Total 104 research associate job vacancies in Education / Training category in Singapore

Job Title: Research Associate (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.

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialisation and deployment. ERI@N has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real-world applications.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/erian

We are looking for experienced individuals with a strong background in computational modelling, thermal energy systems, and machine learning. The hired researchers will join an interdisciplinary team to develop innovative integrations of advanced computational techniques and thermal energy storage solutions, focusing on discovering novel materials and optimizing energy systems through machine learning. Promising solutions developed will be experimentally validated, demonstrated and potentially commercialised at ERI@N.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure the requirements of the research project are met
• Conduct computational fluid dynamics (CFD), molecular dynamics (MD), and/or density function theory (DFT) studies for energy material development
• Use artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for material discovery and/or device design
• Use 3D printing techniques to fabricate phase change materials (PCM) composites
• Assist in experimental works or other required works by the PI
• Use data science techniques to process experimental results
• Write scientific papers/technology/reports and other work-related documents
• Develop machine learning algorithms for material discovery and novel heat exchanger design to seamlessly integrate PCMs into thermal systems.
• Fabricate PCM composites with optimized geometries through 3D printing technologies.

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent disciplines from a prestigious university
• At least 1 year of research experience with python, Matlab, or C++
• Experience in CFD/DFT/MD is preferable
• Experience in machine learning is preferable
• Experience in thermal energy storage, hydrogen, and energy systems is preferable

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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

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Job Description

The Experimental Marine Ecology Laboratory (EMEL) within the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to work on a major new project “Maximizing the beneficial environmental effects of tropical hybrid shorelines (MaxBETH)”. This interdisciplinary research aims to determine how hybrid coastal protection systems can be implemented at large scales in Singapore as well as assessing the challenges and benefits of up-scaling and identifying the effects of hybrid shorelines on biophysical processes.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Assist in administrative work to support the project
• Carry out intertidal and subtidal biodiversity surveys
• Coordinate with sister projects
• Prepare research manuscripts, reports, and presentations

Qualifications

Applicants should have completed a Masters degree or equivalent in biology, marine biology, ecology, geography, environmental studies, or other similar discipline. We may also consider applicants with Segrees in Engineering, Architecture, or Landscape Design. The candidates should have a strong passion for marine-related research. Research skills including species identification, statistical analysis, writing abilities, as well as the capacity to work within a diverse group of ecologists and marine scientists, are desirable. Candidates with previous first-authored ecological publications will be given priority.

Hold a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in biology, marine biology, ecology, geography, environmental studies, or other similar discipline. We may also consider applicants with degrees in engineering, architecture, or landscape design.

Skills

• Experimental design and analysis (including expertise in R)
• Strong taxonomic and identification abilities
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time and resource management

Experience

• At least three years’ experience in a related field
• Ability to conduct experimental work in field, lab, and aquaria
• Familiarity with nature-based solutions/ecological engineering
• Evidence of published research would be preferred

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

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.

CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore. The Centre also has staff at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With some 200 staff and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment

Learn more about CQT at www.quantumlah.org

Job Description

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), National University of Singapore is looking for researchers and engineers to develop next generation quantum computers based on trapped ions. There are multiple positions available at different levels with a diverse set of expertise. This program is funded under the National Quantum Processor Initiative, a flagship program under the National Quantum Office Singapore. The aim of the program is to develop a full stack quantum processor based on Yb-Ba ions. This program brings together the unique capabilities of the existing ion trap groups in CQT expertizing on these two-ion species to explore scalability of the system.

The Centre for Quantum Technologies is a pioneering quantum centre in the world offering a diverse research culture at the intersection of three different fields namely, theoretical, experimental Physics and computer science. We offer competitive salary and enriching intellectual experience in a city state known for its forward outlook. This program also allows strong collaboration with leading academic and industrial groups within and outside the country.

The team members will work to build electronics to control the ion trap quantum processor. That includes digital design, RF and microwave sources and low noise analog / digital front end. The ideal candidate should have practical experience in at least one of the following fields and desire to cross the boundaries and learn relevant skills.

