Total 7 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Old Klang Road

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the scoping, preparation, review, and completion of the IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change and play a key role in ensuring the scientific integrity and quality of the report.
• Support the planning, conducting, and reporting for the meetings and sessions organized by Working Group II, including IPCC Workshops and Expert Meetings and contribute to the scientific aspects of these meetings and sessions to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of scientific plans related to the activities and products of the Working Group II.
• Assist in the reporting process for the scientific outcomes of meetings, sessions, and other relevant activities.
• Provide scientific support in the development of outreach materials related to the activities of the Working Group II and contribute to the creation of materials that effectively communicate scientific findings to various stakeholders.
• Take on additional responsibilities as allocated after the completion of the IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent PhD holder or Masters' degree in urban development, climate change impacts, socio-economic system analysis or a related field, with at least 2 years of work experience after conferment of Masters' degree.
• Scientific publications in refereed journals;
• Experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team;
• Experience in scientific report writing and editing;
• Ability to plan, organize and execute complex multi-task workloads;
• Proficient in oral and written English at the academic publishing level;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and capability to interact with international science and stakeholder community;
• Stress-resistance and ability to work precisely and effectively under time constraints;
• Willingness to travel internationally;
• Experience working with UN processes, in particular the IPCC, would be an asset.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University

Here’s what your dream career looks like: You’re a Science Wizard who weaves magic into learning, and you find joy in imparting Science matters (and literally, about matter) to young learners.

If reading this gets the blood running in your veins, you’ll fit right into our team!

[About Our Team]

At The Pique Lab, we’re on a mission to create the best Science learning experience for students aged 9 to 16 in Singapore. Our lessons are meticulously crafted based on pedagogical research, data-driven methodologies and have one overarching goal: to

make learning fun, shorten learning curves and help students develop a genuine appreciation for Science.

Over the past decade, we've grown from a pair of co-founders to a diverse team of over 80 team members across 10 departments. Our proprietary learning methodology and examination-centric materials have helped more than 20,000 students ace their Science examinations.

Our headquarters is in Singapore, with additional offices in China, Philippines and Malaysia. We take pride in our open, fast-paced and flat organisational structure where every team member is valued for their skills and competencies, not just their job titles.

If you’re a Science Whizz with a passion for teaching, join us in shaping our comprehensive education ecosystem! Who knows? You might be nurturing the next Albert Einstein or Marie Curie!

If you like the prospects of working in a close-knit team, leveraging tech to work hyper-efficiently while tackling challenges head-on, we’d love to talk to you about joining the team!

[Your Growth]

As a Teaching Apprentice Intern, you have the opportunity to:

• Join a vibrant and dynamic teaching team that’s the heart of The Pique Lab - our teachers are always pumped to inspire and nurture the love of Science in young learners.
• Deep dive into proprietary TPL pedagogies that have helped over 16,938 students to date.
• Receive structured mentorship to become a charismatic educator and speaker.

If you’re not one to get a short circuit from challenges, and you wish to fast-track your career in teaching, you’re in the right hands with The Pique Lab family.

[Your Role]

All Teaching Apprentice Interns will receive first-hand experience in classroom teaching, via structured mentorship and curriculum-centric learning. If you enjoy being creative, you will also get to delve into content creation and storyboard for The Pique Lab’s teaching materials.

• Content Mastery: Proclaim mastery over key Science concepts and curriculum. You will gain a firm understanding of how to tackle examination question types, and apply a variety of answering techniques effectively.
• Attention Control: Discover how to make your lessons come alive. You will get to develop skills in content delivery and engagement, by looking at coherence and cohesion, clarity, pace, expressions, and humour.
• Class Control: Pick up effective classroom management strategies to effectively conduct classes, online & onsite. As a Teaching Apprentice Intern, you will get to observe and develop a holistic understanding of your students’ learning needs and motivations, so as to foster a fun, yet disciplined learning environment.
• Performance Management: Learn strategies that can empower students to think analytically, and instil a stronger sense of confidence and ownership over their learning journey.
• Experiment Creation & Publishing - At The Pique Lab, we want to give you the stage to work your magic. By the end of your internship, you’ll get to:

1. Design and create experiments in accordance with the Science curriculum. What we look out for is how you can digest difficult concepts and infuse fun through experiments to motivate students to learn.
2. Write and publish educational articles across our digital learning platforms, with the guided mentorship of our academic/curriculum team.

