Total 14 Junior Executive science rd research job vacancies in pas north east community development council

Job Description

We are currently seeking talented individuals with:

• Educational research interest in interdisciplinary studies, including but not limited to STEM education, engineering education
• Able to do literature review and summarize the main findings from the literature
• Able to do qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis including but not limited to field observation, interview, systematic literature review, video analysis, statistical modeling, SEM, HLM
• Monitor project progress, draft the reports, and manage (e.g., data tools, curriculum exploration)
• Organize PD sessions for teachers in the local and international settings
• Disseminate the outcomes of the research including in peer-reviewed academic publications of international standing
• Assisting with educational research (e.g., STEM education) proposals preparations, as well as seeking and pursuing appropriate external funding in these areas
• Perform other tasks as required by the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator(s)

Job Requirements

To apply for this position, applicants should be:

• Proficiency or understanding of at least one of the following education-related fields: (1) STEM education, (2) engineering education, (3) psychology, and/or (4) science education
• Knowledgeable in one of the following concepts: (1) curriculum theory & co-constructed lesson designs, (2) evidence-based research, (3) educational theories (e.g., social cognitive theory, pedagogical content knowledge), (4) assessment, and/or (5) teaching and learning methods (e.g., problem-based learning)
• Proficient communication and writing skills in English
• Preferably knowledgeable and familiar with secondary education setting in Singapore
• Possess excellent problem solving abilities as well as strong attention to detail.
• Someone who can work independently while still collaborating effectively within a team environment when needed.

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is offering position for research assistant who will work closely with Dr. Meixia Lin working on various projects about Numerical Optimization, Convex and Non-Convex Optimization, Optimal Transport, Machine Learning, and others.

Priority will be given to those who have some computational experience.

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team in developing the chassis and mechanical components for a state-of-the-art portable MRI system. This role involves the design and integration of high-precision mechanical components, electronic housings, and thermal management systems, focusing on optimizing manufacturability and durability for portability.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in CAD, additive manufacturing (AM) processes, and a strong background in mechanical design for high-tech medical devices or electronics enclosures.

• Design and develop the MRI chassis and mechanical housing for electronic components, ensuring that all designs meet specifications for strength, weight, thermal stability, and compliance. Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and assembly, using knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings of chassis, mounts, and enclosures using CAD software SolidWorks. Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and other simulations to assess structural integrity, thermal performance, and material suitability.
• Lead efforts in prototyping, working with AM processes (SLS, SLA, MJF, DMLS, etc.), CNC,or traditional methods to create high-fidelity prototypes.
• Troubleshoot and solve design issues identified during testing, iterating quickly to improve reliability and performance.

Required/Desired Skills

• CAD Proficiency: Advanced skills in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent) with experience in generating fully constrained assemblies.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of AM techniques, post-processing methods, and experience working with CNC, sheet metal, and injection moulding.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, DFMEA, and quick iteration on designs to address complex engineering challenges.
• Testing & Analysis: Hands-on experience with FEA tools, prototyping, and validation testing.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Required/Desired Qualifitaion & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably with medical devices, high-tech enclosures, or electronics housings.

The Role

The candidate will play an important role as Technical SME in the development team to support the digitization projects using BPM / Workflow system. The candidate is expected to be involved in all technical aspects of project delivery and/or maintenance from assessing requirements, assessing technical solutions, developing solutions, testing to system implementation. The candidate is also expected to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyse, design, develop, customize, implement, and maintain the assigned systems.
• Work closely with Team Leader to gather requirements from the customer, perform technical impact analysis and estimate effort for development.
• Prepare and/or update and review technical documents.
• Manage offshore development teams to ensure technical standards and quality are met.
• Perform code review to detect any potential coding problems.
• Perform unit test and system integration test, support user acceptance test.
• Prepare release procedure and support production implementation.
• Troubleshoot issues and problems to provide workarounds.
• Perform root cause analysis and come up with preventive measures.
• All other duties and tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology with min. 5 years' experience in software development using Java technologies (J2EE, Spring Framework) and front-end technologies (JavaScript/Angular/AngularJS), preferably in a bank or financial institution.
• Experience in working with offshore team is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in deploying, and maintaining, cloud-native Java applications on Microsoft Azure is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in Newgen BPM system preferred.
• Good knowledge in SDLC methodologies (Waterfall and/or Agile).
• Good presentation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to contribute individually and collaborate well in a team.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Job Title: Research Assistant (Design Innovator) in the Design Innovation team of SUTD

Description:
As a Design Innovator, you will play an important role in the successful realisation of DI projects and programs. Key components of the job are design competencies, in particular those involving users, user needs, conceptual design, prototyping, industrial design, analytical design, digital design, data-driven design, and user validation, and the ability to liaise with internal and external partners and stakeholders on a regular basis.

