Total 64 hr assistant job vacancies in NTU Novena Campus, Singapore

We are currently recruiting an Assistant Manager to join the Research Achievements, Impact and Strategic Enhancement (RAISE) Unit at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine).

The Research Achievements, Impact and Strategic Enhancement (RAISE) Unit is a relatively new unit that is established to develop strategies to enhance the research impact, visibility and reputation of the school institutionally, nationally and internationally. It sits within the ambit of the LKCMedicine Research Administration and Support Services Department under the Vice Dean of Research Office. You will be part of a dynamic and trailblazing team at the vanguard of highlighting and reporting on the school’s research impact and achievements. You will also work with other departments including the School Faculty, Finance, Office of Innovation and Enterprise (OIE) and Office of Patient Engagement (OPEN).

Responsibilities:

• Organize and staff research programme meetings including minutes writing
• Liaise and work closely with research programme directors to consolidate the research achievements of each programme for reporting to the School Management, Governing Board and Board of Trustees
• To produce PowerPoint slide decks for high-level corporate presentations, reporting purposes and school-wide communications
• To assist the RAISE Unit in the production of materials for visual communication, including report figures and infographics for presentations and reports
• To consolidate updates and information received by the RAISE Unit such as media releases/publicity, publication updates from Faculty, awards and achievements from Faculty
• Assist with the preparation of Dean’s Management Report (quarterly) and the school annual report
• Monitor and track the budget expenditure of internally funded grants and work together with Principal Investigators / Programme Directors to facilitate budget phasing and expenditure when necessary
• Assist to coordinate the annual budget exercise for research division working closely with different stakeholders to ensure budget marksmanship
• Manage the school internal grants which includes post grant operations such as account creation, budget loading, account closure
• Any ad-hoc tasks where required

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree / Diploma in Sciences, Business Administration, Media, Arts and Design
• Preferably more than 5 years of related working experience in academic / research / healthcare industry
• Experience in designing visuals, infographics, creating professional and attractive powerpoint slides for management
• Experience in minutes writing and generating minutes in a short time frame
• Proficient in Microsoft Office especially MS Powerpoint, MS Excel
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop or related software
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Meticulous, positive attitude, able to multi-task, and work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Resourceful, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to develop new ideas and provide conceptual solutions

This is a 2 years contract appointment.

In this role, you will be a strategic HR advisor who builds strong partnerships with the senior leaders and the NTU HR community to develop and execute the People Strategies and solutions for the College/Schools. Our HR Business Partnering team is structured to offer our stakeholders close support in three clusters – namely the Colleges & Schools, Administrative and Research clusters.

You will play the role of a Cluster Lead to a team of HR Business Partners and HR Generalists and is expected to lead and coach the team in the delivery of HR services and initiatives. The role has a primary reporting line into the Office of Human Resources and matrix reporting line into one of the Colleges.

 Responsibilities:

• Engage and strengthen the capability and effectiveness of the team comprising HR Business Partners and HR Generalists.
• Build relationship as a trusted HR advisor with senior stakeholders and managers in the assigned Colleges/Schools/Centres, including display of strong professional credibility;
• Develop intimate knowledge of business needs of the assigned Colleges/Schools/Centres, translate business agenda into a HR agenda and ensure HR programmes are fit for purpose;
• Collaborate with the Dean, School Chairs, Centre Directors, HR Business Partners at College/Schools level, HR Centre of Excellence and NTU Shared Services – HR (NSS-HR) to develop and deliver HR solutions to address business needs;
• Provide professional advice on the interpretation of HR policies and procedures, employment legislation, performance management, recruitment and rewards strategies;
• Educate the People Managers and employees on policy/ system changes and implications, as well as understand and gather their feedback and inputs;
• Lead the team in the planning and implementation of HR programmes and continuous improvement projects for three job family groups – Faculty, Researchers and Administration staff of the assigned Colleges/Schools/Centres;
• Lead the launch and management of the Annual Performance Management cycle and oversee the facilitation of the University’s central performance review meetings for the Leadership Team and stakeholders of the Colleges/ Schools/ Centres;
• Provide expert advice and support employee relations matters, conflict, disciplinary matters, unsatisfactory performance; and
• Lead and manage projects and programmes assigned.

