Total 56 process development engineer job vacancies in Education / Training category in George Town

Project Overview

The DiSTAP programme addresses deep problems in food production in Singapore and the world by developing a suite of impactful and novel analytical, genetic and biosynthetic technologies. DiSTAP is one of the five Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRGs) of the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART).  The research engineer will join an interdisciplinary team of chemists, engineers and plant biologists in the development, modification and characterization of functional conjugated polymers with unique optical properties that could potentially be used for cell imaging. These novel tools enables optimal crop production and rapid development of plants suitable for high-density farming and revolutionalizes urban farming strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support the DiSTAP nanosensor team in the development and validation of novel single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT)-based sensors, with a primary focus on Covalent Organic Framework microneedles (COF-MNs) and nanosensors for nutrient sensing.
• Participate in translational research projects alongside external collaborators and open-field commercial plantation partners to drive the commercialization of DiSTAP technologies.
• Work across interdisciplinary team on in-planta studies using nanosensors for the real-time monitoring of plant nutrients, metabolites, and stress responses.
• Play a crucial role in enhancing the throughput of sensor data evaluation by developing, optimizing, and maintaining automated data processing and analysis pipelines.

Requirements

• BSc in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience working with nanosensors, nanoparticle synthesis, and materials characterization, particularly regarding their applications in plant biology.
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills and technical proficiency.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor visiting students and interns.
• Ability to effectively communicate research progress through technical reports and poster presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

To apply, please visit our website at: https://portal.smart.mit.edu/careers/career-opportunities

Interested applicants are invited to send in their full CV/resume, cover letter and list of three references (to include reference names and contact information). We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Engineer-%28Membranes%29%2C-ChBE/33499-en_GB/

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Job Description

•    Design and synthesize chiral covalent organic frameworks (COFs);
•    Fabricate chiral COF membranes;
•    Evaluate membranes for chiral separations.

Job Requirements

•    Experience in organic synthesis, especially chiral synthesis;
•    Experience in porous materials and polymers;
•    Experience in membrane science and engineering.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Engineer-%28IC-Designer%29/33449-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

We are looking for a Research Engineer for the (SHINE) Centre 2.0 co-led by Professor Massimo Alioto, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The selected candidate is expected to work on:

•    physical, thermal and circuit-to-system modeling, design exploration, architecture and validation/testing framework
•    chip and substrate model iterative fine-tuning (e.g., thermals, parasitics), early raw dataset creation from circuit/system simulations, final raw dataset creation from iterative measurements, prototype circuit design, system assembly and testing
•    data gathering and preparation, AI model architecture evaluation, training/inference implementation and integration with chip architecture
•    end-to-end system modeling, exploration, architectures and system integration
•    analog frontend circuit and sensor modeling, exploration, verification and testing
•    authoring high-quality research papers for leading conferences and journals and presenting findings at international conferences.
•    managing technical milestones for the project

The appointment can commence immediately with a 1-year contract, with prospect of extension. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

The candidate must possess:
•    a Masters/Bachelor degree in either Electrical Engineering or strictly related (e.g., Computer, Electronics, Communication, or Information Engineering).
•    Knowledge on circuit architectures, transistor-level design.
•    Knowledge on silicon chip design, EDA tools.
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Open to fixed term contract.

The Centre of Excellence in Maritime Safety (CEMS) is a national R&D centre, a collaborative effort between Singapore Polytechnic and the Singapore Maritime Institute. We focus on developing innovative digital solutions and training systems to enhance maritime safety. Our state-of-the-art research facilities, including South-east Asia's first navigation research simulator, setting us as an innovation champion.

About the Role

The appointee will be part of the CEMS AI & Software team in developing digital solutions to enhance simulator training and assessment, innovate in training pedagogy for the maritime industry. The role may also involve contributing to department- and school-level software initiatives that support digitalisation and automation across R&D, operations, and education.

Responsibilities:

• Lead projects and provide technical contributions across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering with industry partners and internal stakeholders.

• Work closely with the AI team at CEMS to deploy and integrate AI solutions—such as Natural Language Processing, computer vision, and data analytics —into simulation platforms to enhance training and assessment capabilities.

• Collaborate with third-party simulator technology and solution providers to design and develop reusable code libraries and scalable APIs for integration and interoperability.

