Head of Project Management Office, A*STAR Skin Research Office

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Project Management Office (PMO) to lead our Project Management Office at A*STAR Skin Research Labs. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of a portfolio of strategic academic and industry projects. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in project management, strategic planning, and team leadership.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project managers and team members in A*SRL.
• Establish project lifecycle management procedures and best practices to ensure project teams maintain the discipline needed to successfully complete their projects.
• Develop and direct project management operations, strategic planning, and specific objectives to meet A*SRL and A*STAR’s goals.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Monitor, review, and analyze metrics to identify gaps for operational improvements.
• Coordinate cross-functional solutions to address any issues impeding project delivery.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders to leverage available resources and capabilities to achieve organizational goals.
• Prepare and present regular reports on project status, progress, and outcomes to senior management, and handle other management tasks as required.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in life science, cell biology, or a related field.
• At least more than 10 years of relevant project management experience in handling large research or industry projects.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and teams from inception to completion. Familarity with clinical trials will be a plus.
• Knowledge and competence in grant management, industry engagement, and intellectual property.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques with relevant certifications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to foster an environment of trust and integrity among team members, and to rally the team towards a common goal and purpose.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ASIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ARI) JOB OPPORTUNITIES FY2024/25

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

The Asia Research Institute invites outstanding, active researchers from around the world to work on an important piece of Asia-centred research in the social sciences or humanities.

Apart from the quality of the research proposal, and the applicant’s publication track record, positions will be awarded on the basis of the relationship of their research topic to the identified priorities and themes of ARI’s research clusters as listed in Research Clusters and Their Foci (click here). Given that a growing proportion of ARI’s funding is derived from external sources, strong preference will be given to candidates with potential to contribute to building competitive research grant applications.

Applicants must indicate the Research Cluster(s) concerned in their research proposal. In cases where there may be overlapping research interests, you may nominate up to a maximum of two (2) clusters.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Researchers will work under the supervision of the Cluster Leader and take the lead in duties such as organising workshops and conferences, participating in current cluster projects, and carrying out new projects (including applying for grant funding). Administrative duties and committee work will be assigned and form part of the position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates must have fulfilled all requirements of securing a PhD from a reputable university at the time they take up their appointment at ARI.
2. If you are still a PhD candidate at the point of application, you may also apply provided that you are confirmed for graduation by your commencement date at ARI. An official letter from the Registrar’s Office of your university will be required to confirm the award of your PhD degree.
3. Candidates must have an existing track record of publication, and plausible plans for future high-quality publications to be completed at ARI.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

1. The appointment will be tenable for a period of two years.
2. Applications are invited for commencement in: Jun/Jul 2024 or Dec 2024/Jan 2025.
3. The Postdoctoral Fellowship remuneration is S$6,000 per month. This all-in sum is inclusive of stipends for housing and living expenses.
4. Please note that University Housing will not be provided, and appointees are expected to make their own private accommodation arrangements.
5. Travel assistance will be provided to eligible candidates.
6. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for provident fund benefits.
7. All salary and benefits-in-kind are subjected to taxation in accordance with local tax laws.
8. There is support for research fieldwork and conference attendance (on application and subject to approval).
9. Research staff at ARI are expected to participate actively in the life of the Institute, including attendance at seminars, conferences and ARI social events.
10. Other benefits that the University provides and information about working at NUS and living in Singapore are available at Why Join Us. Terms and conditions, according to university guidelines, are subject to change without prior notice.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit the following documents in one (combined) PDF and attach it under the CV column in the system:

1. Curriculum Vitae.
2. Synopsis of the proposed research project (maximum of 5 single-spaced pages) (please indicate the Research Cluster(s) you wish to apply for, you may nominate up a maximum of 2 clusters).
3. At least one short sample of published work, preferably in English.
4. Please indicate the name and contact details of at least 2 referees in your application.

