Total 218 Full-time science rd research job vacancies

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

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

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

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

Requirements

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

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

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

o Spatial analysis / Geospatial information system (GIS)

o Transportation and urban systems

o Agent-based modelling / network analysis

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

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

• Good written and verbal communication skills

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

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

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Fellow-%28Statistics-and-Data-Science%29/33447-en_GB/?st=DDCF370D747A170FC6C5B7C7D0F8F5BB9E65FE37

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Assoc. Prof. Alexandre THIERY on representation learning and high-dimensional time series under a project on "Particle methods for data-assimilation".

The main responsibilities of the position include:
•    Methodology development
•    Implementation of the methods
•    Publication in journals and conferences
•    Presentation of work at conferences

Qualifications / Discipline:
•    PhD in Machine Learning, Statistics, Signal Processing, Applied Mathematics, or related fields

Skills:
•    Proficiency in deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
•    Strong background in statistical modeling and machine learning
•    Proven ability to develop and implement complex algorithms
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Capable of conducting independent research and working collaboratively

Experience:
•    Published research in top-tier journals and conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, AISTATS)
•    Demonstrated experience in developing novel methodologies in representation learning
•    Strong record of presenting at international conferences and workshops

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate who will contribute to NTU's mission of advancing system security, privacy-preserving computing, and intelligent vulnerability analysis. The ideal candidate will provide strategic research support in bridging low-level system architecture with AI-driven security solutions. This role requires strong expertise in developing formally verified confidential computing environments, optimizing machine learning architectures for secure inference, and building multi-agent pipelines for protocol specification analysis. By driving these interdisciplinary efforts, the appointed researcher will play a pivotal role in NTU's strategic initiatives to build trustworthy, resilient, and efficient computing ecosystems, while fostering innovative collaborations across academia and industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of system security, privacy-preserving computing, and intelligent vulnerability analysis.

• Design and implement formally verified, hardware-assisted isolation environments for confidential cloud computing.

• Formulate optimization strategies for machine learning architectures to enable high-performance secure inference.

• Develop multi-agent frameworks driven by large language models to systematically analyze protocol specifications and predict implementation vulnerabilities.

• Collaborate with academic and industry partners to translate advanced security paradigms into real-world applications.

• Prepare and co-author high-quality research papers for premier venues in security, systems, and software engineering.

• Contribute to proposal writing and grant applications in hardware-software co-design and AI-driven security.

• Support the supervision and mentorship of undergraduate and postgraduate students in related projects.

• Assist in building experimental platforms and validation datasets for protocol analysis and confidential computing frameworks.

Requirements:

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.

• Research or applied experience in system security.

• Experience with privacy-preserving machine learning, AI-driven vulnerability analysis, and vulnerability detection tools.

• Knowledge of cryptographic protocols such as Multi-Party Computation.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and Java.

• Strong academic writing and publication track record, with contributions to international conferences (e.g., ICSE).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in bridging low-level system architectures.

• Proficiency in experimental design, evaluation benchmarks, and reproducibility of results.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to mentor and support students in research activities and software projects.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Vaster Learning Pte Ltd, situated in the bustling business area of Novena, has emerged as a leader in providing both online and offline classes in a variety of subjects. By winning the support of many parents, it has gained tremendous recognition among the students. Our teachers are dedicated and have worked closely with our students to achieve their academic goals. We aim at providing excellence in educational services.

Responsibilities

· Conduct 1-to-1 online/offline (@Novena) lessons

· Conduct group online/offline (@Novena) classes

· Create an engaging learning experience for students

· Inspire and motivate students to excel in attaining their objectives for having tuition classes: be it exam preparation and academic improvement

· Monitor learning progress and periodical exams

· Prepare and deliver lessons that facilitate active learning experiences

· Communicate clear objectives for students learning activities

 Requirements:

· A good Diploma/Degree in Science (Chemistry/Biology)

· Familiar with IB programme

· Passionate in teaching and inspiring teenagers

· High level of professional integrity and good work ethic

· A team player and a self-starter, open to feedback and willing to take on new challenges.

· Flexible, able to manage change and ambiguity well and able to work under tight deadlines.