• Drive improvements to existing software systems by identifying performance bottlenecks, refactoring codebases, and enhancing maintainability and scalability.

• Contribute to the conceptualization, proposal development, and implementation of new research and development projects aligned with CEMS’s strategic objectives.

• Guide junior software engineers and student interns in software development best practices, code quality, and project execution.

• Prepare and deliver regular project updates and technical presentations for CEMS Governing Board and senior management meetings.
  

  Requirements:

  • Relevant qualifications in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

  • Relevant experience in the following areas: Production-grade software development, Backend and/or frontend application development, RESTful API design and implementation using modern frameworks (e.g., ASP.NET Core, Spring Boot, Django, Express.js)

  • Strong programming skills in one or more modern languages (e.g., C#, C++, Java, Python), with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and frameworks.

  • Experience working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB).

  • Good understanding of object-oriented design, software design patterns, and CI/CD practices.

  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitLab).

  • Hands-on experience with containerization tools such as Docker.

  • Ability to build quick prototypes, tools, or scripts to support development or testing.

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; effective in collaborative and fast-paced environments.

  • Experience with end-to-end AI solution implementation using frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch is a plus.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Associate-%28Electronics-Engineer%29/27085-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.
CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore. The Centre also has staff at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With some 200 staff and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment

Learn more about CQT at www.quantumlah.org

Job Description

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), National University of Singapore is looking for researchers and engineers to develop next generation quantum computers based on trapped ions. There are multiple positions available at different levels with a diverse set of expertise. This program is funded under the National Quantum Processor Initiative, a flagship program under the National Quantum Office Singapore. The aim of the program is to develop a full stack quantum processor system based on Yb-Ba ions emphasizing on the performance rather than on the qubit numbers. This program brings together the unique capabilities of the existing ion trap groups in CQT expertizing on these two-ion species to explore scalability of the system.

The Centre for Quantum Technologies is a pioneering quantum centre in the world offering a diverse research culture at the intersection of the cross-section of three different fields namely, theoretical, experimental Physics and computer science. We offer competitive salary and enriching intellectual experience in a city state known for its forward outlook. This program also allows strong collaboration within and outside the country with leading academic and industrial groups within and outside the country. We are looking for talented electrical/electronic engineers to join the team of scientists and engineers working on the next generation of the quantum processor.

The team members will work to build electronics to control the ion trap quantum processor. That includes digital design, RF and microwave sources and low noise analog / digital front end. The ideal candidate should have practical experience in at least one of the following fields and desire to cross the boundaries and learn relevant skills. The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of the development cycle: collaborate with other team members to define the technical requirements, design, manufacturing, testing and integration of the prototype into the control system.

Job Requirements

We are looking for several electrical engineers to join the small team of scientists and engineers working on the next generation of the ion trap quantum processor. The candidate should have:

• Bachelor or Master degree in electronics, electrical engineering or related fields;
• At least 1-2 years of experience in electronics design is preferred;
• Experience in programmable digital logic design using Verilog or VHDL, digital signal processing, and familiarity with control theory;
• Design and characterisation of low noise electronics for the analog front end, good understanding of the noise sources in electronic circuits;
• Design and implementation of the RF electronics circuits.

More Information

For more details please contact: Manas Mukherjee at cqtmukhe@nus.edu.sg

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant-%28Electronics-Engineer%29/33425-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.
CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore. The Centre also has staff at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With some 200 staff and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment

Learn more about CQT at www.quantumlah.org

Job Description

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), National University of Singapore is looking for researchers and engineers to develop next generation quantum computers based on trapped ions. There are multiple positions available at different levels with a diverse set of expertise. This program is funded under the National Quantum Processor Initiative, a flagship program under the National Quantum Office Singapore. The aim of the program is to develop a full stack quantum processor system based on Yb-Ba ions emphasizing on the performance rather than on the qubit numbers. This program brings together the unique capabilities of the existing ion trap groups in CQT expertizing on these two-ion species to explore scalability of the system.

The Centre for Quantum Technologies is a pioneering quantum centre in the world offering a diverse research culture at the intersection of the cross-section of three different fields namely, theoretical, experimental Physics and computer science. We offer competitive salary and enriching intellectual experience in a city state known for its forward outlook. This program also allows strong collaboration within and outside the country with leading academic and industrial groups within and outside the country. We are looking for talented electrical/electronic engineers to join the team of scientists and engineers working on the next generation of the quantum processor.

