Total 837 science rd research job vacancies in Singapore

Join Our Team at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at NTU Singapore hosts research and education activities in two divisions: Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) and Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP). MAS covers diverse topics ranging from pure mathematics to the applications of mathematics in cryptography, computing, business, and finance. PAP covers many areas of fundamental and applied physics, including quantum information, condensed matter physics, biophysics, and photonics. Over the years, SPMS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

A Research Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Weibo Gao Lab at SPMS, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research activities related to electrical-optics modulator calculation, simulation and design

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in either material science or applied physics or relevant subject from well-established universities/institutes
• Highly motivated in multidisciplinary research
• Experience in Quantum materials
• Experience in electrical-optics modulator design
• Abilities to work independently as well as teamwork

The College of Science 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.

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

A Corp Lab in NTU is seeking to hire a Research Engineer who will contribute to the design and execution of robust research initiatives aimed at cultivating green premium strategies and green recommendation systems, fostering environmental benefits. Additionally, the role encompasses the development and refinement of large language models (LLMs) tailored to effectively influence consumer preferences towards environmentally sustainable products, thereby driving positive environmental impact through persuasive communication strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and conducting comprehensive research focused on developing green premium strategies and green recommendation systems to enhance environmental benefits.
• Proposing recommendation methodologies that guide users towards more sustainable lifestyle choices by leveraging data analytics and user behavior insights.
• Developing or fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) that are optimized to influence and persuade consumers to prefer environmentally sustainable products.

Job Requirements:

• Masters’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree holders with strong relevant experience will be considered.
• Possess a strong knowledge of deep learning techniques and recommendation system architectures aimed at enhancing the precision of guiding consumers towards sustainability. Demonstrated research experience or a proven track record in these areas is advantageous.
• Proficient in data analysis and data mining, with the ability to extract and interpret complex data sets to improve recommendation algorithms and strategies.
• Capable of collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and written skills in English as required for research work.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Centre for Sustainable Materials (SusMat) at the School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore is seeking a highly skilled and motivated postdoctoral researcher or a recent PhD graduate to join our research team. The successful candidate will have expertise in polymer synthesis, specifically in the synthesis, modification, and characterization of water-soluble polythiophenes. The primary objective of this position is to develop a fluorescence-based assay by utilizing either polythiophenes or polythiophene-peptide hybrids as the reporter molecules. A strong background in polymer chemistry, as well as experience in UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute experiments: The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing experiments to synthesize novel polythiophenes with a focus on optimizing their optical properties for fluorescence-based sensing applications.
• Biophysical characterization: Employ advanced biophysical characterization techniques to analyze and investigate the properties of the synthesized polymers.
• Development of fluorescence-based assay: Develop and validate a fluorescence-based assay utilizing polythiophenes as sensing elements. This will involve optimizing the assay conditions, evaluating its sensitivity, selectivity, and reproducibility, and exploring potential applications.
• Provide expertise in organic and polymer chemistry: Act as a key resource for the research team by offering expertise in organic and polymer chemistry. Support and guide the team members in their research efforts, providing technical advice and troubleshooting when necessary.
• Data analysis and reporting: Analyze and interpret experimental data, and prepare reports, presentations, and scientific manuscripts based on research findings.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong background and hands-on experience in polymer synthesis, particularly in the synthesis, modification, and characterization of water-soluble polythiophenes. Proficiency in UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy is required.
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot experimental challenges. Experience with biophysical characterization techniques is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in developing fluorescence-based assays or sensors is advantageous. Knowledge of designing sensing elements and optimizing assay conditions will be beneficial.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to prepare scientific reports, present research findings, and publish in reputable scientific journals

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) is a unique interdisciplinary Research Centre of Excellence (RCE), funded by National Research Foundation, Ministry of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National University of Singapore (NUS). Hosted by NTU in partnership with NUS, SCELSE is linking new insights from the life sciences with expertise from emerging technologies in engineering and natural sciences to understand, harness and control microbial biofilm communities and microbiomes.

