Total 85 science job vacancies in The United States of America

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Job Description

The Department of Food Science & Technology (FST) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s first Department of Food Science & Technology in the university sector. Established in 1999 initially as the FST Programme in the Faculty of Science, it was elevated to a full academic department in January 2020 in the same Faculty. The Department has expanded significantly in both education and research to help Singapore to achieve food resilience and security as well as to advance Singapore’s food industry.

The FST Department would like to invite applications for tenure-track faculty position in ‘Food Hydrocolloids & Materials’ and ‘Food Engineering & Smart Food Processing’. The candidate will be required to:
• Develop and lead competitive research program.
• Participate in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, as well as supervision of Honours students and graduate students.
• Contribute to service duties as required.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a PhD degree in a related field from an internationally reputable university. Postdoctoral experience of at least 2 years is desirable and industrial experience is highly valued.

Applicants should demonstrable strong record and trajectory in research output, grant capture and teaching excellence. Selection will be based on applicant’s track record of relevant accomplishments and potential for outstanding future contributions.

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Job Description

The School of Computing at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for educator-track positions as Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in the following areas:

a) Artificial Intelligence

b) Algorithms and Theory

c) Computational Biology

d) Database

e) Media

f) Programming Languages & Software Engineering

g) Security

h) Systems & Networking

The NUS School of Computing is highly ranked internationally. The School consists of two departments: Computer Science, and Information Systems and Analytics, offering a diverse spectrum of degree programmes. We have a thriving environment in computer science research and are looking for someone who can bring in the latest and most relevant industrial experience into curriculum so as to further enhance the value proposition of our graduates.

For more information, visit out School's website at https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cs/recruitment/educator-track/

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a PhD degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent.

Candidates are expected to conduct classes for the school's continuing education programs, and to support regular teaching, if needed. For Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor positions, teaching experience or relevant industry experience will be preferred. Besides relevant background and experience, we are also looking for someone with a passion for imparting the latest knowledge in computing to students in our programs.

Job Description

The Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Head of Department at the rank of full professor or higher (endowed chair professor). Research and teaching specialisation is open, although candidates should contribute to one or more of the Department’s four subfields: comparative politics, governance and public policy, international relations, and political theory.

Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter that addresses the qualifications outlined above, research statement (approx. two pages), teaching statement (approx. two pages), and names and addresses of at least four references.

The position is expected to commence in January or July 2025. Questions about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Professor William Bain (wbain@nus.edu.sg).

Exceptional candidates at the rank of senior associate professor are welcome to apply, subject to being promoted to full professor upon appointment at NUS.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an internationally recognised record of research and publication, as well as a record of very good teaching. Exceptional leadership skills are essential, as is a strong commitment to intellectual and methodological pluralism. Other qualifications include evidence of substantial administrative experience; a record of promoting faculty and student success; a commitment to collegiality and diversity; and excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills. The Head is expected to provide leadership in co-creating with department faculty to implement a strategic vision, consistent with NUS’ research and teaching mission, which advances the Department’s international profile and reputation. Research and teaching expectations may be reduced (e.g. one course teaching commitment per year), given the Head’s crucial service role.

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Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Department of Statistics and Data Science at the National University of Singapore invites applications for Departmental Postdoc Positions. These non-tenure track positions are aimed at early-career researchers, particularly recent or soon-to-be Ph.D. graduates, with research interests that overlap or complement those of our faculty members.

The Department of Statistics and Data Science is one of the leading departments of its kind in Asia and globally. Comprising close to 40 full-time faculty members and around 70 research staff and PhD students, along with a strong network of industry affiliates, the department fosters a comprehensive and engaging research and educational environment in the areas of statistics and data science.

The postdoctoral positions offer an initial two-year appointment with the potential for a one-year extension. Successful candidates will receive a competitive annual salary of up to SGD90,000, along with generous travel support. Additionally, candidates will be provided with relocation and housing allowance. Teaching responsibilities involve two courses per year.

Qualifications

• Qualifications / Discipline: PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics or other relevant discipline
• Skills: Able to do independent research.
• Experience: Research experience in statistics, data science, mathematics or other relevant discipline

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing (SoC). SoC is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights in developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building largescale experimental systems, developing theories and policies for effective management of information systems in organizations, and improving the well-being of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator on one or more research projects.

(“Research fellow” is similar to “post-doctoral researcher”, in the terminology of some other countries.) The appointee is expected to work closely with Associate Prof. YU Haifeng (http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~yuhf) on issues related to distributed systems security and distributed computing. A key goal of the research will be to produce high-impact academic publications in premier conferences (such as CCS and SP) and journals in the area. Please see http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~yuhf for some example prior publications from Associate Prof. YU Haifeng’s research group.

