Total 42 science rd research job vacancies in woodlands tuas

Research Assistant, Microbiology/Parasitology

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is recruiting a Research Assistant for the Respiratory and Infectious Diseases Programme, Laboratory of Antimicrobial Resistance and Drug Discovery under Professor Pablo Bifani.

Malaria continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality associated with an infectious disease, accounting for 249 million malaria cases and 608,000 deaths in 2022 alone. The lab is interested in the understanding of the mechanisms of drug resistance associated with antimicrobials, including antimalarial drugs. The job entails deciphering the mechanisms of resistance to existing and newly identified antimalarials. The candidate will be required to work with human and simian malarial parasites, Plasmodium falciparum, P. cynomolgi and P. knowlesi and performed forward and reverse genetic experiments to better understand the mechanisms of drug resistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bacterial assay development, assay optimization and compound screening.
• Target deconvolution (understanding mechanisms of action and resistance of selected compounds).
• Design and conduct experiments including data collection and analysis.
• Summarize and present the data in lab meetings.
• Develop new research techniques and approaches.
• Perform maintenance of inventory and procurement of laboratory consumables.
• Ensure safe technical practices and procedures.

Key Competencies and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or related fields.
• Experience working with the malaria parasite and basic molecular biology skills.
• Willing to learn and feel comfortable working with various malaria parasites (primarily) and bacteria.
• Highly adaptable at working with different organisms and techniques.
• Collaborative spirit with internal and external collaborators.

Basic Functions:

Leads a project for assay design and developments, co-ordinate stability studies and marketing supports (trouble shooting assays).

Duties:

• Plan and conduct experiments according to project plans and keep timelines
• Design and conduct investigations and experiments, record and analyze or interpret the results in support of project development objectives, keep accurate records of work undertaken
• Supervise and support other team members in planning and execute experiments
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines and maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Engage in continuous learning and skill development
• Maintains and implement ISO 13485 / FDA QSR 21 CFR: PART 820 and other relevant International standards and regulations
• Communicate and collaborate with other professionals in the lab
• Ensure necessary and effective support for operations and marketing on technical issues, customer special requirements, complaint and problem solving
• Assist new product clinical trials and new product transfer and provide necessary supports such as developing procedures and standards for product launching
• Conduct initial review for study protocols & reports and other documents to support R&D projects prior to external review
• Identify process problems, suggests improvements, and initiates trouble-shooting.
• Provide adequate and appropriate training for subordinates
• Assist with lab planning and equipment calibration and maintenance
• Other projects as assigned by department manager

Requirements:

– Ability to: Lead a project team in carrying out the task.

– Knowledge of: : Immunodiagnostics, microbiology

– Education: PhD; MSc/MEng; Good Honors degree; or equivalent.

– Experience: At least 2-6 years of relevant work experiences

Research Fellow position at Asst Prof Franklin Zhong's lab at LKCMedicine.

Asst Prof 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.

Responsibilities:

• Modeling human diseases in rodents
• Analyzing mouse phenotypes in peripheral blood and secondary lymphoid organs
• Performing molecular biology experiments to understand signaling pathways involved in innate immunity
• Data analysis and reporting
• Preparing manuscripts for scientific publication

Key Competencies and Education Requirements:

• PhD in molecular biology, immunology or related disciplines
• Previous experience working with animal models of disease is a must
• Experience with immunophenotyping, common serological assays and macrophage and T cell functional assays

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity among our teachers, staff and students.

At One World International School (OWIS), we are looking for passionate, adaptable educators who enjoy teaching students from diverse cultures. OWIS provides an individualised approach to learning that nurtures every aspect of child development. In addition to versatile learning spaces and a variety of extracurricular activities, we offer rigorous curricula that prepare students to be future innovators and leaders. We're an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School, a Cambridge International School and an IBDP School. All teaching positions require a high proficiency in spoken and written English, a degree, teaching qualifications and ICT literacy.

If you are looking to work with enthusiastic students from around the world, we invite you to submit your application and become part of our dynamic school community.

Overall Responsibilities:

• To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the school’s curricular programmes - Secondary, IGCSE and IB Diploma.
• To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School.
• To promote the attributes and attitude of the IB Learner Profile and the school values.