SCELSE is seeking a research fellow with established field techniques, ability to use molecular protocols for DNA and RNA isolation from marine bacteria and seagrasses for molecular community analysis, genome sequencing and metagenomics. The candidate should be a talented marine microbiologist with experience working with marine microbes and field experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform manipulative experiments with seagrasses to determine their thermal tolerance.
• To sample, manipulate and experiment with symbiotic microbiomes and individual bacteria from seagrasses.
• Work with a group of marine scientists to identify beneficial microbiomes for seagrass resilience.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in marine microbiology or marine microbial ecology
• Competent in molecular microbiology and bioinformatics
• Ability to culture bacteria and manipulate them in laboratory and field station settings.
• Ability to perform DNA and RNA manipulation (e.g., extraction, purification, QC) for molecular community analysis.
• Ability to perform PAM-fluorometry, flow cytometry, microscopy, colorimetric and fluorescent measurements.
• Marine field experience
• Confidence in swimming, working in intertidal zone and boat travel for field sampling.
• Scientific diving experience is an asset but not required.
• Ability to handle microbes competently and safely up to Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL2)
• Good aseptic technique
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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

A Research Associate position is currently available in the School of Humanities.

The Digital Humanities Research Cluster is part of NTU’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (COHASS) which focus on the exploration and use of digital tools and technology to explore humanistic questions and approaches.

The potential candidate will assist the PI in the Polyglot Medicine Digital Humanities project for 3 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Align medieval drug name data for text-tagging
• Formulate and improve technical aspects of DocuSky
• Conduct integrity testing and data processing
• Develop and test data alignment with the Polyglot Medicine data
• Handle other relevant tasks needed to enhance user experience (UX)

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in web development for Digital Humanities projects
• Technical expertise and experience in utilizing the DocuSky web platform
• Organizational, team work and communication skills
• Fluent in English and Chinese is essential to conduct research analyse data

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

The Early Mental Potential & Wellbeing Research Centre’s mission is to maximise every child’s mental and emotional capital by uplifting neurodevelopmental trajectories during early sensitive periods through interdisciplinary discovery science and translational technologies.

Toward this aim, we engage in 3 major activities and thrusts:

1) Core Discovery Research, Empowering Science: Basic neuroscience research and advanced computational models to understand individual neurocognitive potential, developmental trajectories, and risk and resilience factors;

2) Translation to Clinic & Pedagogy, Empowering Practitioners: Developing precision assessment and intervention tools to optimise parent-child social and mental health within clinical, education and community settings;

3) Translation to Real-World Technologies, Empowering Families: Creating scalable solutions and real-world technologies for parents to enhance their child’s mental and cognitive wellbeing at home.

We are looking for an experienced Research Assistant to work closely with a team of researchers, led by PI – Professor Victoria Leong, and to drive and fulfill research deliverables and milestones within a tight timeline. The postholder is expected to render research support to the Centre’s Director, Professor Victoria Leong and collaborators, on basic and translational projects with a focus on early childhood development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform participant recruitment, data collection and basic data analysis
• Design and validate novel 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:

• Bachelors degree 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

Candidates with a proven track-record in one or more of these areas are welcome to apply. We will begin reviewing applications from August 2024 onwards, until the position is filled, and regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Early Mental Potential & Wellbeing Research Centre’s mission is to maximise every child’s mental and emotional capital by uplifting neurodevelopmental trajectories during early sensitive periods through interdisciplinary discovery science and translational technologies.

Toward this aim, we engage in 3 major activities and thrusts:

1) Core Discovery Research, Empowering Science: Basic neuroscience research and advanced computational models to understand individual neurocognitive potential, developmental trajectories, and risk and resilience factors;

2) Translation to Clinic & Pedagogy, Empowering Practitioners: Developing precision assessment and intervention tools to optimise parent-child social and mental health within clinical, education and community settings;

3) Translation to Real-World Technologies, Empowering Families: Creating scalable solutions and real-world technologies for parents to enhance their child’s mental and cognitive wellbeing at home.

