Total 200 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Montclair Campus

The eVTOL Research and Innovation Centre at School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is looking for a Research Associate in the area of Battery Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of advanced battery systems for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

• Develop and implement state-of-the-art Battery Management Systems (BMS) to monitor, control, and protect battery packs.

• Ensure BMS functionality aligns with the unique operational requirements of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

• Conduct thorough analysis of battery performance, including energy density, thermal management, and charging/discharging characteristics.

• Plan and conduct battery system lab test, ground test and flight test to assess battery performance under various flight conditions, including take-off, landing, and emergency scenarios.

• Conduct failure mode and effect analysis to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

• Manage and guide BMS supplier to fulfil industry standards and compliance.

• Generate detailed technical documentation, including specifications, schematics, and test reports.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field.

• Proven experience in the design and development of battery systems for electric vehicles or aerospace applications.

• Expertise in Battery Management Systems (BMS) and battery technology.

• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to battery management.

• Experience with simulation tools, testing methodologies, and data analysis.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Fluent English skill is a must.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
 

The eVTOL Research and Innovation Centre at School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is looking for a Research Engineer II in the area of Electrical Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of both high voltage and low voltage power systems for eVTOL aircraft, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

• Identify and select appropriate high and low voltage components, such as circuit breakers, control panels, and converters, considering efficiency, reliability, and weight constraints.

• Develop detailed specifications for electrical system, working closely with harness and electrical component suppliers, provide technical guidance and support to ensure compliance with design requirements.

• Design the electrical schematic drawings for eVTOL.

• Guide the EWIS supplier to design high and low voltage harness drawings.

• Manage and ensure the product to fulfil industry standards and compliance.

• Plan and conduct harness ATS testing with elections.

• Plan and conduct lab test, ground test and flight test of the electrical system.

• Document the description, electrical load analysis, test plan and environment test report for electrical system.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace Engineering, or related field.

• Proven experience in designing high voltage power systems for automobile or aircraft.

• In-depth knowledge of electrical system architecture and components, with a focus on high voltage applications.

• Familiar with AS50881H, AIR6127 standards.

• Experience with aviation certification processes is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Fluent English skill is a must.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
 

As a part of the NRF Fellowship Project on Materials-by-Design, School of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) is looking to hire a Research Assistant with expertise in high-throughput synthesis of inorganic materials and optimization using machine learning. The Research Assistant will build upon our team’s experience toward developing high-throughput experimental platforms for synthesis, characterization and functional performance testing (thermoelectric performance, catalytic performance) of a library of materials.  The Research Assistant will focus on synthesizing and characterizing inorganic materials, specifically inorganic chalcogenides for thermoelectrics and metal alloy catalysts for CO2 reduction.

Additionally, the Research Assistant will conduct in-depth structural and elemental characterization and analysis of the materials using XRD, SEM-EDX and XPS. Finally, thermoelectric measurements experiments will be conducted. The Research Assistant should be able to utilize design-of-experiments and high-throughput experimental workflows. In addition, materials science and metallurgical concepts such as phase diagrams, mapping and separating different phases and oxidation states of compounds and rapid structural analysis are required. Finally, machine learning will be applied to guide experimental campaigns.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct synthesis of inorganic thermoelectric materials using various high-throughput synthesis techniques.

• High-throughput synthesis of materials for CO2 reduction will also be conducted.

• Develop new high-throughput methods, and accordingly modify hardware for their execution.

• Perform in-depth characterization of synthesized materials using XRD, SEM, and EDS.

• Deploy machine learning techniques to guide future experimental campaigns. In addition to regression methods (Gradient Boosting, Random Forest) it is desirable to be familiar with Bayesian Optimization.

Job Requirement

• Bachelors or Masters in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with research experience in synthesis and lab skills

• Experience in inorganic synthesis of nanomaterials and solid-state compounds.

• Experience in advanced analysis of X-ray diffraction e.g. through Rietveld refinement

• Knowledge of Bayesian Optimization

• Ability to work in a team with clear communication skills and to develop own ideas in 1-2 years' time.

• A can-do attitude in a fast-paced research environment.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The eVTOL Research and Innovation Centre at School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is looking for a Research Fellow in the area of Aero Performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct cutting-edge research in aerodynamics and aeroelasticity using computational tools to push the boundaries of overall aircraft performances.

