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The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Associate on a 24-month contract at the Office of Strategic Planning and Academic Quality.

Project Title: Strategic Planning and Academic Quality Surveys and Projects

Project Introduction: The Office of Strategic Planning and Academic Quality (SPAQ) takes the lead in helping to promote a culture of continuous self-improvement and the adoption of best practices to aid institute-wide planning, decision-making and quality assurance. Through the gathering of evidence-based feedback from various stakeholders, trend analysis and academic reviews, SPAQ provides insights and analysis to aid leadership decisions as well as programmatic and pedagogical enhancements.

Requirements:

Essential

• A degree (with honours) in fields like statistics or applied mathematics, data analytics, physics or relevant subjects or at least 3 years of experience in applied mathematics, data collection and analysis, data analytics, or other quantitative disciplines
• At least 3 to 5 years’ relevant working experience, with a strong interest and track record in social science research and/or institutional analytics and/or organisational development
• Data visualization knowledge: Tableau
• Excellent conceptualising, analytical and writing skills
• Strong working knowledge of statistics, data analysis, and/or data analytics
• Experience with experimental design, sampling and analysis
• Strong capability in using SPSS for complex statistical analysis, such as multi-level regressions
• Innovative, strong analytical and algorithmic problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous, with good organisational skills
• Strong team player with a pleasant disposition
• Values and attributes demonstrating integrity, professionalism, adaptability and willingness to go the extra mile

Preferred

• A Master’s degree
• Academic qualifications or experience with data science and/or analytics
• Experience in survey administration
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to contribute to team assignments effectively
• Experience working in a publicly-funded educational institution

Responsibilities:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Conduct trend research and analysis
• Conduct literature reviews
• Administer surveys to internal and external students and stakeholders
• Assist in the production of academic quality research reports and presentations
• Manage research data and maintain research records
• Preparation of research reports including literature review to relevant stakeholders
• Manage research process and keep up-to-date research records and meetings
• Provide full secretariat support for research committee
• Assist in ad-hoc and special assignments / corporate events as required
• Handle day-to-day project matters and other administrative details

Application

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

Closing Date

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

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at Nanyang Technological University seeks a Research Assistant to support the collection and analysis of coral reef ecological datasets across Southeast and South Asia. The role involves assisting in marine research projects to improve our understanding of coral reefs and the impacts of human activities and climate change in the region.

Supervised by Asst Prof Kyle Morgan, the position involves regular fieldwork in Singapore and overseas, sometimes in remote and challenging conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct coral reef ecological field data collection using SCUBA, focusing on coral ecology and reef structure
• Utilize water quality instruments to gather environmental data
• Assist in lab-based aspects of the project
• Process coral geological archives
• Conduct post-fieldwork analysis of benthic reef communities (e.g., photoquadrat analysis)
• Coordinate local and overseas research activities
• Engage with international collaborators
• Manage the procurement of equipment and services necessary for research activities
• Develop and pursue personal research projects, if desired

Job Requirements:

• BSc degree or higher in a relevant field
• Demonstrable experience in tropical marine fieldwork, including SCUBA diving
• PADI Rescue Diver certification is highly desirable
• Proficiency in using water quality instruments
• Lab-based research experience
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Effective communication skills
• Willingness to participate in Singapore and overseas fieldwork
• Knowledge of Indo-Pacific corals is essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

Basic Functions:

• Leads a group for the production of recombinant proteins and the development of new materials and new process to facilitate assay design and developments, co-ordinate stability studies and marketing supports (trouble shooting assays).

Duties:

• Leads the production of in-house recombinant proteins to support the production of company products and to lead the processes development for production and purification of the new proteins (such as HCV antigens including NS5 & HIV antigens including gp36 & gp105 and other recombinant proteins required by newly developed products).
• Manages new material development on recombinant protein and labeling or conjugation to facilitate future generation product development.
• Maintains and implements ISO 13485 / FDA QSR 21 CFR: PART 820 and other relevant International standards and regulations.
• Ensures necessary and effective support for operations and marketing on technical issues, customer special requirements, complaint and problem solving.
• Co-ordinates and reviews stability studies to support product registration and shelf-life extension.
• Assists new product clinical trials and new product transfer and provide necessary supports such as developing procedures and standards for product launching.
• Conducts initial review for study protocols & reports and other documents to support R&D projects prior to external review.
• Provides adequate and appropriate training for subordinates
• Other projects/tasks assigned by the Research & Development Department Head.
• Implement and maintain Biosafety measures within the facility.
• Ensure compliance to Biological Agents and Toxins Act, Singapore.

