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· Other admin duties assigned by the Superior

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-%28Engineered-Timber-&-Bamboo-Testing-&-Standards-Dev%29/33273-en_GB/

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Job Description

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking for highly motivated Research Fellow to join an industry-facing research programme on:
Harnessing Regional Tropical Timber and Bamboo for Sustainable and Durable Mass Engineered Timber Products for the Tropics. 

This multidisciplinary project aims to develop and validate sustainable, low-carbon Mass Engineered Timber and Bamboo products for tropical climates, including Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam), Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Glued Laminated Bamboo (Glubam), and Laminated Bamboo Lumber (LBL). The work will focus on the use of regional tropical timber and bamboo species to support more cost-effective, durable, and structurally reliable building solutions for Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

The appointed Research Fellow will work closely with academics, industry partners, timber manufacturers, testing laboratories, certification bodies, consultants, and regulatory stakeholders. The project is designed to move beyond laboratory research toward practical deployment, product qualification, regulatory acceptance, and industry adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Fellow will contribute to experimental research, data analysis, technical documentation, standards review, and industry engagement. Responsibilities include:

•    Timber and Bamboo Testing, Grading, and Classification
Conduct mechanical testing of timber, bamboo, lamellae, finger-jointed specimens, and full MET products; determine key material properties such as strength, stiffness, density, moisture content, shear, and tensile performance; support lamellar strength classification; analyse results against relevant standards; and translate findings into practical design data.

•    Product Development and Design Data
Develop practical product recommendations, including suitable product sizes and configurations, mechanical design properties, characteristic values, technical design tables, product summaries, and inputs for design guides. Compare tropical MET products with imported products and map regional performance data to Eurocode-equivalent requirements.

•    Factory Production Control and Certification Readiness
Review international and regional practices for factory production control, quality assurance, audit, and certification; engage with manufacturers, testing laboratories, certification bodies, and stakeholders; and develop practical recommendations for product qualification and industry adoption.

•    Fire Performance Testing
Conduct fire performance testing and interpret fire-related test data for timber, bamboo, and MET products.

•    Standards Review and Eurocode Equivalence
Review relevant international and regional standards, including Eurocode, JIS, ISO, AS/NZS, Malaysian Standards, and China National Standards, to support the development of Singapore standards and Eurocode-equivalent pathways for the use of tropical timber and bamboo.

Why Join Us?
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact research programme at the interface of timber engineering, sustainable construction, product development, standards translation, and industry adoption. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in mass engineered timber and bamboo product development, collaborate with academic and industry partners, publish in high-quality journals, present at international conferences, and contribute to future sustainable construction practices in Singapore and the region.

Job Requirements

•    Possess a PhD degree in related areas such as Timber Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Wood Science and Bamboo Engineering
•    Strong technical knowledge or research experience in at least one of the following areas:
        o   Timber or bamboo material testing/
        o   Engineered wood products/
        o   Structural testing and mechanical characterisation/
        o   Timber design standards, especially Eurocode 5 or related international standards. 
•    Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret experimental data and translate results into practical recommendations.
•    Good written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports, research papers, technical documentation, and presentations.
•    Strong project execution skills, including the ability to coordinate procurement, logistics, testing schedules, collaborators, and documentation.
•    Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research and produce high-quality technical outputs.
•    Open to fixed-term contract. 

1. Carry out drawing and working closely on construction plans with clients, architects and other professionals

2. Monitoring installation works on site

3. Working out the loads and stresses on different parts of a structure

4. Inspecting unsafe buildings and recommending options for repairs or demolition

5. Effective communication and co-cordination between project participants

6. Making sure that projects meet legal guidelines, environmental directives, and health and safety requirements

7. Giving progress reports to clients and senior managers

8. Resolving site technical issues

9. Performance of other duties or tasks as assigned by immediate superior

"i) Assists in planning, organizing and carrying out project management activities

-Ensuring that desired profit margins are achieved through cost containment, material wastage control, etc;

