FOLLOWING:

1) NUMBER OF YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

2) TYPE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE (ACEY, L1 or L2 etc...)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To provide safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable

· To undertake the teaching and care of a class to ensure high quality learning or care takes place.

· To maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, parents other colleagues and the school.

· To be responsible for all aspects of classroom management.

· To observe and use a variety of methods to record children’s holistic development. Keep appropriate records of achievement for each child in class and provide individual child’s portfolios/reports.

· To build positive links between yourself and parents of children under your care.

. Team player/ Positive Attitude

· Possess good interpersonal and communication skills

· Have a passion for children

· Able to work independently as well as in a team

. Teachers must be able to deliver English Language lessons

Job Requirements:

· Must possess at least one of the following Early Childhood certification:-

1. Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)

2. Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC)

3. Dpt / DPL Certificate (L1 or L2)

· Registered with ECDA as EY1 or EY2

· Good communication and interpersonal skills

· Fresh graduates are welcome

· Able to commence work soon is preferred.

Please call - Cecilia (90690910) or email to [email protected]

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We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team in developing the chassis and mechanical components for a state-of-the-art portable MRI system. This role involves the design and integration of high-precision mechanical components, electronic housings, and thermal management systems, focusing on optimizing manufacturability and durability for portability.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in CAD, additive manufacturing (AM) processes, and a strong background in mechanical design for high-tech medical devices or electronics enclosures.

• Design and develop the MRI chassis and mechanical housing for electronic components, ensuring that all designs meet specifications for strength, weight, thermal stability, and compliance. Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and assembly, using knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings of chassis, mounts, and enclosures using CAD software SolidWorks. Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and other simulations to assess structural integrity, thermal performance, and material suitability.
• Lead efforts in prototyping, working with AM processes (SLS, SLA, MJF, DMLS, etc.), CNC,or traditional methods to create high-fidelity prototypes.
• Troubleshoot and solve design issues identified during testing, iterating quickly to improve reliability and performance.

Required/Desired Skills

• CAD Proficiency: Advanced skills in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent) with experience in generating fully constrained assemblies.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of AM techniques, post-processing methods, and experience working with CNC, sheet metal, and injection moulding.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, DFMEA, and quick iteration on designs to address complex engineering challenges.
• Testing & Analysis: Hands-on experience with FEA tools, prototyping, and validation testing.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Required/Desired Qualifitaion & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably with medical devices, high-tech enclosures, or electronics housings.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom teaching, including hydrotherapy/ swimming sessions, toilet-training, showering and other daily living skills training sessions.
• Assist in supervising and managing students’ behaviour
• Support students’ learning in the classroom, learning journeys, school events, and ad-hoc activities.

Minimum Education / Qualifications

• Min. GCE ‘O’ Levels with a credit in English or ITE NITEC

Hourly Rate: $12/hour

Research Assistant/Associate positions are available in the Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD) Pillar, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). The candidates will conduct research in acoustic sensing and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM).

Interested applicants should send their CVs, transcripts, and representative publications to [email protected]. Successful candidates will directly work with Dr. Qun Song.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's (Research Assistant) / Master's (Research Associate) degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Mathathematics or related fields with good grades.
• Solid programming skills and prototyping capabilities.
• Research experience in sensing, signal processing, deep learning, robotics, SLAM, and related domains is advantageous.

Job Title: Research Assistant (Design Innovator) in the Design Innovation team of SUTD

Description:
As a Design Innovator, you will play an important role in the successful realisation of DI projects and programs. Key components of the job are design competencies, in particular those involving users, user needs, conceptual design, prototyping, industrial design, analytical design, digital design, data-driven design, and user validation, and the ability to liaise with internal and external partners and stakeholders on a regular basis.

You will be part of the Design Innovation team and are expected to contribute to its vision, aims and programs - Design Education, Design Guidance, and Design Incubation – as well as design research, with an emphasis on Design Guidance. You are also expected to participate in SUTD events, support the organization, and support the work of other members of the DI team, as and when required.

If you imagine and dream of an employment opportunity with empathy, creativity, mindfulness, inclusivity, passion, autonomy, daring, and excellence in outcomes at its heart and soul, then this is the opportunity for you. Its realization depends on your willingness to embrace and grow boundlessly within these characteristics and mindsets.

