Total 21 Junior Executive level Education / Training job vacancies in republic of singapore central singapore

Position Summary:

The Project Assistant is responsible for essential administrative and project support in planning, financial tracking, reporting, business development activity, project management, meeting management, and administrative processing. Working in tandem with the Leadership Team, the incumbent will anticipate needs and deliver on a wide range of requirements that create efficiency for leaders and projects.

This is a dynamic role with exposure to all aspects of our business, that requires an ambitious self-starter with excellent upwards management skills and with aspirations to become a program manager, or specialist in one of our support teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading an exceptional standard of proactive, organized and detail-oriented team and project administrative support, striving to evaluate and systematize our administrative support practices and create a world class standard of excellence in efficient administration on our team.
• Using or learning a full range of key systems (CRM, CoPilot, Financial Management System, Knowledge Management, HR Systems) to interrogate, collect and validate data for regular required team reporting, including Utilization Reports, Revenue Reports, Financial Reports, People and HR Reporting, Pilot Technology Reports, Project Reports and Contracting Reports.
• Automate, draft and prepare responses to routine inquires; work with team to automate correspondence and communication, develop systems of prioritization, work with leadership team to optimize team meeting management, agendas, scheduling and documentation.
• Support project teams as needed with project administration and planning including resource utilization tracking and owning project administrative tasks to be delivered on time and to budget. Supporting the project team with a variety of administrative and logistical tasks as needed, including the development and production of program materials
• Meeting management support, including working with teams to lead team efficiency and strong disciplines in team meeting tracking, preparation, agenda setting, follow up and action tracking, and ensuring these disciplines are always proactively observed and used to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supporting key office priorities and strategic initiatives as they arise, including but not limited to, administrative support on marketing campaigns, technology pilots and outbound business development scheduling, travel planning, administrative processing.
• Represent the team confidently, professionally and thoroughly to ensure operational deliverables meet our needs, including interacting with internal colleagues in other regions and with clients.
• Working closely with our executive directors to anticipate and meet all administrative needs related to their roles, exercising strong upwards management to deliver a world class standard of efficient and effective executive support and gaining exposure and involvement in many aspects of our business, acting as an administrative business partner. 
• Support the preparing and shipping of project and method materials, maintaining project items and stock levels. Track and order materials needed in line with policy.
• Provide support with logistics and planning for business travel, client events and team events.
• Act as a point person for financial management of contractor work orders and invoicing.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Administrative and Organization Management Skills

• Able to set priorities, organize and manage multiple tasks independently without prompting. Able to engage multiple team members to prompt, track, plan, gather data and get tasks completed effectively. Ability to deliver, enforce and influence higher standards of excellence where necessary.
• Anticipates needs; takes proactive approach to work; manages upwards effectively including regular communication, service orientation and logging/tracking progress to bring decisions and issues for resolution. Continuous improvement mindset which drives continual innovation in administrative efficiency.
• Strong and assertive voluntarism to solve for team needs, find new solutions, garner input and lead effective engagement to improve the team’s efficiency. Professional, supportive, positive and service-oriented demeanor at all times, with strong business acumen to aid prioritization and client/market-centricity.
• Meets deadlines; manages time effectively; accountable for all aspects of the role; sets guidelines and timelines and holds self and others accountable for delivery to achieve excellence. Strong attention to detail; focused on quality, excellence and professional business acumen.
• Data and numeracy oriented. Ability to use or learn multiple administrative, financial and client IT systems to work effectively and to support with data-driven reporting.

• Client Relationship Management

• Ability to establish professional and personal credibility with colleagues, clients, faculty and venders; owns relationships
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, confident and ability to engage multiple stakeholders to achieve the most optimal outcomes (e.g. deliverables, tasks or reporting)

• Technical Skills

• Project management capability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Able to learn and work in various databases and systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Customer orientation mindset, sees self as an enabler
• Critical thinker; can think outside the box, problem solve easily and find creative solutions to challenges.
• Learning mindset with the ability to quickly acclimatize and master tools and new systems
• Agile and resilient, can cope under pressure and multitask effectively

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree qualified
• Minimum of 1-year administrative experience in a corporate setting
• Project management experience, ideally holding a PM qualification
• Knowledge of Office 365 or other office software systems, preferably with experience of CRM systems, financial management systems and other operational support systems.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Data Scientist and Research Analyst to join our Palm Platform team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for agriculture and a thirst for learning new skills. As a Junior Data Scientist and Research Analyst, you will play a key role in developing and applying analytical and machine learning solutions to tackle various agricultural challenges. You will have the opportunity to work with large spatial-temporal datasets, standard analytical packages, and financial instruments to support supply, demand, and marketing strategies. We are looking for someone who thrives on technology and innovation, excels at solving complex problems with creative solutions, and is adept at communicating findings to local and global stakeholders proactively.