We are looking for an experienced Research Assistant to work closely with a team of researchers, led by PI – Professor Victoria Leong, and to drive and fulfill research deliverables and milestones within a tight timeline. The postholder is expected to render research support to the Centre’s Director, Professor Victoria Leong and collaborators, on basic and translational projects with a focus on early childhood development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform participant recruitment, data collection and basic data analysis
• Design and validate novel 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:

• Bachelors degree 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

Candidates with a proven track-record in one or more of these areas are welcome to apply. We will begin reviewing applications from August 2024 onwards, until the position is filled, and regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at NTU Singapore hosts research and education activities in two divisions: Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) and Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP). MAS covers diverse topics ranging from pure mathematics to the applications of mathematics in cryptography, computing, business, and finance. PAP covers many areas of fundamental and applied physics, including quantum information, condensed matter physics, biophysics, and photonics. Over the years, SPMS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

The Nanyang Quantum Hub at SPMS is currently seeking Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow for a special focus project led by Mile Gu on Quantum-Enhanced Intelligent Agents - with a focus on the following the big questions:

• What are the fundamental resources behind complex adaptive behaviour?
• How do such limits differ depending on whether we use a class of quantum information processing?
• Can quantum agents under resource constraints or energy perform better at various adaptive games?
• How can we best train quantum agents using a combination of classical and quantum techniques?
• Can quantum agents learn from less data or be more expressive?

Key Responsibilities:

• Task in investigating the big scientific questions cantered thematically around quantum-enhanced agents, learning and intelligence, which will involve interfacing ideas from quantum information, quantum thermodynamics, statistical learning theory and complexity science.
• Assist in preparation of scientific manuscripts in quantum-agents and related research areas in high impact scientific journals and conference proceedings.
• Supervise PhD students in quantum agents and related areas of research.
• Conduct research in quantum-agents and related areas of research.
• Organise inter-group discussions in topical areas related to quantum agents

Job Requirements:

• PhD in theoretical quantum information science or foundations and/or machine-learning foundations.
• Excellent English verbal/written communication skills is essential to conduct research.
• Record of high impact publications related to quantum information science and/or machine-learning foundations.
• Ability to communicate technique ideas to interdisciplinary scientific audiences.
• Prior research experience in quantum machine learning, statistical learning theory, computational mechanics, quantum algorithms, quantum resources and quantum thermodynamics are welcome.

The College of Science 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.

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

S-Lab for Advanced Intelligence is seeking project officers to join a university-level research centre collaborating with industry. The position is for one year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. Successful candidates will be involved in a project that is related to generative design.

Key Responsibilities:

• To independently undertake research in computer vision and machine learning.
• To produce research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider academic community.
• To provide support to any students associated with the project.
• To attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings.
• To undertake any other duties relevant to the programme of research.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong background in machine learning and computer vision.
• Knowledge of scientific or engineering software like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, etc.
• Research experience in relevant areas would be desirable (preferably worked in R&D sector with industrial experience in the project-related field).
• Ability to work with limited supervision and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability and willingness to work some flexible hours.
• Good command of English, both oral and written along with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individual and professional groups.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Centre for Sustainable Materials (SusMat) at the School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore is seeking a highly skilled and motivated postdoctoral researcher or a recent PhD graduate to join our research team. The successful candidate will have expertise in peptide chemistry and engineering, cell culture studies, and assessment of intracellular therapeutic activity. The primary objective of this position is to develop and optimize phase-separating peptides coacervates that can readily recruit antibody therapeutics and delivery them intracellularly. The successful candidate will work closely within an interdisciplinary team that will develop a platform to delivery antibodies inside cells, and will include experts in antibody drug conjugates, live cell assays and in vivo studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop and optimize stimuli-responsive peptide coacervates capable of recruiting antibody therapeutics by liquid-liquid separation (LLPS). These coacervates can cross the cell membrane and deliver antibodies inside cells (see https://www.nature.com/articles/s41557-021-00854-4)
• To carry out in vitro drug delivery experiments and investigate intracellular delivery of therapeutics, including antibodies, anti-cancer peptides, etc.
• To closely work with other researchers designing in vivo studies of the same therapeutics.
• To develop live cell assay and cell biology protocols to study the in vitro efficacy of antibody therapeutics delivered with our peptide coacervates technology.
• To supervise post-graduate students, write scientific papers, and interact with our expert collaborators in peptide design, live cell assays, antibody drug conjugates, and in vivo studies.