Areas of Focus:

Design Guidance Projects

• Support and/or co-lead projects contributing industrial design, design engineering, systems design or product-service-systems development skillset.
• Mentoring and co-creating in innovation projects with public and private external partners and teams.
• Depending on background and skill sets, develop user experiences (UX), user interfaces, digital solutions, and data-driven solutions for and with external and internal partners.

Design Innovation Workshops and Education, Embedding Design

• Work with the DI Director to engage key stakeholders.
• Facilitate Design Innovation workshops and educational modules.
• Grow into role lead facilitator or co-lead for workshops.
• Develop Design Innovation content for delivery in workshops and education modules.
• Engage external partners to embed, catalyze, and grow design in their organizations.

Skillset:

Industrial Design:

• Develop concepts and prototypes for physical products, considering aesthetics, ergonomics, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct research on user needs, market trends, and competitor analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for product development.

UX-UI Design:

• Design intuitive and user-friendly digital interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design iterations.
• Develop wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize and validate design concepts.
• Collaborate with software developers to implement UI designs with attention to technical feasibility.

Visual Communication Design:

• Create visually compelling graphics, illustrations, and branding materials that align with brand identity and target audience.
• Design marketing materials, promotional assets, packaging, and presentations to effectively communicate ideas.
• Ensure consistency and coherence in visual language across various platforms and media.

Adobe Suite Proficiency:

• Leverage your expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, etc.) to execute high-quality designs efficiently.

Others:

• Provide general support to the Design Innovation Team
• Undertake and perform other duties as assigned
• Be involved with partners in pre-workshop/project meetings, discussions and proposals

Requirements:

• You should possess a degree and have practical design experience in areas of relevance to Design Innovation.
• You should be able to work to strict deadlines, apply a user-centred design approach with rigor, deliver high quality studies, concepts and prototypes, and work on multiple projects in parallel.
• You must enjoy being creative and working with a variety of people, have a passion for design, not be afraid to take on challenging tasks, and eager to learn new competencies. The ideal individual will have strong written, visual and verbal communication skills.

About the Design Innovation Team

The Design Innovation team is a group of world-leading interdisciplinary designers, technical professionals, and researchers leading the world of design. The Design Innovation team functions to develop fundamental and ground-breaking results in design science as well as to fulfil the mission of a better world by design through a porous interface with industry, government, and social projects. This interface allows for a seamless integration of empirically grounded design methodologies that directly lead to outcomes with positive impacts at the social, media, and technological levels. The team is highly multi-disciplinary and leverages the ethos of a human-centred design approach with fundamental scientific studies in technology to create solutions to real world wicked problems, opportunities, and grand challenges.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team addressing critical issues in mental health using AI technologies. This role involves contributing to a groundbreaking project aimed at developing AI-driven tools for mental health support, with a focus on detecting and treating mental health disorders and distress through digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and refinement of algorithms designed to detect social communication patterns and signs of mental distress.
• Participate in the design and testing of AI models, including data collection, preprocessing, and analysis.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate AI tools into social media and messaging apps to offer real-time mental health support.
• Help conduct empirical research, including designing studies, recruiting participants, and managing experimental data.
• Contribute to the development of empathetic conversational support systems facilitated by human-AI interactions.
• Support the team in writing research proposals, progress reports, and academic papers.
• Engage actively with project stakeholders to facilitate the adoption and implementation of research findings.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong interest in mental health research and AI technologies.
• Experience in research methods and statistical analysis, preferably with exposure to machine learning or natural language processing.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Prior experience in handling sensitive data and ethical considerations in mental health research is advantageous.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team addressing critical issues in advancing sketch prototype concept creation using Large Multimodal Models (LMMs). This role involves contributing to a groundbreaking project aimed at developing and studying novel means of interaction with state of the art LMMs that the research team will develop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, refine, and deploy our sketching application
• Collect and analyse data from the prototype
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate LMMs into the sketching application.
• Help conduct empirical research, including designing studies, recruiting participants, and managing experimental data.
• Contribute to the design and development of interaction techniques for novel human-AI interactions.
• Support the team in writing research proposals, progress reports, and academic papers.
• Engage actively with project stakeholders to facilitate the adoption and implementation of research findings.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong interest in rapid prototyping and human-AI interaction, particularly in LMMs.
• Experience in research methods, statistical analysis, AI and LMMs.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.