Requirements:

• At least 12 years of relevant HR experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory/leadership position;
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels;
• Strategic mindset and perspective, comfortable with ambiguity with the ability to diagnose current state, anticipate future needs and recommend forward approaches;
• Good understanding and practical application of local employment law and HR practices, and familiar with the emerging HR trends;
• Collaborative, agile and resourceful;
• Comfortable in operating in a matrix structure, as well as a fast-paced and constantly changing environment;
• Resourceful and possess strong initiative to drive changes; and
• Strong mindset for continuous improvement and service excellence.

Responsibilities
Admissions application and selection

• Propose admissions selection criteria based on market practices, intake targets, and applicant quality.

• Manage the issuance of offers, monitor acceptances, and handle appeals to meet the objectives of the MOE and NTU Management.

• Analyze admissions statistics to identify market potential and changes in applicants' preferences.

Supervisory

• Demonstrate proficiency in administrative functions, including training new staff members.

• Lead and develop a team of at least 4 support staff.

• Engage in frequent brainstorming sessions with team members to improve work processes and leverage new marketing approaches.

Administrative

• Support the Deputy Director in reviewing and updating admissions policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Ensure the team adheres to policies and SOPs, particularly in handling sensitive information obtained during admissions.

• Continually impress prospective students and their parents with excellent service.

Requirements

• A degree from a recognized university.

• At least  9 to 10 years' relevant working experience in a higher educational institution or management of professional education programmes would be an advantage.

• At least 3 years’ supervisory experience and in managing a team with more than 1 direct report.  

• Prior experience in business development, partner and/or event management.   

• Proficient in MS Office applications and data analytics.

• Good communication skills with an excellent command of written and spoken English with public speaking experience.

• A strong collaborator – ability to work well in within the team and with key stakeholders.

• Possess exceptional organizational skills – the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

• Possess strong analytical, interpersonal and customer service skills.

NTU Shared Services (NSS) is a centralized unit within Nanyang Technological University (NTU) that provides a wide range of administrative, operational, and support services to various departments and units within the university. Its primary goal is to streamline and optimize processes, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver high-quality services to support NTU's core mission of education and research.

The Assistant Manager, Finance is responsible for :

Operational & Service Delivery

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the University's Shared Services Finance-Fixed Assets team, ensuring adherence to the University's accounting policies and internal controls.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all asset activities, including capitalization of assets under construction (work-in-progress), asset acquisition, disposals, transfers, and depreciation postings.
• Review asset-related journal postings, Asset Under Construction costing for settlement to final assets, schedules, reconciliations and reports prepared by the team.
• Review and approve asset disposals via the Asset Management System (AMS).
• Review Monthly/Quarterly/Year-end Financial closing reports, ensuring all reporting/schedules and adjustment entries are accurately and promptly prepared/posted.
• Liaise with Internal/external Auditors regarding audit queries.
• Supervise and coach team members, to ensure all deliverables of the team are completed accurately and on time.
• Develop team members to groom them for more complex/senior roles in the team.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and Knowledge Articles are up-to-date and properly documented.
• Monitor and manage KPIs and SLAs to ensure they are achieved with the highest level of customer service.
• Identify automation and process streamlining opportunities and collaborate with relevant teams on system implementation, enhancement, and user acceptance testing.
• Participate in ad hoc projects based on business requirements.

Relationship Management/Customer Relations

• Cooperate and build positive relationships with peers and supervisors to ensure process efficiency and consistency.
• Communicates with customers and other employees to resolve queries/address requests and concerns.

Requirements

• Degree with at least 6-8 years of related working experience, preferably in an educational institute.
• Experience in ERP financial system (e.g., SAP Hana is preferred).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.  
• Detailed oriented, meticulous with positive attitude.
• Resourceful, self-driven, proactive, problem solver, ability to work independently.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• A team player who works well with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

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

Project Title: Optimization of Optoelectronic Sensors for Object Tracking

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

Requirements:

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

Responsibilities:

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

Application

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

Closing Date

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

NTU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) is a leading medical school at the forefront of medical research and education. The Office of Patient Engagement (OPEN) is a new unit to deepen LKCMedicine’s patient & public partnerships in medical research and education. You will be part of a dynamic team to embed Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) into the School’s programmes and foster partnerships with patient advocates, patient organisations and other stakeholders in the patient engagement eco-system.

