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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Fellow in the Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Department of Medicine will be working with the National University Health System Transformation Office to develop innovative care models and related research. The objective is to improve health for patients and residents both within the health system and in the community. By testing and evaluating successful interventions, high impact research will be generated that will inform the longer term of scaling and sustaining solutions for the healthcare system and beyond. Appointments will be made on a one-year basis with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The RF will work closely with the Principal Investigator to develop research based on the Transformation Office’s initiatives. In addition, the RF will work with the PI to train the team to undertake research studies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The RF will be expected to:

• lead the quantitative/qualitative research related to intervention evaluation
• contribute towards research protocol development
• manage the ethics application process
• mentor and deliver training sessions to junior staff (research associates, research assistants)
• supervise the collection of survey data
• perform statistical analysis on collected data, extracting meaningful insights and drawing relevant conclusions
• develop scientific papers and the dissemination of the study findings
• collaborate with researchers at the Department of Medicine

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. hold a PhD in public health or health services research or appropriate social science discipline
2. be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail
3. have knowledge of computer applications
4. be fluent in written and spoken English
5. good scientific writing skills as demonstrated by track records of publications in international peer-reviewed journals
6. be organized and able to prioritize workload

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to A/Prof Lim Yee Wei at mdclyw@nus.edu.sg or Ms Winnie Chong at winniec@nus.edu.sg.

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

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Job Description

The team of Prof Loh Kian Ping invites application for a postdoctoral fellow/research fellow working in condensed matter physics and two dimensional (2-D) materials devices. A major research thrust is the synthesis and investigation of artificially engineered heterostructures of quantum materials synthesized by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) with strong electron correlations which allow new emergent states to be created at the interface.

Requirements

The candidate should have a PhD in Physics and have experience in operating

1. Angle resolved photoemission spectrometer, and the collection and interpretation of results arising
2. Experience in the molecular beam epitaxy growth of 2D topological materials
3. UHV-scanning tunnelling microscopy/Q plus AFM

The candidate should have a strong track record in surface physics or condensed matter physics.

An attractive renumeration package will be offered for suitable candidate (research fellow) with a strong record in 2-D condensed matter physics and who has good publication record.

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Job Description

Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI) of National University of Singapore (NUS) has a vacancy in the area of storm surge and tide modelling in the warming climate.

The upcoming Project funded by a Singapore Agency for 4 years includes regional (South-East Asia, SEA) dynamical downscaling of storm surges using CMIP6 GCMs atmospheric projections for 21st century. The particular emphasis will be on storm surges trend and extremes in Singapore coastal waters. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• setting and running DELFT3D Flexible Mesh (DELFT3D-FM) model using past and projected atmospheric forces downscaled by an atmospheric team;
• use model experiments and data analysis to compute and understand mechanisms of regional (SEA) and Singapore Strait storm surge variability and trend driven by larger scale atmosphere/ocean processes.

Candidate will be having Ph.D. in ocean/coastal sciences/engineering from a reputable University.

Depending on qualifications and experience, successful Candidate could be employed at Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow level.

Qualifications

Successful candidate will be having the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Understanding of mechanisms of storm surge generation and propagation at various scales, from global to local.
• Understanding of mechanisms of ocean/coastal responses to the climate change.
• Capability to set and run regional numerical experiments using DELFT3D-FM model.
• Capability to apply modern data analysis methods developed for sea level research;
• Experience with XBeach and OpenDA methods and software is an advantage;
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team of researchers, including ocean/coastal and atmosphere scientists;
• Track records in publications.

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Job Description

A Research Assistant position is available immediately in the Li-Ren Kong and Sanjay De Mel research team. The position is funded by a thematic grant under NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR) to investigate the key drivers in multiple myeloma, with the eventual goal to develop a ex vivo screening model for drug development.

Duties & Responsibilities

Research:
- Handling and processing clinical samples for genomics and proteomics analyses, including the establishment of long-term culture models for in-depth molecular characterization and functional studies.
- Organize and document experimental results systematically.
- Analyse data and summarise findings for the research team.

Administrative duties:
- Assist with lab housekeeping and administrative duties as needed.
- To maintain the N2CR Avatar portal, including registering & updating new entries and keeping track of the usage of the portal.
- To assist with administrative or ad hoc duties under the N2CR organoid interest group.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology or cancer biology.
- Knowledge in cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with ability to work independently.
- Prior experience on handling human patient material or organoid culture is preferred.
- Experience in laboratory management is preferred but not essential.
- Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English

Interested applicants should include the following documents in the job application
1) Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2) Summary of past research experience
3) Description of long-term plans
4) 3 referees including their name, contact information (email) and relationship to applicant

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Job Description

A Research Engineer position is open in the research group of A/P Wang Xinchao, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS). The Research Engineer will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on one or more research projects. The candidate will join the research team in the areas of Deep Learning and Vision Applications.

