Total 15 job vacancies by Singapore University Of Technology And Design

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Payroll Associate / Senior Associate to manage manpower expenditure (EOM) related to research grants and support payroll operations. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with numbers, systems, and cross-functional teams.

What You Will Do

Researcher Grants Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for all manpower expenditure (EOM)–related grant activities, liaising with both external stakeholders (grantors and appointed auditors) and internal stakeholders (Finance, Office of Research, and Principal Investigators).

• Ensure timely and accurate submission and auditing.
• Reconcile EOM postings and resolve outstanding charges.
• Provide support for EOM simulations, grant switches and other grant related matters.
• Respond to and resolve EOM-related queries from stakeholders.
• Maintain and update payroll SOPs related to research grants.

Payroll Operations

Work closely with the payroll team to support operational activities, including but are not limited to:

• Assisting with payroll operations such as processing and related payroll entries.

• Preparing monthly manual journal postings and ad-hoc adjustments due to late instructions or unforeseen circumstances.

• Managing and processing employee benefits claims in a timely and accurate manner.

• Supporting payroll system improvements, including participating in system testing (UAT) and enhancement initiatives.

Who We Are Looking For

• Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resource, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or related fields.

• Preferably at least 3 years of payroll experience in Singapore. Fresh graduates with a keen interest in payroll are welcome to apply.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and experience with manual journal entries is an advantage.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

• The successful candidate will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on qualifications & experiences

Research Assistant/Associate (Community Innovation and Applied Social Research)

The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) at the Singapore University of Technology and Design(SUTD) invites applications for full-time Research Assistant/Associate appointments to support applied research and innovation projects on people, communities, and cities.

The position is suited for candidates with strong interests in mixed-methods social science research, social policy innovation, community development, and translating research into real-world impact. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary teamworking at the intersection of behavioural science, urban planning, public health, sustainability, and community activation.

About the role

The successful candidate will contribute to projects in LKYCIC focusing on understanding how social and built environments shape individual and community outcomes, and how research can be translated into practical interventions, programmes, policies, and design solutions.

Current and upcoming projects include:

• Social capital and community resilience in neighbourhoods and community hubs
• Climate adaptation, urban heat resilience, and sustainable living
• Community activation and citizen engagement initiatives
•  Population health and healthy neighbourhoods
• Design and evaluation of community-based interventions
• Development of practical tools, frameworks, and guidelines for policymakers and practitioners

Projects typically involve a combination of surveys, interviews, focus groups, behavioural observations, workshops, participatory design activities, and field-based research conducted in partnership with government agencies, community organisations, industry partners, and residents. Depending on the project, researchers may also have opportunities to work with digital platforms, spatial data, and emerging AI-enabled tools that support research, community engagement, programme design, and policy innovation.

Key responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to:

• Support the design and implementation of mixed-methods research studies
• Conduct literature reviews and evidence synthesis
• Design and administer surveys, interviews, focus groups, and workshops
• Conduct field observations and community-based data collection
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate methods and software
• Assist in stakeholder engagement, participatory design, and community activation activities
• Support project management, coordination, and reporting
• Prepare research reports, policy briefs, presentations, and academic manuscripts
• Contribute to the translation of research findings into practical recommendations, interventions, and tools
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary researchers and external partners

The Centre may, at its discretion, assign additional responsibilities from time to time, such as teaching or other duties aligned with the Centre’s needs.

Skills and qualifications required

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree (MA, MSc, March, MPP or equivalent) in sociology, public policy, geography, urban studies, architecture, public health, psychology, community development, social work, behavioural science, environmental studies, or related disciplines
• ⁠Demonstrated interest in applied social science research, real-world impact, and the translation of research into practical interventions, programmes, policies, or design solutions
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, including survey design, interviews, focus groups, observations, workshops, or field-based research
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise good judgement and initiative in complex real-world settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present research insights clearly to academic, policy, practitioner, and community audiences
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within interdisciplinary and partner-facing teams
• Interest in community engagement, social innovation, urban issues, sustainability, public health, and/or policy development
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new methods, tools, and approaches, including digital platforms, spatial data, or AI-enabled research tools where relevant

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience conducting fieldwork and community-based research
• Experiencein programme evaluation, policy analysis, or participatory research

How to apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their application with the subject heading “ResearchAssistant/Associate (Community Innovation and Applied Social Research)” to lkycic@sutd.edu.sg with the following:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and addressing the qualifications and skills requirements (maximum 1 page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Two writingsample (e.g., thesis, report, publication, policy brief, or research paper)
• Names and contact details of three referees who may be contacted for a reference

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Title: Research Technician/Assistant (Sputtering Systems)

About Us
We are an early-stage venture team developing advanced thin film materials and deposition workflow technologies for applications in optics, photonics, and memory. Our work focuses on high quality coatings and process development using sputtering-based techniques.