The team members will work to build electronics to control the ion trap quantum processor. That includes digital design, RF and microwave sources and low noise analog / digital front end. The ideal candidate should have practical experience in at least one of the following fields and desire to cross the boundaries and learn relevant skills. The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of the development cycle: collaborate with other team members to define the technical requirements, design, manufacturing, testing and integration of the prototype into the control system.

Job Requirements

We are looking for several electrical engineers to join the small team of scientists and engineers working on the next generation of the ion trap quantum processor. The candidate should have:

• Bachelor or Master degree in electronics, electrical engineering or related fields;
• At least 1-2 years of experience in electronics design is preferred;
• Experience in programmable digital logic design using Verilog or VHDL, digital signal processing, and familiarity with control theory;
• Design and characterisation of low noise electronics for the analog front end, good understanding of the noise sources in electronic circuits;
• Design and implementation of the RF electronics circuits.

More Information

For more details please contact: Manas Mukherjee at cqtmukhe@nus.edu.sg

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Fellow-%28Electronics-Engineer%29/33426-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.
CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore. The Centre also has staff at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With some 200 staff and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment

Learn more about CQT at www.quantumlah.org

Job Description

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), National University of Singapore is looking for researchers and engineers to develop next generation quantum computers based on trapped ions. There are multiple positions available at different levels with a diverse set of expertise. This program is funded under the National Quantum Processor Initiative, a flagship program under the National Quantum Office Singapore. The aim of the program is to develop a full stack quantum processor system based on Yb-Ba ions emphasizing on the performance rather than on the qubit numbers. This program brings together the unique capabilities of the existing ion trap groups in CQT expertizing on these two-ion species to explore scalability of the system.

The Centre for Quantum Technologies is a pioneering quantum centre in the world offering a diverse research culture at the intersection of the cross-section of three different fields namely, theoretical, experimental Physics and computer science. We offer competitive salary and enriching intellectual experience in a city state known for its forward outlook. This program also allows strong collaboration within and outside the country with leading academic and industrial groups within and outside the country. We are looking for talented electrical/electronic engineers to join the team of scientists and engineers working on the next generation of the quantum processor.

The team members will work to build electronics to control the ion trap quantum processor. That includes digital design, RF and microwave sources and low noise analog / digital front end. The ideal candidate should have practical experience in at least one of the following fields and desire to cross the boundaries and learn relevant skills. The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of the development cycle: collaborate with other team members to define the technical requirements, design, manufacturing, testing and integration of the prototype into the control system.

Job Requirements

We are looking for several electrical engineers to join the small team of scientists and engineers working on the next generation of the ion trap quantum processor. The candidate should have:

• Bachelor or Master degree in electronics, electrical engineering or related fields;
• At least 1-2 years of experience in electronics design is preferred;
• Experience in programmable digital logic design using Verilog or VHDL, digital signal processing, and familiarity with control theory;
• Design and characterisation of low noise electronics for the analog front end, good understanding of the noise sources in electronic circuits;
• Design and implementation of the RF electronics circuits.

More Information

For more details please contact: Manas Mukherjee at cqtmukhe@nus.edu.sg

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Engineer-%28SHINE-Programme-Management-and-Operations%29/33488-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

SHINE Programme Management and Operations 
•             Support the coordination and execution of SHINE research programmes in close collaboration with the Programme Director, principal investigators, researchers, and stakeholders.
•             Monitor programme deliverables, milestones, KPIs, and reporting timelines across SHINE projects and research thrusts.
•             Support coordination across SHINE research thrusts and facilitate interactions among principal investigators, researchers, industry partners, and funding stakeholders.
•             Coordinate and consolidate programme reports, including mid-term reviews, annual reports, final reports, presentations, and programme updates.
•             Support budget monitoring, grant utilisation tracking, expenditure reporting, fund requisitions, and budget virement processes.
•             Coordinate Governing Board (GB), Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), programme review meetings, and related stakeholder engagements.
•             Assist in the preparation of technical and programme review materials, presentations, and supporting documentation.
•             Liaise with principal investigators, researchers, industry partners, and funding agencies to support programme execution and ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
•             Coordinate technical visits, industry engagements, and programme-related activities to support alignment between research activities and industry needs.
•             Maintain programme documentation, fixed asset records, compliance materials, and operational records.
•             Provide operational and administrative support for SHINE programme activities and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