Requirements:

Ability to : Supervise and lead a team of Research Technologists in carrying out their task.

Knowledge of : Molecular cloning, recombinant production, protein labelling, enzyme conjugation and product development.

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

Experience : PhD with >5 years of relevant work experiences; MSc/MEng with >8 years of relevant work experiences; Good Honors degree with >10 years of relevant experience & good track record in product development.

The School of Materials Science & Engineering invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

With Immunotherapies, one challenge for intracellular delivery is to overcome the cell membrane barrier as well as the problem of endosomal entrapment, where delivery vehicles containing antibody are uptaken and eventually degraded. The delivery methods currently employed to tackle these key challenges, exhibit significant limitations, including low efficiency, size restrictions on encapsulated substances, and dose-dependent cytotoxicity. To solve these issues, we aim to use a versatile delivery platform based on peptide coacervate microdroplets (PCMs) formulation and validate in vivo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the progress of projects.
• Assist in student supervision attached to this project.
• Summarize the research project by providing monthly report.
• Knowledge in drug delivery and invivo experiment to help to complete the project.

Requirements:

• PhD qualification in biology and/or Materials Science, or a related field
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Candidates with experience in these fields (drug delivery system, Immunotherapy, intracellular delivery, in vivo experience, nanoparticles formulation and characterisation, nanomedicine) are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Enthusiastic and keen to conduct high impact, focused research.
• Good track record in research.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The College of Computing & Data Science (CCDS) is seeking a research fellow to join a university-level research centre. The position is for one year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. Successful candidates will conduct research and develop advanced cryptographic protocols for privacy protection of machine learning models in AI accelerators. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in relevant areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on the design and implementation of applied cryptographic protocols for privacy-preserving of AI models and data.
• Conduct research on the development of security and privacy enhanced solutions for AI accelerators.

Job Requirements:

• PhD’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong background in cyber security, machine learning, computer hardware, and related areas.
• Strong publication records in top-tier artificial intelligence or computer security conferences/journals, such as NeurIPS, ICML, Usenix Security and TIFS.
• Expertise in developing efficient and practical cryptographic protocols for data privacy protection.
• Good command of English, both oral and written along with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individual and professional groups.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) is looking for a Research Fellow to work on the project titled "Van der Waals Engineering for All-Optical Neuromorphic Chip". The position requires system and device level photonic integrated circuit design, semiconductor fabrication, and advanced packaging. Specifically, the candidate will heterogeneously integrated phase change, magnetooptical, Pockels, and 2D materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of processes for heterogeneous photonic integration (i.e., direct bonding)
• System-level photonic design
• Static and dynamic photonic characterization
• Publish in academic journals, patents, and present at conferences
• Work in a team, and collaborate with other research groups

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Integrated Optics / Optics
• Experience in Semiconductor fabrication
• Experience in Photonic device, and system design
• Able to publish in academic journals, and present in conferences
• Able to work well in a team, and collaborate with other research groups
• Experience in the production of photonic layouts using gdsfactory
• Knowledgeable in MATLAB and Python
• Knowledgeable in Ansys Lumerical FDTD, MODE, INTERCONNECT, CML COMPILER, MULTIPHYSICS
• Prior experience in the above will be preferred.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) is looking for a motivated and adaptive individual to join us as a Research Fellow to start as soon as possible. This position is funded by a Ministry of Education AcRF Tier 2 grant of Li Yi. The goal of the project is to develop new theory and algorithms for massive datasets, with a particular focus on online algorithms related to numerical linear algebra.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Pursue cutting-edge research in algorithms for massive datasets, such as dimension reduction techniques, streaming algorithms, and online algorithms
• Writing or contributing to publications, and attending conferences and workshops, for disseminating research findings. Travel support is possible.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in theoretical computer science, mathematics, or a relevant area
• Good background of probability in theoretical computer science
• Research experience, as evidenced by a history of relevant publications, is expected. Publications in top venues are highly desired.
• Research experience in problems related to (1) metric embeddings, (2) non-asymptotic analysis of random matrices or (3) big data algorithms (such as sublinear-time algorithms, streaming algorithms and randomized numerical linear algebra algorithms) would be an advantage, but also welcome applicants with different backgrounds who are keen to apply their knowledge to new problems
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

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

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With more than 130 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which close to 1,000 are graduate students, it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