Role Overview
We are looking for a hands-on and reliable research technician to operate and manage our sputtering system, support day-to-day experimental work, and ensure smooth lab operations. This role is critical in enabling consistent thin film deposition for internal R&D and external projects.

Key Responsibilities
• Operate and manage a sputtering system (e.g. AJA International sputtering system) independently
• Perform thin film deposition for various projects and customer requirements
• Execute day-to-day experiments following defined process parameters and protocols
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and process deviations
• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs, including vacuum systems (pumps, leak checks, seals), gas lines and plumbing and electrical connections and wiring
• Support process optimization and data collection
• Maintain proper documentation of experiments, parameters, and results
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and adherence to lab safety protocols

Requirements• Minimum Diploma in Engineering (Materials Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)
• Prior experience operating sputtering or vacuum deposition systems is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with vacuum systems, gas handling, and thin film processes
• Hands-on experience with basic troubleshooting and maintenance
• Comfortable working with electrical systems, plumbing / gas lines, mechanical components
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of equipment and processes

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)• Experience with sputtering systems or similar PVD tools
• Background in thin film characterization or materials processing
• Experience in a research lab or cleanroom environment

What We’re Looking For• Practical, hands-on problem solver
• Detail-oriented and reliable
• Able to run experiments independently
• Comfortable working in a startup environment (flexible, fast-paced)

Why Join Us• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge materials and technologies
• High ownership and impact in a growing startup
• Exposure to both research and real-world applications

Location: Singapore (SUTD campus, with potential access to shared/collaborators’ lab facilities)

About the Job

We are in search of a highly motivated and accomplished Research Assistant to join our team and significantly contribute to our ongoing research project "Understanding and Generating Interleaved Image-Text Persuasion". The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our research team, working on the development of multimodal AI. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research in multimodal learning and have a substantial influence on the field.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct literature reviews on multimodal persuasion, visual communication, and the evaluation of large vision-language models.
• Support the design and development of datasets and evaluation frameworks for understanding interactions between images and text.
• Assist in evaluating and enhancing multimodal models for analysing and generating interleaved image-text content
• Summarize experimental results and contribute to the preparation of research reports, presentations, and academic publications.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor degree with background in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong interest in multimodal AI, vision-language models.
• Basic experience with Python and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch is preferred.
• Familiarity with natural language processing, computer vision, or large language models is an advantage.
• Good analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a research team.

Job Description

• We are currently seeking talented individuals with:
• A PhD in many-body quantum physics or similar
• Able to do literature review and summarize the main findings from the literature
• Competence in numerical many-body quantum physics
• Competence in disseminating the outcomes of the research including in peer-reviewed academic publications of international standing
• Ability to support the research team  
• Perform other tasks as required by the Principal Investigator

Job Requirements

• To apply for this position, applicants should be:
• Proficiency or understanding many-body quantum systems out of equilibrium
• Expertise in simulating many-body quantum systems
• Proficient communication and writing skills in English
• Possess excellent problem solving abilities as well as strong attention to detail.
• Someone who can work independently while still collaborating effectively within a team environment when needed.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Fellow to join our interdisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge theoretical and computational research in the following areas:

Research Areas:

