Total 419 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in George Town

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-%28International-Dispute-Resolution%29/29991-en_GB/

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Job Description

The NUS Centre for International Law (CIL) is inviting applications for a one-year Research Fellow position to contribute to the development and research of the International Dispute Resolution (IDR) programme. Candidates with experience in public international law, including in international tribunals such as the International Court of Justice, are encouraged to apply. The focus topic of the IDR programme is disputes involving States and includes issues related to alternative dispute resolution, international courts and tribunals and peace and security.

The duties of the incumbent will include:

• Conducting research and writing on current issues related to the resolution of disputes involving States;
• Contributing to the development of the IDR programme's research agenda;
• Publications in top tier peer-reviewed journals;
• Development and implementation of conferences, seminars, workshops, and trainings related to international dispute resolution.

The IDR Research Fellow can look forward to working in a small team with a short reporting line and interactions with practitioners in the field. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to collaborate with other CIL research teams and experts, and to attend conferences and workshops.

Qualifications

• A PhD in relevant area of international law or equivalent experience;
• At least 2 years of working experience;
• Proven records in conducting independent research;
• Strong analytical and writing skills - experience with publication of journal articles is desirable;
• Ability to produce academic writing as well as background papers/reports;
• Demonstrable interest in public international law and dispute resolution;
• Strong organisational and communications skills;
• Fluent language skills in English are required;
• Pro-active personality, with the ability to make suggestions and be a hands-on contributor; and
• Tech-savvy.

Application Procedures

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly via the NUS Career Portal with the following supporting documents:

• A covering letter (no more than 1 page) detailing motivations, relevant experience and why the candidate should be considered for the position;
• A detailed CV (no more than 3 pages);
• 1 sample of written work; and
• Names and contact details of 4 referees, including PhD supervisor

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for an online Zoom interview.

Job Description

The National Quantum Federated Foundry (NQFF) is seeking a research engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing essential quantum hardware and device components. The candidate will join our efforts spanning multiple quantum technology platforms ranging from trapped ions to integrated photonics and superconducting devices.

About the role

You will be embedded in a team of research scientists and engineers, contributing hands-on to the development and characterisation of quantum hardware. Based on your strengths and experience, your work will be shaped around one or more of the following focus areas:

• Device Fabrication & Engineering — Perform device fabrication and support the development and optimisation of the processes: this may include cleanroom-based nanofabrication work, electrical assembly (wirebonding, soldering, etc), and prototyping (machining, 3D printing, etc).
• Optical & Photonics Engineering — Perform optical & electrical characterization of photonics devices; construct and maintain optical measurement setups for device testing; data analysis and feedback towards improved device designs.
• Cryogenic Systems & Measurements — Set up, operate, and maintain cryogenic systems (incl. dilution refrigerators, cryostats); integrate and test quantum devices at (down to) millikelvin temperatures; develop automated testing workflows, acquire and analyse experimental data.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, material science & engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience relevant to one or more of the focus areas above
• Familiarity with experimental data acquisition, analysis, and presentation
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style

Experience in any of the following would set you apart:

• Optical setups and laser systems
• Electrical/RF electronics and associated test equipment
• Cleanroom nanofabrication
• Mechanical design with CAD software
• Programming (especially in Python) lab equipment for testing automation

About NQFF:

The National Quantum Federated Foundry (NQFF) is a national quantum programme supporting Singapore's quantum R&D ecosystem and industry partners. Functioning as a research foundry, NQFF covers the full device development cycle — from design to fabrication and characterisation — with the goal of translating next-generation quantum devices towards real-world applications.

NQFF is hosted at A*STAR IMRE, with teams operating across A*STAR IME and the National University of Singapore (NUS).

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.