 •            Possess a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics), preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
•             Relevant experience in research programme management, project coordination, industry collaborations, technology development programmes, research administration, or related functions would be advantageous.
•             Experience coordinating research projects, collaborative programmes, technical workshops, industry engagements, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
•             Ability to engage effectively with principal investigators, researchers, students, industry partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
•             Strong interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
•             Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and workstreams concurrently.
•             Familiarity with semiconductor technologies, advanced packaging, microelectronics, photonics, or related technology domains would be advantageous.
•             Experience in a university, research institute, government agency, corporate laboratory, or technology-related environment would be advantageous.
•             Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working with project management and administrative systems.
•             Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently in a dynamic research environment.
•             A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
•             Open to appointment on a fixed-term contract

We are looking for highly motivated and talented researchers to join our interdisciplinary team working on advanced modelling of complex large-scale urban systems, with a particular focus on land use, transport, and the built environment.

This role will involve developing, applying, and refining computational models to better understand urban dynamics, including how land use and transportation interact with the physical, social, and economic environment.

They will work with a collaborative and interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers that have a passion in understanding the dynamics of large-scale socio-technical systems such as urban transportation (either land, air and/or sea) as well as the relationship between the built environment and social outcomes (such as health or behavioural outcomes across different population segments).

Shortlisted candidates would have the opportunity to work with various external collaborators, either from government and/or industry and work on high-impact real-world research problems, in which they will apply various computational tools such as modelling and simulation and AI to derive insights that can inform urban policy and planning.

Requirements

• Ph.D in Physics, Engineering, Data Science, Geography, or related fields

• Proficiency in Python or R with experience in geospatial and/or statistical packages

• Relevant research/project experience in either of these fields:

o Spatial analysis / Geospatial information system (GIS)

o Transportation and urban systems

o Agent-based modelling / network analysis

• Demonstrated experience in applying geospatial and/or statistical analysis or other relevant analytics tools on real urban problems would be highly desirable

• Experience working on large scale real-world datasets as well as knowledge of social dimension in urban planning would also be a plus

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary research environment both individually as well as in a team, with a strong interest in collaborative research and policy impact

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Engineer-%28SHINE-Industry-Projects-and-Programme-Support%29/33489-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

SHINE Industry Projects and Programme Support
•             Coordinate SHINE consortium activities and industry project administration.
•             Support coordination among researchers, industry partners, government agencies, and internal stakeholders to facilitate SHINE activities and industry collaborations.
•             Coordinate industry project activities, including tracking project progress, deliverables, milestones, and reporting requirements.
•             Maintain project documentation, records, and administrative materials to support project execution and compliance requirements.
•             Support technical workshops, industry engagements, consortium activities, and collaborative initiatives involving SHINE researchers and industry partners.
•             Organise workshops, seminars, technical talks, industry visits, and stakeholder engagement activities.
•             Support development of postgraduate programme operations and related programme initiatives.
•             Liaise with researchers, industry partners, government agencies, students, and internal stakeholders to support programme objectives.
•             Provide administrative and operational support for SHINE initiatives and other ad-hoc programme activities as assigned.

Qualifications

•            Possess a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics), preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
•             Relevant experience in project coordination, industry collaborations, stakeholder engagement, programme administration, research administration, or related functions would be advantageous.
•             Experience coordinating projects, workshops, industry engagements, postgraduate programmes, internships, or multi-stakeholder initiatives would be advantageous.
•             Ability to engage effectively with researchers, students, industry partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
•             Strong interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
•             Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
•             Experience in a university, research institute, government agency, corporate laboratory, or technology-related environment would be advantageous.
•             Familiarity with semiconductor technologies, advanced packaging, microelectronics, photonics, or related technology domains would be advantageous.
•             Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
•             Open to appointment on a fixed-term contract.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and capable individual to work with flexible sensors, wearable technologies, and benchtop biochemical analytics.