Includes the below but not limited to -

• Teach across the whole age range, including Secondary, IGCSE and IB Diploma.
• Design, prepare and deliver lessons to teach knowledge, techniques, support and enhance each learner’s understanding.
• Collaborate with colleages to ensure that every learners' individual needs are catered for through differentiated planning, learning engagements and assessment opportunities.
• Assess and monitor the progress of learners and set goals for improvement, including writing students reports and attending parents meetings.
• Lead or be involved in extra-curricular activities, school events, assemblies, staff trainings, meetings, etc.
• Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of all students.

Requirements:

• Minimum two (2) years or more relevant full-time teaching experience as a qualified teacher.
• Candidate must at least possess Bachelor's degree and a Professional Degree in Teaching/Teaching qualification certificates (PGDE, PGCE, PGCEi, NIE Diploma)/Valid Teacher License/QTS.
• Strong knowledge and experience of teaching Science for Secondary, IGCSE and IB level preferred.
• Experience in an international school environment (preferred).
• A passionate educator with the ability to deliver student-centred, inquiry based learning.

Working Location: Nanyang Campus (Jurong West)

A Research Associate (RA) position is available immediately. The successful applicant will join an expanding team to work on projects in the field of Chronic Disease Management and Psychosocial Rehabilitation. He/She will be working with an interdisciplinary research team based at the Lee Kong Chiang School of Medicine NTU, and the primary research involves an intervention study that develops and test the efficacy of a holistic health coaching programme to support individuals with high risk of cardiovascular disease. Successful candidate is expected to work closely with professionals in the field of medicine and psychological sciences, as well as with clinical population groups.

RA is expected to plan, organize, implement and manage research projects, in collaboration with principal investigators. The specific roles include project management and coordination, liaison with community collaborators, programme and curriculum development, programme delivery, professional training, literature review, supporting data collection and research implementation, data transcription and data analysis, compile findings and drafting of research reports, as well as co-author academic journal publications with project principal investigators. Specific requirement include:

• Possesses a Master’s Degree in psychology, counselling, social work, health science or related fields from a reputable university
• Possesses professional training in health and wellness coaching
• Must be fluent in Spoken and Written English and Mandarin
• Demonstrate excellent inter-personal communication skills
• Strong experience and proficiency in mixed methods research
• Competent in MS Office, SPSS, NVivo and Qualtrics
• A team player with the ability to work independently in a multi-cultural environment
• Two-Year contact with the possibility of renewal

Key Responsibilities:

Coordination and Implementation

• Manage a coordinate programme logistics, including scheduling coaching sessions, ensuring smooth and efficient operations, acting as key liaison with Community Partners
• Ad hoc support in recruitment and enrollment of eligible individuals into the programme
• Provide ongoing health coaching, support, and information to programme participants
• Support the design of a CVD-specific health coaching programme and training curriculum
• Delivery CVD-specific health coaching and training sessions

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of programme activities and progress towards program goals
• Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for stakeholders and funding partners
• Ad-hoc research project administrative support

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support data collection to assess the impact and effectiveness of the programme
• Manage and oversee data analysis
• Engage in data transcription where appropriate
• Writing of research reports, inclusive of literature review and journal publications

SCRIPTS specialises in privacy-preserving technologies (PP-Tech) that are computing techniques used to preserve individual’s privacy while allowing maximum value and insight to be extracted from available data.

Our centre is seeking to hire a Research Associate to build the IoT hardware platform and design new framework and optimization algorithm for satellite IoT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware systems for IoT.
• Participate academic activities
• Assist in on-site experiments and data acquisition in application environment.
• Develop algorithms for spectrum optimization, blockchain and edge computing.
• Publish high-level academic papers
• Collaborate with other team members to build satellite IoT testing systems and draft research report.

Job Requirements

• Master or PhD degree in engineering or science
• Have experience in publishing high-level academic papers
• Good skills in hardware design and C/C++ programming
• Knowledge in machine learning or IoT will be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the whole team
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

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

Join Our Team at the National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics (NCAIP) at NTU Singapore hosts research activities in advanced integrated photonics domain.