Closing date for applications is 31 October 2023. Please note that no extension will be given.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Only fully completed applications will be considered.
2. All materials including research proposal (including if any, initial ideas for a research grant application) and CV must be submitted through our online application system.
3. As we receive high volume of applications, we strongly encourage you to apply well before the closing date.
4. We regret that only successful candidates will be notified (via email). Candidates who do not hear from the University within 10 weeks after the closing date may assume the position has been filled.
5. Any offer of appointment is conditional on approval by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Ministry of Manpower granting you an Employment Pass or other applicable work passes.
6. For further information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description:

· The Head Cook is expected to prepare all dishes inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items.

· Preparations should be tasty, delicious, and hygienic.

· Able to work as a team member to maximize the output.

· Follow the instructions Restaurant manager meticulously.

· Able to extract work from the people. Ad hoc work under a team.

· Willing to undergo training and follows the instruction meticulously as conveyed in training.

· All preparations should be hygienic without much wastage.

· Should maintain good interpersonal relations with other workers in the kitchen.

· Maintain the most discipline and obey the instructions of the Management.

· Able to attend the work punctually.

· Willing to work on shifts / staggering.

Requirements:

· Proven experience as head cook.

· Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.

· Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods

R&T Recruitment Management (12C5922)

2 Gambas Cres, #06-22 NORDCOM 2, Singapore 757044

6702 6282

Job Description:

• Responsible for developing and optimizing dry etch processes to support IME’s various program requirements.
• Create process innovations related to dry etch process, which may involve design and development of novel gas mixture and/or masking material.
• Setup and execute design of experiments (DOEs) and evaluate experimental data to meet appropriate process specifications.
• Champion process window characterization and evaluation to drive quality and yield improvement.
• Closely collaborate with process integration teams to implement technology roadmaps, define process capability requirements, and address structural implications and constraints related to dry etch process.
• Act as a subject matter expert and resource for colleagues in various programs and lead small projects.
• Work with fab team in establishing statistical process control for dry etch systems.
• Generate and present reports to both internal and external customers.

Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microelectronics Engineering, or closely related fields are welcome to apply.
• Prior 5 years direct experience in semiconductor dry etch module is preferred.
• Good understanding of plasma physics, chemical reactions and mechanisms related to semiconductor dry etching process is desired.
• Working knowledge and prior hands-on experience in Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies, statistical root cause analysis, and problem-solving methods, is desired
• Understanding of dry etch system hardware is advantageous.
• Knowledge and prior hands-on experience on basic process characterization techniques such as SEM/TEM, EDX, SIMS, AFM, Ellipsometry is advantageous.
• Possess good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with ability to deliver clear and concise messages to both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description:

• Responsible for developing and optimizing dry etch processes to support IME’s various program requirements.
• Create process innovations related to dry etch process, which may involve design and development of novel gas mixture and/or masking material.
• Setup and execute design of experiments (DOEs) and evaluate experimental data to meet appropriate process specifications.
• Champion process window characterization and evaluation to drive quality and yield improvement.
• Closely collaborate with process integration teams to implement technology roadmaps, define process capability requirements, and address structural implications and constraints related to dry etch process.
• Act as a subject matter expert and resource for colleagues in various programs and lead small projects.
• Work with fab team in establishing statistical process control for dry etch systems.
• Generate and present reports to both internal and external customers.

Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microelectronics Engineering, or closely related fields are welcome to apply.
• Prior 5 years direct experience in semiconductor dry etch module is preferred.
• Good understanding of plasma physics, chemical reactions and mechanisms related to semiconductor dry etching process is desired.
• Working knowledge and prior hands-on experience in Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies, statistical root cause analysis, and problem-solving methods, is desired
• Understanding of dry etch system hardware is advantageous.
• Knowledge and prior hands-on experience on basic process characterization techniques such as SEM/TEM, EDX, SIMS, AFM, Ellipsometry is advantageous.
• Possess good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with ability to deliver clear and concise messages to both internal and external stakeholders.