Job Requirements:

• Education: PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Bioengineering, or Biochemistry.
• Expertise: Strong background and hands-on experience in peptide synthesis and peptide conjugates. Proficiency cell culture and fluorescence microscopy techniques.
• Research skills: Demonstrated ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot experimental challenges. Experience with biophysical characterization techniques is highly desirable.
• Analytical mindset: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Communication and publication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to prepare scientific reports, present research findings, and publish in reputable scientific journals.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Satellite Research Centre (SaRC) is dedicated to perform R&D projects in space science and technology. SaRC has successfully developed, launched, and operated 9 satellites in orbit. The centre has more than 10 years of accumulated experiences and data for satellite design and operation. SaRC has a full-fledged of facilities to realize the spacecraft simulation, testing, integration, and operation. The engineering laboratory, clean rooms and mission control room are equipped with specialized equipment such as the thermal vacuum chamber. SaRC is working closely with local SME, regional MNC, universities, and space agencies. The objective is to share and collaborate with expertise around the globe to achieve excellence in space.

Benefits:

• Gain real life experience in satellite projects in Satellite Research Centre (SaRC).
• Involve in the multi‐disciplinary program to conduct research/engineering work from concept to space qualify system.
• Experience working with the dynamic world class multidisciplinary team from international industry and academia partners.
• Exposure to space industry standards from ESA/ NASA/ JAXA and more.

We are looking for a responsible Principal Research Engineer in Satellite System Electronic Hardware.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop MCU/MPU/SOC platform
• Analyze system requirements and generate modular specifications
• Identify and qualify components for spacecraft operation
• Build, test and modify prototypes
• Circuit validation and system operational validation
• Test and characterize circuits
• Code and debug in embedded C
• FPGA programming
• Guide/design printed circuits to comply to EMC/EMI requirements
• Work with team members to ensure smooth integration of various subsystems
• Document all process and implementation.
• Manage tasks according to project schedule
• Support the centre and project operation, such as satellite mission operation, satellite testing and student activities.
• Future potential role - Leading satellite team in system engineering or program management.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor‘s /Master degree and above in Electronic Engineering or related field from a reputable university
• Diploma with good industry experience may also be considered
• Experience in MCU/MPU/SOC embedded system platform design and programming
• Good understanding and ability in analog and digital circuit design
• Proficient and good skill in pcb artwork such as Altium or Orcad.
• Knowledge of various embedded hardware and application systems
• Experience in generation of design specification documentation, schematic capture, and circuit analysis and simulation
• Experience with debugging tools such as bus and spectrum analyzer
• Experience in CAN, SPI, I2C bus protocols
• Able to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent verbal and written communications in English - essential for data analysis and communication with stakeholders
• Complete full product life cycle in Satellite system
• Experiences in FPGA, Analog or RF design.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Animal Research Facilities (ARF) at NTU is seeking to hire a Director/Deputy Director who is experienced in all aspects of managing an academic animal research facility. It comprises of 4 main housing facilities licensed by the Animal and Veterinary Services at NParks.

• Animal Research Facilities at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Clinical Science Building, Novena, holding mainly rodents (1,600sqm)
• Research Support Building at NTU Yunnan Campus housing rodents (1,300sqm)
• Zebrafish Facility at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Experimental Medicine Building, NTU Main Campus (400 sqm)
• NIE fish facility

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee animal care, equipment and ARF-RSB facility team to meet the needs of LKCMedicine and SBS scientific communities.

• Responsible for developing, timely updating and communicating all standard operating procedures. This includes the acquisition and maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
• Ensure compliance to IACUC protocols and ethics to safeguard animal welfare.
• Involve in conducting animal facility inspections as appropriate, including tracking and reporting statistics for Singapore agencies to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements..

2. Management and Administration of budgets for ARF

• Preparation, submission and presentation of the annual budgets for the NTU ARFs (LKCMedicine and RSB) to senior management of LKCMedicine and NTU.
• Work closely with ARF-RSB administrative leads to track budget utilization and achieve accurate marksmanship annually.
• Streamline and align ARF administration work such as procurement, with NTU policy and best practices in collaboration with ARF-RSB administrative leads.

3. Management of expanded suite of specialized services for the research community

• Design and develop in-house expanded scope of specialized service offerings tailored to the needs of the research community.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, veterinarian support staff, regulatory committees and industry partners to ensure the service meet high standards and industry requirements.
• Engage with external stakeholders including industry collaborators to promote and maximize the utilization of facility’s specialized services.
• Develop in-house capabilities including upskilling of staff to deliver the expanded suite of specialized services and keep pace with industry advancements and emerging research needs.

4. Fulfil and maintain accreditation standards to ensure compliance with professional accreditation regulations

• Responsible for maintaining all applicable accreditations standards for the care and use of laboratory animals at NTU.
• Ensure compliance with professional accreditation regulations, including regular reviews and updates to meet evolving standards.