1. Be familiar with electrochemistry and electrochemical detection/analytics, colorimetric assays, enzymatic reactions, and biochemistry.
2. Be familiar with, and regular/daily wet-lab processes, materials processing, sample preparation, and electrochemical device preparation.
3. Be familiar with device and materials characterisation, such as common electrochemical approaches (CV, amperometry, DPV, SWV, etc), impedance measurements, basic optical measurements, and standard microscopy.
4. Possess basic computational abilities such as python, basic AI skills, with a keen eye for automation.
5. Be highly motivated for intellectual output (problem solving, publications, IP and general knowledge creation), able to learn quick on the job, able to think outside the box for research and engineering solutions

Qualifications & Field of Study:

Bachelors in preferably biomedical engineering, or materials science and engineering; chemical or electronics engineering or related fields are also relevant.

1. Good understanding of sensing materials, conductive/semiconductive materials, electronic devices, electrochemical sensors, and their related device engineering/development and characterisation tools
2. Good with detailed hands-on work in wet lab, meticulous and attention to detail; good with characterisation measurements
3. Have sufficient computational knowledge and abilities to complement research, including basic programming language, basic AI skills, awareness of automation etc.
4. Basic awareness and knowledge of biosensors, wearables technology, healthcare/medtech landscape.

Other Requirements:

1. Strongly driven for intellectual output and knowledge creation
2. Resourcefulness in problem solving
3. Diligent and team player, work in multi-disciplinary environments.

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

Job Summary

About the Role

The Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), A*STAR, is seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer to develop and deploy advanced AI systems that translate cutting-edge research into scalable real-world applications.

The successful candidate will work closely with research scientists to implement, optimize, and operationalize AI models across healthcare and biomedical domains. This role combines software engineering, machine learning, and systems engineering to bridge the gap between research and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

AI System Development

• Design, develop, and maintain machine learning and deep learning systems.
• Implement state-of-the-art AI algorithms from research prototypes into production-quality software.
• Build scalable data processing and model training pipelines.
• Develop multimodal AI systems integrating text, image, video, sensor, and structured data.
• Optimize model training, inference, and deployment workflows.

Research Translation

• Collaborate with AI researchers to translate novel algorithms into robust software solutions.
• Reproduce and benchmark research models.
• Develop reusable AI frameworks, libraries, and tools.
• Support experimentation, model evaluation, and performance optimization.

Software & Infrastructure Engineering

• Design scalable cloud and on-premise AI infrastructure.
• Develop APIs, backend services, and model-serving platforms.
• Implement automated testing, monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Support large-scale distributed training and inference systems.

Deployment & Integration

• Deploy AI solutions into healthcare, scientific, and enterprise environments.
• Integrate AI systems with operational workflows and external platforms.
• Develop monitoring tools for model performance and reliability.
• Support technology transfer and production deployment activities.

Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related disciplines.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar machine learning frameworks.
• Experience in software engineering best practices.
• Familiarity with Linux, Git, and software development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and system design skills.

Preferred

• Experience with:Large Language ModelsMultimodal AIComputer VisionMLOps platformsCloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Distributed ComputingGPU Computing

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies with real-world impact.
• Access to world-class computational infrastructure and research facilities.
• Collaboration with leading researchers, clinicians, scientists, and industry partners.
• A dynamic environment supporting innovation, learning, and career growth.

Job Summary

Job Purpose

The Knowledge Engineer will be responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining knowledge graphs derived from heterogeneous enterprise documents. The role involves leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) for knowledge extraction, ontology-driven structuring, and question answering over knowledge graphs to support intelligent search, reasoning, and decision-making systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage LLMs to extract structured knowledge (entities, relations, attributes) from unstructured and semi-structured documents such as:Maintenance manualsProduct design documentsTroubleshooting guidesLessons learned reports
• Process documents in multiple formats, including Word, PDF, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Design, construct, and maintain knowledge graphs, including:Schema and ontology designEntity and relationship modellingData normalisation and validation
• Implement and manage knowledge graph storage using graph databases such as Neo4j and GraphDB.
• Develop LLM-powered question answering and interaction pipelines over knowledge graphs, enabling:Natural language queriesContext-aware and explainable responses grounded in structured knowledge
• Collaborate with domain experts and stakeholders to refine ontologies, extraction logic, and use cases.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of ontology design, knowledge graph modeling, and semantic data representation.
• Proficiency in Python, with experience building data processing and NLP pipelines.
• Solid understanding of prompt engineering and LLM-based workflows.
• Hands-on experience working with LLMs, including both:Closed-source models (e.g., GPT-based APIs)Open-source models (e.g., LLaMA, Qwen, etc.)
• Experience with graph databases, particularly Neo4j and/or GraphDB.

