Total 315 Junior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies

Key Highlights:

• Office Hours: Monday-Friday
• Nearest MRT: Caldecott Station
• Be a part of meaningful social services research, supporting data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project implementation to drive impactful outcomes for specialized populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research Support: Assist in conceptualizing, planning, and executing both quantitative and qualitative research with specialized populations in the social service sector.
• Data Management: Set up and manage datasets of varying complexities (e.g., client-centric, time-series data), ensuring accuracy and quality control.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with clients and stakeholders to facilitate data collection, building strong communication and client engagement skills.
• Data Analysis: Process and analyze data using tools such as Excel, R, SPSS, and other relevant software.
• Reporting & Presentation: Communicate research findings through data visualization and presentations to stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work independently while collaborating effectively within a project team, contributing to research updates and the smooth implementation of research projects.
• Documentation & Process Support: Assist in the documentation of research processes and ensure the completion and quality of datasets.
• Capability Building: Contribute to the development of materials for corporate functions, such as infoposters and presentations.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related social science discipline.
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, with experience in statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with tools like Excel, SPSS, R, or similar data analysis software.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

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BGC Group Pte Ltd (Outsourcing)

EA 05C3053

Roles & Responsibilities

• Transcribe audio-recorded interviews and/or classroom interactions
• Assist with qualitative data organisation and management
• Support thematic analysis (e.g., coding, categorising, identifying patterns)

Requirements

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree (or current undergraduate/postgraduate student) in Education, Applied Linguistics, Social Sciences, or related fields
• Prior experience in transcription and qualitative research (thematic analysis)
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to the responsible and ethical handling of confidential research data

Working Arrangements

• Duration: 5 months (part-time)
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work arrangement (with occasional meetings if required)

Salary: $15 per hour

EA License No.: 96C4864 (Shanice Lim Xin Ni)

Reg. No.: R22110485

Job Scope:

• Management of Resources

Regular Inventory management in Science Labs including stock-take, replenishing, repairs and replacement
Assist HOD (Science) to liaise with vendors in procurement for inventory management in Science Labs
Organise resources neatly with name labels in the Science Labs
Assist the teacher to facilitate student discussions
Tidying up of Science Labs

• Preparation of Resources

Co-ordinate loan request from teachers in the Science Labs
Preparing and set up of resources according to scheme of work & specifications given by teachers in the Science Labs
Printing and photocopying jobs in the Printing Room
Preparation of teaching aids such as cutting and lamination works in the Science Labs

• Administrative Duties:

Assist with other ad-hoc administrative duties and preparation of resources for the Authority as required by the school and/or department.

Requirements:

• 1 year of working experience in Primary School Science Lab

Contract Period: From 17 Aug 2026 to 16 Aug 2028
Location: Punggol
Working Hours: Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 4:30pm
Fridays: 7:30am to 4:00pm

EA License No: 96C4864
Reg. No.: R24121728 EUNICE WOO JING QI

Working Hour

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 4:30pm
• Fridays: 7:30am to 4:00pm

Requirement

At least GCE 'N' or 'O' Level certificate
At least 1 year of working experience in a Primary School Science Lab

Key Roles
a. Resource Management

• Conduct regular inventory management, including stock-taking, replenishing, repairs, and replacement of Science Lab items

• Assist the Head of Department (Science) in liaising with vendors for procurement

• Organise lab resources neatly with proper name labels

• Support teachers in facilitating student discussions

• Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the Science Labs

b. Resource Preparation

• Coordinate and manage loan requests from teachers

• Prepare and set up resources according to the scheme of work and teacher specifications

• Handle printing and photocopying duties in the Printing Room

• Create teaching aids, including cutting and laminating materials

c. Administrative Duties

• Assist with other ad-hoc administrative tasks and resource preparation as required by the school or department

Contract Period: From 17 Aug 2026 to 16 Aug 2028

Working hours:
·    Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 4:30pm, inclusive of 30 min lunch break
·    Fridays: 7:30am to 4:00pm, inclusive of 30 min lunch break
·    Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Scope of Services:

1)    Management of resources:
·     Regular Inventory management in Science Labs including stock take, replenishing, repairs and replacement
·     Assist HOD (Science) to liaise with vendors in procurement for inventory management in Science Labs
·     Organise resources neatly with name labels in the Science Labs
·     Assist the teacher to facilitate student discussions
·    Tidying up of Science Labs

2)    Preparationof resources:
·     Co-ordinate loan request from teachers in the Science Labs
·     Preparing and set up of resources according to scheme of work & specifications given by teachers in the Science Labs
·     Printing and photocopying jobs in the Printing Room
·    Preparation of teaching aids such as cutting and lamination works in the Science Labs

3)   Administrative:
·    Assist with other ad-hoc administrative duties and preparation of resources for the Authority as required by the school and/or department.