Position Available: Research Fellow (Electrical Modulator)

Key Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for all the research activities related to electrical-optical modulator calculation, simulation and design.
• To study the resources of non-linearity of analog modulation by investigating carrier and photon dynamics beyond the linear regime.
• To be responsible for administrative and logistical upkeep pertaining to laboratory operations.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in either engineering, computer science or applied physics or relevant subject from well-established universities/institutes.
• Must be highly motivated in multidisciplinary research. He/she must have proven experience in electrical-optics modulator.
• Good experience in electrical-optics modulator design.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialisation and deployment. ERI@N has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real-world applications.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/erian

We are looking for experienced individuals with a strong background in computational modelling, thermal energy systems, and machine learning. The hired researchers will join an interdisciplinary team to develop innovative integrations of advanced computational techniques and thermal energy storage solutions, focusing on discovering novel materials and optimizing energy systems through machine learning. Promising solutions developed will be experimentally validated, demonstrated and potentially commercialised at ERI@N.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure the requirements of the research project are met
• Conduct computational fluid dynamics (CFD), molecular dynamics (MD), and/or density function theory (DFT) studies for energy material development
• Use artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for material discovery and/or device design
• Use 3D printing techniques to fabricate phase change materials (PCM) composites
• Assist in experimental works or other required works by the PI
• Use data science techniques to process experimental results
• Write scientific papers/technology/reports and other work-related documents
• Develop machine learning algorithms for material discovery and novel heat exchanger design to seamlessly integrate PCMs into thermal systems.
• Fabricate PCM composites with optimized geometries through 3D printing technologies.

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent disciplines from a prestigious university
• At least 1 year of research experience with python, Matlab, or C++
• Experience in CFD/DFT/MD is preferable
• Experience in machine learning is preferable
• Experience in thermal energy storage, hydrogen, and energy systems is preferable

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

NTi Technology is a subsidiary of NTi Memtech Pte Ltd. We are a technology company specializing in membrane material research and development, membrane product manufacturing, membrane technology applications and services. NTi has its own fully equipped membrane R&D center and manufacturing base in Singapore to produce high-performance hollow fiber membranes.

Currently, we are looking for engineering, science, business and manufacturing interns with interests in membrane marketing, research, product development, and production.

We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in a full-scale membrane manufacturing facility, from research to production to delivery.
• Mentorship and training from experienced professionals in the field.
• Exposure to industry-standard practices and technologies.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

1. Membrane Research Intern:

Responsibilities and duties:

• Support and assist in QC inspections for daily membrane production (lab works).
• Maintain quality-related documentations (soft & hard copy) including SOPs, check lists, reports, etc.
• Support and assist in the testing for new membrane products.
• Assist in the Maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
• Other related duties assigned.

Requirements:

• Familiar with handling chemicals.
• Strong hands-on capability and independent in performing experiments such as i) general chemical experiments; ii) how to use basic lab equipment like weighing balance, pH meter, pipette and etc; iii) laboratory safety practice. For any other equipment like FTIR, UV-Vis and TOC , they will be trained before they can operate.
• Good understanding of safe lab practice.
• Good written and spoken communication skills. Ability to communicate with equipment and material suppliers/ manufacturers based in China would be advantageous.
• Good team player, self-driven and meticulous.
• Year 3/ Year 4 students are preferred.

SCRIPTS specialises in privacy-preserving technologies (PP-Tech) that are computing techniques used to preserve individual’s privacy while allowing maximum value and insight to be extracted from available data.

Our centre is seeking to hire a Research Fellow to be involved in research and development for the IoT hardware platform and new framework and optimization algorithm for satellite IoT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in academic activities and system design
• Prepare report and publish high-level academic papers
• Collaborate with other team members to be involved in satellite IoT testing

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in engineering or science
• Have experience in publishing high-level academic papers
• Good skills in hardware design and C/C++ programming
• Knowledge in machine learning or IoT will be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the whole team
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

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

Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, NTU is looking for a Research Fellow with expertise in heterogeneous catalysis to develop improved catalyst formulations for conversion of plastic waste into carbon nanotubes and hydrogen.