You will be part of the Design Innovation team and are expected to contribute to its vision, aims and programs - Design Education, Design Guidance, and Design Incubation – as well as design research, with an emphasis on Design Guidance. You are also expected to participate in SUTD events, support the organization, and support the work of other members of the DI team, as and when required.

If you imagine and dream of an employment opportunity with empathy, creativity, mindfulness, inclusivity, passion, autonomy, daring, and excellence in outcomes at its heart and soul, then this is the opportunity for you. Its realization depends on your willingness to embrace and grow boundlessly within these characteristics and mindsets.

Areas of Focus:

Design Guidance Projects

• Support and/or co-lead projects contributing industrial design, design engineering, systems design or product-service-systems development skillset.
• Mentoring and co-creating in innovation projects with public and private external partners and teams.
• Depending on background and skill sets, develop user experiences (UX), user interfaces, digital solutions, and data-driven solutions for and with external and internal partners.

Design Innovation Workshops and Education, Embedding Design

• Work with the DI Director to engage key stakeholders.
• Facilitate Design Innovation workshops and educational modules.
• Grow into role lead facilitator or co-lead for workshops.
• Develop Design Innovation content for delivery in workshops and education modules.
• Engage external partners to embed, catalyze, and grow design in their organizations.

Skillset:

Industrial Design:

• Develop concepts and prototypes for physical products, considering aesthetics, ergonomics, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct research on user needs, market trends, and competitor analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for product development.

UX-UI Design:

• Design intuitive and user-friendly digital interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design iterations.
• Develop wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize and validate design concepts.
• Collaborate with software developers to implement UI designs with attention to technical feasibility.

Visual Communication Design:

• Create visually compelling graphics, illustrations, and branding materials that align with brand identity and target audience.
• Design marketing materials, promotional assets, packaging, and presentations to effectively communicate ideas.
• Ensure consistency and coherence in visual language across various platforms and media.

Adobe Suite Proficiency:

• Leverage your expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, etc.) to execute high-quality designs efficiently.

Others:

• Provide general support to the Design Innovation Team
• Undertake and perform other duties as assigned
• Be involved with partners in pre-workshop/project meetings, discussions and proposals

Requirements:

• You should possess a degree and have practical design experience in areas of relevance to Design Innovation.
• You should be able to work to strict deadlines, apply a user-centred design approach with rigor, deliver high quality studies, concepts and prototypes, and work on multiple projects in parallel.
• You must enjoy being creative and working with a variety of people, have a passion for design, not be afraid to take on challenging tasks, and eager to learn new competencies. The ideal individual will have strong written, visual and verbal communication skills.

About the Design Innovation Team

The Design Innovation team is a group of world-leading interdisciplinary designers, technical professionals, and researchers leading the world of design. The Design Innovation team functions to develop fundamental and ground-breaking results in design science as well as to fulfil the mission of a better world by design through a porous interface with industry, government, and social projects. This interface allows for a seamless integration of empirically grounded design methodologies that directly lead to outcomes with positive impacts at the social, media, and technological levels. The team is highly multi-disciplinary and leverages the ethos of a human-centred design approach with fundamental scientific studies in technology to create solutions to real world wicked problems, opportunities, and grand challenges.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team addressing critical issues in advancing sketch prototype concept creation using Large Multimodal Models (LMMs). This role involves contributing to a groundbreaking project aimed at developing and studying novel means of interaction with state of the art LMMs that the research team will develop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, refine, and deploy our sketching application
• Collect and analyse data from the prototype
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate LMMs into the sketching application.
• Help conduct empirical research, including designing studies, recruiting participants, and managing experimental data.
• Contribute to the design and development of interaction techniques for novel human-AI interactions.
• Support the team in writing research proposals, progress reports, and academic papers.
• Engage actively with project stakeholders to facilitate the adoption and implementation of research findings.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong interest in rapid prototyping and human-AI interaction, particularly in LMMs.
• Experience in research methods, statistical analysis, AI and LMMs.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team addressing critical issues in mental health using AI technologies. This role involves contributing to a groundbreaking project aimed at developing AI-driven tools for mental health support, with a focus on detecting and treating mental health disorders and distress through digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and refinement of algorithms designed to detect social communication patterns and signs of mental distress.
• Participate in the design and testing of AI models, including data collection, preprocessing, and analysis.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate AI tools into social media and messaging apps to offer real-time mental health support.
• Help conduct empirical research, including designing studies, recruiting participants, and managing experimental data.
• Contribute to the development of empathetic conversational support systems facilitated by human-AI interactions.
• Support the team in writing research proposals, progress reports, and academic papers.
• Engage actively with project stakeholders to facilitate the adoption and implementation of research findings.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong interest in mental health research and AI technologies.
• Experience in research methods and statistical analysis, preferably with exposure to machine learning or natural language processing.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Prior experience in handling sensitive data and ethical considerations in mental health research is advantageous.

The Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) cluster at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position specialising in the philosophy of science and technology. Appointments will be made on an initial three-year contract with the possibility of renewal.

We are particularly interested in applicants who can play an instrumental role in addressing questions relating to ethics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies—both through teaching students who are pursuing engineering, computer science, and architecture majors and through interdisciplinary research collaborations with engineering, design, and computer science faculty. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a humanities-related discipline, such as philosophy or digital humanities, and have demonstrated research and teaching expertise in their field.

Besides cultivating a strong research portfolio, the successful candidate will be required to teach our undergraduate humanities core course and new electives in the candidate’s area of specialisation. Candidates who can contribute to our cluster’s digital humanities minor programme will also be viewed favourably. Other duties include working with faculty to contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives, such as mentoring students as they work on their capstone projects or fostering collaborations with industry or public service sectors.

Application Details

SUTD offers degrees in engineering, architecture, and design with a strong emphasis on creating a better world by design and strives to nurture culturally competent innovators, technologists, designers, and entrepreneurs. Its key interdisciplinary areas in research and teaching are AI, aviation, cities, and healthcare. The HASS cluster plays a pivotal and critical role in the university’s commitment to world-class teaching and research excellence.

The current HASS faculty brings core expertise in literature, history, philosophy, theater, film studies, anthropology, communication, psychology, sociology, business, economics, and urban studies. This unique combination of interdisciplinary faculty has given rise to thought-provoking research and teaching that contribute significantly to HASS disciplines, as well as to interdisciplinary projects with other departments at SUTD, such as Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Design and Artificial Intelligence (DAI), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), and Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD). For more information, please visit the following websites: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/ and https://hass.sutd.edu.sg/

We especially seek creative scholars with the potential to develop new directions in humanities teaching and research and who are interested in joining an interdisciplinary humanities, arts, and social science department at an engineering and design university.

Candidates should submit the following materials to [email protected]:

1. A cover letter.

2. A curriculum vitae.

3. A statement of current and future research plans.

4. A statement of teaching experience and philosophy.

5. A 500-word description and selected bibliography of up to ten readings for two courses you may wish to offer.

6. Two representative publications (e.g., articles, book or dissertation chapters, or works in progress).

7. Names, affiliations, and email addresses of three referees. (Please note that candidates who advance to the interview stage will be asked to submit two letters of recommendation. Please have your recommenders ready to send their letters via email or Interfolio.)

Full consideration will be given to applications received by 29 November 2024. Interviews will likely take place at the end of January/early February 2025.

For more information about the position, please contact [email protected].

Research Assistant/Intern for Research on Wireless Power Transfer

The hired research assistant/intern will work on the development of wireless power transfer (WPT) in the Biomedical EM Lab at Singapore University of Technology and Design (http://people.sutd.edu.sg/~huangshaoying/). The contract is 3-4 months for interns and 1 year (renewable) for research assistants.

Project Description

The project is to investigate the design possibilities of a compact, efficient, and wideband antenna/radiator suitable for wireless energy harvesting (WEH)/WPT. This exploration will span both conductive and magnetoelectric (ME) antennas. Our study will consider WIFI, power from base stations, and WPT as potential power sources.

Job Scopes:

• Literature review of the research domain
• Designs of small antennas/radiators for WEH/WPT using commercial EM software
• Facilitate antenna/radiator fabrications and testing
• Data collection and documentations

Your profile

We are looking for a researcher with the following expertise and skills,

• Knowledge on microwave engineering, especially antenna theories and transmission line theories
• Research or design experience on WEH/WPT and/or antenna designs
• EM simulation software (e.g., CST)
• Testing and characterization of RF/microwave devices or components
• Python/Matlab coding
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• A good team player

For the research assistant, a mater degree is preferred.