Our team is seeking to hire a talented researcher in the area of computer vision and deep learning to work with a team from multiple disciplines of machine learning and artificial intelligence to develop multimodal large language models with capabilities such as conversational information retrieval, multimodality sensemaking, question answering and chain-of-thoughts. The Research Fellow will work on a project to conduct the research on development of multimodal large language models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design of strategies for training data collection and annotation
• Development of new algorithms for multimodal information fusion such as vision, audio and text.
• Development of new algorithms for multimodal large language model training.
• Development of a workable prototype system with capabilities such as conversational information retrieval, multimodal sense making, question answering, and chain-of-thoughts.
• Publication of papers in top tier conferences and journals
• Collaboration with team members and funding agency to ensure timely and quality deliverables.
• Co-supervision of MSc and Final Year Project students involved in this project.

Job Requirement:

• PhD in Computer Science, or related field
• Strong expertise in computer vision
• Highly knowledgeable in activity recognition
• Over 3-year research experience in the above required areas
• Experiences in integrating vision and text are highly preferred.
• Excellent publication track record on top tier conferences/journals
• Proficiency in programming language Python
• Proficiency in English as need to publish papers in conferences and journals.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Nanyang Technological University’s Strategic Centre for Research in Privacy-Preserving Technologies & Systems (SCRiPTS) represents a one-stop Centre for knowledge, technologies, and solutions for privacy-preserving problems in Singapore. The candidate will work with the research team to perform scientific research and contribute to industrial and government-related projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and development of privacy-preserving techniques including but not limited to the field of Verifiable Computation (VC), Multi-Party Computation (MPC), Federated Learning (FL), blockchain, and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE).
• Be involved in the implementation of VC and MPC techniques in FL, blockchain, and TEE.
• Prepare reports and scientific papers.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, information theory or relevant fields.
• Proven publication record in top security/cryptography conferences and journals.
• Proficient with at least one of the following programming languages: C, C++, Python, Java.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and could deliver under tight schedules.
• Ability to work independently as well as being an efficient team player.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Delta-NTU Corp Lab invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• To design, build and test the proposed gripper
• Quarterly reports and presentations on the progress of the project

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Competent in robot kinematics, design, optimization algorithms, control theory, mechatronics interface and programming
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Nanyang Technological University’s Strategic Centre for Research in Privacy-Preserving Technologies & Systems (SCRiPTS) represents a one-stop Centre for knowledge, technologies, and solutions for privacy-preserving problems in Singapore. The candidate will work with the research team to perform scientific research and contribute to industrial and government-related projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and development of privacy-preserving techniques including but not limited to the field of Verifiable Computation (VC), Multi-Party Computation (MPC), Federated Learning (FL), blockchain, and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE).
• Be involved in the implementation of VC and MPC techniques in FL, blockchain, and TEE.
• Prepare reports and scientific papers.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, information theory or relevant fields.
• Proven publication record in top security/cryptography conferences and journals.
• Proficient with at least one of the following programming languages: C, C++, Python, Java.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and could deliver under tight schedules.
• Ability to work independently as well as being an efficient team player.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With more than 130 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which close to 1,000 are graduate students, it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

The Research Associate will support the project titled: Development of Low-Frequency Metamaterials with Negative Magnetic Resistances. This project is focused on developing dynamic wireless power transfer and metamaterials for wireless power transfer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on design, analysis and hardware development of dynamic wireless power transfer and metamaterials for wireless power transfer for evaluation and comparison
• Provide assistance and guidance for research and undergraduate students in related topics.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field
• 3-year research experience in related area
• Expertise in Wireless Power Transfer
• Strong publication track record is preferred
• Hardware experience is preferred
• Proficiency in English.
• Able to work independently and be a team player.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A Research Fellow position is currently available in the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS).

The Climate Transformation Programme (CTP) aims to develop, inspire and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies.

CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences and the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore, and it will transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond.

As part of this programme, Cluster 1: Climate processes and extremes will address key knowledge gaps in the understanding and modelling of the physical processes and impacts of climate change with specific focus on Singapore and the equatorial SEA region.