-Ensuring that shop drawings are completed and submissions to the authorities are carried out in a timely manner with Drafting Department;

-Ensure that projects perform according to agreed schedule, quality and costs;

-Ensure that assigned projects are executed in a smooth and effective manner to achieve customer satisfaction objectives

-Ensuring that risk management is taken into account in all project management activities;"

"ii) Assists to ensure that safety procedures

-Incorporated in all project management activities and takes initiatives to promote a safety working culture;

-Conducting Mass Tool Box meeting with Safety personnel; "

"iii) Assists in planning for site mobilization and work sequential execution;

-Ensuring project performance through close supervision, site checks, close monitoring of site progress and swift resolution of any quality and work schedule issues;

-Conducting daily meetings with project team members and ensuring that latest changes are communicated to all project staff; "

"iv) Assists in verifying sub-contractor claims and material orders with Quantity Surveyors

-Understands contract documentation in conjunction with B.Q. and material specifications;

-Project documentation including email communication;

-Liaises with suppliers and sub-contractors on contractual matters; "

"v)Assists in updating project development performance in meetings;

-Attends project kick-off meetings, ongoing meetings and project closure meetings with clients, consultants and other parties;

-Ensuring that progress and other reports are prepared in a timely manner as required;

-Responding to consultants’ and requests from others in a pro-active and timely manner;"

vi)Liaises with relevant stakeholders effectively to execute the projects in a seamless manner and mitigates any issues that arise;

vii)Assists in ensuring effective compliance of contractual terms and the full and final settlement of project accounts;

viii)Any other duties as may be assigned

Workplace Safety and Health Framework Development and Implementation:

• Manage the implementation of Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) frameworks by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct monthly dialogue sessions with EHS team members and ensures convening of monthly corporate EHS meeting
• Design and implement programs to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Monitor health and safety metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Management
• Develop relationships, engage relevant stakeholders and facilitate alignment of stakeholders’ and project objectives

EHS Strategy and Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead and mentor Project teams fostering a proactive safety and environmental culture.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on EHS-related risks, opportunities, and initiatives.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with all EHS regulations, standards and other requirements that the Organization subscribes to.
• Conduct regular audits to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and environmental harm.

Training and Development:

• Oversee the design of EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and leadership.
• Promote EHS awareness and accountability at all levels of the organization.
• Ensure training programs comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting:
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and external stakeholders on EHS matters.
• Prepare and present EHS performance reports to executive leadership and the board of directors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate EHS considerations into business operations.

Continuous Improvement:

• Benchmark organizational EHS performance against industry standards and best practices.
• Drive innovation in EHS practices through the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost-effective improvements in EHS programs.

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-%28AI-Assisted-Polymeric-Memristor-with-Homogenous-Switching-Enables-In-situ-Neurom/33269-en_GB/?st=C6A47C97803351A6289A799639FE792AEAB10BB6

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

•    Investigation into using AI for material selection and design
•    Investigation into model construction for neuromorphic computing of materials and device
•    Mentor Master students
•    Draft grant proposals
•    Oversee lab safety
•    Draft review article 
•    Assist the research group and PI in group logistics and travel reimbursements

Job Requirements

•    Master degree in chemistry, materials science and engineering, or chemical engineering. 
•    Ample research experience in AI for Science
•    Solid background/experience in  Neuromorphic Computing
•    Excellent communication and writing skills
•    Prior undergraduate mentoring experience
•    Assist in chemicals and supplies ordering for research group
•    Assist in travel reimbursements

Assists the contract manager in providing elective support to project management teams by ensuring that the contracts are administered in accordance with contractual obligations and eìective cost management strategies;

· Carries out pre-tender activities in the award of trade packages by conducting site show round and ensuring the completeness of tender drawings/documents;

· Seeks clariícations with the respective consultants regarding discrepancies in the scope of work and drawings; replace all addendum drawings and BQ pages after clariícations;