The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of the development cycle: collaborate with other team members to define the technical requirements, design, manufacturing, testing and integration of the prototype into the control system.

Job Requirements

We are looking for several electrical engineers to join the small team of scientists and engineers working on the next generation of the ion trap quantum processor. The candidate should have:

• Bachelor or Master degree in electronics, electrical engineering or related fields;
• At least 1-2 years of experience in electronics design is preferred;
• Experience in programmable digital logic design using Verilog or VHDL, digital signal processing, and familiarity with control theory;
• Design and characterisation of low noise electronics for the analog front end, good understanding of the noise sources in electronic circuits;
• Design and implementation of the RF electronics circuits.

SCRIPTS specialises in privacy-preserving technologies (PP-Tech) that are computing techniques used to preserve individual’s privacy while allowing maximum value and insight to be extracted from available data.

Our centre is seeking to hire a Research Associate to build the IoT hardware platform and design new framework and optimization algorithm for satellite IoT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware systems for IoT.
• Participate academic activities
• Assist in on-site experiments and data acquisition in application environment.
• Develop algorithms for spectrum optimization, blockchain and edge computing.
• Publish high-level academic papers
• Collaborate with other team members to build satellite IoT testing systems and draft research report.

Job Requirements

• Master or PhD degree in engineering or science
• Have experience in publishing high-level academic papers
• Good skills in hardware design and C/C++ programming
• Knowledge in machine learning or IoT will be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the whole team
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

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

Research Assistant/Associate, Analytical Chemistry

We are currently recruiting a highly motivated Research Assistant/Associate in the team of Nanyang Assistant Professor Guan Xue Li. Our group is interested in understanding the roles of microbial lipids in human health and antimicrobial resistance. It is increasingly appreciated that microbial lipids play critical functions in modulation of human metabolic and immune health, as well as infection outcome and treatment responses. We employ an integrated systems biology approach, including development and application of lipidomics, to study the complex repertoire of bacterial lipids and aim to identify lipid metabolic networks which can be modulated for treatment of infections.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of investigators in LKCMedicine, clinical and industry partners, as well as the wider lipidomics community, including the microbial lipids interest group. This position will expose the candidate to state-of-the-art technologies for lipidomics/ metabolomics, other leading edge research facilities in LKCMedicine and NTU and access to clinical samples, including bacterial isolates from human patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize bioanalytical workflows for lipid analysis of microbial and mammalian samples from laboratory and clinical sources
• Perform sample preparation and LC-MS/MS analysis
• Assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of HPLCs and mass spectrometers
• Routine operation of LC-MS/MS
• Assist in processing and quality control of lipidomics data
• Support research projects
• Prepare project updates
• Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
• Research administration and fulfilment of institutional requirements

Key Competencies and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Analytical Chemistry related disciplines
• 1-2 years of working experience in bioanalysis using LC-MS, but recent graduates with the right aptitude will be considered
• Hands-on experience with operation and troubleshooting of high performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometer(s) preferred
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate independence with minimal supervision
• Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills, fluent in spoken and written English
• Able to supervise students, and work as a team
• Able to work collaboratively, and to handle several concurrent fast-paced projects

If you are interested to pursue a career with the School, please write to Assistant Professor Guan Xue Li (mailto:[email protected]) with a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and names and contacts of at least two references at your earliest convenience.

Only full application will be considered, and shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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

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Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Associate Professor John S. Ascher on environmental modeling of mosquito vectors and stinging wasps and bees and other insects of importance for public and environmental health under the CNRS@CREATE, SPACE project.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

Working with the appointment PI to validate as fit for use an existing specimen and community science dataset of insects of importance for public and environmental health, especially mosquitoes and stinging wasps. The appointee will then conduct species distribution modeling based on an existing pipeline already established for bee research and documented in a publication. The candidate will start with highest priority mosquito species such as Aedes albopictus and other well known species of public health importance will move on to other species as time allows.

Qualifications

MSc or equivalent level qualification in Biological Sciences required.

Skills:

The candidate must be familiar with environmental modelling and SDMs using software such as R and MaxEnt. Preferably this includes ability to address spatial biases.