Outstanding interns who have gone through The Pique Lab’s Teaching Apprenticeship programme can look forward to a potential full-time career with us. We actively work with our full-time teaching associates to chart their career progression trajectory, where they can explore managerial roles and/or curriculum design, aside from teaching.

[You, Our Ideal Teaching Apprentice]

We’re looking for candidates with the following qualities:

Required:

• Strong Background in Science: You should have a strong understanding in the subject matter - demonstrated at the primary/secondary level, and you’re able to make complex Science concepts digestible for students. Added bonus if you are studying Science at the university level.
• Prior Teaching Experiences: You should have some experiences in teaching, not strictly limited to Science - be it professional experience (e.g. teaching in MOE schools, learning centres or private tuition) OR volunteering (e.g. coaching kids in after-school care centres).

Good to have:

• A Positive, Confident & Engaging Personality: You need to be comfortable engaging students within a group setting, and be able to infuse joy and fun in your lessons.
• A Clear Resolve for Success: You’re committed to mastering content taught to you, and you constantly strive to develop your arsenal of skills to help students. Teaching Apprentices should have a clear objective of what they wish to gain from this internship, and apply it to their goals and/or career.
• Ability to Learn Fast and Think on your Feet: You will be expected to pick up and apply strategies and techniques taught to you quickly, especially during the training period.

[Your Welfare]

1. [Biggest Takeaway] Mentorship, Training & Regular Feedback
2. Abundant Career Advancement Opportunities
3. Competitive Remuneration, including a base salary (up to $1,500/ month)
4. Productivity & Tech Benefits (27" Dell Monitor for your WFH set-up, Apple Equipment & Peripherals)
5. Time-off From Work For Errands
6. Fully-stocked Pantry
7. Free Meals on selected school holidays and weekends
8. Company Socials
9. Work From Home Care Packages

[Work Information]

• There are two possible internship arrangements for this role: Part-Time (3 Weekdays) or Full Time (5 Weekdays).
• We specialise in Science & Math and will continue to deepen our expertise in these areas within the next 3 to 5 years. If teaching Science and/or Math is your vocation, or you’re keen to catapult your teaching career with specialisations in these subjects, we would love to have you.

ABOUT RYSENSE LTD

RySense is a homegrown research organisation dedicated to understanding what Singaporeans think, feel and do. Harnessing our passion for research excellence, we take pride in delivering quality data and in-depth insights that empower decision-making and shape a better Singapore. Our commitment to robust methodologies, timely information, and incisive recommendations distinguishes us as a centre of expertise for social trends and public opinion.

We welcome people with passion for building a better future for all through meaningful work, diverse ideas, and collaborative spirit. We believe in investing in the development of our people, so that we can grow together and achieve more in this place we call home.

Visit RySense’s corporate website (www.RySense.sg) to discover more about us – and to find out how you can be part of this exciting journey!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Research Interviewer is responsible for collecting data by conducting structured surveys over the telephone and entering the responses into computer systems. No marketing or selling is involved.
• The part-time research interviewers will be required to work on a four-hours shift between 12.30pm to 4.30pm or 5.30pm to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum GCE ‘O’ levels
• Competent in English and one or more of the following languages – Chinese, Malay & Tamil
• Strong telephone skills and excellent telephone demeanour; prior call center or telephone interviewing experience preferred
• Strong social, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proficiency with computers and software
• Dependable and responsible
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to handle stressful situations in a calm & professional manner
• Comfortable in managing repetitive task
• Self-motivated and take a proactive approach to work

If you would like to join us to make a meaningful impact, please email your resume to us at Careers@RySense.sg

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

• Conceptualize, plan, develop and oversee research projects in the designated research themes.
• Involved in literature review, data analysis, interpret research data, presentations, writing and reviewing of research proposals, papers, abstracts and publications in local and international journals.
• Assist in developing research networks with local and foreign institutions/universities
• Provide training and guidance to build research capability and competency within the organization.
• Supervise research assistant and research coordinators
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior research team member.

Requirement

• PhD in public health, health services research or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience

Interested applicants, kindly furnish us with your detailed resume in MS Words format and click "Apply Now" button.