Main Responsibilities:

• Contribute to database construction:  
  • Contribute to the construction and maintenance of internal databases and Python libraries.   
• Analyse internal and external data sources:  
  • Proactively monitor external data and market intelligence, stay abreast of routine releases, policies, and market trends. 
  • Analyse and extract valuable insights from data and market information.
• Develop high-quality models, including predictive models:  
  • Use high-quality statistical, econometric, and machine learning tools to analyze large-scale internal and public commodity-related data. This includes estimating supply, demand, and price models based on sound theory, and best-practice programming techniques, and state-of-the-art analytical tools. Clearly explain assumptions, model advantages, and limitations.  
• Create and maintain dashboards and custom tools:  
  • Develop dashboards and custom tools to deploy findings to commercial groups using latest tools and technologies, while ensuring its integrity and accuracy 
• Present findings:  
  • Present findings to broad commercial groups and effectively summarize and communicate model features and results for global risk management.   

Experiences & Competencies:

• Knowledge of statistical methods and machine learning techniques, with practical experience applying them to real-world agricultural problems 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – Know how to communicate/explain complex ideas in a simple way to non-technical stakeholders  
• Good time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines 
• Interpersonal skills, ability to forge relationships with colleagues and external contacts 
• Ability to work within a complex and international environment 
• Genuine interest in global economics and commodities markets 

Technical Skills:

• Advanced IT skills (e.g., Excel, VBA, PowerPivot, Power Query) 
• Good Programming skills (Python, etc.) and experience with data analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, GeoPandas, etc.) 
• Strong command on SQL and Data visualization tools 
• Good Business Intelligence awareness 

Language:

• English (Fluent)

Academics:

•  Degree in Computer Sciences, Statistics, or Mathematics, or related field of study

Main Responsibilities

This position will support the Palm and Veg-oil Product Line by analyzing internal and external data sources, ensuring that palm research remains consistently updated, well-informed, and adaptable to market changes.

• Maintain the research database and dashboards, ensure its integrity and accuracy.
• Proactively monitor external data and market intelligence, stay abreast of routine releases, policies, and market trends.
• Analyze and interpret data and information to extract valuable insights.
• Collaborate with the origination research team and Destination PIC to ensure our export demand estimations accurately reflect market dynamics.
• Assist in production estimation and adjustment for both long-term and spot projections, while regularly monitor and update weather indicators.
• Assist in the analysis of new projects and initiatives, provide insights and fundamental-driven analysis to facilitate decision-making processes within the platform.

Experience

• 0-2 years of working experience in research trading or agricultural markets, understanding of agricultural fundamentals.
• Communication – Effective distribution of trading strategies and ideas
• Collaboration – Be able to coordinate research with other stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and analyse qualitative and quantitative information

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc)

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI. Experience of SQL, Python/coding is beneficial.
• Good to have knowledge in commodity derivatives.

Languages

• English (Fluent)

Academics

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics or other related fields

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 12-month contract at the Natural Sciences and Science Education Academic Group.

Project Title: Optimization of Optoelectronic Sensors for Object Tracking

Project Introduction: We are looking for a research assistant for the development and optimization of electrochemical optoelectronic sensors for applications in object recognition and object tracking.

Requirements:

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following: physics, chemistry, materials science, or electrical engineering. The candidate should be motivated and reliably show up at work physically to perform experiments in the laboratories during working hours. The candidate should have some prior experience in working in a chemistry laboratory and know how to handle basic chemicals.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will fabricate optoelectronic sensors including glass cleaning, glass cutting, and hole drilling. Furthermore, the candidate will perform basic chemistry such as preparing electrolytes and dye solutions, carry out electric characterizations of the sensors, analyze the measured data, take care of laboratory consumables inventory, as well as write reports/publications.

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

• Permanent position
• Company transport provided
• Entry level, Chemistry grad

Job Responsibility

You will join the Research & Development Section equipped with advanced and

comprehensive laboratory facilities and assist the Chemist in product development

projects.