· Seeks quotation from the respective trades and follows up on submission of quotations;

· Takes up quantity as per BQ and the detailed breakdown in the Excel sheet;

· Reviews tender pricing with contract manager; understands the project schedule, proít margin and goodwill discount; attends tender interviews; goes through tender reply with contract manager and prepares reply accordingly;

· Reviews letter of appointments, contract drawings and documents and to highlight any deviation from the tender;

· Attends project kick oì meetings and brief the scope of works with project team and management;

· Makes arrangements for insurance/factory licence/bond/pre-construction survey, ít out deposit if required;

· Follows up on making arrangements for sample submission;

· Negotiates with the respective supplier and appoints the specialist sub-contractors based on trade;

· Ensures the timely submission of VO cost on day to day or weekly basis and communicates with the project team; timely submission of monthly progress claims; ínal account closing;

· Submits the progress claim on monthly basis;

· Follows up eìectively on payment certiícate and payment with the clients;

· Certiíes sub-contractors claims based on site progress and quantity;

· Requests for AI/EI with the respective consultants;

· Attends internal and external project closure meetings with consultants;

· Submits the warranty based on contractual terms;

· Ensures PM’s submission of as built drawings and OM manual

· Follows through with the landlord on refund of ít out deposit

· Any other duties as may be assigned

What this job involves: 

This role leads JLL's APAC Research Data Operations team, ensuring the quality, consistency, and reliability of property market data across more than 20 Asia Pacific markets. You will oversee the data that underpins JLL's research, insights, and Real Estate Intelligence Service client deliverables, collaborating closely with local market Research teams and internal stakeholders. The position requires tactical oversight of the APAC component of JLL Research's offshore data management capability in India. 
 

What your day-to-day will look like: 

• Leading and developing the APAC Data Operations team to support Research teams across the region with timely submission and validation of market data 

• Establishing data quality frameworks and conducting systematic reviews to identify missing information, inconsistencies, or unusual trends 

• Directing the preparation and management of datasets using agreed standards and processes, ensuring compliance across all markets 

• Monitoring key property market indicators and validating trends against real estate fundamentals 

• Overseeing the maintenance and optimization of databases and systems used to store and deliver research data to clients and internal stakeholders 

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing best practices across the APAC Data Operations function including championing the evaluation, testing, and adoption of AI and automation tools that enhance data quality and streamline processes 

• Managing relationships with offshore data management teams in India and China and onshore stakeholders, setting priorities and monitoring performance 

• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to align data operations with broader research and business objectives 

• Reporting on team performance, data quality metrics, and operational efficiency to senior management 

• Contributing highly specialized expertise in APAC data and methodologies to global data initiatives 

Required Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of experience in a data operations management role, ideally within a commercial real estate agency or related industry 

• Proven ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, apply logical problem solving, and effectively communicate findings to diverse stakeholders and senior management 

• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and develop high-performing teams 

• Excellent project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives, meet deadlines, and drive results in a fast-paced environment 

• Exceptional attention to detail with deep expertise in managing data-intensive processes 

• Bachelor's degree in economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, or a related discipline 

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including complex formulas and working with large, structured datasets 

• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with teams across APAC markets and managing offshore operations.
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven track record of implementing data quality controls and validation processes 

• Experience leading teams in the adoption of automation, AI tools, or process improvement initiatives 

• Previous experience managing offshore or distributed teams 

• Deep understanding of Asia Pacific commercial real estate markets and how JLL Research materials are leveraged to support the transaction business lines 

• Mandarin language proficiency is advantageous due to regular collaboration with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and offshore data operations teams in China.