The successful candidate is required to:

• Contribute to Dialogue, Speech Signal Processing and Machine Learning algorithms.
• Contribute to Image Processing and Machine Learning algorithms.
• Contribute to the implementation of Automatic Speech Recognition framework and development of systems.
• Contribute to the implementation of machine learning framework and development of image processing systems.
• To advance the knowledge, to publish in leading journals and conferences.
• To prepare and meet the project deliveries and milestones.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Bachelor / Master in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Strong programming skills in one of the programming languages: C / C++, Matlab, Python
• Have prior project related experience
• Good team player and be able to work independently.
• Strong organizational, writing and interpersonal communications.
• Meticulous, able to work well under pressure and commitment to meet tight deadlines
• Open to fixed-term contract.

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Job Description

The Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) is seeking a researcher to investigate the application of scientific machine learning algorithms to develop an equation of state for dynamical systems out of equilibrium, with a focus on polymers under elongational flow. The role involves analysing large datasets from simulations and experiments to uncover patterns that traditional models may miss, aiming to enhance predictive capabilities for polymer behaviour. The work will be undertaken in collaboration with experts in algorithm development and experimental data collection and analysis. Additionally, the researcher will study the extension of developed framework to model multi-pendulum systems, exploring complex dynamics relevant to robotics and climate science. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, and the developed code will be made publicly available on GitHub.

Job Requirements

• Development of in the loop optimisation processes
• Ability to develop custom or apply state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms (CNN, AE, etc)
• Data cleaning, augmentation and dimension reduction
• Ability to work with common Python ML libraries (scikit-learn, tensorflow 1 & 2, pytorch), develop custom neural networks and implement classification and regression algorithms
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers and scientists from different academic backgrounds
• Experience working in organic laboratories
• Knowledge of working with microfluidics platforms

Job Description

The Signature Research Programme in Health Services & Systems Research (“HSSR”) in Duke-NUS Medical School is a centre of academic excellence for research and education on the organisation, funding and delivery of health services. The programme’s focus is on public health and clinical service innovation in an increasingly complex and connected world. The major research focus of HSSR is the organisation and delivery of health and social services in the context of an ageing population. The research methods include decision science and simulation modelling, survey research, qualitative research, health economics, and implementation science and evaluation. We are also developing a range of education activities for health care professionals including short courses, graduate certificates, Masters course and PhD programmes.

A Senior Research Fellow position is currently available, and the successful candidate will be expected to perform a variety of research activities which include but not limited to the following: -

• Build up an Implementation Science core in HSSR and Health Services Research Institute (“HSRI”)
• Bring in grants in collaboration with our collaborators.
• Support research activities relevant to the scope of HSSR and HSRI.
• Be responsible for project management.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein or as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Public Health or Health Services Research.
• Minimum 3 years of postdoctoral work experience.
• Prior experience in healthcare would be advantageous.
• Possess strong writing and critical thinking skills.
• Have excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Action-oriented, highly motivated, and target-focused.
• Able to work both independently and as a team player in a diverse workforce.

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing. The School of Computing is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights, developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building large-scale experimental systems and improving the well-being of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab members on one or more research projects. He/she should possess experience or interest in the area of machine learning.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree with Honours in a relevant area; and
• Experience in research.

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Job Description

Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI) of National University of Singapore (NUS) has an immediate vacancy in the area of regional sea level variability in the warming climate.

The ongoing Project “Understanding the low-frequency variability of coastal sea level in Southeast Asia using a regional ocean model and observations” has been funded by National Research Foundation until 31 July 2025. The successful candidate will be working with a multidisciplinary team of atmosphere and ocean scientists, and particularly be responsible for:

-running NEMO ocean model using past and projected forces provided by the atmospheric team;

-use data analysis and model simulations experiments to understand the mechanism of regional sea level variability driven by large scale atmosphere/oceanic processes.

Depending on qualifications and experience, successful Candidate could be employed at Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow level.

Qualifications

Successful candidate will be having the following demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience:

• Understanding of regional sea level variability and large-scale atmosphere/ocean coupling;
• Understanding of mechanisms of ocean response to the climate change;
• Capability to set and run regional sensitivity experiments using NEMO ocean model;
• Capability to use data analysis methods for ocean dynamics research;
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team of researchers, including ocean and atmosphere scientists;
• PhD in ocean sciences from a recognised University
• Track records in publications.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistants to join our projects in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our projects are primarily focused on exploring the role of neuroimaging in the clinic, facilitated by quantitative analysis including machine learning, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease), with a small focus on brain tumor imaging. The title of the current major project is <Development of a data-driven imaging biomarker for Alzheimer's disease>. The main objective of our ongoing research is to develop and validate data-driven imaging biomarkers to predict the prognosis of Alzheimer's disease dementia in elderly individuals by harmonizing established Alzheimer's disease research datasets and retrospective local institutional datasets.

The primary responsibilities of the Research Assistant will revolve around data management and administrative tasks, as described below:

Key Responsibilities

Database management and basic analysis:

- Download and integrate imaging and other non-imaging data into our research database.

- Perform basic neuroimaging processing and analysis using our existing R / Python pipeline. The role could extend to pipeline customization if the RA shows an interest and aptitude for image analysis work.

- The role could extend to basic statistical analysis and machine learning tasks using pre-built code, under the guidance of the PI and AI expert research staff, if the RA shows interest and aptitude for the above tasks.