Qualifications, skills and experience:
·     GCE 'N'/’O’ Level Certificate
·    Shall minimally have 1 year of working experience in Primary School Science Lab

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-%28Biological-Sciences%29/32448-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Assoc Prof. Ryan Chisholm under the project “Advancing population viability analysis for an increasingly variable world”. The candidate’s role in the project will involve estimating the population size of pangolins in Singapore and modelling the population’s future trajectory. The ideal candidate will have experience programming in R and will be passionate about mammal conservation in Singapore. The position will be for one year.

Qualifications

Degree in Life Sciences or related field.

Skills:
Literature review, data analysis, programming in R.

Experience:
Previous experience with modelling wildlife population is desirable but not essential

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-in-Quantum-Algorithms-and-Machine-Learning/32457-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 https://www.cqt.sg/

Job Description

We are seeking a promising Research Assistant to join an advanced research project at the intersection of quantum computing and machine learning, focused on developing scalable and coherent training methods for quantum models.

This project tackles one of the central challenges in quantum machine learning: how to train quantum systems efficiently and reliably on scaling quantum hardware. The research will develop novel optimization frameworks based on quantum dynamics and apply them to advanced learning architectures.

The successful candidate will contribute to both theoretical advances and experimental implementations, with opportunities to co-author publications and engage with leading researchers in the field.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quantum learning models
• Design and evaluate novel quantum optimization and training algorithms
• Perform large-scale simulations using frameworks such as Qiskit and PennyLane
• Potentially execute experiments on state-of-the-art quantum hardware
• Benchmark quantum models against classical and hybrid baselines
• Contribute to research publications at leading venues
• Develop reusable, high-quality research code and contribute to open-source tools

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a closely related field
• Mathematical foundation, particularly in linear algebra, probability, and optimization
• Background or strong interest in quantum computing, quantum information, or quantum algorithms
• Knowledge of machine learning (e.g., deep learning, optimization, or learning theory)
• Programming skills in Python and experience with scientific computing (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch)
• Experience with numerical simulations, algorithm design, or high-performance computing is advantageous
• Familiarity with quantum software frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq) is preferred
• Experience with research or advanced technical projects
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills

More Information

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to the NUS Career Portal:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic transcripts
• Cover letter (1-2 pages) outlining research interests and relevant experience
• Sample of technical work (e.g., paper, report, or code repository)
• Contact information for 2 referees (Letters may be requested at a later stage)

For more information, please reach out to lpira@nus.edu.sg

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Applicants who do not meet all the listed criteria but are interested in the role are encouraged to apply.

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-%28Quantitative%29/32455-en_GB/?st=62AB6BB745B72DCB57CD58FD3DC1A95BEA2FBF0E

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health:

Research Assistant

We are looking for research assistants with a quantitative background for ongoing research in Public Health.

The successful candidate will be working within the team under the Principal Investigator Assistant Professor Akira Endo, collaborating closely with multiple experts.

Methods include renewal process, network transmission modelling, machine learning and Bayesian inference, particularly in the context of epidemiology and dynamics of respiratory, sexually transmitted, and tick-borne infections.

Candidates should have a solid understanding of infectious disease dynamic modelling and statistical modelling, with a sufficient background in public health, mathematics, and data science. Proficiency in R programming is essential, and we will also appreciate candidates with extensive coding knowledge of C++, Python, or Julia.

The candidate will be working with the Principal Investigator(s) on the analysis of predicting future trajectories of epidemics and assessing the potential impacts of response strategies using a range of modelling frameworks, including mathematical, statistical, and machine-learning approaches.

The Principal Investigator(s) is seeking an independent worker who is well-organised, analytical and codes competently. They will, however, be receiving support from a team of mathematicians, epidemiologists and statisticians, and have a diverse portfolio of tasks. Under the team’s guidance, they will be expected to co-lead their own publications.

We welcome academic creativity and will be highly supportive of candidates who wish to either pursue academia or desire for career progression provided they show self-motivation to showcase their problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Infectious disease modelling
• Statistical analyses
• Stochastic processes
• Academic writing and publication of results
• Preparation of meeting materials for stakeholders

Requirements:

• Completed an MSc in a quantitative discipline (statistics, mathematics, computational biology, data science)
• Extensive experience in data science research and experience in leading at least one quantitative health-related research project
• Strong programming skills (at least one of R/Python/Julia)
• Statistical competence (understands and can perform likelihood-based inference, ideally including Bayesian)

Please email the PI at aendo@nus.edu.sg for further details.