As the Assistant Manager, Patient and Public Engagement, you will be part of the team to grow patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) for medical research and education. You will also be developing strong partnerships with patients, patient organisations, researcher and educators and organise events to build capability. To bring patient voices into medical research and education, we are looking for a dynamic individual who has a strong interest in patient and community engagement, enjoys engaging with people to improve healthcare and has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee assigned PPIE projects in research and education, by building relationships with all stakeholders, providing PPIE support to the research/education team, preparing patients/public and researchers for engagement, and working with the team to monitor progress and measure impact of this work.
• Engage with existing and new patient advocates and patient/community organisations to be involved in PPIE initiatives at the school.
• Organise PPIE meetings, workshops and events.
• Manage and implement administrative systems and processes for sustainability of PPIE in the school.
• Support the production of communication materials (eg. EDMs, newsletter, video, social media content) on the School’s PPIE projects for outreach to patient advocates and patient/community organisations and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Degree from an accredited university
• Possess at least 4 years of relevant working experience
• Experience in health promotion/patient experience/communications and advocacy/outreach and partnership in healthcare/social care/community care settings.
• Experience in organising events and workshops is advantageous
• Experience in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) and working with patient organisations is advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project management capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and versatility in working with people from diverse backgrounds : from researchers and clinicians to patients and family caregivers.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Resourceful and possess strong initiative to drive change
• Team-player with pleasant disposition and outgoing personality

This is a contract appointment till 31 March 2027.

Please submit your application via

https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Novena-Campus-Singapore/Assistant-Manager--Patient-and-Public-Engagement--LKCMedicine-_R00016300-1

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Office at NTU is established under the NTU I&E initiative to drive overall synergy, coordination and interaction among the pillars along the innovation and entrepreneurship value chain at NTU. The Office seeks to accelerate the University’s efforts to translate NTU’s scientific discoveries, innovations and creative work into technological and social entrepreneurship activities that benefit industry and society.

The incumbent will perform key administrative support for the I&E office, ensuring process efficiency/effectiveness as well as smooth day-to-day operations. He/she will ensure timely and transparent financial reporting for the I&E Office, that complies with NTU financial policies and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform financial accounting and reporting; track usage of office budget, including monthly closing of accounts and preparation of financial reporting packages. Maintain accurate financial records and documentation that comply with NTU financial policies and standards.

• Develop and implement efficient administrative processes and procedures to ensure smooth operations of the I&E Office.

• Manage all procurement matters in the I&E Office, in accordance to university’s financial regulations and policies.

• Work with NTU internal stakeholders to collect and organise data and information from various sources for monitoring, projections and analysis; perform data analysis to support data-driven management decisions.

• Any other ad-hoc initiatives and projects undertaken by the Office.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accountancy, or a relevant discipline from a well-recognised university.

• At least 3 years of administrative and/or finance work experience.

• Hands-on experience in financial and accounting IT systems and applications.

• Knowledge of financial systems (such as SAP, Concur, Ariba) would be advantageous.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft office applications.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with various management levels.

• Adaptable and proactive, able to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision.

• Analytical and meticulous.

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

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

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform participant recruitment, data collection and basic data analysis

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

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

• Assist with graduate and undergraduate research student projects

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

Job Requirements: 

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

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

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

• A good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

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

• Experience working in mental health settings

• Skills in programming and/or computational analysis of data

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

As the Centre of Excellence function for Performance Management, you will play a key role in implementing the annual University-wide Career Progression/Promotion and Succession Planning processes.

You are required to manage the full spectrum of performance management functions and related initiatives. This includes reviewing, formulating and implementing performance management policies, framework and initiatives for all schemes of service to ensure robustness and objectivity. You will manage and conduct the annual ranking and promotion cycles with the support of HR Business Partners. As the secretariat to performance management calibration boards, you will prepare the files required and facilitate discussions on performance/potential assessment.

To advocate good performance management practices, you will also prepare and deliver briefing materials to the wider HR Community, stakeholders and employees.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Human Resource Management or relevant field
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in any Human Resource role, with at least 3 years of experience in Performance Management
• Good oral and written communication skills, conversant with Microsoft Excel and stakeholder management
• Able to work independently and within tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented, proactive and strong analytical thinking

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is an internationally renowned tertiary education institution. It boasts a strong engineering college and is ranked among the best globally. Committed to our mission of educating leaders and advancing knowledge for Singapore and beyond, we have built global programmes and established strong links with leading institutions around the world.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), which is under the College of Engineering, aspires to be a leading school for Sustainable Urban Systems. Currently, it has over 50 faculty members and more than 1,500 students, and is rapidly expanding its range of educational and research activities. Its faculty has led major university-wide strategic research thrusts in space creation, water research and sustainable built environment. Moving forward, CEE is addressing critical problems in urban systems such as building structures and energy systems, sustainability of urban cities, and resiliency to natural and unnatural risks.