5. Oversee planning and execution of activities and events relating to ARF

• Planning of research activities including the monthly ARF seminar series established at LKCMedicine to ensure that the NTU ARFs are aligned with current and/or planned resources.
• Participate in institutional committees as NTU ARF-RSB‘s representative, contributing to the development and alignment of research initiatives.

Requirements

• Veterinary Medical Degree (DVM or VMD) or PhD in Biomedical sciences. Diplomate status within the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DACLAM) is desirable, but not required.
• At least 15 years’ experience working in an Animal Facility at the managerial and leadership level in managing and directing vivarium operations, including animal husbandry, preventative veterinary care, diagnosis, treatment, and control of disease, animal surgery and postoperative care, euthanasia, and necropsy.
• Documented experience in directing a complex animal resources program and awareness of Biological Agents and Toxins Act requirements in Singapore.
• Must be experienced in managing the operational needs of an animal facility including working with the staff and users.
• Possess knowledge of Singapore regulations, guidelines and policies, and AAALAC accreditation standards pertaining to the care and use of laboratory animals.
• Possess knowledge and experience in workflow between animal facilities of different hygienic standards, import of rodents and re-derivation projects as well as GLP operations and procedures.
• Ability to analyze/evaluate data, make appropriate recommendations and prepare operating/capital budgets.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and confidently set the professional and collegial example for others to follow.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The Delta-NTU Corporate Laboratory for Cyber-Physical Systems invites applications for the position of Research Associate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Literature review of 3D-SLAM
• Simulations of a SLAM algorithm in an edge hardware platform with limited computation complexity
• Machine learning algorithms for data fusion
• Write papers on the research done during this project

Job Requirements:

• Master degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from a reputable university
• Working experience in related areas
• Knowledge and experience in machine learning and robotics
• Knowledge and experience in signal processing, and robot navigation
• Good publication track record in related areas
• Proficiency in basics of programming languages such as C, Java, Matlab and Python
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written English is essential for writing of papers on the research conducted for the project

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Centre for Research and Development in Learning at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (CRADLE@NTU) seeks applicants with a Bachelors (Honours) degree in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience or related field from a university of good standing for a Research Assistant Position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise and work closely with stakeholders from external institutions (including schools) and project collaborators.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare research progress reports.
• Day to day coordination of funded projects.
• Preparation of ethics documents to Institutional Review Board.
• Participant recruitment.
• Data collection using psychological and neuroimaging techniques, such as cognitive testing, fNIRS and MRI.
• Perform research-related administrative work, such as purchase of material/equipment for research.
• Manage day to day operations and meticulous record keeping of the research project.
• Systems administration, including maintenance of network servers and data security.
• Carry any other duties as required by Principal Investigator.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors (Honours) degree in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience or related field from a university of good standing.
• Experience with cognitive/neuropsychological assessment with children and neuroimaging techniques such as fNIRS and/or fMRI is preferred.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills with a good command of the English language to perform literature reviews, prepare research progress reports and create visual infographics for presentations.
• Able to work independently.
• Good project coordination and administration skills, including data management and storage.
• Willing to travel to school sites for data collection.
• Willing to work on weekends (with off-in-lieu) when needed
• Excellent organizational skills and able to work within given deadlines.
• Self-directed learner who effectively picks up relevant skills as needed.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Centre for Advanced Robotics Technology Innovation (CARTIN) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out literature research on STOA of mission decomposition.
• Develop an efficient modeling framework that can capture a variety of operational requirements and uncertain operational environment.
• Develop an efficient mission analysis and decomposition method.
• Apply the developed modeling and decomposition methods in a simulation testbed.
• Publish research results in reputable journals and conferences (in particular, ICRA).
• Assist project PI to coach research students.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in relevant fields with past research foci on formal methods, modeling and analysis of complex operations under uncertain environment.
• Strong publication record in relevant fields.
• Knowledge in modeling, simulation, and analysis of sea operations is a plus.
• Proficiency in English is essential to conduct research.