The project is funded by National Environment Agency, Singapore to address one of the largest problems in waste management – the problem of plastic waste pollution. A significant fraction of plastic waste has substandard quality for mechanical and chemical recycling even after sorting and cleaning. The Research Fellow will use pyrolysis-chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technology for converting these plastic waste streams (specifically, contaminated and rejected plastics) into multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and hydrogen. The role of Research Fellow is to develop catalysts that will allow to reduce catalyst cost and increase carbon nanotubes yield to make the process more economically viable.

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will be undertaking full research work and administrative duties during the term of employment within the following areas:

• Catalyst formulation and testing in pyrolysis-CVD process;
• Liaising with toll manufacturers regarding the feasibility of scaled up catalyst production.
• Cost-benefit analysis for the developed catalyst(s).
• Publishing research papers and documenting developed intellectual property. Reporting the progress to stakeholders (internal and external).

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to heterogeneous catalysis (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering or other).
• PhD thesis or postdoctoral experience related to heterogeneous catalysis for at least one of the following areas: (a) catalytic waste conversion into carbon nanotubes and hydrogen, (b) catalytic single-walled and/or multi-walled carbon nanotube synthesis from any feedstocks.
• First-author publications in the areas mentioned above.
• High proficiency in English (e.g., TOELF, IELTS, GRE) for preparation of research papers
• Ability to prepare well-written technical reports and research papers.
• Ability to prepare decent quality presentation decks, figures and illustrations.
• Ability to build formal and informal partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Ability to consistently achieve results even under challenging circumstances and understanding what needs to be done to deliver the project.

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

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/research.

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic team at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of 3D printing, optics, sensor, with a focus on materials for optical waveguides and other optical devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research related to optical waveguide materials and engineering.
• Optimize formulations for UV 3D printing and direct ink writing 3D printing.
• Contribute to ongoing research projects in optics and photonics.
• Design and prototype using CAD software and 3D printing technologies.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers on interdisciplinary projects.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Material Science, Chemistry, Sensors, or a related field.
• Strong background in formulation for 3D printing.
• Experience with optimization of ink formulation for 3D printing.
• Demonstrated expertise in optics research.
• Proficiency in CAD software and 3D printing technologies.

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB.
• Experience with machine learning and AI applications in engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

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

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/research.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to drive innovation in soft and stretchable electronic systems by addressing critical challenges in interconnect design, enabling their extensive deployment in advanced applications. The role involves leveraging expertise in flexible electronics, modular soft robotics, and artificial neuron systems to develop intelligent, adaptive technologies that integrate sensing, data processing, and actuation capabilities. The aim is to contribute to the creation of robust, scalable solutions that advance the field of soft interconnects and intelligent devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research collaboratively with team members to ensure the timely completion of project deliverables.
• Design, develop, and fabricate soft interconnects for stretchable electronic devices, enabling their integration into functional systems such as wearable and robotic platforms.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance the deployment of next-generation flexible and stretchable electronic systems.
• Assist in grant writing.
• Maintenance of lab or equipment or supplies that include procurement and liaison with suppliers.
• Assist or produce high quality reports and documents that consolidate research findings
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
• Contribute to the mentoring and guidance of junior researchers and students, fostering an environment of learning and innovation within the project team.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant experiences in soft robotics
• Expertise in soft robots, actuators, mechanical sensors, strain sensors, flexible electronics.
• Proficiency in mechanical testing, electrical testing, materials characterization, system integration
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Capable of design and assemble of device prototypes.
• Candidates with publications in top-tier scientific journals are preferred.

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

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/research.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to work on design and flexible electronics. The role will focus on Investigate new functional materials and material composites for sensors, electrodes, substrate, and develop strain sensor array with lightweight in large scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the conduct of research project with research team members to ensure completion of deliverables
• Designed, develop and fabrication flexible sensor array, integrate biosensors into hybrid electronic devices, advancing wearable device functionality.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholder on Hybrid-Integrated Next-Generation μ-Electronics
• Assist in grant writing.
• Maintenance of lab or equipment or supplies that include procurement and liaison with suppliers.
• Assist or produce high quality reports and documents that consolidate research findings
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences .
• Contribute to the mentoring and guidance of junior researchers and students, fostering an environment of learning and innovation within the project team.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field
• At least 4 years of relevant experiences in flexible electronics
• Expertise in flexible electronics, mechanical sensors, strain sensors, tactile sensors.
• Proficiency in mechanical testing, electrical testing, materials characterization, system integration
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Capable of design and assemble of device prototypes.
• Candidates with publications in top-tier scientific journals are preferred.