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

A Research Engineer position is open immediately in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore. Successful candidate is expected to work in the field of AI for Science. Especially, the work is to develop advanced AI models for computational physics and computational materials applications. The candidate will also conduct calculations using DFT and/or AIMD for generating training dataset.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a master’s degree in physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. They should also have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and able to guide undergraduate students to conduct projects. Successful candidate is expected to perform DFT/AIMD calculations to understand the underlying physics for explainable AI model development. The candidates have higher priority if they have the background of the AI for Science.

Responsibilities:
1. The candidate will be required to perform on-wafer device testing, test data analysis & perform test measurement automation
2. The candidate should have hands-on experience in using an oscilloscope, power supply, analyzer, probe station, and related test tools and data presentation
3. The candidate should know basic programming to instrumentation control using LabView, MATLAB, and other software such as Visual Basic, Python, C++, etc. as a plus
4. The candidate is required to have basic knowledge of semiconductor devices
5. Understanding the device"s electrical parameters such as current-voltage characteristics, resistance, capacitance, inductance, etc. will be an advantage

Qualifications:
1. ITE/Diploma with relevant sutdy (Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Physics, etc.) can be considered
2. 2-3 years experience in electrical instrument handling and system automation
3. Highly motivated to succeed, a self-starter who is driven and able to work with others effectively to get things done
4. Semiconductor industry experience is a plus

Lab Officer/ Research Engineer

Job Description:

Be part of an exciting FAB Operations Team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies.
This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Operate multiple type of semiconductor equipment in cleanroom environment.
• Ability to use computer-based programs and applications to perform daily work/duties.
• Operate equipment based on the required process specifications (e.g. procedures, change notifications, etc.).
• Participate actively and be responsible in assigned on-the-job assignments and other required trainings when requested.
• Provide machine operations coverage and backup supports when necessary.
• Adequate understanding of the Equipment in-charge, monitor performance, timely communication with Engineers-in-charge to perform equipment errors recovery promptly when necessary.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork to promptly execute process sequences and data collections if required.
• Always follow safety protocols & rules in the Clean Room.
• Ensure 6S in the work environment and promptly report hazards/ suspicious/ abnormal activities or personnel if any identified.
• Address potential areas for improvements such as wafers processing cycle time, Equipment utilization, Safety/ Compliances, and cost savings.

Experience:

• Diploma in MicroElectronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.
• Basic understanding on semiconductor process is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor processes (Diffusion, Wet Clean, CMP, ECP, Litho, Etch, CVD, PVD, etc.) will be added advantages.
• Must be a self-starter, dependable and highly motivated

Responsibilities:
1. The candidate will be required to perform on-wafer device testing, test data analysis & perform test measurement automation
2. The candidate should have hands-on experience in using an oscilloscope, power supply, analyzer, probe station, and related test tools and data presentation
3. The candidate should know basic programming to instrumentation control using LabView, MATLAB, and other software such as Visual Basic, Python, C++, etc. as a plus
4. The candidate is required to have basic knowledge of semiconductor devices
5. Understanding the device"s electrical parameters such as current-voltage characteristics, resistance, capacitance, inductance, etc. will be an advantage

Qualifications:
1. ITE/Diploma with relevant sutdy (Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Physics, etc.) can be considered
2. Fresh graduate or 2-3 years experience in electrical instrument handling and system automation
3. Highly motivated to succeed, a self-starter who is driven and able to work with others effectively to get things done
4. Semiconductor industry experience is a plus

Lab Officer/ Research Engineer

Job Description:

Be part of an exciting FAB Operations Team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies.
This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Operate multiple type of semiconductor equipment in cleanroom environment.
• Ability to use computer-based programs and applications to perform daily work/duties.
• Operate equipment based on the required process specifications (e.g. procedures, change notifications, etc.).
• Participate actively and be responsible in assigned on-the-job assignments and other required trainings when requested.
• Provide machine operations coverage and backup supports when necessary.
• Adequate understanding of the Equipment in-charge, monitor performance, timely communication with Engineers-in-charge to perform equipment errors recovery promptly when necessary.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork to promptly execute process sequences and data collections if required.
• Always follow safety protocols & rules in the Clean Room.
• Ensure 6S in the work environment and promptly report hazards/ suspicious/ abnormal activities or personnel if any identified.
• Address potential areas for improvements such as wafers processing cycle time, Equipment utilization, Safety/ Compliances, and cost savings.