Hiring: Science Teacher (Primary level)

Part Time: $25-35 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Working hours:-

Part Time: between Mon-Fri 9am-3.30pm

Location: East

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and conduct lessons according to the course syllabus and scheme of work
• Provide necessary supervision to the students and report students’ discipline issues to the Student Affairs staff
• Schedule and prepare examination papers and assignments
• Monitor the performance and progress of each student, including academic counselling
• Give feedback to Management about the continual improvement of the class performance
• Mark and grade all course work, assignments and examination papers
• Give feedback to Management on the course proceedings at the end of semester/course/modules
• Participate in programme review meetings

Requirements:

• Minimum a Diploma
• At least 1 year of relevant experience

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send in your resume to: recruit @ dismanpower.com.sg & indicate in the subject as "Science Teachers (Full / Part Time, East)".

**PLEASE INDICATE YOUR EXPECTED SALARY RANGE**

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

DIS Manpower Pte Ltd
EA License No.: 08C3226
EA Personnel: Sng Wei Lin
EA Reg No.: R1101806

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute, and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education, and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research.

NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Senior Executive / Executive, Research Support and Grants Management with the Office for Research (OfR). The Research Support and Grants Management Unit manages pre and post award administration of internal and external research grants, enabling NIE faculty to secure research funding and administer grants effectively in compliance with funding and institutional requirements.  The unit also oversees all Research Support functions in capacity building faculty staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the NIE faculty in the administration of both internally-funded and externally-funded research grants at the pre and post-award stages.
• Facilitate research grant administration processes, including grant applications, completeness checks, grant awards, grant variations, progress reports, final reports, and grant closure processes.
• Coordinate research grant administration policies, guidelines as well as terms and conditions in accordance with funding agencies’ and Institute’s regulations, including compliance requirements.
• Provide consultation to research teams on grants processes, budgeting, and guidelines as and when required.
• Collaborate with team members in research support initiatives/events that are organised by the Research Support and Grants Management (RSGM) unit.
• Design/create grant-related infographics, posters, and/or collaterals for stakeholder communication and events where required.
• Maintain the RSGM unit’s documents, webpages, databases, records, and SOPs so that they are updated in a timely manner.
• Facilitate appointment/reappointment and contract renewals for research staff who will be hired via NIE faculty’s research grants.
• Liaison officer with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors if necessary.
• Organise and provide secretarial and logistical support for NIE internal research grants’ review panel meetings, including recording of minutes.
• Support the Associate/Assistant Deans in RSGM matters as and when needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by the reporting officer.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic diploma.

• Preferably with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in research development, grant management, or a related role in a university or research setting.

• Able to learn fast, multi-task, prioritise, and work within tight timelines.

• Possess good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills to work with faculty and staff across various departments.

• Strong team player.

• Strong numerical skills with an eye for detail with the ability to review and improve research proposals when necessary.

• Strong planning and organisational skills.

• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of MS Office applications and willingness to learn or use new IT software, AI tools and applications as and when required.

• Able to monitor compliance in policies and uphold governance of policies.

• Experience in event management will be an added advantage.

• Experience in traditional and digital marketing (e.g., designing infographics, website/social media) will be an added advantage.
  

Application

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.

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-%28Machine-Learning-and-Optimization-in-Chemical-Engineering%29%2C-ChBE/33284-en_GB/

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Job Description

The Research Engineer 

•    will work closely with the Principal Investigator on several research projects on using machine learning in chemical and optimization problems 

•    will help to develop machine learning models for both theory and applications in advanced control systems 

Job Requirements

•    B.S. or M.S degree in a relevant area, e.g., Chemical Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science,  Chemistry, etc.
•    Experienced in machine learning, optimization and programming languages (e.g., python, Matlab, C++, etc)
•    Any experience with 1) advanced control and optimization, 2) machine learning theory and applications, and 3) chemical engineering and chemistry is a plus

1. Assists Project Manager in the co-ordination of project management activities to ensure that projects are executed in a smooth and effective manner;

2. Attends external project kick-off meetings, meetings with consultants as well as technical and co-ordination meetings,daily project meetings and internal project closure meeting;