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

Duties:

• Start from the design, development, building and qualifying of various lab instruments, the major focus is in Sample Preparation equipment including our featured FastPrep family (homogenizer).
• Develop and fabricate test equipment in line with test specifications under the direction and guidance of direct supervisor.
• Execute tests using test equipment that measures temperature, electricity, light, flow, pressure, strain, force, distance, time, noise, weight etc.
• Collect and analyze test data/results, document results and outcomes.
• Support the design and fabrication/assembly of both working and visual prototype models. Materials include foam, plastics, and various metals.
• Analyze equipment failures and factory work stoppage problems and provide solutions
• Fabricates, repairs, improves designs of and constructs mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment
• Coordinate with outside calibration vendors effectively
• Maintains detailed and up to date test data in laboratory notebook and active test logs
• Support manufacturing ramp up, and design transfer during product development

Requirement:

• Master's Degree and above in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of hands-on Mechanical and Electrical experience.
• Possess broad base of knowledge with understanding and skills in the following areas: Electrical, Fabrication, Tool Making, Machining.
• Must be proficient in the use of machine shop equipment and all hand tools including saws, sanders, drills, grinders, press, brake, shear, lathe, milling machine.
• Able to operate test equipment that measures temperature, electricity, light, flow, pressure, strain, force, distance, time, noise and weight.
• Can work from prints, sketches, written and verbal instructions.
• Reads wiring/electrical and piping schematics and engineering drawings.
• Electrical experience/training in use of and design of AC and DC circuits.
• Piping experience and ability to use electrical test equipment and measuring tools necessary.
• Self-motivated, team player with excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Experience and knowledge of the following areas preferred:

1. Rapid Prototyping
2. Testing and Design Controls
3. Installation
4. Design

Responsibilities:

• Assist in formulation and new product development by carrying out lab trials and evaluating product performance.
• Participate in production trials and process validation of personal care and cosmetic products.
• Liaise with suppliers for raw materials sourcing for new projects or improve the current formulation.
• Keep updated with current cosmetic and skincare trends, consumer insights, and competitive product strategies.
• Ensure product development compliance with ISO 22716, Halal, ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD), and statutory and company requirements.
• Conduct product stability, packaging compatibility, efficacy testing, and accurate trending of results.
• Manage and maintain all documents and records to ensure the laboratory is in a state of readiness for testing support.
• Participate actively in validation methods for analytical testing of new and existing products.
• Resolution of technical issues that arise during the development, production, operation, or performance-based.
• Participate in corrective and preventive actions on customer complaints by ensuring details are recorded and monitored and investigate products that fail compliance standards.
• Ensure adequate chemical inventories and lab consumables.
• Maintain workplace safety and cleanliness.

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent, specializing in personal care and cosmetic products.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience/background in the personal care and cosmetic manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of personal care production and processing will be an added advantage.
• Understand how to develop formulation & functions of raw material.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Research Assistant/Associate, Analytical Chemistry

We are currently recruiting a highly motivated Research Assistant/Associate in the team of Nanyang Assistant Professor Guan Xue Li. Our group is interested in understanding the roles of microbial lipids in human health and antimicrobial resistance. It is increasingly appreciated that microbial lipids play critical functions in modulation of human metabolic and immune health, as well as infection outcome and treatment responses. We employ an integrated systems biology approach, including development and application of lipidomics, to study the complex repertoire of bacterial lipids and aim to identify lipid metabolic networks which can be modulated for treatment of infections.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of investigators in LKCMedicine, clinical and industry partners, as well as the wider lipidomics community, including the microbial lipids interest group. This position will expose the candidate to state-of-the-art technologies for lipidomics/ metabolomics, other leading edge research facilities in LKCMedicine and NTU and access to clinical samples, including bacterial isolates from human patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize bioanalytical workflows for lipid analysis of microbial and mammalian samples from laboratory and clinical sources
• Perform sample preparation and LC-MS/MS analysis
• Assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of HPLCs and mass spectrometers
• Routine operation of LC-MS/MS
• Assist in processing and quality control of lipidomics data
• Support research projects
• Prepare project updates
• Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
• Research administration and fulfilment of institutional requirements