• Lead research initiatives to optimize overall aero performance and aerodynamic and structural efficiency.

• Contribute to the development of innovative strategies to enhance aircraft performance envelopes.

• Conduct advanced research on the aeroelastic behaviour of aircraft structures, ensuring stability and control under various aerodynamic loads.

• Analyse and interpret experimental and flight test data to contribute to the development of high-performance aircraft.

• Collaborate with a diverse team of researchers, engineers, and scientists to foster an interdisciplinary approach to aerospace research.

• Participate in collaborative research projects and contribute insights to improve overall aircraft performance.

• Document research methodologies, results, and insights in comprehensive reports.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or any related field.

• Proven research experience in aerodynamics, aero performance optimization, and aeroelasticity.

• Expertise in CFD tools, finite element analysis, and advanced engineering research methodologies. E.g. ANSYS, NASTRAN, etc.

• Strong publication record in relevant research journals.

• In-depth understanding of aircraft design principles and performance factors.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Fluent English skill is a must.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Insurance Risk and Finance Research Centre (IRFRC) at the Nanyang Business School (NBS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-evaluate business needs and objectives.

• Build IT/data systems and pipelines.

• Build algorithms and prototypes.

• Support data acquisition for research activities.

• Analyze and organize raw data for prescriptive and predictive modeling.

• Explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability.

• Create database objects and managing schemas.

• Document database procedures, functions, triggers, and dictionaries.

• Manage and coordinate with external parties to provide database support.

• Engage in infrastructure implementation and setup as per application requirements.

• Manage, design, and implement database backup and recovery procedure for database recovery.

• Collaborate with IRFRC researchers.

• Implement data quality validation processes to ensure data quality.

• Enforce best practices to ensure data security and privacy.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

• Previous experience as a data engineer or in a similar role.

• Technical expertise with data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques.

• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java and Python).

• Hands-on experience with SQL database design.

• Experience with data warehousing technologies (e.g., Snowflake and Redshift).

• Experience in Unix/Linux, Virtual Machines, APIs.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS and Azure) and MS PowerApps.

• Numerical and analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with climate, environment, mortality, and health data.

• Knowledge of data security and privacy regulations.

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

The Psychology of Socioeconomic Inequality (PSI) Lab based in the College of Business, Nanyang Business School at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, is recruiting a Research Associate/ Research Fellow with a strong research foundation in the Experience Sampling Method (ESM). The position will be for a year.

The Research Associate/ Research Fellow will conduct original ESM research with an inter-disciplinary team of social scientists, led by Assistant Professor Charlene Chen from Nanyang Business School at NTU, examining the psychological experiences of socioeconomic inequality in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop ESM research designs and measures;

• Conduct research studies;

• Conduct data analyses (i.e., multilevel modeling); and

• Publish research in journals.

Job Requirements:

• For Research Fellow position - Ph.D. in a social science discipline (e.g., psychology, organizational behavior, consumer behavior), or for Research Associate position – Master degree in a social science discipline.

• Proficient and have substantial experience in using the Experience Sampling Method, including the development of ESM designs and measures, running ESM studies, conducting ESM data analyses (i.e., multilevel modeling), and publishing ESM research.

• Published journal articles with ESM studies would be an added advantage.

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Strong ability in working as part of a team and independently.

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

Research Fellow/Associate, Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) is searching for a Research Fellow/Associate in the field of Natural Language Processing (NLP) under Professor Andy Khong. LKCMedicine, a partnership between Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Imperial College London (Imperial) is training doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. A prospective candidate needs to have a doctoral/master’s degree in computer science/EEE specializing in NLP or Machine Learning (ML). We seek a highly motivated, meticulous, and well-organised candidate able to work independently and collaborate in a highly diverse, multi-cultural and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

1. Research activities:

• Data collection, data management, and statistical analyses of medical data

• Large Language Models (LLMs) fine-tuning

• Developing LLMs associated with medical data

• Human and automatic evaluation of fine-tuned LLMs

2. Research publications:

• Manuscript drafting and editing

3. Liaising with external collaborators, particularly on technical matters.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Doctoral/Master’s degree in computer science/EEE specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) or Machine Learning (ML).