• Assist in the research and development of Polypropylene and Polyethylene products for value added applications.
• Schedule and carry out day-to-day activities for product design projects to meet the targets for new product development.
• Assist Chemist to carry out commissioning and method development for new equipment and improve existing testing methods.
• Play a major role in the smooth operation of the R&D laboratory by actively involving in regular maintenance of equipment, preparation and revision of operating procedures, maintaining excellent housekeeping and all activities related to Health, Safety & Environment.

Requirements

• Degree holder major in Chemistry
• Dipolma holder with 1-2 years related experience are welcomed to apply
• Willing to work at Jurong Island. Company transport is provided at Jurong East.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Triton AI Pte Ltd

Registration Number: R23118389

EA: 21C0661

The School of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of Research Assistant. 

The Baby-LINC Singapore Lab (https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/baby-linc/) is looking for a talented Research Assistant to contribute toward research studies on child development and parent-child interactions. Projects include clinical studies on children of parents with mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as infants at-risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform participant recruitment, data collection and basic data analysis

• Design and validate novel affective cognition tasks for infants. Data collected will include the simultaneous collection from parent and infant of multiple data streams including EEG, ECG, eye-tracking, motion tracking, video and audio data, whilst they are engaged in a variety of social interactive and cognitive tasks

• Assist with data coding of video and audio data for behavioural analysis of parent-infant social interaction and synchrony

• Assist with graduate and undergraduate research student projects

• Provide other administrative and research support to the PI where necessary

Job Requirements: 

• A good Bachelor’s degree (at least second-upper) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Sciences or related Technical and Computational fields

• Experience with human psychological data collection, working with children (particularly infants) and families

• Efficient, organised and self-motivated with the ability to work to tight deadlines

• A good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience with EEG and/or eye-tracking data collection

• Experience working in mental health settings

• Skills in programming and/or computational analysis of data

• Interest in parent-child social interaction and the development of early cognition

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for the position of Research Assistant. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage onsite monitoring program, with responsibilities includes, but not limited to, onsite operation, sampling and analysis, reporting etc.

• Carry out routine instrument maintenance and calibration.

• Perform onsite sample collection and sample analysis.

• Be familiar with data processing to develop standard N2O measurement protocols.

• Assist in wastewater and GHG related modelling work.

• Liaise with funding agency and collaborators, prepare reports and meeting presentations.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related fields

• Prior experience in wastewater treatment operation, as well as skills to work independently in an outdoor environment is highly favorable.

• Experience in onsite hands-on work and reactor operations.

• Prior experience in wastewater-related work will be preferred.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of Research Assistant. 

A successful candidate will be involved in a project involving the collection of daily mental health and well-being in Singapore. The incumbent will spend most of their time coding and maintaining the mobile applications that will allow us to collect high-frequency well-being data. The length of the Research Assistant position will be 1 year.

The incumbent will work together with Prof Nattavudh Powdthavee and Prof Dusit Niyato at NTU. The incumbent will also have to liaise with individuals outside the team to handle any administrative work regarding the project. Therefore, good research, communication, and management skills, as well as the ability to work independently are a must. The Research Assistant will be supervised by Prof Nattavudh Powdthavee (Economics, NTU) and Prof Dusit Niyato (Computer Science, NTU).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain mobile applications for both Android and iOS smartphones to collect happiness data from users.

• Create and maintain a website and social media page to promote the applications and their results.

• Prepare, analyse, and present the results in various forms including academic papers, online media, visualization, and videos.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor in computer science, computer engineering, or related fields

• Experience in developing mobile applications

• Experience in data analytics and visualization

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

• Salary: Up to $3000 + Completion Bonus
• Contract Duration: 12 Months with Flexi Benefits ($1500)
• Location: West, conveniently located near MRT Station
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

Responsibilities:

• Support daily laboratory operations with enthusiasm and dedication.
• Ensure seamless operations of sensory and skin care labs, including EEG work.
• Assist in sample preparation of test materials to maintain high-quality standards.
• Keep meticulous records of descriptive references for sensory test samples.
• Apply basic statistics for data analysis and contribute to insightful reporting.
• Tackle routine problems related to research projects with a proactive mindset.
• Utilize scientific research and critical thinking skills to conduct, record, and analyze experiments and fieldwork outcomes.
• Formulate cutting-edge skin care prototypes using company ingredients in our state-of-the-art personal care lab to support R&D efforts.
• Conduct thorough literature reviews and database searches to stay at the forefront of cosmetic science.

• Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetic Science or Food Technology.
• Proven experience in customer-facing roles, showcasing excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and preparation of statistical reports.

Join us in revolutionizing the cosmetic science landscape! If you're ready to bring your passion and expertise to the forefront, apply now to be a key player in the innovative team.

Interested candidates can forward their CVs in MS Word format to [email protected]

Reg No. R1983718

Triton AI Pte Ltd

License no. 21C0661

A research assistant position is available at the School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Nanyang Technological University of Singapore for a human-robot teaming project. We are seeking potential researchers in the area of localization and sensor fusion, especially applications of computer vision. Enthusiastic and self-motivated research candidates with strong publication record and research profile are welcome to apply.

The research assistant will be responsible for undertaking in-depth research in the human-robot teaming solution, and ensure the solution can be implemented and demonstrated in real life.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new state-of-the-art localization and sensor fusion algorithms for human-robot teaming.

• Implement and conduct experiment to evaluate the performance in real life environment.

• Integrate solution with other work packages.

• Publish high-quality research papers with research outcomes in top-tier international journals and conferences.

Job Requirements:

• The candidate should have a Bachelor degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

• Candidates with strong publication record in relevant areas are encouraged to apply. 

• A thorough knowledge of the research field of localization and sensor fusion is highly preferred.

• Experienced in computer vision.

• Experienced in ROS.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills in English.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The NTU School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NTU EEE) invites applications for the position of Research Assistant. 

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Research Assistant to join our dynamic research team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PCB design and fabrication, along with the capability to assist in various testing procedures and administrative tasks. This role is pivotal in supporting the team in achieving research objectives and advancing our technological innovations.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. PCB Design and Fabrication:

• Design and develop Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) according to project specifications.

• Liaise with vendors for PCB fabrication, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.

• Perform troubleshooting and rectification of PCB issues.

2. Testing Assistance:

• Assist in setting up and conducting a variety of tests on electronic components and systems.

• Collaborate with the research team to develop test procedures and documentation.

• Analyze test data and provide insightful feedback for improvements.

3. Project Support:

• Support the project team in various stages of the research and development process.

• Ensure that project milestones are met and comply with quality standards.

• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

4. Administrative Duties:

• Coordinate and manage project-related paperwork and documentation.

• Schedule meetings and manage communication among team members.

• Oversee the maintenance and inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.

• Proven experience in PCB design and fabrication.

• Familiarity with testing equipment and methodologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., CAD, PCB, FPGA design software).

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine invites applications for:

Research Assistant in Assistant Professor Franklin Zhong's lab

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) established in September 2010 is a partnership between Imperial College London and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Consistently rated amongst the world's best universities, Imperial College London is a science-based institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research while NTU is the only Singapore university listed in the Top 10 of the Times Higher’s 200 Under 50 Rankings and is ranked the world’s No. 1 young university by QS in the last three consecutive years.

LKCMedicine operates from two campuses – Yunnan Campus at Nanyang Technological University and Novena Campus, which is located in the precinct of the future HealthCity. At LKCMedicine, we recognize that synergies is the key to maximize research output and we seek to promote synergies between researchers in LKCMedicine itself and local and/or overseas researchers.  We strongly believe that building synergies and robust collaborations will be the key to maximizing research output in today’s competitive environment.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and assist in molecular biology experiments to identify novel immune effectors

• Conduct and assist in basic animal husbandry and related experiments on engineered mouse models

• Perform data analysis and assistant in publications

• Organize lab operations including procurement

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences

• Lab experience (>3 months) with molecular biology

Embark on a dynamic journey with The Centre of Hardware Assurance (CHA), Temasek Laboratories@NTU, as we seek a passionate Research Assistant to be part of the research team to conduct hardware security analysis and evaluation. This exciting role encompasses sample preparation, imaging, image processing, and the cutting-edge security analysis of electronic devices. Join us at the forefront of innovation and make your mark in shaping the future of hardware assurance!

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in innovative research in the realm of hardware security analysis, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and advanced techniques widely employed in the semiconductor industry

• Contribute to the planning, study, and investigation of workflows dedicated to electronic device security analysis

• Elevate the efficiency and accuracy of the developed security analysis workflows, setting new standards for throughput and scientific excellence

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences or relevant disciplines

• Basic knowledge in microelectronics is required, and knowledge in failure analysis is a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Problem solving, research and analytical skills

• Independent and can work well in a team

• Singaporean only

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

The Nanyang Business School (NBS) is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our research project as a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting our research team in various projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature reviews on relevant topics, synthesize information, and summarize key findings.