Key Competencies and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Analytical Chemistry related disciplines
• 1-2 years of working experience in bioanalysis using LC-MS, but recent graduates with the right aptitude will be considered
• Hands-on experience with operation and troubleshooting of high performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometer(s) preferred
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate independence with minimal supervision
• Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills, fluent in spoken and written English
• Able to supervise students, and work as a team
• Able to work collaboratively, and to handle several concurrent fast-paced projects

If you are interested to pursue a career with the School, please write to Assistant Professor Guan Xue Li (mailto:[email protected]) with a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and names and contacts of at least two references at your earliest convenience.

Only full application will be considered, and shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) of NTU is an exciting environment for research. The Yong research group works on novel problems in biological and complex systems and has published many high impact papers in top scientific journals such as Science, PNAS, Phys. Rev. Lett., etc.

Our approach is highly interdisciplinary, using emerging state-of-the-art methods from mathematics, physics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, topological data analysis, and statistics. We are interested in analyzing big data of complex systems such as DNA, RNA, biological networks, social networks, financial markets, etc., in order to understand their behavior, pattern and interaction.

Understanding the structure-function relationships of biomolecules is an active area of research due to its fundamental importance in biology, physics, and engineering. The emerging field of Mathematical AI for Molecular Sciences is proposed for molecular representation, featurization, and learning. We are interested in developing physical models using graphs, simplicial complexes for molecular representation, featurization, and learning, particularly in the context of nucleic acids such as DNA, G-quadruplex. The results from the research will provide key insights to understanding the structure-function relationships of biomolecules.

The Yong research group is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Research Fellow with the ambition of producing high quality research that can be published in high impact journals. The Research Fellow will be involved in research design, data analysis, model development, numerical simulations, and report/paper writing.

The Research Fellow is expected to perform state of the art numerical simulations using computing resources from National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore. The incumbent has freedom to design the nature and type of deep learning simulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize recently developed mathematical tools from algebraic topology, combinatorial topology, computational topology, and differential geometry (e.g., Betti numbers, Hodge-Laplacian, discrete Ricci curvature) to characterize and model biopolymers such as DNA and RNA.
• Develop simplicial models for molecular representation, featurization, and learning, particularly in the context of nucleic acids such as DNA, G-quadruple, to better understand form-function relationship in biology.
• Use molecular modeling and AI (using e.g., the SMILES protocol) to quickly and accurately assess compounds with Essential Physicochemical Properties for drug design and development.
• Translate research findings into practical applications in pharmacology.
• Perform numerical simulations on National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore.

Job Requirements:

• PhD from a reputable university, preferably in physical sciences or STEM related field.
• Good publication track record.
• Strong background in artificial intelligence and biochemistry with prior experience in numerical simulations.
• Expertise in numerical simulations, and the ability to code and run simulations on deep learning workstation/supercomputers clusters.
• Able to think and work independently and have the aspiration to perform high quality research that can be published in high impact journals

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

Nanyang Technological University’s ANT Group – NTU Joint Lab is a collaboration between ANT International and NTU. The partnership will explore privacy-preserving methods for large language models (LLMs) and will be overseen by a joint research committee.