1. Electromagnetism and Plasmonics: Theory and computational modeling of electromagnetism in complex media, plasmonic systems, and metamaterials, with a particular focus on cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED) and interactions between light and matter at the nanoscale.
2. Inverse Design in Nanophotonics and Quantum Nanophotonics: Application of inverse design techniques to optimize and design novel photonic structures and devices, including metasurfaces, photonic crystals, and quantum nanophotonic systems.
3. Plasma and Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) Modeling: Development and application of advanced plasma modeling tools, such as particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations and magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), to study their interaction with plasmonic or excitonic systems.
4. Novel Optoelectronic Effects: Investigation of new optoelectronic phenomena in low-dimensional materials (e.g., 2D materials, nanowires, and quantum dots) and time crystals, focusing on their potential applications in next-generation devices.
5. Non-Hermitian and Topological Photonics: Study of non-Hermitian systems and topological photonics, including the exploration of novel phenomena such as exceptional points, edge states, and robust modes in photonic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement theoretical models to describe complex physical systems in the research areas mentioned above.
• Conduct large-scale numerical simulations to study the behavior of plasmonic, nanophotonic, and optoelectronic systems.
• Analyze and interpret simulation results, developing insights into novel physical phenomena.
• Collaborate closely with experimental researchers, providing theoretical guidance and feedback on ongoing experimental work.
• Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research results at internal seminars, conferences, and workshops.
• Contribute to the development of computational tools and code libraries for the group's research.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

• A Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field. Strong background in electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, and material sciences.
• Solid experience in computational physics, with proficiency in numerical simulation techniques such as finite-difference-time-domain (FDTD), finite-element method (FEM), particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations, and magnetohydrodynamics (MHD).
• Ability to develop and modify simulation codes to model complex, multi-physics systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive and solve equations analytically or numerically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write high-quality research papers and present complex ideas clearly.

Preferred:

• A strong publication record in top-tier journals in related fields.
• Experience with advanced simulation software (e.g., COMSOL, Lumerical, CST, or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with machine learning or artificial intelligence techniques for inverse design and optimization in nanophotonics is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in solving complex theoretical and computational problems.
• Experience in collaborative research with experimentalists or other research groups is highly desirable.

Senior Research Fellow in Computational Modelling of Smart Knitted Textiles

We seek a Senior Research Fellow (3–5 years postdoctoral experience) to join a multidisciplinary team working on computational modelling of knitted textile structures for energy harvesting applications. The postholder will develop and apply advanced modelling and data-driven methods to establish quantitative links between textile architecture and functional performance, working in close collaboration with experimental colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate computational models of knitted fabric structures, capturing the mechanical behaviour of complex knit architectures under various loading conditions.
• Establish quantitative relationships between textile structural parameters — such as stitch geometry, yarn properties, and knit pattern — and functional energy harvesting performance.
• Apply data-driven and machine learning techniques to accelerate model-based design and reduce reliance on physical prototyping.
• Validate model predictions against experimental data generated by collaborating groups and work closely with fabrication teams to inform design recommendations.
• Contribute to the broader research programme through independent scholarly initiative and collaboration with partner groups.
• Lead dissemination through high-impact journal publications and conference presentations.

Requirements

• PhD in mechanical engineering, materials science, computational mechanics, or a closely related discipline.
• 3–5 years of postdoctoral research experience with a strong publication record.
• Expertise in finite element modelling; experience with textile, fibre, or soft material mechanics is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with energy harvesting mechanisms (e.g., piezoelectric, triboelectric, or thermoelectric) is an advantage.
• Experience with machine learning or data-driven modelling methods is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership to junior researchers and graduate students within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

About the Position

This is a full-time, 2-year position embedded in a flagship initiative on wearable-embedded embodied AI for healthy ageing and rehabilitation. The postholder will join tripartite collaboration team spanning advanced fiber design, knitting design and advanced signal processing expertise.

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has topped the list of emerging engineering schools (MIT report, 2018) and possesses a unique structure and mission within the vibrant nation of Singapore. SUTD features the integration of design with engineering, an intimate student to faculty ratio, an innovative active learning pedagogy, an interdisciplinary pillar organization, a stellar faculty, and a beautiful new campus. The Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) pillar within SUTD offers exceptional undergraduate and doctoral degrees with focus on Business Analytics and Operations Research, Financial Services, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Aviation Systems. ESD undergraduates are prepared for a wide range of engineering and management careers in private and public sectors, including healthcare, banking, manufacturing, supply-chain, energy, transportation, and entertainment and hospitality. They are equally adept at entrepreneurship and boldly initiating start-up ventures.  

Job Requirements for Tenure-track/Tenured Faculty 

We seek to fill positions in several areas including but not restricted to statistical and machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), operations research, data science, and industrial and systems engineering, with applications to healthcare, sustainability, supply chains and logistics, urban mobility, and quantitative finance.  