To fuel further development, we invite applications for an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) position in Geotechnical Engineering.

Applicants would need to possess PhD in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering with strong interdisciplinary expertise in areas such as soil mechanics, underground construction, soil improvement, instrumentation, monitoring, numerical analysis, Geoenvironmental engineering, as well as using the latest technologies such as AI, digitalization, data analytics, zero carbon and emerging geomaterials. Applicants who are competent to teach first- and second-year undergraduate basic courses for Civil Engineering such as Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Computing and Mathematics will be considered favourably.  Candidates would also need to demonstrate strong and relevant teaching ability and strong communication skills. Applicants with industry experience will have an added advantage.

Application Procedures

Applicants are invited to submit their applications (cover letter, detailed CV including publication list, research and teaching statements, citation report, and/or any other documents that demonstrate your qualifications and credentials) through the NTU Workday career portal.

Application remains open until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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

Key Responsibilities: 

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

• Carry out routine instrument maintenance and calibration.

• Perform onsite sample collection and sample analysis.

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

• Assist in wastewater and GHG related modelling work.

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

Job Requirements: 

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

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

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

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

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

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

Job Requirements:

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

• Experience in developing mobile applications

• Experience in data analytics and visualization

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

As the largest college in Nanyang Technological University Singapore, the College of Engineering (CoE) which comprises six internationally known engineering schools is home to more than 13,000 students, 400 faculty and 1,400 staff. With its engineering research output ranked amongst the top 15 universities in the world, CoE is a recognised leader in innovation and technology.

Providing effective and efficient administrative and secretariat support to Dean, College of Engineering (DCoE), you will execute the full spectrum of programmes, tasks and activities, which include (but not limited to) appointment/meeting scheduling, documentation, minutes taking, report compilation and event management.

As an integral administrative member at the Dean’s office, you will also lead or be part of the taskforce in the planning, organization, and management of college-level programmes such as visit by the College Advisory Board and College Town Hall. You will also serve as a staff officer to DCoE in the management of documentation and travel arrangement, prioritization of requests, handling of sensitive information, communication management, management reporting, and facilitation of inputs and recommendations for decision-making.

Your key duties included but not limited to the following:

• Manage DCoE’s role-based email account and calendar.

• Manage DCoE’s schedule, appointments, travel arrangements and submission of various claims.

• Support research administration such as research database management and collation of information from internal and external stakeholders.

• Plan, coordinate and prioritize requests and information flow, ensuring seamless organizational communication.

• Coordinate and provide logistic support to college-related events and visits.

• Undertake any other ad-hoc initiatives and assignments undertaken by the Office.

Requirements:

• Degree qualification or equivalent, preferably with relevant working experience in a secretarial role

• Good planning, organizational and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Good time management skills

• Flexibility and Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

• IT savvy with good knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

• Integrate solution with other work packages.

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

Job Requirements:

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

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

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

• Experienced in computer vision.

• Experienced in ROS.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills in English.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Assistant Professor (tenure track) Positions in Climate Science
The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore seeks to appoint one Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Climate Science. We broadly welcome applications across all areas of tropical climate research. This can include, but is not limited to, atmospheric observation, tropical urban climate, and regional to global scale climate modelling.

ASE (https://www.ntu.edu.sg/ase) is a diverse, interdisciplinary school that integrates geoscience, ecology, and social science in order to examine environmental challenges in Asia and globally. ASE collaborates closely with the Earth Observatory of Singapore, and with the other schools and colleges in NTU. ASE has state-of-the-art teaching facilities and research laboratories, including environmental geochemistry laboratory, sediment and ecology laboratory, general-purpose laboratories, and high computation resources. Beyond NTU, ASE researchers can access facilities at the Singapore National Supercomputing Centre.

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

Applicants must have a PhD in atmospheric science, earth science, environmental science, or a related field, and show evidence of impactful, independent research in the field of climate science. We will consider a candidate’s past outputs, current research programme, likelihood to obtain future funding support, enthusiasm and potential to develop their own research leadership in tropical climate science. Past research experience in tropical climate dynamics is advantageous, but not essential.

The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential to build a world-class research programme and a commitment to education and mentorship of students, and to meaningfully contribute to our ambitions to have societal and environmental impact in Singapore and the surrounding region. The successful candidate will be encouraged to collaborate with existing research groups across NTU, Singapore, and Southeast Asia.