Experience:

• Diploma in MicroElectronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.
• Basic understanding on semiconductor process is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor processes (Diffusion, Wet Clean, CMP, ECP, Litho, Etch, CVD, PVD, etc.) will be added advantages.
• Must be a self-starter, dependable and highly motivated

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Our GeoSpatialX lab (https://blog.nus.edu.sg/geospatialx/), based in the Geography Department at National University of Singapore, has conducted a series of infectious disease transmission and control studies. We are seeking to recruit an excellent Research Assistant on using statistical/AI models to better understand the geographic spread of mosquito-transmitted viruses (i.e., dengue) under future climate change scenarios in Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

You will have a Master * or equivalent professional qualifications and relevant research experience in an epidemiology/ health geography/ statistical/ mathematical/ quantitative discipline. Strong experiences in statistical modeling, AI, infectious disease modelling, and computer programming skills would be advantageous. The project work will be highly interdisciplinary and as such there is some flexibility to accommodate expertise from a range of cognate disciplinary backgrounds (e.g. geography, demography, statistics, medicine, computer science, ecology, epidemiology etc).

General and Application Details

Informal enquiries may be made to Prof. Luo Wei ([email protected]).

Please include a covering letter, full CV and 2 letters of recommendation in your application.

This is a one year contract which can be extended according to performance.

This is a unique internship opportunity to experience at the intersections of venture investment, maritime startup ecosystem, and disruptive maritime technologies.

You can expect direct involvement with and mentoring from our seniors and maritime domain experts. If you are looking to enter the maritime industry or be an aspiring entrepreneur, get right into the action!

As our Frontend Developer Intern, you will be involved in developing responsive web applications for the Ship-In-Port Platform. Your familiarity in product design will help a good deal to be able to translate user and business needs into functional frontend design. You will gain insights into the business needs of maritime startups and the demands of maritime stakeholders to improve web design and applications.

You constantly challenge yourself to collaborate better with the team, explore new possibilities for better product quality, and succeed with the team.

Responsibilities:

• To learn and understand the maritime stakeholders’ and users’ needs & accurately translate into functional frontend codes

• To design & develop web applications as per user requirements

• To write reusable codes for future use

• To conduct UI testing

Requirements:

• Very strong computing skills

• Familiarity using Scrum/Agile development methodologies

• Strong in frontend development building object oriented web applications in HTML 5, CSS 3,

JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular 8

• Tester Expertise in UAT and QAT a big plus

• Strong communicative skills with Tremendously positive attitude

• Good listening & creative problem-solving skills

• Eager to learn and able to grasp concepts fast

Benefits:

• You will learn to take be entrusted with real job responsibilities

• You will be given full ownership of your projects

• You will be given opportunities to participate and lead in real work projects

• You will be able to apply your technical and soft skills in a dynamic team environment

• You can gain knowledge and learn from venture builders, capitalists & maritime domain experts

• You can gain in-depth knowledge and experience in a vibrant venture studio and the maritime tech startup ecosystem that we specialize in

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Research Fellow (Climate Models)

• Working on numerical modelling of weather and climate using high resolution climate models. – regional and urban
• Parameterization/Optimization of the climate models
• Data Assimilation
• Seasonal to Sub-Seasonal forecasting
• Working on Supercomputing platforms/Linux platforms for Numerical Weather Prediction and Climate Modelling
• Data processing and data analyses
• Data visualization
• Publishing research in peer reviewed journals
• Presentation of research in workshops/conferences