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-%28Gen-AI%29/32622-en_GB/

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Job Description

We are looking for a Research Engineer for the OUTSMART Corp Lab led by Professor Massimo Alioto, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The selected candidate is expected to:

•    circuit exploration of near-PCM and in-memory SRAM computing macros, and related models  
•    experimental validation of computing and memory macros and their support of similarity/confidence-based computation skipping, and dataflow adaptation 
•    experimental validation of test structures with dataflow adaptation in single chip, high memory-logic interspersion
•    experimental validation of chiplet interfaces and synchronization, test structures with final memory-logic aggregation, and dataflow adaptation across chiplets 
•    experimental validation of final testchip in single- and many-chiplet arrangement
•    experimental validation of final testchip in single-chiplet arrangement 

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:
•    Minimally a Bachelor’s 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.

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-%28Gen-AI%29/32612-en_GB/

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Job Description

We are looking for a Research Fellow for the OUTSMART Corp Lab led by Professor Massimo Alioto, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The selected candidate is expected to:

•    circuit exploration of near-PCM and in-memory SRAM computing macros, and related models  
•    experimental validation of computing and memory macros and their support of similarity/confidence-based computation skipping, and dataflow adaptation 
•    experimental validation of test structures with dataflow adaptation in single chip, high memory-logic interspersion
•    experimental validation of chiplet interfaces and synchronization, test structures with final memory-logic aggregation, and dataflow adaptation across chiplets 
•    experimental validation of final testchip in single- and many-chiplet arrangement
•    experimental validation of final testchip in single-chiplet arrangement 
•    authoring high-quality research papers for leading conferences and journals and presenting findings at international conferences.
•    managing technical milestones for the project and providing technical guidance to PhD and master’s students within the group.

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 PhD 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.

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-%28Gen-AI%29/32613-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

We are looking for a Research Fellow for the OUTSMART Corp Lab led by Professor Massimo Alioto, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The selected candidate is expected to:

•    circuit exploration of near-PCM and in-memory SRAM computing macros, and related models  
•    experimental validation of computing and memory macros and their support of similarity/confidence-based computation skipping, and dataflow adaptation 
•    experimental validation of test structures with dataflow adaptation in single chip, high memory-logic interspersion
•    experimental validation of chiplet interfaces and synchronization, test structures with final memory-logic aggregation, and dataflow adaptation across chiplets 
•    experimental validation of final testchip in single- and many-chiplet arrangement
•    experimental validation of final testchip in single-chiplet arrangement 
•    authoring high-quality research papers for leading conferences and journals and presenting findings at international conferences.
•    managing technical milestones for the project and providing technical guidance to PhD and master’s students within the group.

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 PhD 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.

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-%28Chemical-Imaging-and-nanocatalysis%29/32625-en_GB/

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Job Description

We are looking for passionate and self-motivated postdoctoral research fellows to join our multidisciplinary team to work on the rational design of novel nanocatalysts and optical imaging for catalysis. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with a group of researchers from various disciplines and also assist the principal investigator in guiding junior researchers and graduate students as well as in managing project and laboratory. (https://cde.nus.edu.sg/mse/staff/ming-zhao/;  https://www.mingzhaogroup.com/)  

Qualifications

•    PhD degree in materials, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, environmental engineering, or any other related fields.
•    Expertise in optical imaging and nanocatalysis
•    Published in reputable international journals. 
•    Responsible and able to work independently. 
•    Good written and spoken communication. 
•    Good team player across multiple disciplines. 
•    < 5 years work experience after obtaining a PhD degree

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-%28Gen-AI%29/32619-en_GB/

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Job Description

We are looking for a Research Engineer for the OUTSMART Corp Lab led by Professor Massimo Alioto, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The selected candidate is expected to:

•    circuit exploration of near-PCM and in-memory SRAM computing macros, and related models  
•    experimental validation of computing and memory macros and their support of similarity/confidence-based computation skipping, and dataflow adaptation 
•    experimental validation of test structures with dataflow adaptation in single chip, high memory-logic interspersion
•    experimental validation of chiplet interfaces and synchronization, test structures with final memory-logic aggregation, and dataflow adaptation across chiplets 
•    experimental validation of final testchip in single- and many-chiplet arrangement
•    experimental validation of final testchip in single-chiplet arrangement 

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:
•    Minimally a Bachelor’s 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.