Experience:

Experience with entomology, specimen and other databases, and coding in R for environmental modelling desirable.

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

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

The Research Associate will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator on one or more research projects. He/she should possess relevant experience in Machine Learning and Security.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• At least 2 years of research experience
• Excellent programming skills

The College of Computing & Data Science (CCDS) invites applications for the position of Research Associate.

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world-renowned faculty. Today, we are ranked #2 for AI and #6 for Computer Science by US News Best Global Universities; and #8 for Data Science and AI by QS World University Ranking.

A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, the College aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science is an ‘exciting place to learn and grow'. We welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in the field of neural networks, vision-language AI, and computational narrative intelligence.
• Independently read and critically evaluate existing literature on AI.
• Implement neural networks and carry out experiments under the supervision of a professor
• Write papers and present the research work to a wide audience

Job Requirements:

• Preferably Master in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Strong background in Python and PyTorch programming
• Curiosity in learning new knowledge and investigating unsolved problems
• Keen observation for clues that most people may overlook
• Audacity to carry on after temporary setbacks
• Excellent oral and written communication in English for presentation of research work
• Excellent teamwork, sense of responsibility, and interpersonal skills

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Research Associate - Aerosol (Equipment/ Laboratory)

Our client is a GLP-compliant and AAALAC accredited, preclinical CRO based in Singapore. They offer a range of preclinical services, from GLP toxicology safety assessments, aerosol generation and delivery to research support services to help achieve research goals. We are currently looking for a Research Associate – Aerosol to support the operations.

More information

• Location: Central
• 5 Days Work
• Up to $4000 depending on experience

Job Summary

• Develop aerosol systems and processes towards enabling business needs in accordance with stipulated requirements (e.g. GLP, ISO, EHS&S)

Responsibilities

• Support and execute the following activities in accordance with stipulated regulations:inhalation system setup
  test item management
  operation and maintenance
  system qualification
  aerosol generation and characterization
  data review and compilation
  
• Support the implementation of technical alternatives and improvements for aerosol characterization, aerosol systems and processes.
• Support the data analysis, troubleshooting, root cause determination, and implementation of changes to achieve aerosol quality and compliance with stipulated
• Conform to standard operating procedures in accordance with stipulated regulations.
• Support the execution of Capital Expenditure projects to achieve business continuity and advancement.
• Support the maintenance of equipment and to ensure the availability of laboratory supplies
• Ensure proper upkeep of the laboratory

Requirement

• Diploma in Science or Engineering fields
• At least Diploma in equipment, process, aerosol engineering or other relevant engineering/ science fields or 1 year of relevant experience.
• Proficient in MS word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Lim Pey Chyi (Apple) - [email protected]

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

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Job Description

Join our physician-led cutting-edge metabolomics lab as a Bioinformatics Expert and help us make an impact in the world of precision medicine.

We are a dynamic research lab at the forefront of metabolomics, dedicated to advancing knowledge in metabolic pathways, biomarker discovery, and personalized healthcare. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with both Singapore based and global institutions. We offer opportunity to work on innovative projects with a collaborative team and a patient-centric focus with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data extract, transform, and load (ETL) pipelines for metabolomics data (mainly LC-MS/MS based metabolomics).
• Perform data integration from multi-omics platforms (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics).
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques (preferably explainable models) for biomarker discovery in large clinical dataset.
• Maintain and update databases and in-house analytical tools for metabolite identification and pathway analysis.
• Lead or significantly contribute to successful collaboration in clinical cohort research.
• Derive clinically actionable insights from data patterns.
• Collaborate with biologists, chemists, and clinicians to interpret results and publish findings.

Admin:

• Assist the professor in writing grants & manuscripts for higher impact journals.
• Assist with ethics submissions.
• Attend meetings with the primary investigator and team members.
• Liaise with multi-national collaborators for commercialization and validation of our discoveries.