CTP is looking for ambitious, highly motivated Research Fellow (post-doctoral scholar). The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof Adam Switzer to investigate quantification of uncertainties in future cyclone risk in the Asia Pacific and apply novel statistical techniques to enable policymakers and planners to understand plausible worst-case scenarios with rising sea-level and changing climate. We're looking for a collaborative individual with a passion for learning, who would enjoy working with people from a wide range of disciplines, with a goal to connecting the dots between the components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct computer simulations by modelling components of climate change drivers, precipitation and their inter-dependencies.
• Interface with climate modeling experts and industry partners on the relevant data for extreme event modeling and analysis.
• Manage, analyse, and interpret complex datasets, employing the latest methodologies and tools for accurate and efficient data processing.
• Engage in close collaboration with experts across diverse disciplines, integrating various datasets to enhance the understanding on scientific prediction of sea-level rise.
• Develop key case studies that can inform and support policy decisions, emphasizing practical applications of research findings in risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare research outputs in formats accessible to policymakers, risk stakeholders, and the broader community, ensuring clear and effective communication of complex scientific information.
• Present, publish, and communicate research results in scientific meetings, scholarly journals, and other relevant platforms, contributing to the broader scientific discourse.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members, students, and research assistants, fostering an environment of learning and professional growth.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Geography, Climate Science, or another related field.
• Post-doctoral experience is an advantage.
• Strong fundamentals of climate variability and change, geoscience and atmospheric science, physical oceanography, and meteorological observations.
• Expertise and interests in climate modelling, data analysis, and statistical methods.
• Track record of publishing research relevant to the position in international recognised journals.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of independence in research direction and team spirit.

EOS seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. Interested applicants should submit a CV and a statement of interests. Evaluation of application starts immediately until the position is filled.

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

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at Nanyang Technological University seeks a Research Assistant to work on rapid and accurate quantification of disasters using remote sensing and space geodesy. They will also advance InSAR processing algorithms to optimise change detection capability in Southeast Asia, where SAR analysis is complicated by tropospheric and ionospheric effects, dense vegetation, and soil moisture.

The candidate will work under the supervision of Associate Prof Sang-Ho Yun and will collaborate with the researchers from the ‘Integrating Volcano and Earthquake Science and Technology (InVEST) in Southeast Asia’ project, a 5-year project that aims to provide a holistic understanding of regional tectonics, volcanoes, the linkages between the two, and their cascading hazards and impacts in Singapore and Southeast Asia. We will be hiring a large number of research staff and students to work on this project, so it promises to be a very exciting time to join our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Rapid generation of disaster maps (deformation and damage proxy) for earthquakes and volcanic activities
• Upgrade a disaster response support system for more effective and efficient response support
• Engage in collaborative discussions with the large number of team members and collaborators for InVEST
• Engage machine learning techniques to improve the InSAR coherence time series analysis

Job Requirements:

• B.S. in geophysics, geomatics, geodesy, geomatics, electrical engineering, computer science, natural hazards, or a related field
• Demonstrated skills in remote sensing, image processing, inverse problem, machine learning
• Expertise in the analysis of a wide range of geospatial and geodetic data sets
• Strong expertise in programming with Python or MATLAB
• Evidence of excellent English language and communication skills is essential to conduct research
• Evidence of independence in research direction and team spirit

EOS is a Research Centre of Excellence at Nanyang Technological University Singapore that conducts fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, towards safer and more sustainable societies.

EOS maintains a regional network of geophysical observation stations in collaboration with neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia, that are supported by the EOS Centre for Geohazard Observations, as well as a Remote Sensing Lab (EOS-RS). Computational resources are available through a dedicated cluster and collaboration with the High-Performance Computing Centre of NTU. In addition, EOS hosts state-of-the-art analytical facilities for petrological and geochemical analysis, and a Community Engagement office that co-creates learning opportunities for a range of audiences to promote a safer and more sustainable future.

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

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and statement of research interests. Applications will be reviewed immediately.

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

A Research Fellow position is currently available in the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering.

The Research Fellow will work on a project to conduct the research on development ingestible electronic/robotic platform capable of continuous monitoring and on-demand for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and to conduct the investigation on development of ingestible robotic system to enable continuous monitoring of disease relevant biomarkers and on-demand delivery of therapeutics in the gastrointestinal tract in a non-invasive and automated manner. Novel sensors and actuators and their encapsulation methods will be investigated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of sensors that are capable of operating in harsh environment, such as 100% humidity and pH ranging 1-4.
• Development of a reconfigurable robotic platform with ingestible form factor and capable of controlled gastrointestinal retention.
• Integration of power management circuit, actuators for motion control, and monitoring sensors.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field
• 4-year research experience in related area
• Expertise in large animal studies, such as swine and sheep
• Knowledge in interfacing circuit design for low power sensing and wireless communication
• Experiences in biosensors and actuators for biomedical applications are highly preferred
• Publication track record is preferred.
• Proficiency in basics of programming languages such as C, C++ and Python
• Proficiency in English as need to publish results

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.