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

S Lab is seeking a research associate to join a university-level research centre collaborating with industry. The position is for one year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. Successful candidates will conduct research and develop advanced deep learning algorithms for multi-modality learning and 3D vision. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in relevant areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• To independently undertake research in machine learning and computer systems.
• To produce research papers and reports as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider academic community.
• To provide guidance and support to students associated with the project.
• To attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings.
• To undertake any other duties relevant to the programme of research.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree of at least 2 years working experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong background in deep learning and distributed systems. Prior experience in computer system and resource management, container techniques and deep learning environment development is preferable.
• Knowledge of scientific or engineering software like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Kubernetes, etc.
• Research experience in relevant areas would be desirable (preferably worked in R&D sector with industrial experience in the project-related field).
• Strong publication records in top-tier artificial intelligence or computer systems conferences/journals, such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICDCS, SoCC, OSDI, IPDPS and SOSP, would be preferable.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability and willingness to work some flexible hours.
• Good command of English, both oral and written along with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individual and professional groups.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Asian School of the Environment (ASE) is an interdisciplinary school that will be a world leader in environmental research focused on Asian environmental challenges. The ASE integrates earth and environmental life science, ecology, engineering and technology, human ecology, humanities, and the social sciences to address key issues of the environment and sustainability.

Our department is seeking to hire Research Fellow to conduct a research project focused on marine turtles, funded by an MOE Tier 2 award. This research project is aims to investigate the effects of climate change on marine animals and marine biodiversity, which is in line with NTU’s mission in promoting sustainability in the Earth’s ecosystems and environment.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise field trips for sample and data collection, sample and data organization
• Handle genetic data generation and perform genetic analysis
• Mentor undergraduate students
• Manage a laboratory
• Write manuscripts
• Communicate and engage with team members and collaborators
• Improve research capability and related skillsets for further career development

Job Requirements:

• PhD in population genetics, genomics, ecology, marine biology, animal behaviour or a related field is mandatory
• Proficiency in coding/scripting languages like R and/or Python for data analysis is essential
• Prior experience in the field is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communications in English are necessary for conducting research and analysing data
• Excellent teamwork skills with an open and respectful attitude
• High motivation and passion for conservation and nature

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

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Associate on a 24-month contract at the Psychology and Child & Human Development (PCHD) Department.

Project Title: Disability Matters

Project Introduction: This is a major international project that brings together disabled researchers and disabled people’s organisations from across the globe including Australia, Canada, India, Singapore and the UK. The team aims to deliver a number of ambitious expected outcomes:

• Intellectual transformation in health research scholarship through an engagement with critical disability studies and the expertise of disabled people
• Pan-national understanding of the common and differential health priorities of disabled people across four continents
• Transformation of health research methods to ensure the meaningful inclusion of disabled people as researchers and participants
• Promotion of more inclusive health research environments, cultures and systems through a focus on disability and other protected characteristics
• Reframing the representation of disability in healthcare research, dissemination and public engagement
• Raising the capacities of disabled and disability-positive early career health researchers
• Generating transformative equity, diversity and inclusion knowledge that supports Wellcome’s strategy to lead the sector in challenging ableism and disablism in the practices and cultures of health research

Requirements:

• At least a Master’s degree, PhD preferred. Candidates with PhD may be considered for a Research Fellow position.
• At least 3 years professional experience preferably in related fields
• Able to carry out literature review
• Able to write reports and academic papers
• Able to design, conduct, and analyze surveys
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis (include processing of data such as data entry and transcription)
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and/or co-production in research
• Experience working with disabled people and/or their representative organisations
• Experience with public engagement and dissemination of information in various forms, such as participant events and interviews
• Experience with working well as part of a team and taking responsibility for delivering a specific role
• Organisational skills; such as time management, planning and prioritisation of tasks
• Knowledge and understanding of ethical procedures and data protection and management regulation
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, including the ability to present information in a range of formats to meet the needs of different audiences (for example reports, journal articles, audio and film)
• Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead in project management and managing timelines and KPIs.
• Design and conduct surveys and interviews
• Data collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
• Review literature and summarize key findings
• Support the PI and Programme Manager to deliver online events, such as Online Symposia and Online Conversations
• Support in editing, publicising, seeking contributions, and writing for the project’s related publications (online/printed)
• Liaise with the Disability Matters team to collate and generate knowledge exchange that informs policy, strategy and practice of health research and research culture
• Capture and disseminate findings from the Disability Matters team that promotes discussions and debates about the centrality of disability to matters of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Liaise and collaborate with stakeholders and partners.
• Liaise closely with the research team, and relevant professional staff throughout the project
• Perform any other work as assigned by the PI