** We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applicants who do not possess necessary experience or qualification will still be considered on individual merits and may be contacted for other opportunities.**

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About Risk Management

We live in turbulent and uncertain times, and Swiss Re’s vision of making the world more resilient through both our investment and our business activities is needed now more than ever. Risk Management is uniquely positioned to help make Swiss Re itself more resilient, enriching risk taking by using our accumulated risk knowledge, perspective, and experience. We help identify risks worth taking as well as steer away from risks that could destabilise the business. We deliver accurate valuations of the business to ensure appropriate reserves are available as well as providing in depth views on how business is performing. In other words, we help ensure the profitability of Swiss Re so that we’re around long-term to honour our promises.

About the Team

L&H Valuation forms part of the L&H Chief Risk Officer unit. The teams are accountable for independent valuation of Swiss Re's L&H business globally, with US GAAP reserves of more than USD20bn.

The L&H Valuation and Analysis Team is responsible for the production and analysis of quarterly and annual reserves for the Life & Health Reinsurance business written by Swiss Re. This includes business written across the world and covers all the lines of business that fall into L&H – mortality, CI, DI, longevity, as well as additional 'complex' products such as those with financial risk.

As well as production of the numbers, the team is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate information is fed back to the market units to ensure proactive decisions are taken to steer the L&H business in the best possible way

About the Role (Contract duration: 1.5 years)

This role is a key contributor to the development and implementation of processes for the International Financial Reporting Standard ("IFRS") 17 accounting standards for the Asia business.

Your main responsibilities will include implementation of IFRS reporting, including quantification of impacts, process set up, documentation and handover. Additionally, you will contribute to development and provision of the training process for the Asia actuarial team for IFRS17 reporting.

The key activities of the L&H Valuation team that you will be primarily responsible include:

• Support the production/review of the balance sheet and earnings under IFRS17
• Contributing to the establishment of a new IFRS17 end-to-end reporting process.
• Assisting in review and comment on global IFRS17 implementation approach in various areas.
• Support IFRS17 training and engage Actuarial team to prepare for the implementation. Understand the impact to earnings and balance sheet and provide insight to management
• Communicate the issues/challenges with senior actuaries or stakeholders on time
• Ad hoc assistance when needed for quarterly reserving and reporting processes of Asia business
• Assist in in-force data quality and proper determination of policy liabilities for Singapore Statutory

About You

• Strong knowledge and working experience in L&H business, plus the ability to communicate business needs with internal clients and external regulators is key to success in this role;
• At least 3+ years of L&H valuation or pricing experience in reinsurance, primary insurance or insurance consultancy;
• Attained or close to attaining fellowship in actuarial examinations;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational skills;
• Ability to balance rigorous technical requirements and business mind-set to be solutions oriented; Strong technical knowledge and the ability to analysis large amounts of data;
• A good understanding of IFRS 17 and MCEV. Knowledge in Singapore local reserving standard would be considered an advantage;
• Proficient in MS Excel. Knowledge of MS Access and/or SQL would be considered an advantage.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA).
• The Research Assistant's responsibilities include, but are not limited to
  • Conducting literature review, writing research briefs, coordinating with external organizations;
  • organising data collection for both qualitative and quantitative research;
  • working on data management, and assisting with academic and translational research.
  • This position will also assist with planning outreach events such as Symposiums and meet-ups with respondents.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor's degree.
• 2 to 3 years of working experience within a research-related environment in a similar capacity.
• Well-trained in research methods.
• Quantitatively trained, preferably with experience of Stata, SPSS or R.
• Records data according to research protocols.
• Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously and is organised.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and oral).

OTHER INFORMATION

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Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University

Are you a passionate graduate in search of a teaching career that supports your learning and growth, compensates well, while making a meaningful impact together with a team?

[About Our Team]

At The Pique Lab, we’re on a mission to create the best Science learning experience for students aged 9 to 16 in Singapore. Our lessons are meticulously crafted based on pedagogical research, data-driven methodologies and have one overarching goal: to

make learning fun, shorten learning curves and help students develop a genuine appreciation for Science.

Over the past decade, we've grown from a pair of co-founders to a diverse team of over 80 team members across 10 departments. Our proprietary learning methodology and examination-centric materials have helped more than 20,000 students ace their Science examinations.