The successful candidate will also teach within ASE at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Emoluments and General Terms & Conditions of Service
The commencing salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package.

Application Procedure
The closing date for applications is 05 May 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applicants are invited to submit their applications through the NTU career portal by clicking the “Apply” button. Applications must include a cover letter, a full CV, a Research Statement, a Teaching Statement, and the names and contact details of three referees.

For enquiries, please write to Search Chair, Assoc Prof Wang Xianfeng (xianfeng.wang@ntu.edu.sg)

All applications and materials submitted will be held in strict confidence.
 

The new interdisciplinary school, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB), formed by integrating the School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (SCBE) from College of Engineering and the Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry (CBC) from College of Science, is seeking a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity and invites applicants to apply for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.

We welcome applicants with expertise in the areas of current interests related, but not limited to experimental chemical biology. Applicants, irrespective of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability, are encouraged to apply. Our recruitment process is entirely merit-based. We seek individuals with strong research background and a proven track record in the fields related to chemical biology, bio-organic synthesis, bio-inorganic chemistry, natural products chemistry, medicinal chemistry, proteomics bio-analysis or related expertise in the design of novel drugs, chemical probes, or orthogonal labeling methods for cutting-edge biological investigations.

Successful candidates are expected to actively contribute to the specific focus area of school, capable of developing innovative, internationally visible and extramurally funded research programs. We are also seeking candidates with outstanding capacity to teach the related topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including mentoring and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students. Some school and university services will be expected to the successful candidates too.

Emoluments

The commencing salary will depend on the candidates' qualifications, experience, and the level of appointment offered.

The closing date for applications is 31 March 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applicants are invited to submit their applications comprising of the following:

(1) A cover letter and detailed CV

(2) Statement of aspiration in research (up to 5 pages including figures (excluding references)

(3) Statement of aspiration in teaching (up to 2 pages)

(4) Three selected publications

(5) Three names and contact info of the referees, through the NTU career portal.

Please submit the full set of documents as outlined above.

All applications and enquiries should be addressed to:

Prof Xing Bengang, Chemical Biology Search Committee Chair

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

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

Key Responsibilities: 

1. PCB Design and Fabrication:

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

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

• Perform troubleshooting and rectification of PCB issues.

2. Testing Assistance:

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

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

• Analyze test data and provide insightful feedback for improvements.

3. Project Support:

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

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

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

4. Administrative Duties:

• Coordinate and manage project-related paperwork and documentation.

• Schedule meetings and manage communication among team members.

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

Job Requirements: 

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

• Proven experience in PCB design and fabrication.

• Familiarity with testing equipment and methodologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

This role is responsible in developing Learning and Development approaches to build Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) organizational and workforce capability. This includes, but not limited to, conducting data analysis, generate insights, and propose recommendations to complement L&D strategies, programmes, and processes to drive a high performing culture in LKCMedicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end support and administration on Learning Needs and collaborate with stakeholders and People Managers from departments to identify, assess and collate to meet the learning objectives of Management and Support Officer (MSO) employees.
• Plan and organize in-house training programs and evaluate course feedback for areas of improvement.
• Develop and manage a calendar of activities to ensure that the programmes/initiatives relating to learning are rolled out in a timely manner.
• Source and propose training vendors to conduct in-house programs that are aligned to learning needs.
• Provide key administrative support for procurement of services of training providers and materials (including preparation & submission of ITQ’s as well as vendor evaluation).
• Liaise with training providers to ensure that courses and workshops are well planned and organized.
• Provide coordination, logistics and administration support in ensuring training matters are well executed.
• Forecast, manage and track training budget and expenditure including cost savings and government subsidies.
• Collate and analyse training evaluation, evaluate and audit the effectiveness / quality of training programmes and provide recommend solutions / improvements.
• Attend to and provide advice for all L&D related enquires.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources/Business Administration or equivalent, with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in training and development, with evident track record of achievements in training management, planning, monthly reporting, organizing and facilitating training programs and workshops.
• Familiar with training analytics and budgeting.
• Have a good understanding of government training grants and subsidies.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications. Experience with Workday is an added advantage.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize effectively with outstanding attention to details.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and collaboration skills.

In this role, you will be a junior HR advisor who builds strong partnerships with the senior leaders and the HR Centres of Excellence (COE) teams to develop and execute the People Strategies.