Application

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

Workday Job Requisition: R00017943 (https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Associate--Psychology-and-Child---Human-Development-Department--NIE-_R00017943)

Closing Date

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

We are currently recruiting a Veterinarian who will join the animal facility at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine). The Veterinarian will help address all the needs for veterinary medical services and IACUC requirements at all NTU animal facilities licensed by AVS. As an AAALAC accredited facility, the Veterinarian will play a critical role in ensuring that the accreditation status is maintained. The Veterinarian will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of the veterinary requirements, from treating the animals, assessing animal health reports of incoming shipments, performing health monitoring of animals, implementing preventive measures to disease outbreaks, so that the welfare and ethical treatment of animal are addressed and maintained according to the guidelines thereby enhancing the research work in the University.

Responsibilities:

Prevention, Diagnosis, Control and Treatment of Disease

• Assessment of sick and dead animals, including necropsy of dead animals if needed.
• Prescribing and administration of treatment/euthanasia of sick animals.
• Implementing and maintaining the sentinel animal health monitoring system.
• Health review and approval of all incoming and outgoing animal.
• Addressing nutritional requirements when required.

Pain and distress- prevention, minimization and alleviation

• Advising staff and researchers about the use of analgesics and anaesthetics in animals, including dispensing of above-mentioned drugs/agents. Keeping records of all drugs provided to researchers/staff.
• Procurement of drugs or agents used in veterinary medicine. Keeping records of veterinary drugs provided to staff and researchers. Maintain controlled drug records.
• Ensure that all welfare concerns regarding the use of animals within the facility meets regulatory guidelines. Pain and distress must be minimised or eliminated when possible.

Assisting the researchers on procedures and general equipment usage

• Train the researchers regarding the safe use of euthanasia chambers and anaesthetic equipment. Ensuring that all anaesthetic equipment are maintained and calibrated on a regular basis.
• Ensure that all physical means of euthanasia are carried out appropriately without any welfare concerns.
• Advise the researchers and staff on the approved surgical methodologies, fluid administration and withdrawal volumes and breeding colony maintenance.
• Conduct Responsible Care and Use of Animals (RCULAC) and Responsible Care and Use of Fish (RCUF) Practical courses for new users.
• Review RCULAC online theory course to ensure that information provided is accurate and up to date.

IACUC Responsibilities

• To address all regulatory requirements of a veterinarian as defined by the NACLAR Guidelines. This includes sitting on the IACUC committee and reviewing animal use protocol, facility and program evaluations, monitoring of IACUC compliance and advising researchers regarding sick/moribund animal, humane endpoints and treatment plans/euthanasia.
• Work with the IACUC secretariat on addressing non-compliance with IACUC protocols.
• Implement researcher/staff training sessions to enhance ongoing training and development of researchers and facility staff.

Requirements:

• A degree in veterinary medicine and licensed by AVS to practice veterinary medicine in Singapore.
• Preferably with at least 3 years experience in laboratory animals veterinary care in research setting in academia.
• Restricted license veterinarian or veterinarian who are eligible for restricted licenses and with at least 5 years working experience in laboratory animals may be considered.

This is a 2 years contract appointment.

The Asian Communication Research Centre (ACRC) in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Assistant, who is interested to investigate cultural perceptions of skin tones and aesthetic preferences in the Philippines and Indonesia, which can be used to improve AI camera optimization for smartphones to achieve higher degrees of digital inclusiveness.

The candidate will support the planning and execution of various research grants, and will work closely with the Lead Investigator on quantitative and qualitative research related to AL camera optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating and running research projects
• Work closely with collaborators and third-party service providers in conducting the projects
• Handle daily operational, administrative, and logistics duties related to the research projects
• Conduct and organise project meetings
• Conduct and interpret qualitative and quantitative data analyses for projects and journal publications
• Actively contribute to the preparation of manuscript drafts for peer-reviewed journals
• Undertake any additional project duties as required by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, psychology, business administration, public health, or any related social science disciplines
• Experience in scientific writing through publications in public health or social sciences literature. Final year dissertations/theses will also be accepted as writing samples.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis using relevant analysis software (e.g., NVIVO, SPSS, AMOS) will be preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills especially in English Language and Bahasa Indonesia or Tagalog are essential for conducting research and data analysis
• Highly motivated and willing to work independently in a multidisciplinary setting
• Interest in developing a research career

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

Centre for Advanced Robotics Technology Innovation (CARTIN) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team at Nanyang Technological University.

