Total 28 job vacancies by Nanyang Technological University

Nanyang Technological University’s ANT Group – NTU Joint Lab is a collaboration between ANT International and NTU. The partnership will explore privacy-preserving methods for large language models (LLMs) and will be overseen by a joint research committee.

We are looking for a Research Engineer II to involved in research and development collaboration with industry, on AI Safety and Trust Technology, especially on the topic of applying fully homomorphic encryption in privacy-preserving machine learning. The successful applicant is expected to be familiar with fully homomorphic encryption and its applications in AI models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and development of trust technologies such as privacy-preserving machine learning which are important components of digital trust platforms.
• Be involved in privacy-preserving machine learning and fully homomorphic encryption system development and implementation.
• Assist in preparation of reports and scientific papers.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, information theory or related field
• Participation in privacy, security, and trust related conferences and journals
• Good programming skill, preferably with experience in implementing cryptographic algorithms.
• Be familiar with the following programming languages: C/C++
• Good communication skill, self-motivated, and could deliver under tight schedule

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

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Engineer II.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct cutting-edge research in large language models, translating theoretical algorithms, frameworks, and methodologies into practical, working prototypes that demonstrate potential product applications.
• Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to design and implement system architectures and software solutions that transition research findings into scalable, deployable products.
• Develop and build tools and frameworks to facilitate the transfer of LLM capabilities to industry partners, showcasing the practical value and impact of the research outcomes.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including white papers, presentations, and tutorials, to disseminate knowledge to a broader audience and enhance overall expertise in these emerging areas.
• Engage with international research communities and partners to stay abreast of the latest advancements in machine unlearning, contributing to discussions, collaborations, and initiatives that elevate Singapore’s position in the global AI and privacy research landscape.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Masters’s degree in computer science/ engineering or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python is a must. Experience with other programming languages such as Java, C/C++, or Go, and frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, is highly advantageous.
• Experience in developing and deploying machine learning models, particularly in natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs), including tasks such as data preprocessing, feature extraction, model training, and evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning and deep learning techniques, including knowledge graphs, machine unlearning, and AI testing.
• Proficiency in working with common Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS) and familiarity with shell scripting and command-line tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a must.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development tools.
• Experience in developing ML systems from end to end, including data exploration, feature engineering, model training/evaluation will be advantageous.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, bridging the gap between research and practical application.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on developing innovative solutions for LLMs.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, managing multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaborative skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
• Understanding of ethical considerations and best practices in AI research, particularly concerning data privacy and security.
• Ability to code-switch effortlessly between talking business and talking tech, and can help stakeholders, engineers, and businesses easily understand difficult research tech concepts.
• Experience in AI model testing methodologies, including robustness, fairness, and explainability assessments, as well as understanding data privacy and security considerations in AI.
• Good understanding of relational database and Unix shell scripting skills.

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

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Senior Research Engineer I

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research into trust technologies testing – translating research algorithms, and design/develop tools and frameworks into working prototypes that can explain how research outputs can be productised into new capabilities
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop system implementation work from research into product
• Design and build working tools that can support technology transfer of new research capabilities to practical solution capabilities that can be used to showcase the value of a given research outcome
• Write and maintain technical documentation, presentations, and papers on research into trust technologies testing, help to educate and raise the overall competency of Singapore manpower in emerging areas of trust technologies
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain
• Responsible for the system and architecture design of trust solutions for digital transformation in addition to their engineering and implementation

Job Requirements:

• Masters’ degree in computer science, software engineering, information theory or relevant field
• 5 years of experience in software engineering, system development
• Familiar with at least one of the following programming languages: C/C++, Python, Java
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated, and could deliver under tight schedule

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

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

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

NIE invites applications for an Executive position in the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles undergraduate billing and other student-related financial matters for the institute. Your responsibilities will include:

• Billing for undergraduate courses, hostels and facilities.
• Checking that all payment transactions have appropriate certification and approvals before being processed for payments.
• Responding to enquiries pertaining to facilities and student matters.
• Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.
• Participating in system implementation, enhancements, and user acceptance testing.
• Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
• At least 2 years of financial administration and accounting work experience.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt, with problem-solving skills.
• An effective team player with the ability to work independently is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities in an organized manner, able to multi-task, track and deliver assignments on schedule.
• Self-motivated, energetic and results oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience in SAP and Ariba would be an added advantage.