Qualifications

• A PhD in Climate/Atmospheric Sciences
• Good knowledge of tropical meteorology and atmospheric dynamics
• Experience in Numerical modelling with the WRF model
• Experience in handling supercomputing platforms
• Knowledge of Unix systems
• Expertise in programming languages such as NCL, GrADS, Python
• Expertise in shell scripting

This is a unique internship opportunity to experience the intersections of venture investment, maritime startup ecosystem, and disruptive maritime technologies. You can expect direct involvement with and mentoring from our seniors and maritime domain experts.

If you are looking to enter the maritime industry or be an aspiring entrepreneur, get right into the action!

As our Web Designer Intern, you will be learning and working closely with the maritime stakeholders (product owner) and frontend developer(s) to create refreshingly professional and user-friendly web & mobile user interfaces for our products. This will enable you to develop an understanding of the needs of different maritime stakeholders and learn about the latest trends in the maritime startup and tech ecosystems.

The nature of our work will be fast-paced, and you will be given multiple tasks simultaneously – prioritizing tasks & time management is important. You constantly challenge yourself to collaborate better with the team, explore new possibilities for better product quality, and succeed with the team.

Responsibilities:

• To design and create web pages, icons, logos, etc for our digital platform

• To design presentation & publicity materials to market our products & services

• To assist to build and manage the digital assets library

• To assist in creating mock-ups for the platform’s web applications and mobile apps (product

owner will provide rough sketch and explanation of the functions and features)

• To assist in coordinating with the business frontend team to ensure timely product delivery

Requirements:

• Proficient in web design tools including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma

• Proficient in WIX or WordPress with experience with Elementor a big plus

• Proficient in Canva, MS Power Point (especially with animations)

• Strong communicative skills with Tremendously positive attitude

• Good listening & creative problem-solving skills

• Eager to learn and able to grasp concepts fast

Benefits:

• You will learn to take be entrusted with real job responsibilities

• You will be given full ownership of your projects

• You will be given opportunities to participate and lead in real work projects

• You will be able to apply your technical and soft skills in a dynamic team environment

• You can gain knowledge and learn from venture builders, capitalists & maritime domain experts

• You can gain in-depth knowledge and experience in a vibrant maritime venture studio and the maritime tech startup ecosystem that we specialize in

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Role

The Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) is a new university-level research institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and NUS. SGFIN aspires to develop deep research capabilities in sustainable and green finance, provide thought leadership in the sustainability space, and shape sustainability outcomes across the financial sector and the economy at large.

This role is ideally suited for those wishing to work in academic or industry research in quantitative analysis, particularly in the area of machine learning and artificial intelligence. The responsibilities of the role will include designing and developing various analytical frameworks to analyze structure, unstructured and non-traditional data related to corporate financial, environmental, and social indicators.

There are no teaching obligations for this position, and the candidate will have the opportunity to develop their research portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:

• Design research projects in close collaboration with the Institute’s Directors (Prof. Sumit Agarwal / A.Prof Johan Sulaeman / A.Prof Zhang Weina) and Research Affiliates
• Take ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of research projects, ensuring they are completed within the required deadline and allocated budget, and meeting/exceeding project specifications and targets
• Participate in pre-project activities such as identifying required resources to ensure project completion including staffing and organizational needs of the project team, and preparing high-level project plans with project timeline and resource requirements
• Development of data analysis frameworks.
• Plan, supervise and perform (if necessary) the development of supervised and unsupervised machine learning tools to process information from various data sources, including commercial databases and alternative, non-traditional datasets.
• Plan, supervise and perform (if necessary) the generation of impact measures using machine learning, in collaboration with the Institute’s Directors and other Research Fellows.
• Monitor progress of research projects and provide necessary interventions to ensure smooth completion of each project
• Manage and coordinate project deliverables, ensuring their quality
• Manage industry partners’ expectation by understanding their needs and providing realistic expectations and scope of each project
• Manage the collaborations with research and industry stakeholders, including providing periodic progress updates and deliverables for grant funding body or project sponsors
• Preparation of results for industry communications, presentations, and academic articles for journal publications
• Guide, mentor, and supervise research associates on the project team
• Work closely with the rest of the SGFIN team to support SGFIN’s activities and objectives