The successful candidates should be specialised in an engineering systems-related field and have solid grounding in one or more systems methodologies including, but not limited to, AI/ML, optimization, stochastic modelling, statistics, game theory, financial engineering, and simulation. Empirical, experimental, computational, and analytical research approaches are all welcome. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to developing and maintaining an active research program.  

Successful candidates can look forward to competitive remuneration, assistance for relocation to Singapore, and attractive research start-up packages through SUTD Kickstarter Initiative (SKI) and grant opportunities.  

A candidate’s full application package should include: 

1. A cover letter 
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV), including publications 
3. Research statement / plans 
4. Teaching statement / plans 
5. 3 representative research papers 
6. Contact information of 3 referees 

How to apply 

Applications are being accepted online and the review of applications is ongoing. Additional information about the university and the Engineering Systems and Design pillar can be found at https://www.sutd.edu.sg/esd.

Why You’ll Love This Role

The candidate will work together with a multidisciplinary research team to develop novel optoelectronic nanoscale devices and develop on-demand light-matter interaction technology.

What You’ll Do

• Strong publication track record
• Strong foundation knowledge in optics/phase change materials/optoelectronics
• Strong capability with optical alignment and optical characterization is an essential requirement.
• Self-motivated and passionate on research work
• Possess good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good team player
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Prior experience with fabrication or manufacturing of optical elements or devices will be an advantage.
• Experience in FDTD or COMSOL for optics simulation will be an advantage.

Who We Are Looking For

• A PhD degree in physics/optics, materials science, and electrical and electronic engineering;

We have an openings for Research Fellow position at the Bio-inspired Robotics and Design Laboratory (https://brd.sutd.edu.sg) at SUTD.

The role:
The Research Fellow (RF) will support fundamental and applied research in dexterous manipulation and grasping by developing novel soft and hybrid mechanisms, actuation, and sensing technologies for next-generation applications in both harsh and delicate environments. The RF will be involved in projects with (1) a large NRF-funded CREATE program in collaboration with NTU and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and (2) the Port of Singapore.
We are looking for researchers with a passion for design and innovation and keen to work with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

• Motion and path planning for a variety of industrial grasping applications
• Robot Navigation and obstacle avoidance using multi-modal sensor feedbak
• Design and run manipulation and grasping experiments in both laboratory environments and real application
  environments

Key requirements:
• A Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related fields• Experience with Simulation Tools (Isaac Sim, Gazebo, etc)
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience with Vision systems
• Familiarity with Soft Robotics and Additive Manufacturing processes is a plus but not a requirement

The Edge AI Acceleration Group at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (https://sites.google.com/view/bowang/home) is looking for a motivated Research Fellow or Research Associate to join us in pushing the boundaries of edge AI acceleration. We focus on energy-efficient circuit design and software-hardware co-optimization, with exciting applications in event-based vision.

What we’re looking for:

• A PhD/Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related field.
• A strong track record of publications in software-hardware co-design (e.g., Neural Architecture Search) or computer architecture (e.g., hardware simulator design)
• Experience in event-based processing or neuromorphic computing is a strong plus

Why join us?

• Work in a flexible and vibrant research environment with state-of-the-art lab facilities.
• Collaborate with A*STAR, the most prestigious research institutes in Singapore, and leading universities worldwide for international exposure
• Enjoy competitive remuneration + excellent opportunities to grow your academic and professional profile

The Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) cluster at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) invites applications a full-time, teaching-track faculty position in Economics, with focus on empirical research in areas including but not limited to:

• Behavioral economics
• Econometrics
• Macroeconomics

Research on topics relevant to design, technology or artificial intelligence is preferred. Appointments will be made on an initial three-year contract, renewable subject to review.

The successful candidate will: 

• Lead the development and teaching of new undergraduate courses in Economics for an interdisciplinary B.Sc. degree in design, artificial intelligence, and economics
• Teach courses in our undergraduate core curriculum, such as introductory courses in social science or research methods
• Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives, in particular relating to Design and AI, through collaboration with colleagues in engineering, architecture, computer science, and design.
• Mentor students, including those working on capstone projects that connect research on human problems with technological innovation.

Applicants should have an excellent record of effective teaching at the university level. We especially seek scholars with the potential to develop new directions in interdisciplinary teaching and who are interested in collaborating with scientists and technologists. Experience in or fostering collaborations with industry or the public sector will also be considered an advantage.