· Relevant teaching experience (preferred)

· Adept in learning new educational tools and software where necessary

· Able to work on evenings and weekends

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing scalable algorithms for building Data+AI systems.

• Writing research papers of high quality based on research results

• Building deployable Data+AI systems based on the research results.

Job Requirements:

• Preferably PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.

• Independent, highly analytical, proactive and a team player

• Excellent teamwork and verbal, written communication skills

• In-depth knowledge relevant to the project domain.

• Demonstrated capability to conduct innovative research.

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

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

• Ability to design and implement new experimental methods.

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

• Ability to initiate collaboration research in multidisciplinary team.

• Oversee and report project progress.

• Ability and willingness to work some flexible hours.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the conceptualisation and design of research studies (including primary studies, desk review, etc.) on social issues relating to children and families, under the supervision of the Head of Research and Research Advisors.
• Candidate will be expected to execute responsibilities relating to data collection, data cleaning and analysis.
• Conceptualise the dissemination plan of studies together with Advocacy Unit, contribute to the dissemination plan including writing up and presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with social service practitioners to evaluate programmes and services.
• Responsibilities include supporting the development of concept papers (TOC, logic model, needs analysis), proposal of suitable frameworks, methods and tools for programme evaluation, analysis of results, and contributing to reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to other team efforts, such as research newsletters, research grant, organizing of events.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Honours Degree in Psychology / Sociology / Social Work or related discipline
• Past work experience is preferred
• Past research experience is required
  i) Past research experience should be evident (e.g. RA, internship, thesis, peer-reviewed research publications)
  ii) Candidate should have sound statistical knowledge and be proficient in using statistical software such as Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to conduct data analysis
  iii) Prior experience in conducting programme evaluation and knowledge of social service sector preferred but not necessary
• Keen interest in conducting research on social issues relating to children and families
• Willing to undertake different types of work
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Be comfortable working collaboratively in a team and in liaising with multiple parties

About the Job

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Assistant to support a research project focused on leveraging multimodal Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance user intention understanding and decision-making process, particularly in the area of recommender systems. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty and researchers to design, implement, and evaluate novel methods that integrate LLMs for more intelligent user understanding and decision-making systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research with real-world impact.

What You'll Do

• Conduct research on applying LLMs to improve the user intent understanding and decision-making process.
• Develop and implement experimental prototypes and evaluate model performance.
• Conduct literature reviews and contribute to the writing of research papers and reports.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in regular research discussions.

Who We're Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven research experience, particularly in user modeling, personalization and decision-making process and recommender systems.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Excellent written English communication skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, and passionate about research.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering, fine-tuning LLMs, or knowledge distillation is a plus.
• Experience with publishing in academic conferences or journals is a plus.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to support research in cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, and large language model security. The successful candidate will contribute to projects related to privacy-preserving AI interactions, trustworthy knowledge acquisition, and secure information processing in security-sensitive AI systems. The role will involve assisting in the design, implementation, and evaluation of methods for reducing privacy leakage, mitigating adversarial risks, and improving the security and trustworthiness of LLM-based systems. The candidate will also support the construction of research benchmarks, experimental evaluation, and the preparation of high-quality research publications. This position will contribute to NTU’s mission of advancing secure and trustworthy intelligent systems through interdisciplinary research in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
 

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct research on cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, and large language model security, with a focus on privacy-preserving AI interactions and secure information processing.

• Design, implement, and evaluate methods for trustworthy knowledge acquisition in LLM-based systems, including approaches to reduce privacy leakage and mitigate adversarial risks.

• Develop learning-based and evaluation-driven approaches to improve the security, reliability, and trustworthiness of AI systems in security-sensitive scenarios.

• Construct experimental platforms, benchmarks, and datasets for evaluating LLM security, privacy protection, and trustworthy AI applications.

• Conduct empirical experiments, performance analysis, and ablation studies to validate proposed methods and support reproducible research.

• Prepare and co-author high-quality research papers, technical reports, and project documentation, and collaborate with academic and industry partners on related research projects.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline.

• Research or applied experience in cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, large language model security, privacy-preserving AI, or related areas.