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

• Working on numerical modelling of weather and climate using high resolution climate models.
• Parameterization/Optimization of the climate models
• Working on Supercomputing platforms/Linux platforms for Numerical Weather Prediction and Climate Modelling
• Data processing and data analyses
• Data visualization
• Publishing research in peer reviewed journals
• Presentation of research in workshops/conferences

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Climate/Atmospheric Sciences
• Good knowledge of tropical meteorology and atmospheric dynamics
• Experience in Numerical modelling with the WRF model
• Experience in handling supercomputing platforms
• Knowledge of Unix systems
• Expertise in programming languages such as NCL, GrADS, Python
• Expertise in shell scripting

Job description

• Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental results and/or research findings.
• Perform wet bench experiments in the laboratory, including molecular biology, CRISPR screening, biochemistry, drug screening, microscopy and next generation sequencing
• Perform animal experimentation including mice experimental models, mice health monitoring, drug dosing
• Maintain and upkeep biobank of tissues, cell lines and other biological materials
• Assist researchers in data analysis and literature review in various research projects.
• Contribute to project management, presentations, manuscript preparation & submission for publications.
• Assist with general upkeep of laboratory needs, provide technical support and establish work procedures to ongoing research projects and maintaining good safety record for lab audits.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Relevant Experience

• An aptitude for research and at least 1 years of relevant work experience. Experience in molecular biology work and animal experimentation will be advantageous.
• Candidates with working knowledge in cancer will be desirable.
• Possess strong interpersonal communications skills with excellent written, oral communication and computer skills.
• A strong team player who is mature, open-minded, energetic, highly motivated and can work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and diverse workforce.

Education Qualifications

• A Bachelor degree in Biomedical/ Biological Sciences

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant/Research Associate in the Human Potential Translational Research Programme (HPTRP), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The HPTRP brings together researchers from a wide range of disciplines with an interest to maximise human potential. In HPTRP, focusing only on human studies, we adopt a holistic perspective that considers human potential as an integrative measure of health, productivity, performance, human capital and overall well-being over the lifespan, in our environment. Appointments will be made on a one-year contract, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant/Research Associate (RA) will be involved in an ethnographic and historical study that investigates the urban heat experiences and practices of Singapore households. The RA will be responsible to, and work closely with, the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator(s) to ensure the successful and timely completion of the project. The RA’s principal role will be to recruit participants, participate in multi-method physiological-ethnographic fieldwork investigations (physio-ethnography), conduct ethnographic and oral history interviews, data entry and analysis, interview transcription and drafting of publications and reports.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant/Research Associate will assist in physio-ethnographic research and analysis (i.e. conduct interviews, participant-observation, data collection and organisation etc.), liaise with relevant personnel and will be accountable to the Principal Investigator.

The Research Assistant will:

1. Support the conduct of physio-ethnographic research;
2. Provide administrative support to the project, such as in the recruitment of participants and data collection;
3. Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record-keeping in accordance with policies and procedures;
4. Maintain regular communication with other members of the research team;
5. Perform literature review, data analysis and drafting of reports and publications;
6. Work at different study sites, depending on the needs; and
7. Work beyond routine work hours due to the nature of research.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a good Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in anthropology, history, geography or a closely-related social science or humanities discipline;
2. Preferably an interest in medical anthropology, history of medicine, health humanities, or science and technology studies (STS) and/or a second major or degree in the life sciences (e.g. physiology, biological anthropology, environmental biology, exercise science, public health, nutrition, traditional Chinese medicine etc);
3. Have undertaken rigorous social scientific or humanities research, at least at the honours’ level;
4. Preferably have an interest and/or experience in conducting field research with human participants.
5. Be able to work independently and in a team;
6. Have an investigative nature and be detail-oriented; have knowledge of computer applications, e.g. SPSS, MS Office.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested parties may contact Ms H’ng Shiau Chen at [email protected] or Dr Joshua Dao-Wei Sim at [email protected].