• Assist in the design and implementation of research studies and experiments.

• Collect and analyze data using various quantitative and qualitative research methods.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date research records and databases.

• Assist in preparing research reports, presentations, and other research-related materials.

• Collaborate with research project team members to contribute to the development of research proposals and grant applications.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in research methodologies.

• Assist in organizing and coordinating research events, workshops, and conferences.

• Perform administrative tasks as needed to support the research team.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as business, entrepreneurship, social sciences, or related disciplines).

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Proficient in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

• Experience with statistical analysis software (such as SPSS, R, or SAS) is a plus.

• Experience in using Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT-4 in research is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience in conducting research and data analysis.

• Familiarity with research ethics and protocols.

• Knowledge of research grant application processes.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Good time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

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

Research Assistant in the Laboratory of Assistant Professor Yusuf Ali.

The Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) invites applications for the position of Research Assistant.

Under the research programme INSPIRASI, the group is to develop a high performance fuel cell with special focus on the development of metallic bipolar plate and Al-driven controller.  The candidate is required to design, develop and carry out performance characterisation of single-cell and short stack.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Literature review on the effect of clamping force in PEMFC stack/cell

• Design and fabricate clamping fixture

• Design of the fabricate bipolar plate

• Single and short stack testing and characterisation

• Any other tasks as requested by the PI

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor degree in engineering or relevant discipline

• Good knowledge in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell

• Prior experience in conducting performance characterization on polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell

• Able to work independently to achieve the research milestones and tasks given

• Proficiency in English

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Temasek Laboratories@NTU is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Assistant for a credibility assessment project. The research assistant will perform a variety of functions related to research. The candidate is expected to work closely with the project team to perform task assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in all technical related activities

• Assist in project-specific technology scan and review reporting

• Assist in research design, data collection and statistical analyses

• Assist in the software development of project-related deliverables

• Assist in the writing of project progress and research reports

• Contribute to research publications and presentations

• Perform administrative work associated with HSSIR

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or its equivalent

• Good knowledge in MS office, statistical analysis using SPSS, R or Stata

• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Good time management skills and able to work within tight deadlines

• Strong team player with ability to learn quickly and work independently

As a part of the NRF Fellowship Project on Materials-by-Design, School of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) is looking to hire a Research Assistant with expertise in high-throughput synthesis of inorganic materials and optimization using machine learning. The Research Assistant will build upon our team’s experience toward developing high-throughput experimental platforms for synthesis, characterization and functional performance testing (thermoelectric performance, catalytic performance) of a library of materials.  The Research Assistant will focus on synthesizing and characterizing inorganic materials, specifically inorganic chalcogenides for thermoelectrics and metal alloy catalysts for CO2 reduction.

Additionally, the Research Assistant will conduct in-depth structural and elemental characterization and analysis of the materials using XRD, SEM-EDX and XPS. Finally, thermoelectric measurements experiments will be conducted. The Research Assistant should be able to utilize design-of-experiments and high-throughput experimental workflows. In addition, materials science and metallurgical concepts such as phase diagrams, mapping and separating different phases and oxidation states of compounds and rapid structural analysis are required. Finally, machine learning will be applied to guide experimental campaigns.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct synthesis of inorganic thermoelectric materials using various high-throughput synthesis techniques.

• High-throughput synthesis of materials for CO2 reduction will also be conducted.

• Develop new high-throughput methods, and accordingly modify hardware for their execution.

• Perform in-depth characterization of synthesized materials using XRD, SEM, and EDS.

• Deploy machine learning techniques to guide future experimental campaigns. In addition to regression methods (Gradient Boosting, Random Forest) it is desirable to be familiar with Bayesian Optimization.

Job Requirement

• Bachelors or Masters in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with research experience in synthesis and lab skills

• Experience in inorganic synthesis of nanomaterials and solid-state compounds.

• Experience in advanced analysis of X-ray diffraction e.g. through Rietveld refinement

• Knowledge of Bayesian Optimization

• Ability to work in a team with clear communication skills and to develop own ideas in 1-2 years' time.

• A can-do attitude in a fast-paced research environment.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) seeks a Research Assistant in the areas of natural hazard impacts.