We are looking for a Research Engineer II to involved in research and development collaboration with industry, on AI Safety and Trust Technology, especially on the topic of applying fully homomorphic encryption in privacy-preserving machine learning. The successful applicant is expected to be familiar with fully homomorphic encryption and its applications in AI models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and development of trust technologies such as privacy-preserving machine learning which are important components of digital trust platforms.
• Be involved in privacy-preserving machine learning and fully homomorphic encryption system development and implementation.
• Assist in preparation of reports and scientific papers.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, information theory or related field
• Participation in privacy, security, and trust related conferences and journals
• Good programming skill, preferably with experience in implementing cryptographic algorithms.
• Be familiar with the following programming languages: C/C++
• Good communication skill, self-motivated, and could deliver under tight schedule

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

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/erian

ERI@N invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specific precipitation
• Liquid-liquid or Liquid/solid extraction
• Simulation of scaled up process.
• Design of continuous process based on the most interesting systems for the selective recovery of the metal ions of interest
• Implementation of the process at pilot scale (~10 L/h or larger) to demonstrate its feasibility and to give first hints for cost analysis from the perspective of development at industrial size
• Development, characterization and scale up of innovative hydrometallurgy-based separation processes from e-waste leaching solutions

Job Requirements:

• PhD in chemical engineering / chemistry
• Candidate with strong background on chemical separation processes, especially hydrometallurgy ones.
• Good record of publications and IPs
• Experience with lab set up or prototype development
• Familiar with chemical elements characterization techniques (Spectrophotometry, ICP, FX…)
• Familiar with Labview, python or process simulation software
• Excellent command of oral and written English - for research purposes

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

Job Description

Candidate applying for this position shall research, develop and implement AI robotics to create an intelligent environment in the robotics for autonomous manufacturing.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder discussions to grasp problem statements, requirements, and expectations.
• Conduct technology scouting for industrial robotic applications and automation best practices.
• Perform process mapping and feasibility analysis for robotic processes.
• Develop smart robotic automation options, project proposals, and scoping.
• Engineer and conceptualize robotic processes.
• Program robotic motion using simulation-based techniques.
• Execute the project lifecycle for robotic process development and implementation.
• Prepare technical project documentation and presentations
• Develop and optimize advanced robotic algorithms for perception-guided manipulation.
• Maintain and support software components for manipulation systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software solutions.
• Create and implement transfer learning models for various machine learning tasks.
• Collaborate with domain experts to tailor transfer learning models to specific business needs.
• Utilize transfer learning to enhance expert skill efficiency and applicability.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in transfer learning and skill adaptation.

Job Requirements

• Relevant Engineering degree with focus on robotics or mechatronics.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial robotic automation development and deployment.
• Expertise in ROS and programming languages like C++, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
• Knowledgeable about Linux platforms and command line operations.
• Deep understanding of robot manipulation and kinematics.
• Proficient in CAD software, especially Siemens NX.
• Strong in industrial and collaborative robot programming.
• Familiarity with offline robot programming software like ABB-RobotStudio, Robotmaster, or RoboDK.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Pytorch, Scikit- Learn, Caffe) and computer vision tools (OpenCV, PCL) is advantageous.
• Skilled in working with diverse datasets and applying transfer learning.
• Proficient in rapid prototyping and constructing neural network models efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset.
• Effective communication and stakeholder interaction abilities.
• Adaptable, hands-on, and self-motivated approach to work.

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

The Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) is a public-private partnership consortium of more than 80 industry members. Our core mission is to develop and deploy advanced manufacturing solutions and upskill the workforce to drive local industry competitiveness.

Smart Virtual Systems (SVS) Group is seeking a highly motivated Senior or Lead Research Engineerto implement highly available and scalable microservices-based applications and platforms for autonomous manufacturing applications. He/she is expected to be independent and initiative-driven, demonstrating the capacity to discover innovative solutions to challenges. We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer with experience in MLOps/AI to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key role in software development and focusing on deploying machine learning models, implementing MLOps best practices. You will closely work with our cross-functional research teams to streamline model deployment, improve scalability and reliability of systems.

The key roles and responsibilities include the following:

-Develop, test, and maintain enterprise system and applications, with a focus in ML/AI systems.

-Implement MLOps best practices to automate model training, deployment, and monitoring processes.

-Optimize and Implement machine learning algorithms and deep learning architectures.

-Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate machine learning solutions into existing systems and deliver high-quality software products.

-Optimize AI pipelines for scalability, reliability, and better performance.

-Conduct performance analysis and optimization to improve model efficiency and accuracy.

-Stay updated on the latest advancements in software engineering, AI/ML technologies and best practices.