Other Information

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

Closing Date: 19 November 2024

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

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

NIE invites applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles payments and other student-related financial matters for the institute. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering Financial Aid schemes, e.g. PSEA, CPF, Mendaki, Tuition Fee loan, Study loan, scholarships and bursaries.
• Checking that payment transactions (e.g. supplier invoices, student claims) have appropriate certification and approvals before processing payments.
• Handling the financial accounts, preparing GST, audit schedules and financial statements for NIE Student Union.
• Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to student matters.
• Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.
• Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
• 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.
• Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.
• A team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.
• Able to adhere to timelines.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 19 November 2024.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

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

A Research Fellow position is currently available in the Insurance Risk and Finance Research Centre (IRFRC) at College of Business, Nanyang Business School.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Fellow will be working and interacting with researchers at IRFRC and Global-Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP), with emphasis on:

• Develop models and forecasts for mortality rates in the context of pandemics and climate changes, particularly in Asian countries
• Analyze the impact of pandemics and climate changes on life and health insurance, as well as retirement products
• Develop impactful assessment and advisory reports as needed to support development of risk financing solution
• Produce high quality research articles and industry reports
• Present research findings to GAIP sponsors and the academic community

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Actuarial Science, Risk Management, Insurance, Statistics, or related fields
• Proven research experience with a track record of publications in top-tier journals in the field
• Relevant insurance/actuarial industry experience and actuarial designations are assets, but not are not mandatory requirements
• Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly effectiveness in communicating complex concepts to the public
• Attention to detail

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

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Senior Research Scientist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research into trust technologies testing – translating research algorithms, and design/develop tools and frameworks into working prototypes that can explain how research outputs can be productised into new capabilities.
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop system implementation work from research into product.
• Design and build working tools that can support technology transfer of new research capabilities to practical solution capabilities that can be used to showcase the value of a given research outcome.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, presentations, and papers on research into trust technologies testing, help to educate and raise the overall competency of Singapore manpower in emerging areas of trust technologies.
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain.
• Responsible for the system and architecture design of trust solutions for digital transformation in addition to their engineering and implementation.

Job Requirements:

• Masters’ degree in computer science, software engineering, information theory or relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, system development
• Familiar with at least one of the following programming languages: C/C++, Python, Java
• Good communication skill
• Self-motivated, and could deliver under tight schedule

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

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Associate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development in trust technologies – translating algorithms into tools and frameworks and implementing working prototypes that can demonstrate how research outputs can be innovated to build new capabilities.
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop research prototypes into the proof-of-concept systems.
• Design and build working tools that can support the technology transfer of new capabilities to research partners and can be used to showcase the value of a given research outcome.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, presentations, and papers on research into trust technologies testing, helping to educate and raise the overall competency in emerging areas of trust technologies.
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in computer science/ engineering or related fields required.
• Candidates with minimum of 5 years continuous working experience in a similar role will be considered when appropriate.
• Proficiency in programming languages Java, C/C++ is a must.
• Experience in other programming languages and/or frameworks such as Python, Spring will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with using common Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS is a must.
• Proficiency and experience in developing network and communication protocols and using socket programming in cloud-based systems is a must.
• Proficiency in installing, configuring and using SQL database is a must. Experience in other data processing technologies such as NoSQL, Hadoop will be an advantage.
• Proficiency and experience in working with different virtualization technologies to enhance cloud service system performance is a must.
• Experience in developing ML systems from end to end, including data exploration, feature engineering, model training/evaluation will be advantageous.
• Good communication skills and some interdisciplinary interest is desired, to be able to interact with researchers at the Centre.
• Ability to work independently and to develop solutions under strict timelines is a must.
• Ability to code-switch effortlessly between talking business and talking tech, and can help stakeholders, engineers, and businesses easily understand difficult research tech concepts.
• Good knowledge of system platform development, socket programming, middleware technologies, API development, related application frameworks and service layer models.
• Familiarity with general API security concepts (such as key validation, authentication, authorisation)
• Good understanding of relational database and Unix shell scripting skills.