Our headquarters is in Singapore, with additional offices in China, Philippines and Malaysia. We take pride in our open, fast-paced and flat organisational structure where every team member is valued for their skills and competencies, not just their job titles.

We are looking for passionate Science lovers to join us to bring the joy of learning to more children. Who knows? You might be nurturing the next Albert Einstein or Marie Curie!

If you like the prospects of working in a close-knit team, leveraging tech to work hyper-efficiently while tackling challenges head-on, we’d love to talk to you about joining the team!

[Your Role]

As a Primary Science Teacher at The Pique Lab, you will be involved in:

1. Class & Learning Management – You will manage classes (online & onsite) effectively with a holistic understanding of your students’ learning needs and motivations
2. Lesson Preparation & Delivery – You’ll prepare for your lessons in accordance to our curriculum. In particular, you’ll devise ways to simplify Science concepts and highlight common misconceptions.
3. Publishing – You’ll share your knowledge by writing articles and producing videos, so that your students can continue to learn from you outside of the classroom.
4. Communication – You’ll communicate with parents on their children’s learning progress and make appropriate recommendations on how to improve further.

[Your Growth]

Your success as a Primary Science Tutor means a lot to us.

Rigorous training is provided during your first 9 months at The Pique Lab, which is aimed at increasing your confidence and expertise as a Primary Science Teacher.

You will start your career with us by undergoing the Teaching Associate Programme where you'll learn plenty of valuable teaching skills:

• Content Mastery: Solidify your fundamentals in the Primary Science syllabus by learning key concepts & examination question types. Understand how to apply a variety of answering techniques to tackle questions effectively.
• Attention Control: Discover how to make your lessons come alive, such that your students never get bored of them. Dive deep into delivery technicals such as coherency, clarity, tempo, gestures, expression and humour.
• Class Control: Pick up effective classroom management strategies, so that you're able to maintain a fun, yet disciplined teaching approach with your students.
• Performance Management: Learn how to use cues effectively to instil a stronger sense of confidence in your students & help them develop a stronger affinity for Science.
• Communicating With Parents: Understand how to communicate with parents, such that they are supportive and appreciative of your work.

After you've achieved mastery in your fundamentals, you can look forward to explore various career pathways (Specialist Track & Management Track) where we'll work closely with you to spearhead projects or manage teams.

[You, Our Ideal Candidate]

We’d love to have a chat with you if you meet the following criteria:

Required:

• Strong Background in Science: You should have a strong understanding in the subject matter - not just at the university level, but at a primary/secondary level, and hence be able to simplify complex Science concepts.
• Prior Teaching Experience: You should have some experience in teaching, not strictly limited to Science - be it commercial experience (e.g. teaching in MOE schools, tuition centres or private 1-1 classes) OR volunteering experience (e.g. coaching kids in after-school care centres).

Good to have:

• A Positive, Confident & Engaging Personality: You need to be comfortable engaging students at a group level & infuse joy and laughter in your lessons.
• Grit and Drive to Succeed: You must be committed to mastery and be willing to put in the hard work. You should have a clear idea on what you intend to pursue in your career, at least for the next 3 to 5 years,
• Ability to learn fast and think on your feet: You will be expected to pick up and apply strategies and techniques taught to you quickly, especially during the training period.

[Your Welfare]

1. [Biggest Takeaway] Mentorship, Training & Regular Feedback
2. Abundant Career Progression Opportunities in two different tracks: Specialist track and Management track
3. Competitive Remuneration, including a base salary (starting from $3,400/ month) plus a variable pay (which scales based on your contributions)
4. Annual Performance Bonus
5. Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
6. Technology Benefits
7. Paid Leaves
8. Time-off From Work For Errands
9. Fully-stocked Pantry
10. Free Meals on selected school holidays and weekends
11. Company Socials
12. Work From Home Care Packages

[Take Note]

1. We respect your time commitment with us. As such, you'll be paid full salary, even during your training period.
2. There are no part-time teaching positions due to the amount of resources required to groom teachers to excellence.
3. We specialise only in Primary Science and will continue to deepen our expertise in this area within the next 3 to 5 years. If you're only keen to teach Mathematics or English, we're probably not a good fit for you.