Qualifications

The applicant Must:

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field.
• Proficiency in R, Python, and/or bioinformatics tools for metabolomics.
• Ability to build custom applets/scripts for data analysis.
• Ability to thoroughly explore large data sets (up to ~PB scale), derive hypotheses, and adjust analysis dynamically.
• Experience in database query (e.g. KEGG, Ensemble, HMDB, wikipathway).
• Awareness of data standards for clinical research and statistical analysis (e.g. EQUATOR Network)
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of medical data, clinical processes or trials
• Experience in constructing clinical risk prediction models for biomarker research will be a plus.
• Experience in translating conceptual algorithms to implementable code will be a plus.
• At least 2 years of relevant research experience and prior publications will be preferred.

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

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Centre for Banking & Finance Law (CBFL) at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, strives to be at the forefront of legal developments in banking and finance. Its mission is to contribute ideas for improving financial systems at the national, regional, and global levels. The Centre aims to foster a vibrant community that generates scholarship, policy recommendations, and intellectual exchanges focused on enhancing the robustness, soundness, and stability of the banking sector, capital markets, and other financial services.

The Centre invites applications from qualified candidates in the field of banking and finance law to undertake research and contribute to its activities. It welcomes research proposals across all areas of banking and finance law, including but not limited to: digitisation, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, ESG, AML, payments, trade finance, credit and security, and financial consumer protection.

1. BENEFITS
   Employment on a full-time contract at NUS Law for one year.
2. A remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
3. Eligibility to apply for research and conference funding from CBFL to support attendance at academic conferences and to conduct field research, where required.
4. Allocation of a workstation within CBFL.

DUTIES

1. Develop and pursue a research agenda, including undertaking research projects on topics related to banking and/or finance law, with a view to publication in suitable journals, edited volumes, reputable blogs or other appropriate online media.
2. Present work-in-progress at CBFL research seminars with a view to refining it for publication.
3. Assist in other CBFL research projects and initiatives, as assigned by the CBFL leadership.
4. Attend and contribute to CBFL events.
5. Residence in Singapore throughout the term of appointment, subject to the standard NUS terms for annual and academic leave.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must possess strong organisational skills, self-motivation, diligence, the ability to meet deadlines, and keen attention to detail. Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral, is essential, along with demonstrated ability to independently produce publishable research.

The required academic qualifications are position-dependant:

Research Associate
An appointment as a Research Associate may be offered to an applicant who has an LLM (Hons) degree and a minimum of two years’ post-graduation experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications are to be submitted via the NUS Career Portal. The application must comprise:

1. Cover letter
The cover letter should, among other things, explain your interest in the position. You are not required to express a preference for any specific listed position, as this will be determined based on your qualifications, background, and expertise. Additionally, the letter should include a statement outlining your research plans for the next one to two years.

2. Curriculum Vitae
A curriculum vitae should be submitted, providing comprehensive and detailed information about your academic institutions, honours, awards, complete publication record, and professional experience (both current and previous). Please include dates of employment and job descriptions for all roles.

3. Writing sample
Since the successful applicant is expected to develop their own research to a publishable standard, a writing sample must be included with the application. Ideally, this sample should relate to some aspect of your proposed research. Please submit the sample in Word format only.

4. Letters of Recommendation
The application must be supported by two references from academic referees. Applicants are requested to arrange for their referees to send their references to [email protected] by the closing date.

5. Closing Date
The closing date for the receipt of applications and references is Friday, 10 January 2025. Applications must be submitted at NUS career portal.

6. Shortlisting and Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview on a date to be arranged. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two months of the closing date.

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health (GloW) aims to build a global research platform for transdisciplinary endeavours to address major health concerns over a woman's lifespan and across generations. Through its main hub in Singapore, the Centre will engage in multi-disciplinary research to promote women’s health, including a series of diet and lifestyle intervention studies.

Purpose of the role

The project coordinator/manager will play a key role in dietary intervention studies by actively managing and coordinating diet and lifestyle intervention studies in GloW. Responsibilities include development, implementation and monitoring of meal plans, educating participants as needed, collecting dietary data, and performing administrative duties to ensure the studies’ success and compliance. The staff will work closely with Principal Investigators of intervention studies, collaborate closely with the research team, food service team, and other relevant stakeholders, as well as undertake other ad-hoc responsibilities assigned by the Centre’s Director as needed.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The staff will hold a few key responsibilities, including

(1) Intervention study coordinator:

• Recruit and interview study participants for the intervention study
• Implement methods for collecting dietary data, including detailed food intake records and compliance monitoring.
• Conduct regular assessments to evaluate participants' nutritional status and document any deviations from prescribed diets.