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

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle research and development of trust technologies such as privacy-preserving machine learning which are important components of digital trust platforms
• Involve in privacy-preserving machine learning and fully homomorphic encryption system development and implementation
• Prepare reports and scientific papers

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in computer science, mathematics, information theory or relevant field
• Proven publication record in privacy, security, and trust related conferences and journals
• Good programming skill, preferably with experience in implementing cryptographic algorithms
• Familiar with the following programming languages: C/C++
• Good communication skill, self-motivated, and could deliver under tight schedule

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

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Engineer II.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development in trust technologies – translating algorithms into tools and frameworks and implementing working prototypes that can demonstrate how research outputs can be innovated to build new capabilities.
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop research prototypes into the proof-of-concept systems.
• Design and build working tools that can support the technology transfer of new capabilities to research partners and can be used to showcase the value of a given research outcome.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, presentations, and papers on research into trust technologies testing, helping to educate and raise the overall competency in emerging areas of trust technologies.
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in computer science/ engineering or related fields required.
• Candidates with minimum of 5 years continuous working experience in a similar role will be considered when appropriate.
• Bachelor degree with minimum 8 years relevant experience may be considered
• Proficiency in programming languages Java, C/C++ is a must.
• Experience in other programming languages and/or frameworks such as Python, Spring will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with using common Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS is a must.
• Proficiency and experience in developing network and communication protocols and using socket programming in cloud-based systems is a must.
• Proficiency in installing, configuring and using SQL database is a must. Experience in other data processing technologies such as NoSQL, Hadoop will be an advantage.
• Proficiency and experience in working with different virtualization technologies to enhance cloud service system performance is a must.
• Experience in developing ML systems from end to end, including data exploration, feature engineering, model training/evaluation will be advantageous.
• Good communication skills and some interdisciplinary interest is desired, to be able to interact with researchers at the Centre.
• Ability to work independently and to develop solutions under strict timelines is a must.
• Ability to code-switch effortlessly between talking business and talking tech, and can help stakeholders, engineers, and businesses easily understand difficult research tech concepts.
• Good knowledge of system platform development, socket programming, middleware technologies, API development, related application frameworks and service layer models.
• Familiarity with general API security concepts (such as key validation, authentication, authorisation)
• Good understanding of relational database and Unix shell scripting skills.

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

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Engineer II.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development in trust technologies – translating algorithms into tools and frameworks and implementing working prototypes that can demonstrate how research outputs can be innovated to build new capabilities.
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop research prototypes into the proof-of-concept systems.
• Design and build working tools that can support the technology transfer of new capabilities to research partners and can be used to showcase the value of a given research outcome.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, presentations, and papers on research into trust technologies testing, helping to educate and raise the overall competency in emerging areas of trust technologies.
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in computer science/ engineering or related fields required.
• Minimum of 5 years continuous working experience in a similar role will be considered when appropriate.
• Bachelor degree with minimum 8 years relevant experience may be considered.
• Proficiency in programming languages Java, C/C++ is a must.
• Experience in other programming languages and/or frameworks such as Python, Spring will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with using common Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS is a must.
• Proficiency and experience in developing network and communication protocols and using socket programming in cloud-based systems is a must.
• Proficiency in installing, configuring and using SQL database is a must. Experience in other data processing technologies such as NoSQL, Hadoop will be an advantage.
• Proficiency and experience in working with different virtualization technologies to enhance cloud service system performance is a must.
• Experience in developing ML systems from end to end, including data exploration, feature engineering, model training/evaluation will be advantageous.
• Good communication skills and some interdisciplinary interest is desired, to be able to interact with researchers at the Centre.
• Ability to work independently and to develop solutions under strict timelines is a must.
• Ability to code-switch effortlessly between talking business and talking tech, and can help stakeholders, engineers, and businesses easily understand difficult research tech concepts.
• Good knowledge of system platform development, socket programming, middleware technologies, API development, related application frameworks and service layer models.
• Familiarity with general API security concepts (such as key validation, authentication, authorisation)
• Good understanding of relational database and Unix shell scripting skills.