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-%28Computer-Science%29/32470-en_GB/?st=268F709592288E636706A7A9A3F4FD9E1228D918

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant 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, developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building large-scale experimental systems 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 successful candidates will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab members on one or more research projects. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Requirements

•  Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science
•  Experience in Research
•  Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research or project work.
•  Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

The School of Social Sciences (SSS) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant (Psychology/Education) on a 24-month contract basis, renewable subject to performance and project needs.

Project Title: Profiling Academic Trajectories and Heterogeneity of Low-Progress Learners for Enhancing Learning Support (PATHS)

Project Introduction: The PATHS study is a Ministry of Education (MOE)-funded longitudinal investigation tracking 500–600 Primary 1 students enrolled in the Learning Support Programme (LSP) and/or Learning Support for Mathematics (LSM) across 20+ Singapore primary schools. Using person-centred analytic models, the study identifies heterogeneous learner subgroups across cognitive, literacy, mathematical, and socio-emotional domains, and examines how these profiles evolve and predict academic outcomes. Findings will inform more targeted, evidence-based support for low-progress learners.

The Research Assistant will support the day-to-day implementation of this large-scale study under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with participating primary schools and coordinate day-to-day research operations

• Administer psychoeducational assessments and experimental tasks one-to-one with students

• Distribute, collect, and track parent and teacher questionnaires

• Maintain research records; support data entry, cleaning, and quality checking

• Assist with ethics documentation, literature searches, research reports, and stakeholder materials

• Train and coordinate part-time student research assistants during data collection

• Perform administrative and procurement tasks as required by the Principal Investigator

Job Requirements:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Child Development, Sociology, or a related field

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; good command of spoken and written English - essential for data analysis and communication with stakeholders

• Well-organised, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines; willing to travel to school sites

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word)

Preferred:

• Prior experience administering psychometric or psychoeducational assessments to children

• Experience conducting school-based research or working with young children (Primary 1–3 level)

• Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS/jamovi/JASP, R) and data management

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-AssistantAssociate-Policy-Analyst-Retirement-Adequacy/32451-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Research Assistant/Associate Policy Analyst – Retirement Adequacy

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is recruiting a Research Assistant/Associate Policy Analyst. Rapid population ageing in Singapore raises important questions about financial resilience and retirement adequacy. This project aims to examine how life-course transitions in employment, health, caregiving, and housing shape income, expenditure, and financial vulnerability in later life. The study will draw on longitudinal datasets, including the Retirement and Health Study and will involve quantitative analysis and policy-relevant modelling to inform retirement and ageing-related policies in Singapore. This is a full-time position based in Singapore.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: (1) providing programming support for research projects; (2) conducting statistical and econometric analyses using longitudinal data; (3) managing large and complex datasets; (4) constructing indicators of retirement adequacy and financial vulnerability; (5) supporting policy modelling; (6) conducting literature reviews; and (7) contributing to scientific manuscripts, reports, and dissemination of findings.

The appointed candidate should: (1) hold at least a bachelor’s degree; (2) be proficient in Stata or R; and (3) have training in statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, quantitative social science, public health, epidemiology, or a related field. Experience with longitudinal data analysis or microsimulation modelling is preferred. Familiarity with C++ is advantageous but not required.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to work with large datasets and have strong knowledge of quantitative methods. Strong analytical thinking and work ethics, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are essential. Excellent written and spoken English is required, as the candidate will engage with stakeholders and contribute to reports and publications.

The position is for one year but can potentially be extended. The grade of appointment will be accorded based on candidate’s academic qualifications and years of relevant experience.

Applicants should send the following by email to the NUS Career Portal:

1) Cover note introducing themselves (no more than 500 words);
2) A two-page Curriculum Vitae (only including relevant information), containing details of two named referees;
3) A sample of published work and their roles in the projects, if applicable.

Interviews will be face-to-face for candidates. We are accepting applications until the position is filled.

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-%28Quantitative%29/24918-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health:

Research Assistant

We are looking for research assistants with a quantitative background for ongoing research in Public Health.

They will be working within the team under the Principal Investigator Assistant Professor Borame Dickens alongside multiple collaborators and experts.

Methods include agent based/individual based modelling, SEIR modelling, geospatial statistics, Bayesian statistics, burden mapping, measuring the impact of the environment on disease among others. The PI has projects in both infectious and chronic disease, measuring the impact of interventions.

Candidates need to be able to understand statistical modelling, have a mathematical background, and be fluent in R programming. We will also consider candidates who have extensive C++ or Python coding knowledge as these are transferrable to R.