• Skills in NLP, ML, LLM field

• Experience in software development life cycle and programming languages

• Experience in writing and publishing research papers in top-tier NLP/ML conferences (e.g., ACL, EMNLP)

• Skills in managing technical aspects of the project

• Highly motivated, meticulous, and well-organised,

• Good leadership skills and a team player

• Able to work independently and collaborate in a highly diverse, multi-cultural and interdisciplinary team

• Adaptable and willing to enter into deep learning in new areas

• Fluent in written and spoken English with good communication skills

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Leading the development of perception system algorithm for high-speed autonomous driving.

• The work will involve, perception, mapping, localization, state estimation, test rig set-up, and experimental validation.

Job Requirements: 

• A PhD Degree in Automation, Robotics, Computer Science, AI, Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, etc.

• Strong background in perception system, robotics and automation.

• Candidates having relevant research or working experience in perception system algorithms will be preferred.

• Good communications skills and the ability to work independently and facilitate projects with minimal supervision.

• Able to contribute to Journal/Conference papers with good presentation skills.

• Able to plan and organize well and adhere to deadlines

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
 

The Insurance Risk and Finance Research Centre (IRFRC) at the Nanyang Business School (NBS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) to lead the research projects related to mortality and health risks in collaboration with the Global-Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) and NBS faculty.

Key Responsibilities:

The PDF will be working and interacting with researchers at IRFRC and GAIP, with emphasis on:

• Develop models and forecasts for mortality rates in the context of pandemics and climate changes, particularly in Asian countries

• Analyze the impact of pandemics and climate changes on life and health insurance, as well as retirement products

• Develop impactful assessment and advisory reports as needed to support development of risk financing solution

• Produce high quality research articles and industry reports

• Present research findings to GAIP sponsors and the academic community

Job Requirements:

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

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) seeks a Research Assistant in the areas of natural hazard impacts.

The candidate will work under the supervision of David Lallemant and Susanna Jenkins and will collaborate with the researchers from the ‘Integrating Volcano and Earthquake Science and Technology (InVEST) in Southeast Asia’ project, a 5-year project that aims to provide a holistic understanding of regional tectonics, volcanoes, the linkages between the two, and their cascading hazards and impacts in Singapore and Southeast Asia. 

Specific research/duties will include identifying potentially impactful hazard scenarios in the Southeast Asian Ring of Fire, contributing to numerical modelling of the hazard and its consequences, developing key case studies that can inform and support policy decisions, and preparing information and outputs in ways that can be used to communicate with policy makers and other risk stakeholders.

EOS is a Research Centre of Excellence at Nanyang Technological University Singapore that conducts fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, towards safer and more sustainable societies.

EOS maintains a regional network of geophysical observation stations in collaboration with neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia, that are supported by the EOS Centre for Geohazard Observations, as well as a Remote Sensing Lab (EOS-RS). Computational resources are available through a dedicated cluster and collaboration with the High-Performance Computing Centre of NTU. In addition, EOS hosts state-of-the-art analytical facilities for petrological and geochemical analysis, and a Community Engagement office that co-creates learning opportunities for a range of audiences to promote a safer and more sustainable future.

EOS seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyse data from natural hazards

• Support the team in simulating natural hazards and critically evaluating results

• Write technical reports, with the aim of publishing results in scientific journals

Job Requirements:

• BSc in relevant area, e.g. geography, computer science, physics, earth/environmental science

• Experience with coding preferred

• An interest in natural hazards and their impacts.

• A quantitative mindset

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.  

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information is looking for a Research Assistant/Research Associate/Research Fellow who is interested in examining the use of digital health technologies (health apps, wearables, exergames, VR/AR) to improve older adults’ physical health and mental well-being.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with highly acclaimed scholars from NTU, Singapore ETH Centre, and ETH Zurich and contribute to the development of a digital health tech ecosystem for older adults in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature search

• Assist in development and conceptualization of surveys, experiments, and focus group/in-depth interviews

• Assist in data analysis of surveys, experiments, focus group/in-depth interviews, and “big data” from social media and health apps/wearables

• Contribute to research publications and presentations

• Assist in writing progress report and final research report

• Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator

• Carry out administrative work associated with the program of research as necessary

Job Requirements:

• PhD and Master in fields including communication, psychology, sociology, or a social science related discipline. Bachelor’s degree with experiences in similar field are welcome.