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

Nanyang Business School (NBS) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow (Post-doc) with Prof. Xin Chang’s research group. This position is supported by a Tier III grant to establish a Climate Transformation Programme (CTP) at NTU. As part of this programme, the Climate Finance Cluster will assess the multifaceted business risks posed by the physical impacts of climate change, narrow the protection gap, and facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for developing procedures to measure and price risks arising from climate change suitable for each company so that climate risk can be managed by companies and hedged by investors, and seeing this work through to publication in major research journals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use computational linguistic tools and machine learning techniques to analyze discussions on climate change in corporate social responsibility reports, conference call transcripts, and the Management Discussion and Analysis section of companies’ annual reports.
• Construct a dataset that can produce a climate risk fact sheet containing essential information about various climate risk exposure (e.g., drought, flooding) of a region or a city.
• Develop a new multifactor asset pricing model containing a climate risk factor, which investors can use to effectively price in climate change risk and hedge climate risk.
• Data management and statistical analyses.
• Work effectively with colleagues from across the CTP, and with local collaborators in ASEAN countries.
• Mentor junior colleagues and students.
• Writing and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in statistics, computer sciences, economics, or a closely related field.
• Excellent knowledge of computational linguistic tools and machine learning techniques.
• Experience with data analysis with Python and STATA.
• Prior experience in publishing in peer-reviewed business, economic, or scientific journals.
• Ability to work independently to develop research in challenging environments.
• Collaborative, with an interest in working with other researchers and scientists (this is a large team project) to produce high-quality and impactful research.
• Interest in climate, green, or sustainable finance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is essential to conduct research and analyse data.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV and names and contact details of three referees in one document. Enquiries about this position can be made to the Centre for Sustainable Finance Innovation ([email protected]).

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

Nanyang Technological University’s Mastercard-NTU Joint Lab was established to advance digital trust and cybersecurity. Leveraging Mastercard's industry expertise and NTU's educational resources, the lab leads research and training programs to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure and foster digital trust.

The successful applicant is expected to be involved in research and development on Trust Technology including topics such as Trustworthy computation, Trustworthy AI governance, Privacy-preserving Machine Learning, Privacy-preserving Multi-party Computation, Tokenization, Biometric-Assisted Authentication, Verifiable Computation, Trustworthy Systems, Adversarial Machine Learning, Assessing Trustworthiness of AI models etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and development of trust technologies such as privacy and security, blockchain, and Web 3.0 which are important components of digital trust platforms.
• Be involved in trust technologies system development and implementation.
• Prepare reports and scientific papers.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in computer science, mathematics, information theory or relevant field
• Proven publication record in privacy, security, blockchain, and trust related conferences and journals
• Be familiar with the following programming languages: C/C++, Python, Java, and GO
• Good communication skill, self-motivated, and could deliver under tight schedule

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Nanyang Technological University’s Mastercard-NTU Joint Lab was established to advance digital trust and cybersecurity. Leveraging Mastercard's industry expertise and NTU's educational resources, the lab leads research and training programs to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure and foster digital trust.

We are looking for a Senior / Research Engineer to design, develop, implement, and oversee techniques and systems in Trust Technology and related areas such as privacy and security, blockchain, and Web 3.0 which are important components of digital trust platforms. The role will focus on emerging technologies that engender trust and espouse the values of fairness, safety, and privacy in digital technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research into trust technologies testing – translating research algorithms, and design/develop tools and frameworks into working prototypes that can explain how research outputs can be productised into new capabilities.
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop system implementation work from research into product.
• Design and build working tools that can support technology transfer of new research capabilities to practical solution capabilities that can be used to showcase the value of a given research outcome.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, presentations, and papers on research into trust technologies testing, help to educate and raise the overall competency of Singapore manpower in emerging areas of trust technologies.
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain.
• For research engineer position, the emphasis is on the engineering and implementation of trust technologies
• For senior research engineer position, the emphasis is on the system and architecture design of trust solutions for digital transformation in addition to their engineering and implementation.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in computer science/ engineering or related fields.
• Proficiency in programming languages Java, C/C++ is a must. Experience in other programming languages and/or frameworks such as Python, Go, Spring will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with working with common Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL etc. (including shell scripting) is a must.
• Proficiency and experience in developing network and communication protocols and using socket programming in cloud-based systems is a must.
• Proficiency in installing, configuring and using SQL database is a must. Experience in other data processing technologies such as NoSQL, Hadoop is an advantage.
• Proficiency and experience in working with different virtualization technologies to enhance cloud service system performance is a must.
• Experience in developing AI/ML systems from end to end, including data exploration, feature engineering, model training/evaluation is an advantage.
• For senior research engineer position, knowledge in privacy enhanced technologies, Web 3.0, and advanced data analytics skill are advantageous.
• Ability to code-switch effortlessly between talking business and talking tech, and can help stakeholders, engineers, and businesses easily understand difficult research tech concepts
• Ability to work independently and to develop solutions under strict timelines is a must.
• Good knowledge of middleware technologies, API development, related system frameworks and service stacks.
• Familiarity with general API security concepts (such as key validation, authentication, authorisation).
• Good understanding of relational database and Unix shell scripting skills.
• For senior research engineer position, experience in designing and architecting system solutions related to trust technologies.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Climate Transformation Programme (CTP) aims to develop, inspire and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies.

CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences and the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore, and it will transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond.

As part of this programme, the climate finance Cluster will collect data that measures and price climate risk exposures in financial markets, conduct preliminary data analysis and skillfully manage the projects for documentation purposes; all content is summarised here.

The Research Associate will be based in the Centre for Sustainable Finance Innovation (CSFI) of Nanyang Business School and will be responsible for developing preliminary data analysis to measure and price risks arising from climate change suitable for each company so that climate risk can be managed by companies and hedged by investors.

The Research Associate's activities are designed to provide a nuanced understanding of how climate change is discussed and documented within the corporate world. By bridging technology and environmental science, the role aims to enhance the strategic responses to climate risks, tailor interventions, and ultimately contribute to the sustainability goals of the region. This position not only demands technical expertise in data science and computational linguistics but also a keen understanding of climate science and strong collaborative abilities to work effectively in a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use computational linguistic tools and machine learning techniques to analyze discussions on climate change in corporate social responsibility reports, conference call transcripts, and the Management Discussion and Analysis section of companies’ annual reports.
• Construct a dataset that can produce a climate risk fact sheet containing essential information about various climate risk exposure (e.g., drought, flooding) of a region or a city.
• Handle data management and statistical analyses.
• Work effectively with colleagues from across the CTP, and with local collaborators in ASEAN countries.

Job Requirements:

• Master's Degree in data analytics or a closely related field.
• Ability to work independently to develop research in challenging environments.
• Collaborative, with an interest in working with other researchers and scientists (this is a large team project) to produce high-quality and impactful research.
• Interest in climate, green, or sustainable finance.
• Excellent knowledge of computational linguistic tools and machine-learning techniques.
• Experience with data analysis with Python and STATA.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English which is essential to conduct research.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV and names and contact details of three referees in one document.

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

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

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

NIE invites applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles payments and other student-related financial matters for the institute. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering Financial Aid schemes, e.g. PSEA, CPF, Mendaki, Tuition Fee loan, Study loan, scholarships and bursaries.
• Checking that payment transactions (e.g. supplier invoices, student claims) have appropriate certification and approvals before processing payments.
• Handling the financial accounts, preparing GST, audit schedules and financial statements for NIE Student Union.
• Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to student matters.
• Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.
• Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
• 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.
• Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.
• A team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.
• Able to adhere to timelines.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 23 September 2024.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

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

Req ID: R00015748

Nanyang Technological University’s Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a Principal Research Engineer to research, design, develop, implement, and oversee techniques and systems platform related to Trust Technologies, which mainly cover three main areas: (i) privacy preserving AI, (ii) digital identity and decentralization, and (iii) AI safety. Privacy preserving technologies involved include homomorphic encryption, multi-party computation, searchable encryption, data synthesis and differential privacy, and federated learning. Decentralization technologies covered include blockchain, digital identity, distributed ledger, trust execution environment, and verifiable computing. AI safety technologies covered include AI model testing, evaluation and benchmarking, risks in generative AI contents, Large Language Model, and NLP.

The role will focus on emerging technologies that engender trust and espouse its values in digital technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research into trust technologies testing – translating research algorithms, and design/develop tools and frameworks into working prototypes that can explain how research outputs can be productised into new capabilities.
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop system implementation work from research into product.
• Design and build working tools that can support technology transfer of new research capabilities to practical solution capabilities that can be used to showcase the value of a given research outcome.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, presentations, and papers on research into trust technologies testing, help to educate and raise the overall competency of Singapore manpower in emerging areas of trust technologies.
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain.
• Responsible for the system and architecture design of trust solutions for digital transformation in addition to their engineering and implementation.

Job Requirements:

• The candidate should possess a Masters’ degree in computer science, software engineering, information theory or relevant field.
• With a minimum of 15 industrial and academic years of experience in software engineering and system development.
• Understand the emerging trends of IT technologies, in particular those related to privacy preserving and AI safety.
• Good communication skill.
• Self-motivated, and could deliver under tight schedule.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Support the Finance Business Partner in business partnering role and strategic financial direction and provide support on finance operations and management reporting, ensuring compliance with the University’s policies and procedures.

