Total 1,917 job vacancies by Nanyang Technological University

The Translational Materials Innovation Group, led by Professor Nam-Joon Cho, has world-leading expertise in multiple research areas, such as bio-interfacial science, including optical and acoustic biosensors, phospholipid assemblies, protein adsorption, membrane-active compounds, and antibacterial and antiviral applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts experiments related to drug delivery, nanoencapsulation and lipid nanoparticles
• Assists in interpreting and applying processes and procedures to conduct/monitor project progress
• Gathers information/ data and prepare documents for reporting/ papers
• Assists in and delivers training and coaching new members with relevant laboratory/ technical skills
• Knowledge of web platform establishment, progress management and external collaborator communication, and contents upload.
• Project performance targets & metrics development and tracking of the goals and KPIs.
• Planning and operation of the international meetings, conferences, seminars, and webinars
• Project related task reports as requested.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in materials and mechanical engineering
• Experience in thesis and/or paper writing and publish
• Experience in research project collaboration with research institutes
• Experience in work software, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with lab management is preferred but not mandatory
• Excellent on/offline communication and organizational skills
• Able to work within teams
• Self-motivated, fast learner, and confident in presenting to and engaging with external stakeholders

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for the development of a software platform to support Smart Nation applications

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement natural language processing (NLP) algorithms and models for semantic analysis, e.g., topic modeling, embedding, named-entity recognition, coreference resolution and parsing, and Multilingual translation.
• Application of NLP in knowledge and information extraction
• Conduct “translational” research to apply state-of-the-art solutions at scale for real-world challenges
• Documentation and scientific reporting
• Mentoring junior staff

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Computer Science
• Minimum 5 years software development experience with relevant project experience will also be considered
• Experience and excellent research background in NLP
• Passionate about NLP and AI-related research, innovations, and their applications
• Proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, etc.) and research packages/modules
• Experience in large-scale text processing and analytics
• Good track records in publication
• Experience in Multilingual Translation is an added advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) invites applications for the position of Research Engineer I.

The Research Engineer I will be responsible for the development of software platform to support Smart Nation applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• A full stack developer - system and web development focusing on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP)
• Implementation and the integration of AI/NLP components
• Peer code review
• Documentation and scientific reporting

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years software development experience (Fresh graduate with relevant project experience will be considered)
• Good problem-solving skills and team spirit
• Proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, etc.) and research packages/modules
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (like JavaScript and HTML)
• Experience in popular programming framework and service-oriented architecture (e.g., Django, microservices with Spring cloud and docker, etc.), and database programming

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Fellow on a 12-month contract at the Centre for Research in Child Development (CRCD), Office of Education Research (OER).

Project Title: Growth in Bilingual and Biliteracy Development: Environmental, Individual and Experiential Factors (GiBBer)

Project Introduction: This study funded by the Education Research Funding Programme seeks to advance knowledge of child bilingualism, and bilingual/biliteracy development in a diverse multilingual society through the use of research methodologies from cognitive, developmental, educational and early childhood studies. The objectives of this project will be met through four studies that will investigate the environmental, individual and experiential factors involved in bilingual and biliteracy development. The first three studies track the developmental trajectories of bilingual children across three cohorts (from kindergarten to primary grade 4), focusing on English plus a mother tongue language (Mandarin Chinese, Malay, or Tamil). Their language proficiencies are be tracked over two years using locally developed assessment tools that include a range of language and literacy skills. A fourth study will focus on individual differences that can account for observed variability in development. The findings from the project will inform bilingual policy, programmes and practices in Singapore and contribute to the research field of child bilingualism at the international level.

Successful applicants can expect to be involved in data processing, transcription and analysis and dissemination.

Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, linguistics, bilingualism, child development, childhood education)
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in research
• Experience with processing linguistic and speech data including transcription/translation
• Experience with data analysis, including regression, factor analysis, structural equation modeling, etc.
• Strong organizational skills, interpersonal communication, and supervision experience
• Work independently with minimal supervision and cooperatively in teams
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to write reports, publications and presentation materials
• Ability to present research findings through various platforms
• Knowledge of quantitative software programs (such as SPSS, Mplus, R, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee research teams in coordination of data processing and management
• Contribute to disseminate of the outcomes of research in peer-reviewed publications of international standing
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI)

Application

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

Job Req ID: R00016953 (https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Fellow--Centre-for-Research-in-Child-Development--Office-of-Education-Research--NIE-_R00016953)

Closing Date

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

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing experiments to test research hypotheses
• Conducting analyses of results and documentation of project updates
• Assisting in writing academic publications and project reports and giving presentations to update research progress

Job Requirements:

• A PhD degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics or related areas;
• Basic knowledge and experimental skills in cell and/or molecular biology;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team;
• Good track record of publications;
• Excellent English writing and communication skills.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Translational Materials Innovation Group, led by Professor Nam-Joon Cho, has world-leading expertise in multiple research areas, such as bio-interfacial science, including optical and acoustic biosensors, phospholipid assemblies, protein adsorption, membrane-active compounds, and antibacterial and antiviral applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts experiments related to drug delivery, nanoencapsulation and lipid nanoparticles
• Assists in interpreting and applying processes and procedures to conduct/monitor project progress
• Gathers information/ data and prepare documents for reporting/ papers
• Assists in and delivers training and coaching new members with relevant laboratory/ technical skills
• Knowledge of web platform establishment, progress management and external collaborator communication, and contents upload.
• Project performance targets & metrics development and tracking of the goals and KPIs.
• Planning and operation of the international meetings, conferences, seminars, and webinars
• Project related task reports as requested.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in materials and mechanical engineering
• Experience in thesis and/or paper writing and publish
• Experience in research project collaboration with research institutes
• Experience in work software, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with lab management is preferred but not mandatory
• Excellent on/offline communication and organizational skills
• Able to work within teams
• Self-motivated, fast learner, and confident in presenting to and engaging with external stakeholders

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

The Research Fellow will conduct both experimental and numerical research to develop more efficient lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with enhanced thermoresponse capability

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of new LIB fabrication, electrochemical characterization and thermal characterization facilities
• Development of new composite phase change materials (PCM) with enhanced thermoregulation capabilities for LIB and associated fabrication facilities
• Carry out LIB and composite PCM fabrication and perform electrochemical and thermal characterization of new libs
• Develop numerical models and/or analytical formulations to predict electro-thermo process in conventional and new libs
• Work closely with other graduate students and researchers on experimental and numerical investigations
• Assisting the preparation of the necessary research reports and technical papers
• Work closely with researchers, graduate and undergraduate students performing research such as URECA or final year projects
• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and his co-investigators in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in the research team, and perform all related assignments and studies as directed by the PI from time to time

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or related field
• Experience and expertise in composite phase change materials, lithium-ion battery fabrication and characterization, design and experimentation of lithium-ion battery thermal management.
• Experience in carrying out lithium-ion battery (LIB) fabrication and LIB electrochemical and thermal characterization
• Experience in developing LIB fabrication and electrochemical characterization facilities
• Experience in heat transfer experiments and measurements related to composite phase change materials
• Relevant knowledge in material development related to LIB components including separators, electrodes and electrolytes
• Expertise in numerical simulation and analytical formulations of electro-thermo processes in LIBs
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research.

NIE invites applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles research grant-related financial matters for the Institute. Your responsibilities will include:

· Administer research grants and projects.

· Payment processing of vendors’ invoices to ensure purchases are in accordance with rules and regulations of funding agencies.

· Payment processing of transport and general staff claims.

· Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to research grant financial matters.

· Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.

· Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

· A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.

· 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.

· Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.

· An effective team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt, with problem-solving skills.

· Good organizational and communication skills, ability to prioritise, plan and multi-task and deliver assignments to adhere to timelines.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.

· Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.

Closing Date: 9 May 2024

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats.

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.

The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) at Nanyang Technological University is an interdisciplinary school that aims to 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.

ASE is hiring a postdoctoral research fellow to lead a new, Nparks-funded project entitled: “Comparison of litterfall nutrient cycling between forests and urban green spaces in Singapore”. The research fellow will lead the team of three research assistants to collect data for this project, manage project deadlines and deliverables, and analyse and publish research based on this project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a project team in field and lab data collection
• Manage project deadlines and deliverables
• Analyze data and publish findings in international peer reviewed journals
• Train students and staff, and ensure the safe conduct of student research projects

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Ecology, or equivalent field is mandatory
• Strong publication records and the ability to independently and critically analyze ecological questions
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Competent in ecological statistics and R (multivariate analyses, structural equation modelling, generalized linear mixed effects modelling, inverse modelling)
• Able to do regular (up to thrice weekly) fieldwork
• Positive attitude towards acquiring diverse skills and techniques necessary for project execution.
• Prior experience with entomological, molecular taxonomical, botanical or soil work is advantageous

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

The National Centre for Research in Digital Trust invites applications for the position of Research Engineer II.