The candidate will work under the supervision of David Lallemant and Susanna Jenkins and will collaborate with the researchers from the ‘Integrating Volcano and Earthquake Science and Technology (InVEST) in Southeast Asia’ project, a 5-year project that aims to provide a holistic understanding of regional tectonics, volcanoes, the linkages between the two, and their cascading hazards and impacts in Singapore and Southeast Asia. 

Specific research/duties will include identifying potentially impactful hazard scenarios in the Southeast Asian Ring of Fire, contributing to numerical modelling of the hazard and its consequences, developing key case studies that can inform and support policy decisions, and preparing information and outputs in ways that can be used to communicate with policy makers and other risk stakeholders.

EOS is a Research Centre of Excellence at Nanyang Technological University Singapore that conducts fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, towards safer and more sustainable societies.

EOS maintains a regional network of geophysical observation stations in collaboration with neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia, that are supported by the EOS Centre for Geohazard Observations, as well as a Remote Sensing Lab (EOS-RS). Computational resources are available through a dedicated cluster and collaboration with the High-Performance Computing Centre of NTU. In addition, EOS hosts state-of-the-art analytical facilities for petrological and geochemical analysis, and a Community Engagement office that co-creates learning opportunities for a range of audiences to promote a safer and more sustainable future.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyse data from natural hazards

• Support the team in simulating natural hazards and critically evaluating results

• Write technical reports, with the aim of publishing results in scientific journals

Job Requirements:

• BSc in relevant area, e.g. geography, computer science, physics, earth/environmental science

• Experience with coding preferred

• An interest in natural hazards and their impacts.

• A quantitative mindset

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.  

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information is looking for a Research Assistant/Research Associate/Research Fellow who is interested in examining the use of digital health technologies (health apps, wearables, exergames, VR/AR) to improve older adults’ physical health and mental well-being.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with highly acclaimed scholars from NTU, Singapore ETH Centre, and ETH Zurich and contribute to the development of a digital health tech ecosystem for older adults in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature search

• Assist in development and conceptualization of surveys, experiments, and focus group/in-depth interviews

• Assist in data analysis of surveys, experiments, focus group/in-depth interviews, and “big data” from social media and health apps/wearables

• Contribute to research publications and presentations

• Assist in writing progress report and final research report

• Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator

• Carry out administrative work associated with the program of research as necessary

Job Requirements:

• PhD and Master in fields including communication, psychology, sociology, or a social science related discipline. Bachelor’s degree with experiences in similar field are welcome.

• Prior experience in social science research (e.g., quantitative/qualitative projects) and/or research in the use of digital health technologies (eg., health apps, wearables, exergames, VR/AR) in older adults

• Good quantitative/qualitative data management and analytical skills (e.g., being able to analyze data using SPSS, MPLUS, R, and/or Python)

• Good communication and organizational skills (ability to work in a highly collaborative and multi-cultural team environment)

• Driven self-starter with good interpersonal communication skills

• Team player in a project setting, also with ability to work independently in a multi-cultural team environment

• Internationally recognized research track record as evidenced by journal publications and conference presentations

Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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

A Research Assistant position is available in the laboratory of Assistant Professor Kazuyuki Kasahara at the Novena campus of the LKCMedicine. Gut microbiota influences many areas of human health from immunity to energy metabolism and host physiology. The goal of our research group is to understand how bacterial metabolism, diet-microbe, and microbe-microbe interactions influence cardiometabolic disease (CMD). We will address the research question through a combination of experimental approaches including anaerobic bacterial physiology studies, metagenomics, and deep phenotypic characterization of mouse models of CMD.

The RA will work with the research team on the planning and execution of projects undertaken by the lab. The RA will also be handling the procurement and safety to support laboratory research needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate and contribute to research project, involving microbiology, immunology, and molecular biology.

• Procurement and lab administration

• Support students / staff on projects

• Maintain good records for lab and admin works

• Support laboratory research needs

Requirements:

• Self-motivated and well-organized with good communication and technical skills. Candidates are expected to engage in frequent communication with individuals both within and outside of LKC.

• Candidates should have a Bachelor degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, Biology or related fields.

• Previous research experience is strongly preferred.

• Relevant experience in microbiology techniques such as bacterial culture is desired.

• Relevant experience in handling mice and proficiency in colony management is preferred, but not mandatory.

• Prepared to undertake research administration tasks, including procurement, maintain lab SOPs, etc.

• Recent graduates with the right aptitude will be considered.