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-%28Living-Materials-Design-and-Development%29/26872-en_GB/

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Job Description

•    The Research Fellow will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. LIN Yiliang, on the research project of bio-interface design between living systems and materials for healthcare and sustainable applications.
•    The Research Fellow will help to develop living materials system integrating functional hydrogels with microorganisms, perform material characterization, and investigate the real-world applications.

Job Requirements

•    A PhD degree in a relevant area, e.g., Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering;
•    Good publication record;
•    Experienced bio-interface design, construction of living materials, materials characterization, and cell culture.
•    Any experience with 1) animal experiments, 2) advanced characterization techniques, and 3) soft matter mechanics and physics, is a plus
•    This position is available from Jan 2025

Job Summary

We are a project team comprising researchers from SingHealth, A*STAR, and Synapxe, developing a product to enhance the management and treatment of patients with lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs)—a condition that accounts for nearly 489 million cases globally and is a major contributor to inappropriate antibiotic use in Singapore. 

Over 40% of prescriptions for LRTIs are unnecessary, contributing to antimicrobial resistance (AMR)—a top global health threat. Traditional stewardship programs are expert-dependent and resource-intensive, limiting scalability.

To overcome these challenges, we are building an AI-powered Large Language Model platform that uses routinely collected clinical data to help clinicians identify cases that do not require antibiotics, thereby reducing unnecessary prescriptions.

Role:

As a Research Officer, you will play a central role by integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) for intelligent processing of unstructured clinical text—such as physician notes, discharge summaries, and radiology reports. Your work will help build explainable, scalable, and real-time AI recommendations that assist clinicians at the point of care for lower respiratory tract infections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the LLM development, focusing on enhancing unstructured data processing for clinical and biomedical applications.
• Fine-tune and train LLMs (e.g., LLaMA, Mistral, Phi, and the GPT family) using supervised and instruction-based datasets.
• Design and implement pipelines for data cleaning, preprocessing, and tokenisation of large-scale text corpora.
• Integrate retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and knowledge graph components for domain adaptation.
• Evaluate model performance using BLEU, ROUGE, BERTScore, and factual consistency metrics.
• Develop optimised PEFT/LoRA/QLoRA fine-tuning frameworks for efficiency on GPU clusters.
• Collaborate with researchers to design experiments, interpret results, and publish findings.
• Maintain reproducible codebases, documentation, and experiment logs.

Requirements:

• Master or Bachelor in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, or related disciplines.
• Strong experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP), transformer-based models, and text generation.
• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, Hugging Face, Transformers, and LLM fine-tuning libraries (e.g., PEFT, DeepSpeed, bitsandbytes).
• Experience with text and data processing, including annotation, tokenisation, and augmentation.
• Familiarity with vector databases (FAISS, Qdrant) and RAG pipelines.
• Understanding of GPU-based training, distributed model optimisation, and experiment tracking (e.g., MLflow, W&B).
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaborative skills.

Preferred Experience

• Research experience with open-weight LLMs or domain-specific adaptation (e.g., biomedical).
• Experience with multi-agent frameworks, prompt engineering, or LLM safety evaluation.
• Familiarity with cloud computing (AWS, Azure) or on-prem GPU clusters.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge LLM research with measurable real-world impact.
• Access to high-performance GPU infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Mentorship and opportunities for publication, conference presentation, and project leadership.

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 Description

The Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disorders (CVMD) Programme is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to support and drive strategic research initiatives in the area of ageing and longevity.

The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Yibin Wang, and a multidisciplinary team of investigators, collaborators, and partners across academia, healthcare, and industry. This role is suited for a candidate with strong scientific training, project management capabilities, and the ability to coordinate complex research initiatives in a dynamic academic research environment.