• Experience with LLM-based systems, trustworthy knowledge acquisition, information retrieval, query rewriting, or AI security evaluation.

• Familiarity with privacy leakage, adversarial risks, secure information processing, and trustworthiness evaluation in AI or LLM-based systems.

• Experience in designing and conducting empirical experiments, including benchmark construction, dataset preparation, performance evaluation, and ablation analysis.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Role Overview:

We know stepping into teaching can feel overwhelming — that’s why at Achievers Dream, we invest heavily in your success from Day 1.

• You’ll start with our proven, research-backed 5-Stage Teacher Training System
• Receive step-by-step guidance from experienced mentors
• Learn exactly how to deliver effective lessons and guide students — no guesswork
• Progress at a structured pace, with constant support and feedback

Once you’re confident and ready, you’ll officially step into your role as a Science Teacher, where your main focus will be:

• Teaching upper primary / lower sec students in group class settings

• Conducting both classroom lessons and hands-on lab sessions in our NEA-approved Chemistry Lab

• Helping students truly understand Science — not just memorise

• Focusing solely on teaching — with minimal admin work (our support team handles the backend)

We’re looking for someone who is:


• Patient, reliable, and committed to students’ improvement

• Passionate about teaching — not interested in research or excessive admin

• Eager to grow, learn, and become a respected Science Specialist

• Someone who respects work life balance and giving 100% at work.
• Teaching or tutoring experience will be a bonus as training will be provided
• Detail-oriented in marking and student feedback
• Team player who is dependable and willing to help when needed

Work Schedule & Location

Outlets: Bukit Timah, Lorong Chuan, Kembangan

• Option 1: 4 weekdays (1:00pm–9:00pm) + 1 weekend (8:30am–6:30pm)
• Option 2: 3 weekdays (1:00pm–9:00pm) + 2 weekends (8:30am–6:30pm)

For interested applicants, kindly send your updated resume to us and we will contact you for a competency test and interview. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

We are looking for a Research Associate to work in mental health AI. The role will focus on development of novel multimodal AI models integrating speech, emotions, linguistics, alongside other key mental health modalities. You will also be required to participate in implementation science research pertaining to the deployment and efficacy testing of AI solutions. You will participate in grant and manuscript preparations and also participate in any high impact projects the group is currently working on.

Key Responsibilities:

• De-identification of mental health speech transcripts

• Design and extract text features for modelling ultra-high-risk outcomes

• Design and improve existing multimodal machine learning frameworks for predicting ultra-high-risk outcomes

• Implementation Science research --- including assistance in recruitment, administration of surveys, conducting AI enactment scenarios, analysis of data

• Take care of the Lab’s computing infrastructure--- including GPU-enable units and HPC server

• Manuscript and grant preparations --- for all research pertaining to mental health NLP and behavioral work. And to support grant administration, co-writing, and liaison with grant offices and administrative bodies.

• Research protocol development --- including the development of LLM-prompt workflows, deep learning and training and optimization processes, data transformation and feature engineering.

• AI model development --- training, development, deployment, post-deployment testing and monitoring of LLM and deep learning models pertinent to the mental health project.

Required educational qualification, experience, skills and competencies:

• Master (for Research Associate equivalent) qualification degree in data science, AI, mental health, implementation science psychiatry discipline or related field

• At least 1 years of relevant experiences in similar role / technical hands-on experience in data science and analytics

• Familiarity with PDPA, Good Research Practice, NLP and linguistics analysis

• Good written and oral communication skills (if applicable)

• Proficiency in python, R, Tensorflow, ML, deep learning, LLMs, statistical modelling

• Competent in soft skills / general personality traits e.g. information visualization, interaction design

• 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 candidates are welcome to apply

Job Responsibilities:

Overall:

• Responsibilities include supporting the development of concept papers (TOC, logic model, needs analysis), proposal of suitable frameworks, methods and tools for programme evaluation, analysis of results, and contributing to reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with social service practitioners, other research officers, and/or management to evaluate programmes and services.
• Contribute to other team efforts, such as research newsletters, research grant, organizing of events.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Support in MEL

• Support in reviewing documents related to programme development and evaluation (programme proposals, TOC, logic model, needs analysis, evaluation reports etc)
• Support in developing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems to assist in ongoing work and assess impact.
• Provide support to programme teams in planning data collection, analysis and sense making to articulate outcomes.

