Total 5 research assistant job vacancies in Science / R&D / Research category in d15 katong joo chiat amber road

The Services required are set out as follows:

a) Assist in the daily operations of the assigned science laboratories, science gardens, aquaponics, hydroponics and pond.

b) Responsible for the setup, clean up and general maintenance of the science laboratories and Science Areas.

c) Responsible for the cleanliness of the Recycling Corner.

d) Assist in preparation of laboratory apparatus, equipment and teaching materials for scheduled laboratory activities.

e) Assist in stock taking exercise and maintenance of equipment.

f) Typing of worksheets and notes.

g) Supporting and assisting in departmental events, activities and programmes.

h) Any other duties assigned by the School.

Requirement

Experience working in School's Science lab

To be able to do gardening

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 1:30pm, inclusive of 30 mins lunch break

• Fridays: 7:30am to 3:30pm, inclusive of 1 hour lunch break

• Science Laboratory cum Art Assistant (1 pax)
• Attend to operational and maintenance matters in Science Laboratories & Art Rooms;
• Operate simple life science equipment;
• Prepare and set up equipment and assist teachers in conducting experiment;
• Prepare materials for Art lessons;
• Maintains and updates data records including stocktaking of resources;
• Perform other general administrative duties e.g. filing and typing;
• Provide assistance in any other duties as assigned by the school and/or department.

Qualification

• Preferably a GCE ‘O’ Level qualification.
• At least 3 years experience working in similar capacity in a primary school environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint).

Income's Actuarial team has been at the forefront of digitisation, innovation, and embracing the future of work. As today's business problem becoming more complex and uncertain, we acknowledge the importance of being adaptable and open to learning in solving the right problem. We adopted agile and design-thinking principles in delivering our projects at work and play a key role in enabling the organization strategic goals.

This role will expose you to how Actuarial could take customer-centric perspectives and iterative prototyping approach to solve complex problem more effectively. You will also get to apply new technology and data analytics to automate actuarial work as well as providing impactful insights to our business partners.

We are looking for a team player within the financial reporting team with the following key responsibilities:

• Key player in Par fund management including bonus investigation and recommendation, asset share study, bonus implementation and the review of Par fund management framework
• Assist team lead in Par fund related initiatives and projects
• The role will provide first hand exposure to chief actuary as well as opportunities to enhance actuarial technical knowledge and play a key role in adopting new technologies
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and tasks based on department priorities
• Ensure deliveries follows the department's best practice on risk and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Actuarial Science or equivalent
• Good progress in actuarial qualifications with either US, UK, or Australia Actuarial Institute or newly qualified actuary, with at least 4 to 6 years of work experience in actuarial function, with exposure to financial reporting and have par fund management expereince
• Technical, meticulous and able to apply critical thinking
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Able to work independently and collaborate with other team members and departments
• Adaptable, open to a dynamic working environment and willing to explore new ways of working
• Experience in using Prophet and data software such as Alteryx will be a plus

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the scoping, preparation, review, and completion of the IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change and play a key role in ensuring the scientific integrity and quality of the report.
• Support the planning, conducting, and reporting for the meetings and sessions organized by Working Group II, including IPCC Workshops and Expert Meetings and contribute to the scientific aspects of these meetings and sessions to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of scientific plans related to the activities and products of the Working Group II.
• Assist in the reporting process for the scientific outcomes of meetings, sessions, and other relevant activities.
• Provide scientific support in the development of outreach materials related to the activities of the Working Group II and contribute to the creation of materials that effectively communicate scientific findings to various stakeholders.
• Take on additional responsibilities as allocated after the completion of the IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change.

• Recent PhD holder or Masters degree in urban development, climate change impacts, socio-economic system analysis or a related field, with at least 2 years of work experience after conferment of Masters degree.
• Scientific publications in refereed journals;
• Experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team;
• Experience in scientific report writing and editing;
• Ability to plan, organize and execute complex multi-task workloads;
• Proficient in oral and written English at the academic publishing level;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and capability to interact with international science and stakeholder community;
• Stress-resistance and ability to work precisely and effectively under time constraints;
• Willingness to travel internationally;
• Experience working with UN processes, in particular the IPCC, would be an asset.

Description:

• Preparation of Laboratory-based practical lessons
• Set up and clearance of experiments
• General cleaning of the lab and lab equipment

Qualification:

• National ITE Certificate (NITEC), or its equivalent, or higher, in Science specializations and/or with at least 1 year of experience would be an advantage
• Proficient in English (Oral and Written)
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working in a Science laboratory environment previously