Job Requirements

-Bachelor or Master's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or relevant Disciplines

-Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Software Developer/Engineer

-Hands-on experience in Cloud Native Technologies such as in micro-services, DevSecOps, and Containerization Technologies

-Proficiency in designing and developing microservices and software systems using C# .NET, Python and angular

-A good understanding of CI/CD Pipelines in a distributed environment using Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker registry, etc.

-Hands-on experience with deploying and managing microservices using container orchestration platforms (on-prem/public cloud)

-Can do attitude and happy to interface with multiple stakeholders

-Excellent troubleshooting, follow-through, and problemsolving skills, with attention to detail

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills

-Familiarity with deep learning architectures and natural language processing (NLP) techniques.

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

The College of Computing & Data Science (CCDS) invites applications for the position of Research Associate.

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world-renowned faculty. Today, we are ranked #2 for AI and #6 for Computer Science by US News Best Global Universities; and #8 for Data Science and AI by QS World University Ranking.

A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, the College aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science is an ‘exciting place to learn and grow'. We welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in the field of neural networks, vision-language AI, and computational narrative intelligence.
• Independently read and critically evaluate existing literature on AI.
• Implement neural networks and carry out experiments under the supervision of a professor
• Write papers and present the research work to a wide audience

Job Requirements:

• Preferably Master in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Strong background in Python and PyTorch programming
• Curiosity in learning new knowledge and investigating unsolved problems
• Keen observation for clues that most people may overlook
• Audacity to carry on after temporary setbacks
• Excellent oral and written communication in English for presentation of research work
• Excellent teamwork, sense of responsibility, and interpersonal skills

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/research.

We are looking for a Research Fellow with experience in working with polymer foams, composites and flame retardant materials in general.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the framework of the project to achieve and go beyond the project objectives.
• To understand and improve the fire performance characteristics of polymer foams that are used for construction applications.
• To interact and closely work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
• Expected to display a very high degree of professional ethics
• Understand the safety issues while working with polymers and fire protection materials

Job Requirements:

• A PhD in relevant engineering or science disciplines is required;
• Relevant experience (flame retardant materials, understand of urethane chemistry, foams, testing of fire retardancy, etc.) is significant advantage.
• The candidate is expected to be an expert in the handling/processing of polymers, foams and/or fire retardancy.
• The candidate is required to understand insulation mechanisms, and work towards project goals within the timeframe of the project.
• Flame retardancy background is considered as a huge positive.

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

Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, NTU is looking for a Research Fellow with expertise in chemical reactors to develop an improved prototype for a thermocatalytic process.

The project is funded by National Environment Agency, Singapore to address one of the largest problems in waste management – the problem of plastic waste pollution. A significant fraction of plastic waste has substandard quality for mechanical and chemical recycling even after sorting and cleaning. The Research Fellow will work on the design, fabrication and testing of a chemical reactor system that will use pyrolysis-chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technology for converting these plastic waste streams (specifically, contaminated and rejected plastics) into multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and hydrogen. The role of Research Fellow is to design a system prototype that can effectively mitigate the impact of impurities from diverse plastic waste streams on production outputs and can be operated in a continuous mode.

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will be undertaking full research work and administrative duties during the term of employment within the following areas:

• Experimental work on plastic waste conversion into carbon nanotubes and hydrogen.
• Design, procurement, installation and operation of the prototype system;
• Investigation of system performance and determining factors that influence the yield and quality of outputs;
• Development of improvements in system design to mitigate the factors decreasing quality and yield of outputs;
• Development of a continuous process;
• Liaising with vendors regarding the feasibility of scale up and conducting a cost-benefit analysis.
• Publishing research papers and documenting developed intellectual property.
• Reporting the progress to stakeholders (internal and external).

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to chemical reactor engineering (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or other).
• PhD thesis or postdoctoral experience related to chemical reactor engineering for at least one of the following areas: (a) catalytic reactors, (b) continuous reactors.
• First-author publications in the areas mentioned above.
• High proficiency in English (e.g., TOELF, IELTS, GRE) for preparation of research papers.
• Ability to prepare well-written technical reports and research papers.
• Ability to prepare decent quality presentation decks, figures and illustrations.
• Ability to build formal and informal partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Ability to consistently achieve results, even under challenging circumstances.

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