This role will have one direct report.

Responsibilities

Finance Business Partnering

• Provide finance leadership and guidance to internal stakeholders and divisions, including day-to-day operations, to ensure adherence and complicant to the University’s policies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support the strategic financial direction of various units.
• Key contact person in the review and implementation of new initiatives in terms of profitability and financial sustainability, and assessing and supporting the operational impact.

Budgeting, Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly management reports with analysis and provide business insights to key stakeholders such as Programme Directors and Heads to support decision making and drive performance, while ensuring financial sustainability.
• Coordinate annual budget process, accompanied with solid analysis that shows understanding of the business.
• Monitor budget execution and utilization. Perform evaluation on budget utilization and performance to facilitate decision making on prioritization and strategy.
• Conduct decision-support analyses that provides real-time and accurate financial information. Draws insights from such analyses to make recommendations to the Management team, as well as relevant stakeholders.

General Ledger and Controllership

• Verify and submit journal requests.
• Monitor and conduct regular reviews of balance sheet GL accounts and receivables etc. and preparation of year-end reporting schedules.

Leadership

• Provide guidance and support to junior staff and encourage continuous learning and growth.

Process Improvement and Others

• Identify areas for continuous improvement in workflow e.g. procurement workflow and internal controls to drive operational efficiency.
• Other ad-hoc tasks.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent.
• Chartered Accountant qualification is advantageous.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge in SAC, Advanced Excel, SAP, Concur, Ariba, Power BI are advantageous.
• Comfortable operating in a matrix structure and dynamic environment.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively within and across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills both written and verbal. Articulate when presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Outstanding attention to detail and follow-up skills with a ‘hands-on’ personality.
• Well-developed prioritization, time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and drive projects to completion with a positive attitude.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

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

NIE invites applicants for the position of Assistant Head (Research) in the Finance Department. This is a 3-year contract position.

Assistant Head (Research) - Finance Department (3-Year Contract) [NIE]

Responsibilities

Reporting to Head/Finance, you will be responsible for the following functions:

• Administration of Research grant and projects of NIE.
• Administration of the financial project (WBS) modules in SAP and Research management system.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and management on grant budget, grant usage, reporting and cashflow.
• Plan/oversee internal administrative processes in research grant management, grant usage and grant reporting to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of funding agencies and University's policies.
• Collaborate with external funders and external auditors on grant matters.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvements to enhance the financial management processes and procedures; through streamlining and automation.
• Supervision of staff.

Requirements

• A University Degree in Accountancy or in Accounting major.
• At least 5 years of accounting and managerial experience.
• Must be a member of the ISCA (The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and writing skills.
• Strong conceptualization and analytical skills.
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as a team player.
• Knowledge of SAP Hana S4 and SAP Concur would be an advantage.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 25 March 2024.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

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

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for research and development of trust technologies such as privacy and security, blockchain, and Web 3.0 which are important components of digital trust platforms
• Be involved in trust technologies system development and implementation
• Prepare reports and scientific papers

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in computer science, mathematics, information theory or relevant field
• Proven publication record in privacy, security, blockchain, and trust related conferences and journals
• Be familiar with the following programming languages: C/C++, Python, Java, and GO
• Good communication skill, self-motivated, and could deliver under tight schedule

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

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

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

NIE invites applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles research grant-related financial matters for the Institute. Your responsibilities will include:

· Administer research grants and projects.

· Payment processing of vendors’ invoices to ensure purchases are in accordance with rules and regulations of funding agencies.

· Payment processing of transport and general staff claims.

· Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to research grant financial matters.

· Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.

· Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

· A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.

· 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.

· Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.

· An effective team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt, with problem-solving skills.

· Good organizational and communication skills, ability to prioritise, plan and multi-task and deliver assignments to adhere to timelines.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.

· Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.

Closing Date: 19 March 2024

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

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

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

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

NIE invites applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles research grant-related financial matters for the Institute. Your responsibilities will include:

· Administer research grants and projects.

· Payment processing of vendors’ invoices to ensure purchases are in accordance with rules and regulations of funding agencies.

· Payment processing of transport and general staff claims.

· Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to research grant financial matters.

· Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.

· Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

· A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.

· 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.

· Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.

· An effective team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt, with problem-solving skills.

· Good organizational and communication skills, ability to prioritise, plan and multi-task and deliver assignments to adhere to timelines.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.

· Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.

Closing Date: 15 March 2024

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

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

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Engineer I.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research into trust technologies testing – translating research algorithms, and design/develop tools and frameworks into working prototypes that can explain how research outputs can be productised into new capabilities
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop system implementation work from research into product
• Design and build working tools that can support technology transfer of new research capabilities to practical solution capabilities that can be used to showcase the value of a given research outcome
• Write and maintain technical documentation, presentations, and papers on research into trust technologies testing, help to educate and raise the overall competency of Singapore manpower in emerging areas of trust technologies
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/ engineering or related fields
• Ability to code-switch effortlessly between talking business and talking tech, and can help stakeholders, engineers, and businesses easily understand difficult research tech concepts
• Ability to work independently and to develop solutions under strict timelines is a must
• Good knowledge of middleware technologies, API development, related system frameworks and service stacks
• Familiarity with general API security concepts (such as key validation, authentication, authorisation)
• Good understanding of relational database and Unix shell scripting skills
• Proficiency in programming languages Java, C/C++ is a must. Experience in other programming languages and/or frameworks such as Python, Go, Spring will be an advantage
• Proficiency with working with common Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL etc. (including shell scripting) is a must
• Proficiency and experience in developing network and communication protocols and using socket programming in cloud-based systems is a must
• Proficiency in installing, configuring and using SQL database is a must. Experience in other data processing technologies such as NoSQL, Hadoop is an advantage.
• Proficiency and experience in working with different virtualization technologies to enhance cloud service system performance is a must
• Experience in developing AI/ML systems from end to end, including data exploration, feature engineering, model training/evaluation is an advantage
• Experience in developing AI/ML systems from end to end, including data exploration, feature engineering, model training/evaluation will be advantageous

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

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Engineer II.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development in trust technologies – translating algorithms into tools and frameworks and implementing working prototypes that can demonstrate how research outputs can be innovated to build new capabilities
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop research prototypes into the proof-of-concept systems
• Design and build working tools that can support the technology transfer of new capabilities to research partners and can be used to showcase the value of a given research outcome
• Write and maintain technical documentation, presentations, and papers on research into trust technologies testing, helping to educate and raise the overall competency in emerging areas of trust technologies
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in computer science/ engineering or related fields required
• Minimum of 5 years continuous working experience in a similar role will be considered when appropriate
• Bachelor degree with minimum 8 years relevant experience may be considered
• Good communication skills and some interdisciplinary interest is desired, to be able to interact with researchers at the Centre
• Ability to work independently and to develop solutions under strict timelines is a must
• Ability to code-switch effortlessly between talking business and talking tech, and can help stakeholders, engineers, and businesses easily understand difficult research tech concepts
• Good knowledge of system platform development, socket programming, middleware technologies, API development, related application frameworks and service layer models
• Familiarity with general API security concepts (such as key validation, authentication, authorisation)
• Good understanding of relational database and Unix shell scripting skills.
• Proficiency in programming languages Java, C/C++ is a must
• Experience in other programming languages and/or frameworks such as Python, Spring will be an advantage
• Proficiency with using common Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS is a must
• Proficiency and experience in developing network and communication protocols and using socket programming in cloud-based systems is a must
• Proficiency in installing, configuring and using SQL database is a must. Experience in other data processing technologies such as NoSQL, Hadoop will be an advantage.
• Proficiency and experience in working with different virtualization technologies to enhance cloud service system performance is a must
• Experience in developing ML systems from end to end, including data exploration, feature engineering, model training/evaluation will be advantageous

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

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

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

NIE invites applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles research grant-related financial matters for the Institute. Your responsibilities will include:

· Administer research grants and projects.

· Payment processing of vendors’ invoices to ensure purchases are in accordance with rules and regulations of funding agencies.

· Payment processing of transport and general staff claims.

· Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to research grant financial matters.

· Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.

· Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

· A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.

· 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.

· Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.

· An effective team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt, with problem-solving skills.

· Good organizational and communication skills, ability to prioritise, plan and multi-task and deliver assignments to adhere to timelines.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.

· Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.

Closing Date: 1 March 2024

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

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