Preferred / Advantageous Skills

• Experience in information extraction, document understanding, or NLP pipelines.
• Familiarity with RDF, OWL, SPARQL, or Cypher is a plus.
• Experience integrating LLMs with structured knowledge sources (e.g., KG-augmented QA, RAG with graphs).

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate unstructured information into well-defined data models.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated willingness to continuously learn and keep up with advances in LLMs, NLP, and knowledge engineering.

Job Summary

The Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), A*STAR, was established in April 1998 to provide leadership in high performance computing as a strategic resource for scientific inquiry and industry development. Our mission is to advance science and technology, and develop leading-edge applications through high performance computing and computational science. We have long-term ties with industry partners, including multinational companies and local SMEs, which ensures that our R&D activities stay focused and relevant to real-world needs. We also have active cooperation with the world’s top academics and academic institutions.

We are looking for a motivated and versatile individual to join the Healthcare team. The role will support the development, adoption, and continuous improvement of reusable AI assets and platforms through ecosystem engagement, platform operations, product thinking and practical UI/UX capability.

Research Engineer (Reusable Healthcare AI Assets)

The successful candidate will work closely with researchers, engineers, product owners, healthcare and public-sector stakeholders, and industry partners to identify user needs, translate them into actionable platform requirements, and drive the adoption of reusable AI assets. The role is suitable for someone who can engage stakeholders effectively, structure feedback into product and operational priorities, and contribute to simple, intuitive user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, dashboards, and documentation for AI platforms.

Requirements

• Experience in at least one of the following areas: AI/ML platform delivery, product or platform operations, technical project management, ecosystem or stakeholder engagement, developer relations, digital transformation, UI/UX design, or technology adoption.
• Working understanding of AI/ML systems, data-driven applications, software platforms, APIs, cloud environments, MLOps, or reusable software/assets. Deep research specialisation is not required, but the candidate must be comfortable working with technical teams.
• Ability to translate between domain needs, user pain points, operational constraints, and technical implementation requirements.
• Practical exposure to user research, journey mapping, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, information architecture, or interface review.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical capabilities and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Good planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently in a fast-moving environment.

Preferred qualifications (one or more of the following)

• Experience in healthcare, biomedical, public-sector, or regulated digital systems.
• Hands-on experience with UI/UX or prototyping tools such as Figma, Miro, FigJam, Balsamiq, or equivalent.
• Ability to build lightweight prototypes, demos, or dashboards using tools such as React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Streamlit, Gradio, Dash, Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Experience managing reusable asset catalogues, platform onboarding journeys, technical documentation portals, design systems, knowledge bases, or developer-facing resources.
• Familiarity with agile delivery and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, GitHub/GitLab, or equivalent.
• Awareness of responsible AI, model evaluation, AI safety, data privacy, cybersecurity, and governance considerations for AI systems.

Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, together with a short cover note describing relevant experience in ecosystem engagement, platform operations, AI/ML systems, and UI/UX or product-related work. The level of appointment will be commensurate with experience.

For applicants, please send your curriculum vitae to Dr Ricardo Shirota Filho (ricardo_shirota_filho@a-star.edu.sg)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at theNUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if youapply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Engineer-%28Robotics%29/33299-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

•             Robot design.

The candidate is expected to assist in the design, fabrication, and testing of a novel robotic system based on application-related specifications.

•             Robot experiments.

The candidate is expected to support the definition of experimental protocols, in terms of trials and parameters to measure, to help with the experimental set-up, experimental validation, performance testing, and iterative improvements of developed prototypes and with the recording and analysis of experimental results.

•             Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components into functional robotic systems.

•             Support applied projects in collaboration with industrial partners and contribute to technology transfer efforts.

•             Present research findings at international workshops, conferences, and internal project meetings.

•             Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and assist in writing articles for publication in top-tier journals and conferences.

Qualifications

•             Mechanical Engineering degree

•             Robotics expertise: knowledge of robotics and soft robotics fundamentals, skills for robot design.

•             Research experience, even as a student, including skills for experimental research and paper preparation.

•             Hands-on experience in robotics, soft robotics, or interactive systems.

•             Proficiency in CAD software, prototyping, and mechatronics.

•             Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

•             Strong problem-solving skills and creativity.