Our HR Business Partnering team is structured to offer our stakeholders close support in three clusters – namely the Schools/Colleges, Administrative and Research clusters. The candidate will report to a Senior HR Business Partner. Depending on the background/ seniority of the selected candidates, he/she will be assigned to support business units of varying sizes and complexity and may have a secondary reporting line to the School Chair/ Pan-University Research Centres.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in supporting stakeholders on the full spectrum of HR functions
• Provide advice on HR policies and procedures including but not limited to the following areas - employment legislation, talent management, performance management, recruitment, manpower planning, rewards strategies and employee engagement
• Partner HR Centre of Excellence in the delivery of all HR initiatives such as manpower planning and projection, budget planning, employee engagement surveys, people development programs, change management plans, performance management etc.
• Provide advice to stakeholders on policy changes, collaborate with senior leaders and functional HR Centre of Excellence in the delivery of all HR initiatives such as manpower planning , budget planning, employee engagement surveys, people development programs, change management plans, performance management etc.
• Supports the assigned unit in HR operations such as:
  • work closely with NTU’s Shared Services team on the search for talents and appointment/re-appointment/ re-employment of staff on a timely basis
  • support onboarding and offboarding matters
  • plan and manage Promotion and Tenure and Lecturers & Practice Track Promotion Exercise

Requirements:

• Degree with at least 4-6 years of relevant working experience in the Human Resources function
• Good Knowledge of Employment Act and Labour Laws
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability according to changing needs and priorities
• Collaborative and is comfortable working in a matrix structure with multiple priorities
• Resourceful and possess strong initiative to drive changes
• Ability to work independently as well as be active team members within and across the HR team.

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine invites applications for:

Research Assistant in Assistant Professor Franklin Zhong's lab

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

• Perform data analysis and assistant in publications

• Organize lab operations including procurement

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences

• Lab experience (>3 months) with molecular biology

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

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

Job Requirements:

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

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

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Problem solving, research and analytical skills

• Independent and can work well in a team

• Singaporean only

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job Requirements:

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

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Proficient in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

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

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

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

• Experience in conducting research and data analysis.

• Familiarity with research ethics and protocols.

• Knowledge of research grant application processes.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

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

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

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) is seeking to hire an Assistant Manager responsible for  overseeing and assisting in the technical and administrative operations of the school. The primary goal is to facilitate and ensure seamless and secure operation of the laboratory, enabling faculty, researchers, and students to achieve their academic and research goals in an effective, efficient, and safe manner.

Responsibilities:

• Support the school faculty, research staff and students in carrying out their research activities including operating, maintaining & training of various lab equipment.
• Upgrade, optimize and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Design and set up undergraduate teaching experiments including preparing materials, performing lab trials, conducting and supervising laboratory lessons.
• Update lab manual and experimental procedure whenever there is a need.
• Guide junior support staff and teaching assistants to ensure the constant good quality of work deliverables.
• Ensure safety standards in the lab are compliant with ISO regulations and carry out regular lab inspections.
• Ensure adequate lab consumables and manage purchasing of materials and inventory control.
• Ensure good laboratory housekeeping and safe laboratory practices.
• Propose and source suitable equipment for undergraduate and research laboratories.
• Liaise with suppliers on equipment setup, repair and maintenance.
• Carry out strategic budget proposal, tracking expenses associated with lab equipment and consumables.

Skills and qualifications:

• Degree in chemical engineering or process or technology with at least 5 years’ experience
• Experience in setting up new lab or equipment is preferred
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience in handling, operating and maintaining scientific & laboratory equipment such as ICP, Chemisorption and Physisorption Analyzers, Pumps, Chemical Engineering Unit Operation, SEM, TEM, Gas and Liquid Chromatography, etc.
• Conduct training for new users, guide inexperienced users in operation of laboratory equipment  
• Support the manager to perform diagnostic tests and in-house repair process in the event of equipment failure, engage vendor for periodic calibration and preventive maintenance
• Effective record keeping of lab chemicals, consumables, assets and equipment maintenance records
• Laboratory support and management, with experience in writing standard operating procedures and risk assessments
• Manage projects and lab tours

Research Assistant in the Laboratory of Assistant Professor Yusuf Ali.

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

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

Key Responsibilities: 

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

• Design and fabricate clamping fixture

• Design of the fabricate bipolar plate

• Single and short stack testing and characterisation

• Any other tasks as requested by the PI

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor degree in engineering or relevant discipline

• Good knowledge in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell

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

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

• Proficiency in English

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.