To assist EI Educator with the provision of, planning and execution of curriculum under supervision of the Head of Department and Interventionists. Participate in Early Intervention Programme related activities and to provide administrative support to the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist to plan and implement an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each child in all relevant areas of the curriculum in consultation with other Professional Therapists and Interventionists.

· Prepare and conducts classes for children in Centre both, in a group or individually, in the absence of the Interventionist.

· Contribute to writing projected goals & progress reports in consultation with other attending professionals and Interventionists.

· Contribute to preparation of case conference reports and conducts, under supervision, case conferences with parents/caregivers.

· Maintain close contacts with parents/caregivers.

· Adopt a positive attitude towards team building and work co-operatively with colleagues and parents.

· Assist Interventionists, parents/caregivers in cleaning the students.

REQUIREMENTS

· At least 3’O’-Levels credits, incl. EL1 or acceptable alternatives.

· A Heart to serve in the special needs sector.

Working Location: 65 Pasir Ris Drive 1 Singapore 519529

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified on the outcome of the job application.

Job Descriptions:

• Assist the class teacher with activities and learning experiences
• Maintain a friendly and caring disposition towards young children
• Engage and motivate children through play and hands-on activities
• Perform routine care of children
• Assist class teacher in maintaining the classroom in optimum working and learning environment

Requirements:

• Min. Fundamental certificate.
• ACEY holders are welcomed.
• Valid First Aid
• Committed with good communication skills
• Cheerful, enthusiastic, team player
• Willing to learn and take initiative
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Computer literate

The Senior Research Assistant will be working on projects which are at the intersection of artificial intelligence and architecture, the successful candidate will work with researchers from other domains to implement deep learning modules with spatial and geometrics datasets across the design scales of products, buildings and cities.

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Architecture or any other related fields
• Experience in deep learning frameworks
• Proficient in programming skills
• Good interdisciplinary approach in working with real-world datasets

We are a well-established Chinese Enrichment School in Singapore looking for Assistant Chinese Language Teacher to join our team of high-quality professionals.

¨ Assist in pre-school and primary level classroom activities
¨ Assist Main Teacher to achieve school's teaching objectives
¨ Assist in monitoring children’s learning progress
¨ Address each child’s educational and development needs on an individual basis
¨ Maintain and build relationships with children and parents

Job Requirements
¨ Full-Time position and must be able to work on weekends
¨ Great passion for teaching and enjoy being with young children
¨ Possess high level of proficiency in Chinese Language
¨ Accurate Pronunciation for spoken Mandarin
¨ Possess at least a ‘A’ Levels OR Diploma & above
¨ Teaching experience will be an advantage

Job Descriptions:

• Assist the class teacher with activities and learning experiences
• Maintain a friendly and caring disposition towards young children
• Engage and motivate children through play and hands-on activities
• Perform routine care of children
• Assist class teacher in maintaining the classroom in optimum working and learning environment

Requirements:

• Min. Fundamental certificate.
• ACEY holders are welcomed.
• Valid First Aid
• Committed with good communication skills
• Cheerful, enthusiastic, team player
• Willing to learn and take initiative
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Computer literate

Job scope:

• Plan and accomplish teaching tasks by following school’s requirements.
• Assign homework, correction, grading tests and complete other paper works according to school’s requirements.
• Monitor and communicate student's learning progression with parents regularly.
• Evaluate students' performance to provide positive enhancement to their learning.
• Perform any ad hoc basis duties as assigned by superior or management.

Requirements:

• Able to commit for one academic year (1 year).
• Passionate in Chinese Language teaching and enjoys interacting with children.
• Patient, pays attention to details and is organised in lesson preparation.
• Familiar with local PSLE syllabus.
• Salary will be commensurate to relevant industry experience and work performance.

We look forward to talking to you. APPLY today!

Research Assistant/Intern for Research on Wireless Power Transfer

The hired research assistant/intern will work on the development of wireless power transfer (WPT) in the Biomedical EM Lab at Singapore University of Technology and Design (http://people.sutd.edu.sg/~huangshaoying/). The contract is 3-4 months for interns and 1 year (renewable) for research assistants.

Project Description

The project is to investigate the design possibilities of a compact, efficient, and wideband antenna/radiator suitable for wireless energy harvesting (WEH)/WPT. This exploration will span both conductive and magnetoelectric (ME) antennas. Our study will consider WIFI, power from base stations, and WPT as potential power sources.