This role offers broad exposure to scientific coordination, partnership development, and programme-level research management in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. We welcome candidates who are scientifically grounded, proactive, and committed to advancing impactful research in ageing and longevity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide scientific, research, and operational support to the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators for ageing and longevity research initiatives.
• Provide logistic and technical support to a team of researchers to ensure timely achievement of project goals, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage complex research projects involving local and international collaborators and stakeholders.
• Oversee end-to-end project management, including grant preparation, research planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and risk mitigation.
• Manage research-related agreements and documentation, including Research Collaboration Agreements, sub-contracting arrangements, and related records.
• Liaise with relevant institutional offices, including Contracts & Industry Engagement (CIE), Safety, Health & Emergency Response and Compliance (SHERIC), and other administrative units, to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, ethical, and operational requirements.
• Support intellectual property and technology disclosure processes in collaboration with researchers and the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE).
• Support the planning and execution of programme-related meetings, workshops, seminars, partnership engagements, and outreach activities.
• Contribute to strategic planning, programme development, and reporting to strengthen Duke-NUS ageing and longevity research portfolio.

Job Requirements

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline and/or a postgraduate Medical Degree, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in an academic, research institute, healthcare, or institute of higher learning environment.
• Strong experience in research coordination, programme management, or project management, preferably in a multidisciplinary research setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables effectively.
• Experience in translational research, strategic research development, or industry-linked projects will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with research contracts, compliance processes, and/or intellectual property management would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under tight timelines.
• Good financial awareness and experience in budget planning or grant-related processes will be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with international collaborators or external partners is desirable.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

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-Fellow-%28VIOLIO-&-State-Estimation%29/32580-en_GB/

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Job Description

A Research Fellow position is open in a research lab at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The Research Fellow will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on the project “Meta-Learning of Robust State Estimation for Agile Mobile Robots.” The position focuses on advancing state estimation and odometry for robotic systems, with particular emphasis on LiDAR-Inertial Odometry (LIO), Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO), and multi-sensor fusion for UAVs and other agile platforms.

The Research Fellow will develop high-performance, robust estimation algorithms that operate reliably in challenging environments (e.g., low texture, illumination variation, dynamic scenes, or sensor degradation). The research will integrate model-based estimation methods (e.g., filtering, factor graph optimization, moving horizon estimation) with learning-enhanced components, including meta-learning approaches for adaptive and generalizable estimation.

The candidate will be responsible for both theoretical development and system-level implementation, including real-time deployment on robotic platforms. The developed algorithms will be validated through simulation and real-world experiments, particularly on UAV systems.

In addition, the Research Fellow is expected to contribute to mentoring junior PhD students and supporting research activities within the project.

The initial appointment duration is 12 months, which can then be extended based on an evaluation at the end of the initial appointment.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. degree from a reputable university, with expertise in robotic state estimation, SLAM, or perception for autonomous systems.

A successful candidate should have a strong mathematical background (e.g., linear algebra, optimization, probability, stochastic processes), and a strong publication record in top-tier venues. 

Qualifications

•    Possess a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines (e.g., Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Mathematics).
•    Have substantial research experience in robotic state estimation, SLAM, or odometry systems.
•    Strong expertise in LiDAR-Inertial Odometry (LIO), Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO), or multi-sensor fusion.
•    Solid understanding of estimation and optimization frameworks, including EKF/UKF, factor graph optimization, bundle adjustment, or moving horizon estimation (MHE).
•    Experience with real-time perception systems and deployment on robotic platforms.
•    Proficient in C++ or Python; experience with ROS and robotic middleware.
•    Familiar with UAV systems (e.g., PX4), and simulation environments such as Gazebo or AirSim.
•    Experience with sensor calibration, time synchronization, and system integration is highly desirable.
•    Strong publication record in leading journals and conferences in robotics, control, or machine learning.
•    Excellent communication skills and ability to independently publish and present research outcomes.
•    Demonstrated ability to supervise students or contribute to research leadership is preferred.
•    Experience in world-class research environments is highly valued.
•    Open to Fixed Term Contract