Qualifications

- At least a PhD degree from a good university

- Good publication record

- Fluent in written and spoken English

- Ability and dedication to do world-class research

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Job Description

(JR:18151)
The position of Postdoctoral Fellow - with an emphasis on computational cancer genomics - is immediately available at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (a part of National University of Singapore). The Postdoctoral Fellow will work with the laboratories of Professor Ashok Venkitaraman, on a project studying the evolution of cancer genomes during early steps in carcinogenesis, with the long-term aim to develop better methods for early intervention.

This is an exciting opportunity to deploy expertise in computational biology in an active multidisciplinary environment, working closely with experimental cancer biologists to address major scientific problems.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will apply existing analytic pipelines and devise new algorithms to explore data derived from multiple DNA sequencing technologies (e.g., Illumina & Nanopore) to resolve cancer genome evolution at the clonal level. S/he will also analyse complementary data from other technologies, ranging from single-cell RNAseq to chromatin immunoprecipitation to chromatin accessibility (ATAC-seq), using a variety of novel cellular models established in Professor Venkitaraman’s laboratory. Experimental findings will be explored and validated using clinical genomic datasets.

Please refer to https://www.csi.nus.edu.sg/web/ashok-venkitaraman/ for more information on Professor Ashok Venkitaraman’s research

Interested applicants should include the following documents in the job application

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Summary of past research experience
3. Description of long-term plans
4. At least 3 referees including their name, contact information (email) and relationship to applicant

Qualifications

The applicant for this position should possess a PhD in Human genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Computer science, or related fields, with a strong track record of achievement exemplified by publications, is important, as is the required expertise in computational biology listed below. Experience in the methods to be used in the project is desirable.

• Firm understanding of the principles of clonal evolution
• Experience analyzing DNA sequencing data
• Strong Python and/or R programming skills
• Proficient with standard statistical analyses
• Strong publication record
• Excellent written and spoken English

PREFERENCES

• Experience using Amazon Web Services
• Proficiency with Unix-based systems
• Experience with collaborative software development via github/gitlab

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Job Description

The job holder is to work with PI and the research team to conduct Research Characterizing Airborne Pollutants in Urban Environment.

The research activities involve (but not limited to):

• Operating a wide variety of instruments, data retrieval
• Laboratory chemical analyses and speciation
• Modeling chemical reactions of airborne pollutants
• Assisting and contributing to project deliverables, including,
• Planning and conduct experiments, data analyses, progress reporting, report writing, etc.

Qualifications

One or more of (but not limited to) the following:

• Fast learner capable of conducting independent research and proficient literature search, review & summary with strong background in chemical engineering / chemistry / physics
• Sufficient experiences in applying Pythons functions of matplotlib, and numPy, pandas, statsmodels, etc
• Modeling chemical reactions of airborne pollutants through implicit modules
• Experiences of applying machine learning to handle big data
• Experiences of laboratory chemical analyses using chromatography, such as GC-MS-MS, LC-MS-MS, etc
• Experiences of operating instruments measuring physical properties of aerosols
• Experiences in conducting field studies of aerosol and VOC sampling using various instruments
• Proactive in assisting and contributing to quality scientific research publications
• Proficient in technical presentation, slide making, report writing, etc
• Proven rounded and effective team player with strong initiative and ownership of the research project

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

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Job Description

The position of Postdoctoral Fellow - with an emphasis on computational cancer genomics - is immediately available at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (a part of National University of Singapore). The Postdoctoral Fellow will work with the laboratories of Professor Ashok Venkitaraman, on a project studying the evolution of cancer genomes during early steps in carcinogenesis, with the long-term aim to develop better methods for early intervention.

This is an exciting opportunity to deploy expertise in computational biology in an active multidisciplinary environment, working closely with experimental cancer biologists to address major scientific problems.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will apply existing analytic pipelines and devise new algorithms to explore data derived from multiple DNA sequencing technologies (e.g., Illumina & Nanopore) to resolve cancer genome evolution at the clonal level. S/he will also analyse complementary data from other technologies, ranging from single-cell RNAseq to chromatin immunoprecipitation to chromatin accessibility (ATAC-seq), using a variety of novel cellular models established in Professor Venkitaraman’s laboratory. Experimental findings will be explored and validated using clinical genomic datasets.