About SUTD and HASS 

SUTD is a young and distinctive university with a mission to nurture technically grounded leaders and innovators. The university champions cohort-based learning and interdisciplinary pedagogy, offering degrees in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Design and Artificial Intelligence (DAI), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), and Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD). At SUTD, artificial intelligence is not merely a tool but a partner in the design process; together, design and AI form the backbone of our curriculum and research. The HASS cluster plays a pivotal and critical role in the university’s commitment to world-class teaching and research excellence. The current HASS faculty brings core expertise in literature, history, theater, film studies, anthropology, communication, psychology, sociology, business, economics, and urban studies. This unique combination of interdisciplinary faculty has given rise to world-class research and teaching that contribute significantly to HASS fields as well as to interdisciplinary projects with other departments at SUTD. For more information, please visit the following websites: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/ and https://www.sutd.edu.sg/hass/

Application Details

Candidates should submit the following materials:

• A cover letter. 
• A curriculum vitae. 
• A statement of teaching experience and philosophy. 
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, such as course evaluation score
• A writing sample of their scholarly work, such as a job market paper (for recent Ph.D. graduates) or selected publication (for more advanced candidates).
• Syllabus for a new course that would be suitable for a B.Sc. degree that focuses     on the intersection of economics with artificial intelligence.
• Names, affiliations, and email addresses of three referees. (Please note that candidates who advance to the interview stage will be asked to submit two letters of recommendation. Please have your recommenders ready to send their letters via email or Interfolio) 

(This role is hired on a 1-year contract)

About MyJourney Platform

MyJourney@SUTD is an innovative credentialed story-building platform that empowers students to discover, reflect on, design, and showcase their authentic university journeys by transforming their academic, co-curricular, and personal experiences into meaningful, impactful, and shareable chapters that sparks inspiration and creation of further stories across the SUTD community and beyond.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Mid-Level Front-End Engineer with approximately 2–4 years of experience to:

• Develop and evolve the user-facing (front-end) experience of MyJourney, a comprehensive web application serving students, faculty, university staff, prospective employers, and offices supporting postgraduate or further studies.

• Understand constraints from various stakeholders and deliver a seamless, industry-grade interactive front-end solutions that balance feasibility (technology), viability (business), and desirability (design).

• Collaborate with the UI/UX designer, product manager to provide front-end–specific input on effort estimation, development timelines, and feature prioritization. Additionally, work with other back-end developers to ensure efficient data exchange and seamless integration of systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable front-end components, structure, and architecture, leveraging available modern frameworks and tooling.

• Establish front-end build and deployment workflows to streamline the dev-ops and deployment pipelines, and improve overall team productivity.

• Design, implement thoughtful front-end code patterns following best practices, and translate complex university processes and domain knowledge into responsive, mobile-ready accessible, and intuitive web interfaces.

Why You'll Love This Role

As part of the MyJourney team, you will play a key role in shaping a modern web platform that transforms students’ educational milestones and experiences into meaningful digital narratives of their university journeys.

 What You Will Do

1.Front-End Development

• Develop and maintain high-quality, responsive, and accessible web interfaces for the MyJourney platform.

• Build reusable UI components and scalable front-end architecture that supports features such as quest views, portfolio building, reflections, and asset submissions.

• Translate UI/UX designs, wireframes, and prototypes into clean, production ready code.

• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and consistent performance across modern devices of varying screen sizes.

2.User Experience Implementation

• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to implement interaction patterns and visual designs accurately.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a shared component library and design system.

• Ensure storytelling features - such as portfolios, reflections, and submissions are intuitive and engaging for users.

3.Platform Integration with Backend APIs

• Integrate front-end interfaces with backend APIs and services.

• Work with backend engineers to define efficient data flows and API contracts.

• Design and implement asynchronous workflows to support responsive user experiences, including handling long-running background processes such as large or bulk file uploads.

4.Code Quality & Performance

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following modern front-end best practices.

• Participate in code reviews and maintain consistent development standards.

• Implement testing approaches for front-end functionality and optimize application performance and load times.

5.Collaboration & Product Development

• Participate in product discussions, sprint planning, and technical design reviews.

• Provide front-end input on feature feasibility, development effort, and implementation strategies.

• Continuously improve front-end architecture, developer workflows, and platform usability.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• At least 2 - 4 years of professional front-end development experience, building web applications.