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

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Associate-%28International-Dispute-Resolution%29/32533-en_GB/

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Job Description

The NUS Centre for International Law (CIL) is inviting applications for a Research Associate position to contribute to the development and research of the International Dispute Resolution (IDR) programme. Candidates with experience in public international law, including in international tribunals such as the International Court of Justice, are encouraged to apply. The focus topic of the IDR programme is disputes involving States and includes issues related to alternative dispute resolution, international courts and tribunals and peace and security.

The duties of the incumbent will include:

• Conducting research and writing on current issues related to the resolution of disputes involving States;
• Contributing to the development of the IDR programme's research agenda;
• Publishing in top tier peer-reviewed journals;
• Developing and implementing conferences, seminars, workshops, and training sessions related to international dispute resolution.

The IDR Research Associate will have the opportunity to work in a small team with a streamlined reporting structure and and engage with practitioners in the field. The successful candidate will also have the chance to collaborate with other CIL research teams and experts, and to attend conferences and workshops.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a relevant area of international law;
• At least one (1) year of professional experience;
• Proven track record in conducting independent research;
• Strong analytical and writing skills;
• Ability to produce academic writing as well as background papers and reports;
• Demonstrable interest in public international law and dispute resolution;
• Strong organisational and communication skills;
• Fluency in English is required;
• Pro-active personality, with the ability to make suggestions and be a hands-on contributor; and
• Tech-savvy.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly via the NUS Career Portal with the following supporting documents:

• A covering letter (no more than 1 page) detailing motivations, relevant experience and why the candidate should be considered for the position;
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae (no more than 3 pages) outlining educational and professional history;
• Official university transcripts;
• A sample of written work
• Contact information of two academic referees.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for an online Zoom interview. For enquiries, please contact Human Resources at huong.tam@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-%28Pharmacy-and-Pharmaceutical-Sciences%29/32592-en_GB/?st=F60B62FB7157CB4DA8743736577FB0031852900E

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Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Boxiang Liu on the wetlab validations of AI-optimised mRNA sequences for stability and protein expression.

The main responsibilities of the position include:
- Gene synthesis and in vitro mRNA transcription for transfection into cells.
- Cell line construction and maintenance.
- Analysis of protein expression by flow cytometry.
- High throughput sequencing of gene libraries.
- Characterisation of mRNA vaccine and therapeutic effects in vivo.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or a related discipline; equivalent research experience will also be considered.  

Skills: 
- Proficiency in PCR, cloning, mammalian cell culture and transfection, fluorescence microscopy and immunostaining is required.
- Experience with fluorescence-activated cell sorting and flow cytometry data analysis, in vitro transcription, high throughput gene library construction and sequencing, and mouse model perturbation and analysis is advantageous.
- Excellent self-motivation, teamwork skills, and the ability to design and troubleshoot experiments are preferred.

Experience: 
- Prior laboratory experience in molecular biology, cellular biology or immunology projects with mammalian cell experiments.
- Experience with in vivo experiments, particularly with mouse models, is an advantage.
- Contribution to at least one paper in a relevant field. Having a published first author paper is an advantage.