Job Scopes:

• Literature review of the research domain
• Designs of small antennas/radiators for WEH/WPT using commercial EM software
• Facilitate antenna/radiator fabrications and testing
• Data collection and documentations

Your profile

We are looking for a researcher with the following expertise and skills,

• Knowledge on microwave engineering, especially antenna theories and transmission line theories
• Research or design experience on WEH/WPT and/or antenna designs
• EM simulation software (e.g., CST)
• Testing and characterization of RF/microwave devices or components
• Python/Matlab coding
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• A good team player

For the research assistant, a mater degree is preferred.

For interested candidates

Interested candidate please send your CV to Huang Shaoying at [email protected]

To assist EI Educator with the provision of, planning and execution of curriculum under supervision of the Head of Department and Interventionists. Participate in Early Intervention Programme related activities and to provide administrative support to the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist to plan and implement an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each child in all relevant areas of the curriculum in consultation with other Professional Therapists and Interventionists.

· Prepare and conducts classes for children in Centre both, in a group or individually, in the absence of the Interventionist.

· Contribute to writing projected goals & progress reports in consultation with other attending professionals and Interventionists.

· Contribute to preparation of case conference reports and conducts, under supervision, case conferences with parents/caregivers.

· Maintain close contacts with parents/caregivers.

· Adopt a positive attitude towards team building and work co-operatively with colleagues and parents.

· Assist Interventionists, parents/caregivers in cleaning the students.

REQUIREMENTS

· At least 3’O’-Levels credits, incl. EL1 or acceptable alternatives.

· A Heart to serve in the special needs sector.

Working Location: 65 Pasir Ris Drive 1 Singapore 519529

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified on the outcome of the job application.

Job Description & Requirements

SALARY DEPENDS ON THE FOLLOWING:

1) NUMBER OF YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

2) TYPE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE (ACEY, L1 or L2 etc...)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To provide safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable

· To undertake the teaching and care of a class to ensure high quality learning or care takes place.

· To maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, parents other colleagues and the school.

· To be responsible for all aspects of classroom management.

· To observe and use a variety of methods to record children’s holistic development. Keep appropriate records of achievement for each child in class and provide individual child’s portfolios/reports.

· To build positive links between yourself and parents of children under your care.

. Team player/ Positive Attitude

· Possess good interpersonal and communication skills

· Have a passion for children

· Able to work independently as well as in a team

. Teachers must be able to deliver English Language lessons

Job Requirements:

· Must possess at least one of the following Early Childhood certification:-

1. Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)

2. Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC)

3. Dpt / DPL Certificate (L1 or L2)

· Registered with ECDA as EY1 or EY2

· Good communication and interpersonal skills

· Fresh graduates are welcome

· Able to commence work soon is preferred.

Please call - Cecilia (90690910) or email to [email protected]

BENEFITS and INCENTIVES:

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Monthly payout incentives on top of your based salary

Sign on Incentive payout

( 签署奖励支付)

Job Description & Requirements

SALARY DEPENDS ON THE FOLLOWING:

1) NUMBER OF YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

2) TYPE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE (ACEY, L1 or L2 etc...)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To provide safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable

· To undertake the teaching and care of a class to ensure high quality learning or care takes place.

· To maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, parents other colleagues and the school.

· To be responsible for all aspects of classroom management.

· To observe and use a variety of methods to record children’s holistic development. Keep appropriate records of achievement for each child in class and provide individual child’s portfolios/reports.

· To build positive links between yourself and parents of children under your care.

. Team player/ Positive Attitude

· Possess good interpersonal and communication skills

· Have a passion for children

· Able to work independently as well as in a team

. Teachers must be able to deliver English Language lessons

Job Requirements:

· Must possess at least one of the following Early Childhood certification:-

1. Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)

2. Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC)

3. Dpt / DPL Certificate (L1 or L2)

· Registered with ECDA as EY1 or EY2

· Good communication and interpersonal skills

· Fresh graduates are welcome

· Able to commence work soon is preferred.

Please call - Cecilia (90690910) or email to [email protected]

BENEFITS and INCENTIVES:

福利和奖励支付

Monthly payout incentives on top of your based salary

Sign on Incentive payout

( 签署奖励支付)

The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC), established in 2012, is a research centre at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. LKYCIC aims to stimulate research on cities and urbanisation, and explore the role of technology, design and policy in providing urban solutions.