(2) Nutritional Intervention study monitoring:

• Monitor food/nutrient composition for meals developed for intervention study
• Collaborate with the research team to integrate nutritional components into the study design and ensure alignment with research objectives.
• Liaise and coordinate with the Food Service team, providing diet requirements, and assisting in menu and recipe development and analysis as required

Main Duties and Responsibilities

(3) Participant Education and Counseling:

• Provide individualized nutrition education to study participants
• Communicate complex nutritional information and address participants’ questions and concerns about their prescribed meal plans.
• Foster participant compliance by offering ongoing support and guidance, emphasizing the importance of dietary adherence to the research trial.

(4) Administration and Leadership:

• Provide administrative leadership for the trial, ensuring compliance with regulatory, ethics and governance requirements
• Maintain accurate records related to trial administration, participant interactions, and regulatory documentation

(5) Others:

• Any other ad-hoc duties as allocated by the Centre Director

Qualifications

1. Possess a Master's degree (in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science & Technology or relevant areas)
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
3. Excellent organizational and time-management skills
4. Sound understanding of the research environment
5. Adherence to high standards of professional integrity and ethics
6. Be a Registered Dietitian at Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association (SNDA) or other well-recognized Dietitians Association -preferable
7. Preferably with at least 6 years of relevant working experience with the application of nutrition or dietetics background

Qualifications

1. Familiarity with local and global cuisines
2. Independence and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment, adept at working under tight deadlines
3. Commitment to the ongoing development of a positive organizational culture
4. Willingness to continuously learn and stay updated on skills and evidence-based medical and nutrition information
5. Proficient in Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint), online meeting tools
6. Familiar with nutrient databases

Application

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

Excellent leave and medical benefits by the National University of Singapore.

First round of application review will start on November 20th , 2024. Position will be closed on December 24th, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applicants should email 1) a curriculum vitae; and 2) name and contact information of three references.

Research Assistant, Microbiology/Parasitology

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is recruiting a Research Assistant for the Respiratory and Infectious Diseases Programme, Laboratory of Antimicrobial Resistance and Drug Discovery under Professor Pablo Bifani.

Malaria continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality associated with an infectious disease, accounting for 249 million malaria cases and 608,000 deaths in 2022 alone. The lab is interested in the understanding of the mechanisms of drug resistance associated with antimicrobials, including antimalarial drugs. The job entails deciphering the mechanisms of resistance to existing and newly identified antimalarials. The candidate will be required to work with human and simian malarial parasites, Plasmodium falciparum, P. cynomolgi and P. knowlesi and performed forward and reverse genetic experiments to better understand the mechanisms of drug resistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bacterial assay development, assay optimization and compound screening.
• Target deconvolution (understanding mechanisms of action and resistance of selected compounds).
• Design and conduct experiments including data collection and analysis.
• Summarize and present the data in lab meetings.
• Develop new research techniques and approaches.
• Perform maintenance of inventory and procurement of laboratory consumables.
• Ensure safe technical practices and procedures.

Key Competencies and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or related fields.
• Experience working with the malaria parasite and basic molecular biology skills.
• Willing to learn and feel comfortable working with various malaria parasites (primarily) and bacteria.
• Highly adaptable at working with different organisms and techniques.
• Collaborative spirit with internal and external collaborators.

Basic Functions:

Leads a project for assay design and developments, co-ordinate stability studies and marketing supports (trouble shooting assays).