• Prior experience in social science research (e.g., quantitative/qualitative projects) and/or research in the use of digital health technologies (eg., health apps, wearables, exergames, VR/AR) in older adults

• Good quantitative/qualitative data management and analytical skills (e.g., being able to analyze data using SPSS, MPLUS, R, and/or Python)

• Good communication and organizational skills (ability to work in a highly collaborative and multi-cultural team environment)

• Driven self-starter with good interpersonal communication skills

• Team player in a project setting, also with ability to work independently in a multi-cultural team environment

• Internationally recognized research track record as evidenced by journal publications and conference presentations

Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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

Overview

The Centre for Research in Child Development (CRCD) was established in 2017 with funding from the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE). Hosted at the National Institute of Education (NIE), the CRCD conducts studies focusing on factors that influence the course of development from infancy through middle childhood. The Centre is interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
•    Child Development and Early Childhood Education
•    Translation, Development and/or Intervention work 
Candidates with appropriate qualifications and relevant research experience are encouraged to apply. We invite applications for the position of Education Research Scientist/Senior Education Research Scientist to join the CRCD. 

Requirements

•    PhD in a relevant discipline
•    Minimum 2 years of post-PhD experience

•    Ability to lead a research team
•    Track record in the following areas:
•    High quality publications (please provide samples and information on the quality and impact of your work based on citations and ranking of journal publications)

•    Planning and writing research project proposals that are funded through competitive peer-reviewed funding processes
•    Independence in research (i.e. sole authorship/senior authorship of high-quality publications and invited presentations at conferences)

•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (spoken and written English); 
•    Ability to work with colleagues within a team

Responsibilities

•    Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement the centre’s research programme
•    Take a leading role in the development of research projects and programmes and in seeking and pursuing appropriate external funding

•    Disseminate the outcomes of research in peer-reviewed publications of international standing

•    Support CRCD in its efforts to impact practice and policy through research projects and programmes

•    Manage and conduct administrative and management tasks associated with research or programme

•    Participate in research of strategic importance to CRCD and NIE
•    Participate in the wider research and service activities of CRCD and NIE 

Application

Interested applicants should complete and submit the following documents: 
•    Cover letter addressing how you meet each of the requirements of this position

•    Resume including a list of your qualifications, publications, grants and leadership experience, previous experience and a brief description of your achievements

•    Research statement indicating your research expertise, interests, and future directions

•    1 to 3 of your best publications

•    Name of at least 3 referees
•    Any other documents that demonstrate your qualifications

Closing Date

• Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

Other Information

• Queries regarding the position should be directed to eunice.toh@nie.edu.sg.

Note to applicants:

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.

We are currently recruiting a Senior Research Fellow to join the laboratory of Professor Lim Kah Leong at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), a joint medical school between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Imperial College London.

The candidate will be leading a project that seeks to develop human umbilical cord-lining derived induced pluripotent stem cells (CLiPS) as a universal source of cells for regenerative medicine for Parkinson’s Disease.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Biological Sciences or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience as research fellow in the field of neuroscience/ neurobiology
• Deep knowledge and interest in neuroscience and regenerative medicine.
• Strong research experience and relevant skill sets in biomedical sciences (genomics, cell biology, molecular biology, animal handling, etc.).
• Experience in non-human primate studies is preferred.
• Experience in mentoring and training junior researchers.
• Highly motivated and independent researcher with enthusiasm for research.
• Strong team player with excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
• Strong motivation and leadership in pursuing challenging scientific questions.

A Research Fellow position is currently available in the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement air pollutant sensitivity calculation in a chemical transport model

• Develop a response surface model

• Perform the developed model for different climate change emission scenarios

• Analyze the model results of various air pollutants considering meteorological processes and chemical reactions

• Document the results of the three tasks in reports and peer-review international journals

• Complete tasks that his/her supervisor assigns

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in atmospheric science/ geography/ meteorology/ environment

• Experience in development of chemical transport models especially sensitivity calculation

• Publications in the relevant work in recent 5 years

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

A Research Associate position is currently available in the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply modeling techniques to simulate the spatial distribution of air pollutants in a city at a high spatial resolution. The model development requires to collect data at different aspects.

• Work on the data collection, data processing, model development and application, and data analyses

• Document the model development and results in reports and peer-review international journals

• Complete tasks that his/her supervisor assigns

Job Requirements:

• Master in atmospheric science/ geography/ meteorology/ environment

• Experience in development of spatial models especially land-use regression model or machine learning

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