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Principal Investigator Associate Professor Gigi Chiu on formulation development and characterizations under a project on Multifunctional Hydrogels for Diabetic Wound: Innovative Formulation Development.

The main responsibilities of the position include:
• To develop pharmaceutical applicable hydrogel formulations and characterize such formulations via assays for physicochemical and biological characterizations of pharmaceutical products.
• To prepare research manuscripts and disseminate research findings via publications.
• To assist PI in supervising juniors including but not limited to undergraduate and post-graduate students in the research lab.
• To serve as Key Safety Lead in PI’s lab and will be in-charge of day-to-day lab safety related matters. Should have obtained/passed lab safety requirements needed to perform the assays as mentioned, and must have prior experience as the Key Safety Lead of a research lab.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:
PhD graduate (> 1 yr) in Pharmaceutical science specifically in the area of formulation development and characterization.

Skills:
- Hands-on physico-chemical characterization of hydrogel and liposomes and hybrid formulations including rheological studies.
- Well-versed in in vitro cell culture techniques for hydrogel and liposomes and hybrid formulations characterization.
- Knowledgeable in hands-on animal model to evaluate formulation performance.

Experience:
- Well-versed in formulation characterization in the area of hydrogels as well as other in vitro cell culture studies required for the characterizations of such formulations.
- More than 3 yrs experience in supervising and working with research students and/juniors, with excellent communication skills.
- Must have served as the Key Safety Lead in a research wet-lab for at least 1-2 yrs, and knowledgeable in safety policies, risk assessments and practices. Prior experience as a fire warden is advantageous.

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC) provides survivors of all gender with crucial services to help cope with trauma and explore options to make informed choices. Our SACC team is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Helpline Executive. The work involves providing essential support to individuals reaching out to our Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC) and Women Care Centre (WCC) through various channels, including calls, emails, chats and walk-ins.

Join us if you have a strong understanding of gender-based violence, women's rights issues, as well as a strong commitment to the values of AWARE’s gender- and trauma-informed practices.

Department: CARE

Salary Range: $3500-$3850

Term: 1 Sep 2024 to 31 Dec 2026

Starting date: September 2024

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and empathetic support to callers and clients
• Manage a high volume of incoming calls and inquiries
• Document client interactions accurately and comprehensively
• Offer referrals to appropriate internal and external services
• Mentor and support helpline volunteer management
• Contribute to the development and improvement of helpline services and processes
• Participate in team meetings and projects
• Any other necessary tasks as required by the Manager, based on capacity

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a social service role
• Experience in providing emotional and practical support to individuals in crisis
• Experience in case management and documentation
• Experience in training and mentoring volunteers (preferred)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent listening and empathy skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheet, Slides, Drive) or similar Office Suites, and relevant database systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of English and Chinese is essential (both written and spoken) to attend to English and Mandarin speaking callers/clients

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Please note that, due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. If you have any questions about this position, please email [email protected].

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mediacorp is Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct material and field research and verify facts before scripting for production.
• Provide advice to producers based on the facts/data gathered.
• Build script draft and sequence for content flow and eventually write good quality Chinese scripts for programme.
• Brainstorm interesting programme concepts and do presentation at pitch sessions.
• Source for talent and assess suitability of role based on requirement of programme.
• Source for location and assess for suitability and cost.