Project management

• Assist in project management related to programme development and evaluation support to ensure they are completed in time while assuring quality. This includes:
  • The different workflows are delivered in line with requirements and timeframes.
  • Proactively collaborate and communicate with social service practitioners to ensure work related to monitoring and evaluation are conducted as planned in a timely manner.
  • Support in other tasks related to project management.
• Contribute to developing and managing knowledge products (knowledge management) of the project (case studies, documentation of lesson learnt, best practices)

Requirements:

• Honours Degree in Social Work/ Sociology/ Psychology or related discipline. Open to social service practitioners with keen interest in evaluation and research.
• Past work experience in evaluation is preferred.
• Prior experience in conducting research and knowledge of social service sector preferred but not necessary.
• Strong attention to detail, including proficiency in using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Excellent project management, planning, organisation and coordination skills, and proactiveness in working with the team and other teams.
• Willing to undertake different types of work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Be comfortable working collaboratively in a team and in liaising with multiple parties.
• Knowledge on writing reports, and designing tools for data collection, analysis, managing databases and writing reports.

Asian Thoracic Oncology Research Group (ATORG) is the coordinating platform for translational research in Asia. Its mission is to advance medical knowledge of lung cancer and improve health outcomes of patients through clinical studies and scientific events. ATORG operates under National Cancer Centre Singapore.

We are looking for a Research Fellow who will provide critical support in the design, writing, and operational documentation of multi-country investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and translational oncology studies under the ATORG platform. This includes drafting study protocols, scientific reports, stakeholder materials, and contributing to consensus meetings and academic outputs.

This role is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong scientific writing skills and an interest in driving precision oncology research across Asia.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Study Design and Protocol Development (40%)

• Draft and refine clinical and translational protocols, including Synopsis, Study flow diagrams, Schedules of assessments (SoA), and biomarker sections
• Coordinate protocol input from PIs, Statisticians, Clinicians, and vendors
• Adapt study designs to site capabilities, operational constraints, and scientific objectives

2. Scientific & Grant Writing (30%)

• Develop Abstracts, poster presentations, and manuscripts for submission to Scientific conferences and journals
• Prepare Grant applications, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and scientific reports for academic and industry sponsors
• Draft meeting materials for advisory boards, working groups, and regulatory discussions

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Meeting Support (20%)

• Support scientific communications with local and regional collaborators, including meeting minutes, presentation decks, and briefing materials
• Liaise with site investigators, pharma sponsors, CROs, and academic partners to support scientific alignment across projects
• Contribute to preparation and documentation of region

4. Strategic Input & Innovation (10%)

• Provide input into vendor evaluations, consensus statement writing, and research planning documents
• Assist with the development of SOPs, training materials, and collaborative frameworks to improve ATORG’s scientific processes

Key Requirements:

• Master’s degree in biomedical sciences, cancer biology, molecular medicine, public health, or related field
• At least 2–3 years of relevant research or clinical trial experience, particularly in scientific documentation or study design
• PhD in a related field OR equivalent track record of scientific output (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, lead authorship on abstracts)
• Familiarity with clinical trial protocol writing, GCP principles, or ethics submissions
• Prior experience in oncology research, translational studies, or regional research collaborations

Advantageous Skills to Have:

• Scientific Writing & Communication: Excellent ability to translate complex scientific and clinical data into clear, accurate protocols, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong capability to evaluate scientific feasibility, identify risks, and propose practical solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in managing relationships with investigators, sponsors, vendors, and internal teams across different cultures and geographies.
• Organisational & Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness: Competence in ensuring study design, documentation, and publications comply with international and local regulations, SOPs, and ethical standards.
• Technical proficiency with MS Office, reference management software, and clinical trial management systems (CTMS) is desirable.