3. Assists Project Manager in carrying out all shop drawings and submission with Drafting Department;

4. Assists Project Manager in carrying out risk assessment and other risk management activities; makes recommendations on risk control measures; communicating risk assessment to all workers;

5. Ensures all contractors are safety inducted and issued with Permit before work commencement;

6. Ensures the adherence to the safe work procedure (SWP) established; to inform project manager or project director of any shortcoming in the SWP or risk control measures implemented;

7. Ensures the familiarization with the scope of works;

8. Resolves site problems proactively in a timely manner and seeks advice from Project Manager as appropriate;

9. Ensures the timely preparation of project progress and other reports;

10. Follows up on all aspects of QA/QC matters; records all defects works and ensure proper documentation;

11. Co-ordinates daily activities of workers’ duties and to ensure that they are performed in a proper manner;

12. Makes daily checks on work progress, housekeeping and safety implementation on site with safety personnel;

13. Assists in cost control by cutting materials wastage, reducing labour cost, usage of tools and equipment, etc;

14. Assists the Project Manager in conducting Mass Tool Box meeting with safety personnel;

15. Ensures proper project documentation including email communication;

16. Assists in promoting good team morale and team spirit in the project team;

17. Strong in Structural work

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-%28Machine-Learning-and-Optimization-in-Chemical-Engineering%29%2C-ChBE/33281-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Research Engineer 

•    will work closely with the Principal Investigator on several research projects on using machine learning in chemical and optimization problems 

•    will help to develop machine learning models for both theory and applications in advanced control systems 

Job Requirements

•    B.S. or M.S degree in a relevant area, e.g., Chemical Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science,  Chemistry, etc.
•    Experienced in machine learning, optimization and programming languages (e.g., python, Matlab, C++, etc)
•    Any experience with 1) advanced control and optimization, 2) machine learning theory and applications, and 3) chemical engineering and chemistry is a plus

The Laboratory for RNA Delivery Therapeutics @ NTU

Prof Mary Chan-Park and her team have recently won a highly competitive large grant on the design, synthesis and studies of the improved RNA delivery vehicles. We are looking for post-doctoral fellows to design and synthesize new lipids or polymers that are stimuli-responsive and suitable for nanoparticle delivery formulations. New alternative delivery vehicles for the promising RNA nanomedicine are urgently needed to replace the current ones to achieve great delivery efficacy with less side effects. We have shown that some polymeric or lipid nanoparticles are excellent candidates as delivery agents.

This research will be in collaboration with other top international scientists from MIT, and Boston University.

Dr Mary Chan-Park is currently the Centre Director of the Centre for RNA Delivery Therapeutics. She is also the current President Chair Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (2024 onwards) and the 2019 Board of Trustees Chaired Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (2019-2024), both at the Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore). She also holds a joint appointment at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at NTU.  She is the Director of the Centre for Antimicrobial Bioengineering and the Director of the NTU Laboratory for RNA Delivery Therapeutics. She is a Fellow of the America Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering.

Key Job Purpose - We are looking for Research Fellow for the lab to conduct research in novel stimuli-responsive delivery vehicles for RNA therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities:

The person shall develop new stimuli-responsive lipid or polymer formulations for RNA nanomedicine to achieve efficient transfection efficiency and endosomal escape. The person shall design and synthesize novel cationic or ioniable lipids or polymers and formulate then with RNA, and then measure the transfection and endosomal escape efficiency and other particle properties.

• Develop stimuli-responsive nanoparticle delivery formulations

• Develop optimum formulations for RNA delivery

• New Lipid or polymer design and synthesis

• Nanoparticle characterisation

• Bioimaging of mammalian cells and Delivery Formulations

• Mice studies

• RNA Transfection efficiency and particle measurements

Job Requirements:

• Recent PhD graduates in chemical engineering, bioengineering, chemistry, materials science and engineering or related fields with knowledge in RNA delivery and independent research are strongly encouraged to apply or inquire.