Nanyang Technological University’s National Centre for Research in Digital Trust (DTC) is a Trust Technology Research Centre to execute a national program to help put Singapore into a strong trust hub. The key objective is to support efforts to create a trusted digital environment for its people and businesses by providing businesses and consumers with greater assurance and confidence as they digitalize.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development in trust technologies – translating algorithms into tools and frameworks and implementing working prototypes that can demonstrate how research outputs can be innovated to build new capabilities.
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop research prototypes into the proof-of-concept systems.
• Design and build working tools that can support the technology transfer of new capabilities to research partners and can be used to showcase the value of a given research outcome.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, presentations, and papers on research into trust technologies testing, helping to educate and raise the overall competency in emerging areas of trust technologies.
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in computer science/ engineering or related fields required.
• Candidates with minimum of 5 years continuous working experience in a similar role will be considered when appropriate.
• Bachelor degree with minimum 8 years relevant experience may be considered
• Proficiency in programming languages Java, C/C++ is a must.
• Experience in other programming languages and/or frameworks such as Python, Spring will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with using common Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS is a must.
• Proficiency and experience in developing network and communication protocols and using socket programming in cloud-based systems is a must.
• Proficiency in installing, configuring and using SQL database is a must. Experience in other data processing technologies such as NoSQL, Hadoop will be an advantage.
• Proficiency and experience in working with different virtualization technologies to enhance cloud service system performance is a must.
• Experience in developing ML systems from end to end, including data exploration, feature engineering, model training/evaluation will be advantageous.

Competencies:

• Good communication skills and some interdisciplinary interest is desired, to be able to interact with researchers at the Centre.
• Ability to work independently and to develop solutions under strict timelines is a must.
• Ability to code-switch effortlessly between talking business and talking tech, and can help stakeholders, engineers, and businesses easily understand difficult research tech concepts.
• Good knowledge of system platform development, socket programming, middleware technologies, API development, related application frameworks and service layer models.
• Familiarity with general API security concepts (such as key validation, authentication, authorisation)
• Good understanding of relational database and Unix shell scripting skills.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The eVTOL Research and Innovation Centre at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is looking for a Research Engineer II in the area of Flight Testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare flight test plan
• To build experimental test models
• To conduct flight test and assess flying qualities.
• To prepare flight test report
• To provide engineering solutions

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aeronautical engineering, aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Have at least 100 hours of piloting experience in flying real airplanes.
• Have at least 500 hours experience in flying radio control model airplanes, quadcopters and also model helicopters.
• Have pilots operating license for larger than 7 kg models.
• Have at least one year or more experience in conducting flight test and familiar with Coopers-Harpers handling assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and can present results in clear manner.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Fluent English skill is a must.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ATMRI is seeking a talented and motivated Research Fellow to spearhead innovative research in human-computer interaction and information visualization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in multidisciplinary teams to design innovative human-machine interfaces for addressing complex challenges in AI-assisted air traffic control systems.
• Conduct user research and needs-finding studies to identify user problems and design requirements. Utilize a flexible and creative approach, employing suitable methods and techniques tailored to different contexts.
• Collaborate closely with other research fellows, research engineers, and research associates specializing in AI, optimization, and control to prototype and explore interface designs that effectively support human-AI collaboration in air traffic control.
• Design and lead user studies to evaluate interface designs, preferably utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches to gather comprehensive feedback.
• Write and publish research findings as journal articles, conference papers, or technical reports to contribute to the academic and professional discourse in the field.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Human-Computer Interaction or Computer Science with a specialization on information visualization, human-machine interaction.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in user interface design incorporating complex information
• Solid programming skills (JavaScript, HTML or alike, Python, C#) are desired.
• Comfortable with UI prototyping tools like Figma, Adobe XD, etc.
• Passionate in crafting and exploring various interface/visualization designs with rigorous considerations on users’ needs
• Experienced with designing and conducting user studies using both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• Track record of publications at HCI/HMI or information visualization venues is required (CHI, UIST, DIS, IUI, AVI, INTERACT, etc.)
• Independent and team player.
• Excellent English writing and communication skills
• Prior experience in human-AI collaboration research.
• Experience and interest in developing user interfaces and interactions that integrate emerging technologies such as speech-to-text, gaze tracking, or other relevant.
• Familiarity with human-machine interfaces in safety-critical environments, such as manufacturing, air traffic control, vehicle maneuvering, etc.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A Corp Lab in NTU is seeking to hire a Research Engineer II 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.

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.
• 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.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Associate.

The research associate will work on a project to conduct the research on development of public trust and acceptance in future intelligent vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in experiment and questionnaire design
• Develop multinomial logit models for intelligent vehicles
• Conduct data analysis of public trust and acceptance in intelligent vehicles
• Formulate strategies to promote human-machine cooperation
• Responsible for manuscript preparation

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Transportation Management, Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Economics, Data Science or related field
• Expertise in survey design
• Proficient in statistical modelling and econometrics
• Research on the human-machine interaction of intelligent vehicles
• Prepare and publish research papers on top journals
• Knowledge in the transport industry is an advantage
• Good publication track record is an advantage
• Proficiency in English is an advantage for data analysis

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