Job Scope:

• Assist in maintaining 2 of the science labs
• Responsible for setup, clean up and general maintenace of science lab/classroom
• In charge of department stock taking and inventory management.
• Preparing apparutus and assist the science teacher in the science lab
• Assist in student management/ classroom management if required

Requirements:

• At least ‘N/O' levels qualification
• Relevant work experience as a teacher's aide/science lab assistant in school setting
• Familiar with MS Office (Powerpoint, Excel etc)
• Possesses good communication skills to liaise with teachers, students, and other stakeholders

Working Hours: Mon to Fri: 7am to 4pm (45 mins unpaid lunch break)

Contract Period: 5 months

Salary: $2100-$2170/month

Location: Hougang

EA License No.: 96C4864

Reg No.: R26159658 BRANN LEONG CHUN HOE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Identify, develop, and deploy AI use cases within AlMg Substrate manufacturing, targeting yield improvement, defect reduction, and equipment downtime minimization across Plate, Wash, and Polish processes.  
• Build predictive and prescriptive models using available internal AI tools on manufacturing process data extracted from MES, ERP, and IoT/sensor sources.  
• Apply statistical analysis techniques including SPC, DOE, Cpk analysis, hypothesis testing, and multivariate analysis to uncover KPIV-KPOV relationships in substrate manufacturing processes.  
• Develop and maintain end-to-end(Substrate-Media-HDD) analytics pipelines - from data extraction and preparation through model training, validation, and production deployment.  
• Create self-serve data dashboards and automated reports using Spotfire to support real-time Cpk, Yield, and SPC monitoring for the manufacturing line.  
• Support AI-driven root cause analysis for quality excursions, reducing manual investigation cycle time.  
• Provide engineering support for Substrate manufacturing process issues, applying data science tools to accelerate root cause identification and corrective action deployment.  
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Process, Quality, Test/FA, and Metrology teams to integrate analytics capabilities into existing engineering workflows.  
• Provide engineering support for Substrate manufacturing process issues, applying data science tools to accelerate root cause identification and corrective action deployment.  

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

The Nguyen Lab (Principal Investigator: Thanh Ricky Nguyen) within the Cancer Discovery and Regenerative Medicine Program is a collaborative and innovative research group focused on uncovering how cells maintain internal quality control and how these processes break down in disease. Our research centers on the molecular mechanisms of autophagy and mitophagy, particularly in the context of aging, neurodegeneration, and cancer. We combine approaches in biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology with emerging experimental systems, such as advanced 3D cultures and in vivo models, as we build a versatile and evolving research platform to study disease-relevant biology.

For more details, please see Assistant Professor Nguyen’s profile and within the Cancer Discovery and Regenerative Medicine Program

We are looking for a motivated Research Assistant/Associate to join our collaborative research environment and support ongoing projects investigating autophagy and mitophagy in disease. The role involves performing experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to the development of new experimental approaches and model systems as the lab continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop cellular models, including mammalian cell culture and advanced systems such as stem cell–derived models and organoids

• Independently perform and analyze a wide range of molecular and cellular biology experiments, such as DNA cloning, western blotting, co-immunoprecipitation, gene perturbation approaches (e.g., CRISPR-based methods and viral systems), and related biochemical assays

• Conduct imaging-based experiments, including immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy

• Contribute to the development and validation of cellular models for studying autophagy, mitophagy, and cellular stress pathways

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator and lab members, including PhD students, to implement research plans and optimize experimental protocols

• Assist with laboratory operations and regulatory compliance, including contributing to the development of risk assessments (RAs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintaining an organized lab environment

Required educational qualification, experience, skills and competencies (to delete / replace in following grey highlight, where applicable):

• Bachelor degree (for Assistant) or Master degree (for Associate) in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience in mammalian tissue culture, particularly adherent cell lines (e.g., HEK, HeLa, or similar systems)

• Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques (e.g., DNA cloning, western blotting, or related assays)

• Experience with stem cell culture and/or organoid systems is strongly preferred; candidates with such experience will be prioritized

• Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to document and present experimental findings clearly

• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute experiments with appropriate supervision, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment, with strong organizational and time management skills

• Entry-level candidates with relevant hands-on experience are welcome to apply