Duties:

• Plan and conduct experiments according to project plans and keep timelines
• Design and conduct investigations and experiments, record and analyze or interpret the results in support of project development objectives, keep accurate records of work undertaken
• Supervise and support other team members in planning and execute experiments
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines and maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Engage in continuous learning and skill development
• Maintains and implement ISO 13485 / FDA QSR 21 CFR: PART 820 and other relevant International standards and regulations
• Communicate and collaborate with other professionals in the lab
• Ensure necessary and effective support for operations and marketing on technical issues, customer special requirements, complaint and problem solving
• Assist new product clinical trials and new product transfer and provide necessary supports such as developing procedures and standards for product launching
• Conduct initial review for study protocols & reports and other documents to support R&D projects prior to external review
• Identify process problems, suggests improvements, and initiates trouble-shooting.
• Provide adequate and appropriate training for subordinates
• Assist with lab planning and equipment calibration and maintenance
• Other projects as assigned by department manager

Requirements:

– Ability to: Lead a project team in carrying out the task.

– Knowledge of: : Immunodiagnostics, microbiology

– Education: PhD; MSc/MEng; Good Honors degree; or equivalent.

– Experience: At least 2-6 years of relevant work experiences

• We seek out for a researcher with a PhD in Physics or similar. In particular the candidate is expected to have a strong back ground in many-body quantum physics with extensive experience in tensor networks and neural network quantum states.
• The researcher will work on developing the numerical approaches and apply them to areas such as quantum thermodynamics, many-body quantum systems out of equilibrium and biology.
• High competence in parallel programming and GPU programming is preferred.

Research Fellow position at Asst Prof Franklin Zhong's lab at LKCMedicine.

Asst Prof Franklin Zhong’s research group at LKC School of Medicine is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join ongoing research on human innate immunity. We are particularly interested in PhD scientist which strong background in molecular biology and animal disease modeling.

Responsibilities:

• Modeling human diseases in rodents
• Analyzing mouse phenotypes in peripheral blood and secondary lymphoid organs
• Performing molecular biology experiments to understand signaling pathways involved in innate immunity
• Data analysis and reporting
• Preparing manuscripts for scientific publication

Key Competencies and Education Requirements:

• PhD in molecular biology, immunology or related disciplines
• Previous experience working with animal models of disease is a must
• Experience with immunophenotyping, common serological assays and macrophage and T cell functional assays

The Laboratory of Surgical System & Service Innovation (3SI) is a multi-disciplinary laboratory that provides a platform for cutting-edge surgical health services research that informs healthcare systems, policies, and programs to provide high-value, patient centered care for patients and their families undergoing surgery.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, meticulous, and responsible research fellow or senior research coordinator with expertise and experience in qualitative research methods to complement the team. You will be part of a holistic clinical and health services research team whose mission is to improve clinical outcomes for seriously ill patients in surgery.

Among others, your role will focus on qualitative and ethnographic research, and this may include assisting with study design, implementation, in-depth qualitative interview, coding, and qualitative analysis.

*Successful Applicant with Degree or Master's Degree as highest academic qualification will be offered Senior Research Coordinator position, while PhD holders will be offered Research Fellow position.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Qualitative research

• Design and implement new studies/ programmes
• Create interview guides and focus group discussion frameworks
• Conduct in-depth interviews
• Manage and organise field notes and recordings
• Transcribe audio recordings accurately
• Conduct analysis of qualitative data

2. Data Collection, Management, Analysis

• Gathering data from various sources and organizing it for analysis
• Performing statistical and data analysis techniques to generate insights from the data
• Data quality control – Ensuring accuracy and completeness of data through data validation and cleaning

3. Presentations & Data Visualization

• Analysis Report Generation: Producing reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations
• Data Visualization: Creating visual representations of data to effectively communicate insights
• Preparation of presentation slides and posters for submission to local and international conferences
• Preparing manuscript suitable for publication

Main Requirements

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree or PhD in the healthcare related fields, social sciences or psychology such as, but not restricted to: Sociology/ Anthropology, Social Work, or Public Health
• At least 5 years of work experience in non-research sector that demonstrates candidate’s ability to work independently and in a team, manage projects, analyze data, write reports and communicate effectively.
• OR At least 2-3 years of qualitative research experience (e.g., participatory action research, ethnographic research, evaluation research, culture-centered approach) which demonstrates candidate’s ability to work with qualitative research team, and conduct fieldwork in local settings with people from different walks of life.
• Demonstrate ethical considerations, sensitivities and competencies working with older adults and/or vulnerable populations.
• Interest in conducting both evaluation and exploratory research that impact policies and programmes relevant to health/serious illness/palliative care/ageing/surgery/disparities
• Experience in using NVIVO 11/12 qualitative analysis software
• Demonstrate versatility in conducting qualitative research analysis (eg. discourse analysis, grounded theory, phenomenological analysis, narrative inquiry, constructivist, thick description, reflexivity/ standpoint, political economic analysis)
• Able to work independently and interactively in a team setting, motivated, responsible and a fast learner
• Passionate about clinical and health service research to bring about positive impact to patients