The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research in intelligent perception, and human-robot interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing innovative research methodologies
• Publishing findings in top-tier journals
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
• Mentoring junior researchers
• Managing research projects
• Presenting findings at conferences

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven research track record with publications in leading journals and conferences
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

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

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine invites applications for:
Research Assistant/Associate in the Laboratory of Dr. Luo Dahai

(profile page: https://dr.ntu.edu.sg/cris/rp/rp00464)

We are currently recruiting a Research Assistant/Associate who will join the laboratory of Molecular Mechanisms of Viral Infection & Host Defense Laboratory at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

Responsibilities:

• Work with the PI and team members to perform experiments, document results, and analyse data.
• Assist purchasing of equipment, materials and consumables and provide general supports for the lab.
• Keep track of cell lines, plasmids and other reagents and materials in the lab.

Skills and qualifications:

• Candidates should have a Bachelor’s (for Assistant level) or Master’s degree (for Associate level) or equivalent in any relevant fields of cell biology, biochemistry, virology or structural biology.
• Previous research experience or laboratory training in molecular cellular biology is desired but not essential.
• Self-motivated and well-organized with good communication and technical skills.
• Be able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a highly diverse and interdisciplinary team.

Application Procedure:
Please contact the PI directly via email [email protected]
With your cover letter, CV and names / contact details of two references. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The position is immediately available.
Location: EMB building, NTU main campus
Closing date: until the position is filled.

Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) in School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Associate.

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

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting research in one or more of the following fields:

• Computation of PDE
• Numerical Analysis
• Generative models and Machine Learning

Job Requirements:

• Masters in Mathematics or closely related fields
• Publication record in the relevant areas
• Strong Python programming skills and knowledge of JAX (or PyTorch, or Tensorflow) will be highly considered
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong initiatives

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Research Fellow, Bioinformatics - National Precision Medicine program

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.

We are currently recruiting a Research Fellow, Bioinformatics to join Professor John Chambers’ group at LKCMedicine as part of the National Precision Medicine (NPM) program. NPM This ambitious national collaboration comprises researchers from across Singapore’s major Research Institutes. The potential candidate will be a part of the core NPM Data Science Team working on the large-scale genetic studies. The primary dataset will comprise a large-scale database consisting of comprehensive phenotypic characterization and whole genome sequencing of 100,000 Singaporeans participating in the PRECISE-SG100K population study. Our aim is to use these genomic data to transform understanding of health and disease in Asian populations, and to advance healthcare in Singapore.

The candidate should have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams across different partner institutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Quality control of large-scale biological datasets
• Genetic studies of clinical and molecular phenotypes at a population scale.
• Evaluation and application of appropriate statistical techniques, as well as developing and implementing innovative computational tools for analysis of multi-omics data.
• Building databases and visualization tools.
• Development of robust pipelines for data integration and analysis.
• Contribute to publication efforts and presentation of research findings.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s (+3 years working experience) or PhD degree in bioinformatics or statistical genetics, computational biology, or related field.
• Experience working with large genomic datasets; a good understanding of genomic approaches (including but not limited to genome/phenome-wide association studies, burden tests, QTL studies, colocalization, fine-mapping) are essential.
• Strong skills in scientific programming (R, Python) in the UNIX/LINUX environment.
• Experience working in high performance computing cluster.

This opening will be based at LKCMedicine Novena Campus, Singapore. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure:

Please apply with names of two referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Join Our Team at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at NTU Singapore hosts research and education activities in two divisions: Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) and Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP). MAS covers diverse topics ranging from pure mathematics to the applications of mathematics in cryptography, computing, business, and finance. PAP covers many areas of fundamental and applied physics, including quantum information, condensed matter physics, biophysics, and photonics. Over the years, SPMS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

The laboratory of Pan Guangming at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences is seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to a project focused on large random matrices and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting research in one or more of the following fields:

• Large random matrices
• Machine Learning

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in statistics or related areas.
• Experience in random matrices or machine learning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English is essential to conduct research
• Strong publication record

The College of Science 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.

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