• PhD (for Research Fellow and above equivalent) qualification degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field

• At least 5 years of relevant experiences in PHD or beyond / technical hands-on experience in stimuli-responsive nanoparticle Delivery Formulations and evaluation

• Familiarity with stimuli-responsive RNA delivery formulations and evaluation (e.g. top research groups and classical LNP formulations)

• Good written and oral communication skills (if applicable)

• Proficiency in RNA formulation / RNA formulation evaluation

• Mice studies, and bioimaging (confocal, FRET, FRAP, etc)

• Lipid or polymer synthesis

• Competent in oral / written technical communications, and technical leadership (required to supervise junior researchers, like PHD students).

• Interpersonal skill (e.g. Ability to work independently / develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details / excellent organizational / time management skills)

• Entry level PHD graduating candidates are welcome to apply

• For Senior Research Fellow,

  • Ability to supervise PHD students

  • Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Possesses international experience, with a strong network of contacts in the region.

  • Possesses international experience, with a strong network of contacts in the region.

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-Fellow-%28Sustainable-Concrete-Materials%29/33278-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking a Research Fellow to join a high-impact project on the use of limestone aggregates and fines as alternative materials for concrete production in Singapore.

The project, “Enhancing Concrete Resilience in Singapore: Evaluating Limestone as an Alternative for Concrete Applications,” aims to assess the feasibility, performance, durability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of limestone-based concrete. The research will support Singapore’s efforts to diversify construction material sources, strengthen supply-chain resilience, and develop more sustainable concrete solutions.

About the Role
The Research Fellow will work with a multidisciplinary NUS team and industry partners to evaluate limestone aggregates and fines for structural concrete applications. The work will cover material characterisation, concrete mix design, mechanical and durability testing, recyclability, cost analysis, and potential long-term field monitoring.

This role is well suited for candidates with expertise in concrete technology, cementitious materials, aggregate characterisation, durability, sustainable construction materials, or structural concrete testing.

Key Responsibilities:
The Research Fellow will contribute to:

•    Characterising limestone aggregates and fines from different regional sources and comparing them with conventional granite aggregate, natural sand, and granite fines.
•    Designing and optimising concrete mixes incorporating limestone materials for commonly used concrete grades, including C32/40, C40/50, and up to C50/60.
•    Testing fresh concrete properties such as workability, slump retention, stability, and fresh density.
•    Evaluating hardened concrete performance, including compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural strength, elastic modulus, creep, shrinkage, and density.
•    Assessing durability performance, including alkali–aggregate reaction, sulphate and acid attack, chloride ingress, carbonation, permeation, and elevated-temperature behaviour.
•    Supporting reinforced concrete specimen testing, non-destructive testing, recyclability studies, and cost analysis.
•    Contributing to technical reports, journal publications, conference papers, and practical guidelines for industry adoption.

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to contribute to a nationally relevant research project with direct impact on Singapore’s construction-material resilience and sustainability. Successful candidates will work closely with leading researchers, industry partners, and public-sector stakeholders to generate practical solutions for future concrete production.

The role offers strong opportunities for high-quality publications, industry engagement, technical guideline development, and real-world research translation in the areas of sustainable concrete, infrastructure resilience, and circular construction materials.

Job Requirements

•    Possess a PhD in Civil Engineering, Geology, Cement Chemistry, Construction Materials, or a closely related field.
•    Strong background in concrete durability, cementitious materials, aggregate degradation, or infrastructure materials.
•    Hands-on experience in durability testing of concrete or mortar.
•    Understanding of durability mechanisms such as ASR, ACR, sulphate attack, carbonation, chloride ingress, acid attack, or thermal degradation.
•    Experience with microstructural or chemical characterisation techniques, such as petrography, XRF, XRD, SEM, TGA, MIP, or related methods.
•    Strong analytical, experimental, and scientific writing skills.
•    Ability to manage multiple experimental workstreams and maintain high-quality research documentation.
•    Strong written and spoken communication skills. 
•    Open to fixed-term contract.