Please refer to https://www.csi.nus.edu.sg/web/ashok-venkitaraman/ for more information on Professor Ashok Venkitaraman’s research

Interested applicants should include the following documents in the job application

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Summary of past research experience
3. Description of long-term plans
4. At least 3 referees including their name, contact information (email) and relationship to applicant

Duties And Responsibilities

The applicant for this position should possess a PhD in Human genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Computer science, or related fields, with a strong track record of achievement exemplified by publications, is important, as is the required expertise in computational biology listed below. Experience in the methods to be used in the project is desirable.

• Firm understanding of the principles of clonal evolution
• Experience analyzing DNA sequencing data
• Strong Python and/or R programming skills
• Proficient with standard statistical analyses
• Strong publication record
• Excellent written and spoken English

PREFERENCES

• Experience using Amazon Web Services
• Proficiency with Unix-based systems
• Experience with collaborative software development via github/gitlab

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

• Participate in the development and testing of LC3-based concrete.
• Conduct material characterization tests and assess the bond interaction with reinforcements.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project milestones are met.
• Document findings and prepare reports for further analysis.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Material Science, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related fields.
• Experience in concrete materials research is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using laboratory equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for the role of Research Fellow with the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The HRPC is a first-of-its-kind research centre, established at the NUS, to spearhead and conduct research and development to better enable the future challenges arising from rising ambient heat. Appointments will be made on a two-year contract basis, with the possibility of extension.

We are seeking a Research Fellow who will play a key role in driving the development, execution and analysis of research that leverage on technology and data science to address the challenges of training and operating in rising ambient temperatures. This role is part of a multi-disciplinary group comprising exercise and thermal physiologists, data scientists, biomedical engineers, built environment experts and researchers that will be focused on developing heat health prediction and thermos-physiological models.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main areas of responsibilities of the role will include:

• Working closely with research PIs to develop research strategies and ensure the successful and timely completion of the project(s)
• Designing research protocols and data analysis approaches based on the research agenda, drawing upon previous literature, research best practices, methods and modelling techniques (qualitative and quantitative)
• Leading and training the research team(s)
• Project management and execution of required data collection and research plans
• Establishing and the management of large databases
• Interpretating and analysis of data, utilising an array of methods and modelling techniques
• Generating reports and presentation of data to relevant stakeholders
• Generating conference presentations and papers for submission to peer reviewed journals
• Collaborating across teams, contributing to multiple research projects at once
• Communicating with stakeholders to understand business challenges and potential solutions

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a quantitative discipline (eg. statistics, mathematics, data science, computer science, computational biology, engineering.)
• Experience and interest in prediction modelling
• Proficient in statistical software and programming languages and familiarity with relevant libraries.
• Keen interest in heat health and human performance
• Proficient in qualitative research
• Proficient in data analysis tools in quantitative research
• Strong background with extensive experience leading research projects would be an advantage
• Proven knowledge of data collection methods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good track record of international publications in human research
• Proficient in project management
• Resourceful and self-driven
• Adaptable and able to multitask well with clear follow-through
• High levels of attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to travel off-site and work beyond routine work hours based on the requirements of the research
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the ongoing development of a positive organizational culture
• Willingness to contribute to a learning environment

Application

The role is based in Singapore.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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Job Responsbilities

The Research Assistant will participate in seagrass research, with a specific focus on studying effects of nutrient enrichment on marine plants. The Research Assistant will lead and execute aquarium experiments, laboratory analysis and field sampling. Specific tasks include planning and conducting experiments, running laboratory analyses, collection and analysis of data, and performing basic administrative duties.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator at Tropical Marine Science Institute and is based at St John Island National Marine Laboratory on offshore St John Island, Singapore. This position is for 1 year; after the first year, renewal is subjected to performance review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science, Environmental Science, or related field
• Proficient with basic Microsoft Suite
• Prior experience with seawater aquarium facilities and/or field work is highly preferred.
• Must be willing to do intertidal field work, which entails working in muddy environment and working around low tide timings.
• Self-motivated, driven, and a keen interest in research
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

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Assistant Professor (Health Promotion/Implementation Science), Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Job Description

The National University of Singapore – which is the top-ranked university in Asia – is recruiting full-time Assistant Professors for the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) on the tenure/research/practice track appointments. For tenure-track appointments, appointees are given fixed contracts for up to 7 years, with the goal of obtaining tenured appointments at the end of this period. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, new faculty members may be eligible for a start-up grant to initiate their independent stream of research and subsidised university accommodation.