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/Assistant-Manager-Manager%2C-Research-Admin-&-Programme-Management/32575-en_GB/

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Position Summary

The candidate will play an important role in driving research administrative excellence, managing research collaborations and grants in Operations Research and Analytics (ORA) at IORA. This role will be the key administrative point of contact for research teams, partners, and stakeholders, and will lead process improvements across research and programme management functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Administration, Collaboration & Grant Management

• Lead and oversee research administration activities within IORA, ensuring robust processes for research collaborations, industry partnerships, and compliance with NUS and funding agency requirements.
• Drive and coordinate research grant applications: Advise and support PIs and research teams in grant identification, application preparation, internal reviews, timely submission, and post-award administration.
• Monitor and manage grant portfolios: Oversee financial tracking, milestone monitoring, progress reporting, and compliance for all active research grants and collaborative projects.
• Serve as the primary administrative liaison with academic, industry, and funding partners for research collaborations, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Supervise procurement, HR administration, and claims related to grant-funded activities; optimise processes for onboarding research staff, faculty, and students.
• Maintain oversight of research records, partnership agreements, and audit documentation for internal and external reporting.

2. Operations and Event support

• Organise event and seminar planning for IORA, including industry engagement events, workshops, and research seminars, ensuring effective resource allocation and logistics.
• Drive process improvements and digital transformation in research administration and programme management functions.

4. Leadership, Reporting & Compliance

• Compile, review, and submit management reports on research activities, grants and compliance for audits and strategic planning.
• Champion best practices in research integrity, data management, and regulatory compliance across all administrative processes.
• Represent IORA in meetings with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to research administration, grants, and postgraduate programmes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with further professional qualifications in research administration, business, or higher education management.
• At least 7 years’ relevant experience, with proven expertise in research administration, grant management, and postgraduate programme operations (ideally within a university or research institute).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with experience supervising staff and managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and manage complex projects.
• Proficient in the use of research administration systems, grant portals, and office software

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-%28LWIR-Perception-&-UAV-State-Estimation%29/32576-en_GB/

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Job Description

A Research Engineer position is open at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The Research Engineer will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on the project on Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) Imaging for Autonomous Navigation. The position focuses on developing robust perception, state estimation, and odometry algorithms using LWIR (thermal) imaging for UAVs operating under degraded visual conditions, such as low illumination, smoke, fog, and texture-sparse environments.

The Research Engineer will design and implement LWIR-based odometry and thermal-inertial state estimation frameworks, including multi-sensor fusion with IMU and other onboard sensors. The work will involve both model-based approaches (e.g., filtering and optimization-based estimation) and learning-enhanced methods for improving robustness and generalization across environments.

The candidate will also be responsible for system integration and real-world deployment on UAV platforms, including embedded implementation, sensor calibration, and experimental validation in both indoor and outdoor scenarios. The developed methods will be evaluated in realistic navigation tasks under challenging environmental conditions.

The initial appointment duration is 12 months, which can then be extended based on an evaluation at the end of the initial appointment.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university, with expertise in robot perception, state estimation, or aerial robotics.

A successful candidate should have a strong mathematical background (e.g., linear algebra, optimization, probability, stochastic processes), along with demonstrated experience in state estimation, odometry, or SLAM systems, particularly in robotics applications.  

Qualifications

•    Possess min a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/Science or related disciplines (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics).
•    Have research experience in robot perception, state estimation, SLAM, or sensor fusion.
•    Experience with thermal (LWIR) imaging, event cameras, or other non-RGB sensing modalities is highly preferred.
•    Familiar with visual-inertial odometry (VIO), thermal-inertial odometry, or multi-sensor fusion frameworks.
•    Knowledge of state estimation techniques, including EKF, UKF, factor graph optimization, or moving horizon estimation (MHE).
•    Experience with feature extraction or direct methods under low-texture or low-SNR conditions is a plus.
•    Proficient in C++ or Python; experience with ROS and real-time robotic systems.
•    Familiar with UAV systems (e.g., PX4), and simulation environments such as Gazebo or AirSim.
•    Experience in sensor calibration (intrinsic/extrinsic) and time synchronization is desirable.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrated through relevant publications or projects.
•    Ability to deploy algorithms on embedded platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson) is a plus.
•    Excellent communication skills for publishing and presenting research outcomes.
•    Experience in world-class research environments is highly valued. 
•    Open to Fixed Term contract