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, knowledge in at least one JavaScript framework, and TypeScript (along with strong fundamentals in HTML and CSS).

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous data flows and event handling.

• Experience implementing responsive, mobile-ready, and accessible web interfaces.

• Familiarity with modern front-end bundling tooling or build pipelines such as Vite, Webpack, or similar build systems.

• Proficiency with Git-based version control workflows.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with design systems and component-driven development.

• Knowledge of Alpine.JS (on Django)/React, or familiarity with state management libraries (strongly preferred, but not required).

• Experience with front-end testing frameworks.

• Basic understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG).

• Experience working on portfolio platforms, content platforms, or educational technology products.

• Demonstrate flexibility in contributing to back-end development where required, in response to evolving project needs and stakeholder contexts.

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has topped the list of emerging engineering schools (MIT report, 2018) and possesses a unique structure and mission within the vibrant nation of Singapore. SUTD features the integration of design with engineering, an intimate student to faculty ratio, an innovative active learning pedagogy, an interdisciplinary pillar organization, a stellar faculty, and a beautiful new campus. The Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) pillar within SUTD offers exceptional undergraduate and doctoral degrees with focus on Business Analytics and Operations Research, Financial Services, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Aviation Systems. ESD undergraduates are prepared for a wide range of engineering and management careers in private and public sectors, including healthcare, banking, manufacturing, supply-chain, energy, transportation, and entertainment and hospitality. They are equally adept at entrepreneurship and boldly initiating start-up ventures.  

Job Requirements for Tenure-track/Tenured Faculty 

We seek to fill positions in several areas including but not restricted to statistical and machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), operations research, data science, and industrial and systems engineering, with applications to healthcare, sustainability, supply chains and logistics, urban mobility, and quantitative finance.  

The successful candidates should be specialised in an engineering systems-related field and have solid grounding in one or more systems methodologies including, but not limited to, AI/ML, optimization, stochastic modelling, statistics, game theory, financial engineering, and simulation. Empirical, experimental, computational, and analytical research approaches are all welcome. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to developing and maintaining an active research program.  

Successful candidates can look forward to competitive remuneration, assistance for relocation to Singapore, and attractive research start-up packages through SUTD Kickstarter Initiative (SKI) and grant opportunities.  

A candidate’s full application package should include: 

1. A cover letter 
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV), including publications 
3. Research statement / plans 
4. Teaching statement / plans 
5. 3 representative research papers 
6. Contact information of 3 referees 

How to apply 

Applications are being accepted online and the review of applications is ongoing. Additional information about the university and the Engineering Systems and Design pillar can be found at https://www.sutd.edu.sg/esd/.

About SUTD

SUTD is the world’s first Design AI university. With Design AI, artificial intelligence is treated as a partner and a member of the team – not just a tool. As a result of this unique SUTD treatment, AI and humans brainstorm, spar and prototype together, resulting in solutions that are elevated several-fold. This human-AI team concept has been made possible because of SUTD’s unique cohort-based interdisciplinary pedagogy. As a trailblazer in the field of design and technology education and research, SUTD has been pioneering innovative programmes and initiatives since its formation 16 years ago. As part its new mid-term growth strategy called SUTD Leap, it will work closely with industry to co-create solutions in both education and research – for a better world.

What You'll Do
The Language and Social Cognition Lab at Singapore University of Technology and Design invite applications for a Research Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research project examining human-human and human-AI communication in multilingual/multicultural contexts, with a particular focus on senior adults in Singapore.  

This project examines how linguistic diversity, cultural norms, and aging shape communicative breakdowns and adaptations in interactions involving large language model (LLM)-based conversational agents. The candidate will conduct mixed-methods research, including interviews, behavioral experiments, discourse analysis of multilingual dialogue, and field user studies in local elder-care settings. The candidate will work closely with an interdisciplinary team across psychology, HCI, and AI, contributing to the evaluation of proactive AI companion agents with respect to cultural sensitivity, engagement, and usability.   

Who We're Looking For

• At least a PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Communication Science, or related fields.
• Strong background in psychological research methods (e.g., behavioral, experimental, interviews, mixed methods) is required.
• Experience in conducting research with senior adults, multicultural or multilingual research, and/or human-AI interaction is preferred.
• Knowledge of or willingness to work with LLM-based systems will be a strong asset.

This position is for one-year contract, with the possibility of a one-year extension subject to performance and funding availability.