The positions are specifically for faculty to work in the Health Systems & Behavioural Sciences Domain of SSHPH. Researchers active in one or more of the following areas of Health Promotion/Implementation Science are particularly encouraged to apply:

Health Promotion
• Research on:
o Behavioural and communication theories/models,
o Social, environmental, and behavioural change interventions, and
o Evidence-based strategies and their impact on socio-behavioural, environmental and health outcomes for various populations.

• Analyses of:
o Population health needs using mixed methods and appropriate statistical procedures, e.g., structural equation modelling, and
o Healthcare systems and policies to design health promotion interventions for the general public as well as at-risk populations.
• Planning, implementation, evaluation, and communication of sustainable and effective programmes targeted at health promotion and/or disease prevention for the public.
• Development and advocacy of practices, policies, and laws that will provide supportive and enabling environments for the promotion and improvement of public health.
• Leveraging on structures and mobilisation of organisational, governmental and community resources to create health-promoting environments.

Implementation Science
• Research on attenuating implementation bottlenecks and roadblocks.
• Development and optimisation of implementation strategies and methods to generate sustainable improvements in healthcare and delivery systems.
• Promoting the systemic uptake of research findings to advance positive outcomes in clinical, organisational or policy contexts.

Job Requirements

Requirements:
a) Recognised Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline with strong post-doctoral research records,
b) Track record of publishing in high-impact international peer-reviewed journals,
c) Experienced in leading independent research studies or a component within larger research programmes,
d) Ability to generate and maintain an independent stream of research funding,
e) Ability to teach public health courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels,
f) Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, and
g) Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities include:
• Establishing an independent research agenda through extramural funding,
• Developing collaborative, multidisciplinary research,
• Curricula design and teaching,
• Supervision of postgraduate students advising, and
• Contributing to policy/community development in the field of public health.

Application Procedure

For more information on NUS, please visit: www.nus.edu.sg. For more information about the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, please visit www.sph.nus.edu.sg.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

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Job Responsibilities

The Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI) invites applicants for the above post.

• Regular field trips onboard research vessels that may extend outside conventional office hours
• Co-ordination of field trips, logistics and pre-field preparation
• Operating of equipment for field work on research vessels
• General maintenance of laboratories and equipment, duties including equipment troubleshooting with R & D engineers and vendors as well as performing scheduled preventive maintenance, equipment set-up and calibration
• Developing and managing standard operating protocols, risk assessments, equipment maintenance documentations
• Post-processing of data collected
• Data entry, statistical analysis, interpretation and report writing
• Purchasing of consumables and equipment
• General administrative duties

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointment will be for a period of one year and extendable depending upon the candidate’s performance. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Meticulous
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Resourcefulness, independence and ability to learn fast
• Ability to work outside conventional working hours, when required
• Proficient in MS Office applications (e.g. Word and Excel)
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

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Job Description

The Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) at the National University of Singapore is recruiting a team of dedicated full-time lecturers. The position is on a non-tenure Educator Track, contracted for three years in the first instance and renewable subject to good performance.

Responsibilities:
• Teach various core FST subjects at undergraduate and graduate level, supervision of Honours students and graduate students and involve in pedagogical activities such as course material development, student counselling and mentoring, student performance evaluation, and evaluation of program outcomes.
• Participate in curriculum design. Explore the effective use of new media to enhance learning experience.
• Promote best practices, innovate educational technologies and support evolution of education strategies.
• Demonstrate engagement by leading/contributing expertise to the departmental projects, events and initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline. Desirable ones include food science and technology, human nutrition or public health.
• University-level teaching experience with good student feedback preferred.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.
• Ability to work independently to manage academic and associated activities, including the ability to work towards deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continual pedagogical improvement and a scholarly approach to education.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

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Job Description

A senior post-doctoral position with more than 3 years post Ph.D experience in Biomedical research. Candidate should ideally have cancer biology background with expertise in mitochondrial biology and cellular apoptosis. A suitable and successful candidate will be given the responsibility to design and conduct experiments with specific abilities in cell death and apoptosis using various quantitative and functional assays. The candidate should be available to commence as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in functional genomics/precision oncology approaches to work on resistant models of lung cancers to identify mechanism(s) of resistance in resistant models of lung cancers.
• Experience with the development of functional assays for phenotypic screening, involving the use of high-throughput flow cytometry, high-content drug screening, and large scale data analysis.
• Willingness to pick up mentorship position for Ph.D students and junior members.
• Previous experience with handling and analysing human clinical samples will be preferred.
• A Ph.D in cancer biology (>3 years)
• Strong track record of research achievement supported by high-quality publications in relevant field (BCL-2 and cell death biology).
• Skills in hands-on use of relevant research methods.
• Able to work independently, with strong problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with a strong track record of presentations at international conferences.