For interested candidates

Interested candidate please send your CV to Huang Shaoying at [email protected]

We are seeking a highly motivated research assistant with a strong mathematical background who is interested to explore new research directions in neuro-symbolic methods, specifically on the interplay between deep learning and symbolic reasoning. The successful candidate can expect to help with the implementation of algebraic machine reasoning frameworks and will work closely with other team members.

The goal of this project is to develop a general neuro-symbolic reasoning framework for solving various reasoning tasks. The symbolic reasoning part of this framework shall be based on algebraic machine reasoning, a new reasoning paradigm built upon commutative algebra and computational algebra. The non-symbolic part of the framework shall primarily be based on deep learning, and could include vision models, language models, and multi-modal models.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's in computer science.
• Strong programming experience and must be open to learning new things.
• Strong mathematical background, and is excited by the possibility of applying algebraic methods (e.g. in computational algebra) to problems in machine reasoning.
• Candidates with strong algebraic backgrounds or strong machine reasoning backgrounds are prioritized.

Interested candidates should submit a current CV and copies of academic transcripts directly to Ernest Chong ([email protected]) with the email subject header "AI Research Assistant position for project on algebraic machine reasoning". Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement an intrusion detection system (IDS) specifically for monitoring and securing the IT-OT interfaces within power grid environments.
• Capture, decode, and analyze network traffic in the IT-OT domain of the ICS to detect and respond to potential security threats.
• Develop and refine algorithms and methods for detecting anomalous behavior or unauthorized access within the network.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and network teams to integrate the IDS into the existing security infrastructure and workflows.
• Conduct continuous monitoring and periodic testing of the IDS to ensure its effectiveness and to update its capabilities in response to emerging threats.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to the IDS, including system design, configuration, and operational procedures.
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and advancements in intrusion detection technologies to recommend improvements to the IDS.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.
• Proficient in Python programming with demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining software solutions.
• Solid understanding of computer networks, including network architectures, protocols, and security measures.
• Experience with network analysis tools, with a preference for candidates familiar with Wireshark.
• Knowledge of Industrial Control System (ICS) protocols such as IEC 61850, MODBUS, and Ethernet/IP (ENIP) is highly beneficial.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing preventative measures.

Job Scope:

The job scope includes the design and implementation of natural language processing algorithms that can perform fundamental research in the field of natural language processing, which can lead to significant research outputs.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s / Master's degree in computer science or related discipline
• Strong background in statistics, mathematics, system implementation, software engineering, and programming ability
• Track record of research experience and publications in the area of artificial intelligence, machine learning, information extraction, and natural language processing
• Proven experience in the implementation and evaluation of machine learning algorithms

Research Associate/Assistant (Urban Environmental Sustainability)

The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at the Singapore University of Technology and Design is seeking a full-time Research Associate or (Senior) Research Assistant, to join a growing research team focusing on addressing critical urban environmental sustainability challenges.

Successful applicants will contribute to a project that applies a transdisciplinary approach to investigate individuals’ discounting of the impact of climate change in Singapore, and how we can use the everyday shared experience of urban heat to unlock pathways for addressing the inertia towards climate action.

Candidates should possess a strong interest in transdisciplinary research and urban environmental sustainability. Expertise in quantitative research methods and a background in social and/or behavioral science will be a plus.

This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing an academic/industry research career.

The candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct and write literature reviews
• Participate in fieldwork and data collection
• Contribute towards quantitative and/or qualitative data analyses
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts and reports for publications
• Collaborate and communicate research updates with both internal and external stakeholders
• Support the team in project management of the research (e.g., budgeting, liaising with external collaborators, project administrative duties)

Skills and qualifications required:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree related to the social sciences, behavioural sciences, or environmental studies
• Demonstrable skills in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interest or knowledge in urban environmental sustainability
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., STATA, R, SPSS) is a plus

How to apply:

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their application with the subject heading – Research Associate/Assistant (Urban Environmental Sustainability) to [email protected] with the following:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and addressing the qualifications and skills requirements (1-2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Two writing samples of publication or research work
• Three referees who may be contacted for a reference

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications will be reviewed and will continue until the position is filled.

The Singapore University of Tecnology is looking for a Research Assistant in the area of networked systems and cybersecurity. The successful applicant will work closely with a team of researchers and engineers to design and develop novel solutions for various types of networked systems (including industrial control systems and 5G systems).

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's / Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Expertise in computer networks and cybersecurity.
• Research experience, technical skillset, and strong publication records in the area of networked systems, cybersecurity, or related areas.
• Strong software skills
• Ability to work well in a collaborating team setting
• Good written/oral communication skills in English