The candidate will be working with the Principal Investigator(s) on the analysis of national health datasets, utilising an array of methods to infer statistical relationships and health outcomes. Further mathematical modelling will also be carried out when necessary involving diagnostic flows and where appropriate, disease spread and/or illness progression.

The Principal Investigator(s) is seeking for an independent worker who is well-organized, analytical and codes competently. They will however be receiving support from a team of mathematicians, epidemiologists and statisticians, and have a diverse portfolio of tasks. Under the team’s guidance, they will be expected to co-lead their own publications.

We welcome academic creativity and will be highly supportive of candidates who wish to either pursue academia or desire for career progression provided they show self-motivation to showcase their problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Disease modelling
• Statistical analyses
• Academic writing and publication of results
• Preparation of meeting materials for stakeholders

Requirements:

• Completed a BSc in a quantitative discipline (statistics, mathematics, computational biology, data science).
• Strong programming skills (R preferred)
• Statistical competence (Bayesian is advantageous)

Please email the PI at ephdbsl@nus.edu.sg for further details/

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Nanyang Technological University is a leading school for Sustainable Built Environment. It has over 60 faculty members and more than 1,500 students and is rapidly expanding its range of education and research activities. We are looking for a Project Officer to develop intelligent detection and picking methods of extracting weak yet coherent signals from 2D acoustic or seismic recordings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply innovative 2D seismic phase picking methods

• Extract seismic phases for enhancing practical findings

• Publish high-impact research articles in leading international journals

• Assist in the preparation and development of competitive research proposals

• Support the supervision and mentoring of undergraduate students

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in exploration seismology, applied geophysics, or related field

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in geophysical signal processing

• Familiarity with related literature and software

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply

We regret to inform 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-AssistantAssociate-Policy-Analyst-Economic-Evaluation/32452-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Research Assistant/Associate Policy Analyst – Economic Evaluation

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is recruiting a Research Assistant/Associate Policy Analyst. Rapid population ageing in Singapore underscores the need for effective interventions to support healthy and active ageing. This project aims to evaluate the impact of interventions (e.g. Age Well SG and related community-based programmes) on health outcomes, functional status, healthcare utilisation, and wellbeing among older adults. The study will draw on longitudinal and administrative datasets and will involve quantitative analysis and policy-relevant modelling to inform ageing and healthcare policies in Singapore. This is a full-time position based in Singapore.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: (1) providing programming support for research projects; (2) conducting statistical and econometric analyses using longitudinal and administrative data; (3) managing large and complex datasets; (4) evaluating programme impacts on health, frailty, and healthcare utilisation; (5) supporting cost and policy modelling; (6) conducting literature reviews; and (7) contributing to scientific manuscripts, reports, and dissemination of findings.

The appointed candidate should: (1) hold at least a bachelor’s degree; (2) be proficient in Stata or R; and (3) have training in statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, quantitative social science, public health, epidemiology, or a related field. Experience with programme evaluation, longitudinal data analysis, or microsimulation modelling is preferred. Familiarity with C++ is advantageous but not required.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to work with large datasets and have strong knowledge of quantitative methods. Strong analytical thinking and work ethic, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are essential. Excellent written and spoken English is required, as the candidate will engage with stakeholders and contribute to reports and publications.

The position is for one year but can potentially be extended. The grade of appointment will be accorded based on the candidate’s academic qualifications and years of relevant experience.

Applicants should send the following to the NUS Career Portal:
1) Cover note introducing themselves (no more than 500 words);
2) A two-page Curriculum Vitae (only including relevant information), containing details of two named referees;
3) A sample of published work and their roles in the projects, if applicable.

Interviews will be face-to-face for candidates. We are accepting applications until the position is filled.

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world-renowned faculty.

A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, the College aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science is an ‘exciting place to learn and grow’. We welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.

Key Responsibilities:

• To independently undertake research in 3D computer vision and visual generation.

• To produce research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider academic community.

• To provide guidance and support to any students associated with the project.

• To attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings.

• To undertake any other duties relevant to the programme of research.

Job Requirements:

• Preferably Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.

• Independent, highly analytical, proactive and a team player

• Excellent teamwork and verbal, written communication skills

• In-depth knowledge relevant to the project domain.

• Demonstrated capability to conduct innovative research.

• The ability and willingness to adapt and incorporate novel ideas and approaches in scientific industry.

• Demonstrated ability to formulate hypothesis and design effective experimental plans.

• Ability to design and implement new experimental methods.

• High-level expertise in the required experiment or modelling methods.

• Ability to initiate collaboration research in multidisciplinary team.

• Oversee and report project progress.

• Ability and willingness to work some flexible hours.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.