· Lead and oversee the end-to-end vaccine R&D process, from concept to clinical trials

· Develop project timelines, milestones, and budgets, ensuring that projects stay on track and within scope.

· Drive the scientific strategy for vaccine discovery, formulation, and development

· Keep up-to-date with industry trends, scientific advancements, and regulatory changes that may impact vaccine development.

· Oversee preclinical studies, including animal model testing, safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy evaluations.

· Ensure proper documentation of research and development activities for intellectual property and regulatory filings.

· Communicate project updates to senior management, stakeholders, and external partners.

· Build and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, biotech companies, and healthcare organizations.

Identify and mitigate scientific, technical, and operational risks throughout the vaccine development process.

· Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Science, or related field

· Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in vaccine R&D

· Experience of virus culture preferred

· Independent, excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

· Overseas travel might be required

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Experimental Marine Ecology Laboratory (EMEL) within the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore is seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on a major new project “Multifunctional and Adaptive Green-Grey Shorelines (MAGGShore)”. This interdisciplinary research aims to test strategies to enhance the ecological functioning of artificial shorelines.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Examine ecological processes on seawalls at multiple scales
• Identify suitable species and protocols for transplantation
• Develop and test new enhancement unit designs
• Coordinate with sister sub-projects
• Prepare research manuscripts, reports and presentations
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students

Applicants should have completed a PhD in marine biology or ecology.They should have a history of publications consummate with their career stage. Research skills including leadership, excellent statistical and analytical skills, outstanding writing abilities, and the capacity to work within a diverse group of ecologists and marine scientists, are desirable. Candidates with experience in hard intertidal systems, ecological engineering, and nature-based solutions will be given priority.

Qualifications

PhD in Marine Biology or Ecology

Skills:

• Experimental design and analysis (including expertise in R)
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time and resource management
• Certified and experienced scuba divers would be preferred

Experience:

• Ability to conduct experimental work in field, lab, and aquaria
• Experience working with intertidal invertebrates
• Familiarity with nature-based solutions/ecological engineering
• Publication record consummate with career stage

Project Overview

The AMR IRG is an interdisciplinary community of biologists, engineers, and clinicians from MIT and Singapore, sharing a state-of-the art research facility and united by a commitment to providing a supportive intellectual environment where students and staff can learn, grow, and contribute to solving a pressing societal problem.

The objective of this project is to advance the field of RNA analysis by developing and implementing innovative analytical tools. These tools will be used in a comprehensive study of all forms of RNA -- the ribonucleome -- and the >170 RNA modifications -- the epitranscriptome -- in disease pathobiology, host-pathogen interactions, biomarker development, and therapeutic target discovery.

Responsibilities

The Research Engineer will plan and conduct experiments with the aim of studying the roles of RNA modifications in human immunue diseases. The candidate will work primarily on cell culture, RNA isolation, and chromatography-coupled mass spectrometry analysis. As part of this work, the candidate will prepare results for publication, be a liasion with the AMR IRG community, work with external collaborators, and develop strong experimental and communication skills.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in biochemistry, molecular & cell biology, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in cell culture, RNA extraction, high-performance liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry are prefered. Strong proficiency in oral and written communication in English. Ability to work well with others and as part of a team.

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

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

Join Our Team at the National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics (NCAIP) at NTU Singapore hosts research activities in advanced integrated photonics domain.