• Minimum a degree in education with 2 years of working experience.
• Passionate about the entertainment industry.
• A strong communicator and has a flair for writing.
• Possess good research skills.
• Good command of Chinese language - both written and spoken as you will be attached to the Chinese Entertainment production.
• Effectively bilingual in Mandarin and English to communicate with various departments and organisations.

A Research Officer position is immediately available at the Stem Cells and Diabetes Laboratory. Dr Adrian Teo's laboratory is interested in leveraging on stem cell technology to study mechanisms underlying diabetes and metabolic diseases. Reference: www.adrianteolab.com.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Degree in Biological Science and Life Science disciplines or equivalent
• Deep commitment and interest in research, demonstrated from previous research experience
• Minimum 6 months prior research experience in the Biomedical field
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques
• Experience with animal work and surgical techniques
• Experience with mammalian stem cell work will be valued
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated, passion for science, committed to laboratory work and able to work flexible hours
• Ability to multitask, work independently and also as part of a team
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Experience in Flow Cytometry, Immunoprecipitation techniques, RNA-seq, Mass Spectrometry and bioinformatics will be valued

Interested candidates are invited to send a brief cover letter detailing research motivation, curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of referees.

Project Overview

The "Mens, Manus and Machina—How AI Empowers People, Institutions and Cities in Singapore (M3S)" project is driven by the goal of investigating the nature of work, redefining our relationship with technology, and exploring how institutions can adapt to foster livability, sustainability, innovation, and social welfare.

Humans have spent eons learning how to work effectively with each other as a species, but at the scale of human history, we are still neophytes to computation and automation. The main research questions we want to address are: 1) How will we design AI and robotics technologies and train humans to build the skills and habits necessary for success in an AI and robotics-heavy work environment?

Job Description

Perform fundamental and applied research on soft robotics, with particular emphasis on design, fabrication, and control of soft robotic manipulators for complex manipulation tasks.

• Develop novel control strategies, algorithms, and sensory feedback systems to enable precise and adaptive manipulation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components into functional robotic systems.
• Conduct experimental validation and performance evaluation of developed soft robotic manipulators.
• Participate in the applied projects with lab’s industrial partners.
• Present research results at top international workshops and conferences, exhibits as well as internal project meetings.
• Write and co-author articles for publication in tier-1 interdisciplinary journals and top conferences.

Job Requirements

The successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. in computer science, mechanical engineering, robotics or a related field, and have experience in interactive systems and/or soft robotics. Ability of working in a multidisciplinary team environment, problem solving skills and high creativity are very welcome.

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

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

Tuition centre looking part time/ full time Science Tutors to teach Secondary NT/NA Science , small group (up to 6 students).

Day/time:

Thursday 630-830pm

Salary: $25-35/hr or $70-$140/day/ FT negotiable 2300-3800

Looking for Science tutors to take primary and secondary Science classes. Preferably someone with experience/familiar with the syllabus and able to commit for at least 6 months/ end of academic year 2024.

Job Scope:

Able to provide a fun and interactive lesson for students

Improvement of curriculum, creating lesson materials/tests

Provide parents simple follow up of their child’s learning progress

Requirements:

Minimum Qualification 5 GCE O levels credits/ Diploma/ A Levels

Preferably with 1-2 years of experience in teaching tuition centre, student care or taught in group tuition (3 or more student), or 1-1 home tuition

Commit at least 6 months/ till the end of academic year

Tuition Centre is expanding and offer a career progression towards assistant centre manager and centre manager role.

Fresh graduates are welcome and trainings will be provided

If you are keen, please fill in this short form and shortlisted candidate will be asked for a Zoom interview.

https://tinyurl.com/TuitionCentreJobRegistration

also please submit your application through this portal and we will contact you thereafter. Part time/Full time welcome

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Research work relating to 3D Printing of a Natural Material-Derived Bone Implant.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field
• Expertise in biomaterial design, 3D printing technologies, and tissue engineering
• Demonstrated experience in material characterization and in vitro cell culture
• Strong publication record
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Team player, able to work collaboratively in a team environment