Within the Programme on Urban Innovation, we are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to contribute to the study of placekeeping, which involves the long-term management and maintenance of place. With a mixed-methods research approach, we will examine who the key stakeholders are in placekeeping, how they collaborate, and what facilitates or hinders their collaboration. The study aims to establish a methodology and framework that will enable the systematic investigation of placekeeping and inform future policies and practices related to placekeeping in Singapore.

About the Position:

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about placemaking, placekeeping, and community engagement in urban planning and design and is looking to gain experience for a future career in research.

You will:

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team to craft data collection tools, including survey and interview questionnaire
• Conduct fieldwork and data collection activities, including interviews, on-site observations, and surveys
• Assist in conducting qualitative content analysis of interview transcripts and documents related to placekeeping projects
• Assist in the analysis of quantitative and spatial data
• Assist to prepare manuscripts and reports for publication
• Communicate research with public and private stakeholders and collaborators
• Research and write literature reviews
• Provide administrative support for research projects

Duration: The selected candidate is expected to start from January 2024. The initial term of appointment will be one year, extensible to longer terms upon satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as urban planning, geography, urban design, public policy, sociology, or environmental psychology.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including analysing and synthesizing data from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis
• Proficiency in data analysis software/ programming language (e.g. NVivo, Atlas.ti, R, Python)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including assisting in developing reports and papers for publication and presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong time management and project organisational skills.
• Proven ability to work in a team and an interdisciplinary environment, with minimal supervision.
• Solid understanding of, or work experience in placemaking and placekeeping is a plus
• Knowledge and/ or experience in designing data collection tools based on environmental psychology and community psychology is a plus.

How to Apply: The application with the subject heading – Placekeeping RA Application – should be sent via email to Dr. Yohei Kato at [email protected]

The application must include the following:

• a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and addressing the qualifications and skills requirements (1-2 pages)
• a curriculum vitae
• a writing sample
• three referees who may be contacted for a reference

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position remains open until filled. The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities offers an exciting and intellectually stimulating environment where appointees can significantly contribute and develop professionally.

Requirements:

• A Bachelors degree from reputable university.
• Qualifications or work experience in psychology, cognitive science, or healthcare in elderly population is preferred.
• Equipment with research skills, such as literature review, conducting experiments, basic statistical analysis, report write-up, etc., is preferred.
• Experience in qualitative study research, including data collection and audio transcription is a plus.
• Proficient in Hokkien is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• To assist and work closely with the research team SUTD PI and Research Fellow in managing and coordinating all matters in the project
• To arrange and schedule experiment/interview appointments with university students, healthy elderly participants, elderly care centres, or other target population
• To undertake data collection, data entry, data analysis, etc.
• Assist in the preparation and writing of progress reports, presentations, and abstracts to conferences.
• To undertake and support administrative work, such as procurement and purchasing laboratory items, liaising with relevant internal and external parties, etc.
• Any other duties assigned by the research team

Research Associate/Assistant (Urban Environmental Sustainability)

The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at the Singapore University of Technology and Design is seeking a full-time Research Associate or (Senior) Research Assistant, to join a growing research team focusing on addressing critical urban environmental sustainability challenges.

Successful applicants will contribute to a project that applies a transdisciplinary approach to investigate individuals’ discounting of the impact of climate change in Singapore, and how we can use the everyday shared experience of urban heat to unlock pathways for addressing the inertia towards climate action.

Candidates should possess a strong interest in transdisciplinary research and urban environmental sustainability. Expertise in quantitative research methods and a background in social and/or behavioral science will be a plus.

This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing an academic/industry research career.

The candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct and write literature reviews
• Participate in fieldwork and data collection
• Contribute towards quantitative and/or qualitative data analyses
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts and reports for publications
• Collaborate and communicate research updates with both internal and external stakeholders
• Support the team in project management of the research (e.g., budgeting, liaising with external collaborators, project administrative duties)

Skills and qualifications required:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree related to the social sciences, behavioural sciences, or environmental studies
• Demonstrable skills in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interest or knowledge in urban environmental sustainability
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., STATA, R, SPSS) is a plus

How to apply:

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their application with the subject heading – Research Associate/Assistant (Urban Environmental Sustainability) to [email protected] with the following:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and addressing the qualifications and skills requirements (1-2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Two writing samples of publication or research work
• Three referees who may be contacted for a reference

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications will be reviewed and will continue until the position is filled.