Position Available: Research Fellow (Electrical Modulator)

Key Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for all the research activities related to electrical-optical modulator calculation, simulation and design.
• To study the resources of non-linearity of analog modulation by investigating carrier and photon dynamics beyond the linear regime.
• To be responsible for administrative and logistical upkeep pertaining to laboratory operations.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in either engineering, computer science or applied physics or relevant subject from well-established universities/institutes.
• Must be highly motivated in multidisciplinary research. He/she must have proven experience in electrical-optics modulator.
• Good experience in electrical-optics modulator design.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

NTi Technology is a subsidiary of NTi Memtech Pte Ltd. We are a technology company specializing in membrane material research and development, membrane product manufacturing, membrane technology applications and services. NTi has its own fully equipped membrane R&D center and manufacturing base in Singapore to produce high-performance hollow fiber membranes.

Currently, we are looking for engineering, science, business and manufacturing interns with interests in membrane marketing, research, product development, and production.

We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in a full-scale membrane manufacturing facility, from research to production to delivery.
• Mentorship and training from experienced professionals in the field.
• Exposure to industry-standard practices and technologies.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

1. Membrane Research Intern:

Responsibilities and duties:

• Support and assist in QC inspections for daily membrane production (lab works).
• Maintain quality-related documentations (soft & hard copy) including SOPs, check lists, reports, etc.
• Support and assist in the testing for new membrane products.
• Assist in the Maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
• Other related duties assigned.

Requirements:

• Familiar with handling chemicals.
• Strong hands-on capability and independent in performing experiments such as i) general chemical experiments; ii) how to use basic lab equipment like weighing balance, pH meter, pipette and etc; iii) laboratory safety practice. For any other equipment like FTIR, UV-Vis and TOC , they will be trained before they can operate.
• Good understanding of safe lab practice.
• Good written and spoken communication skills. Ability to communicate with equipment and material suppliers/ manufacturers based in China would be advantageous.
• Good team player, self-driven and meticulous.
• Year 3/ Year 4 students are preferred.

SCRIPTS specialises in privacy-preserving technologies (PP-Tech) that are computing techniques used to preserve individual’s privacy while allowing maximum value and insight to be extracted from available data.

Our centre is seeking to hire a Research Fellow to be involved in research and development for the IoT hardware platform and new framework and optimization algorithm for satellite IoT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in academic activities and system design
• Prepare report and publish high-level academic papers
• Collaborate with other team members to be involved in satellite IoT testing

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in engineering or science
• Have experience in publishing high-level academic papers
• Good skills in hardware design and C/C++ programming
• Knowledge in machine learning or IoT will be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the whole team
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

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

Description

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Delivering high-quality research and analysis to investors around the world, the Global Research team covers economics, currencies, equities, fixed income and climate change to help our clients best navigate and make sense of turbulent global financial markets. Global Research offers fundamental, cross-asset, technical and quantitative analysis presented through multiple platforms and formats.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as an ASEAN Equity Research Analyst.

Principal Responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Equity Research Analyst will work closely with senior analysts in ASEAN region, assist in analysing and covering ASEAN-listed companies and sectors. This role involves creating and maintaining detailed financial models, writing research reports, supporting the efforts of senior analysts and contributing to investment recommendations for our clients.

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of financial models and valuation for ASEAN companies. Maintain and update financial database
• Conduct thorough industry and company research including analyzing financial statements, industry trends, and macroeconomic factors to support investment thesis
• Draft research reports, providing insights on financial performance, industry trends and investment ideas
• Track and interpret market news, economic developments and company-specific events, and provide actionable investment ideas
• Assist in preparing materials and presentations for client meetings, liaise company - client meetings and fulfil client requests
• Participate in earnings calls, investor conferences and company meetings, develop corporate and industry contacts

Qualifications

• Handling of Vietnamese speaking clients and documents in Vietnamese. Vietnamese language capability required
• Strong analytical, quantitative, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation techniques and financial modelling
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English, proficiency in additional ASEAN language is a plus
• Team player, diligent, organised and inquisitive

To be considered for this role, the relevant rights to work in Singapore is required.

The chosen candidate for this role will be required to undergo enhanced vetting. Subject to local laws, this will require the individual to satisfactorily pass a series of additional checks as part of the recruitment process and on an ongoing basis, if appointed to the role. HSBC Group reserves its position with regards to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are originally completed, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.
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