Administrative tasks:

- Assist with ethical application processes for access to public datasets such as UK Biobank, ADNI, etc. and ensure compliance with institutional/university IRB procedures.

- Provide general administrative and secretarial support to the project, such as coordinating meetings, procurement, etc.

Assist in the preparation of scientific documents:

- Conduct literature searches, assist in the preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals/reports, and other scientific documents under the direct supervision of the PI.

Qualifications

Interested candidates should: (a) Have an undergraduate degree with good grades or a Master's degree in life sciences, engineering, or related fields; preferably, but not required, with some experience in dry lab or imaging research (b) Have basic programming skills in R and Python (ability to use code written by others under guidance) (c) Have fluent oral & written communication skill (d) Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and show investigative tendencies and attention to detail.

Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Description

We seek a full-stack engineer passionate about delivering the best user experience for cutting-edge technology. You will build the back end, which empowers the next-generation AI assistant, and the front end, which creates seamless new workflows.

Responsibilities

• Work with the core research team to idealize design concepts
• Participate in all aspects of agile software development, including design, implementation, and deployment
• Architect and design end-to-end systems optimized for speed and scale
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Write technical documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field.
• Interest in learning new tools, languages, workflows, and philosophies
• At least one year of experience in building software applications
• Experience in building web applications, and designing and integrating RESTful APIs are added advantages.
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache), and UI/UX design
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Experience in unit/integration testing
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Employment type: 12 months' contract

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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Job Description

Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI) of National University of Singapore (NUS) has an immediate vacancy in the area of regional sea level variability in the warming climate.

The ongoing Project “Understanding the low-frequency variability of coastal sea level in Southeast Asia using a regional ocean model and observations” has been funded by National Research Foundation until 31 July 2025. The successful candidate will be working with a multidisciplinary team of atmosphere and ocean scientists, and particularly be responsible for:

-running NEMO ocean model using past and projected forces provided by the atmospheric team;

-use data analysis and model simulations experiments to understand the mechanism of regional sea level variability driven by large scale atmosphere/oceanic processes.

Depending on qualifications and experience, successful Candidate could be employed at Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow level.

Qualifications

Successful candidate will be having the following demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience:

• Understanding of regional sea level variability and large-scale atmosphere/ocean coupling;
• Understanding of mechanisms of ocean response to the climate change;
• Capability to set and run regional sensitivity experiments using NEMO ocean model;
• Capability to use data analysis methods for ocean dynamics research;
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team of researchers, including ocean and atmosphere scientists;
• PhD in ocean sciences from a recognised University
• Track records in publications.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The staff would lead at least one project under supervision of the Principle Investigator (PI).

• The scope of the project is on biomass valorization for either aviation fuel production or transformation into advanced materials.
• Develop a well justified approach to achieve a goal, once a problem statement and/or a research scope is defined by the PI and the staff.
• Executive the plan experimentally and interpret the data critically.
• Report to the PI proactively and take the initiative to propose changes to the plan when the project faces a technical challenge.
• Draft manuscripts and attend conferences to publicize the project findings.
• Support other team members and train junior colleagues.
• Draft research proposal together with the PI.

Qualifications

A well-qualified candidate should:

(1) be passionate about research;

(2) have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a similar/equivalent discipline;

(3) be an expert of chemical conversion of natural and synthetic polymers;

(4) command both spoken and written English at professional level;

(5) be a good team player;

(6) excellent publication record in related areas.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and bioinformatics-trained Research Assistant/Research Associate to join our team! If you are passionate about contributing to ground-breaking research and have expertise in bioinformatics and related techniques, we want to hear from you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform bioinformatics analyses related to RNA biology.
• Assist in data processing, storage, and management.
• Apply computational tools to analyze large-scale NGS datasets.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of research protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to publish results in scientific journals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics, or a related field.
• Experience in RNA biology research or (epi)genomic data analysis is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis.
• Familiarity with (epi)genomic databases and RNA sequencing data processing tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Appointments will be made under a 1-year contract of service in the first instance and may be extended subsequently.

Origins Lab

The overarching aim of the lab is to understand the developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD) and translate it into meaningful clinical insights. We hope to maximize human potential (neurodevelopment) and prevent the development of obesity/cardiometabolic disease at its root, early in life.

Using data collected from multiple longitudinal birth cohorts, we utilize rigorous statistical methods including growth modelling (mixed effects models, various parametric and non-parametric models, etc.), mixture modelling (quantile g-computation, etc.), causal inference, machine learning, and multi-omics analysis.

We are a newly established lab, providing an inspiring and positive environment which nurtures scientific curiosity and the development of valuable quantitative skills, whether for a career in academia or industry. You will work within the team under Principal Investigator Dr Yi Ying Ong alongside multiple international collaborators and world-class scientists in the field.

We are seeking highly motivated and self-driven candidates interested in child health, have strong analytical skills, and are enthusiastic about learning new skills in data analysis and coding.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform data preparation and visualization
2. Conduct data analysis from study cohorts (with guidance)
3. Create publication-quality tables and figures
4. Complete relevant literature search
5. Draft scientific manuscripts
6. Assist in grant applications
7. Optimization/automation of existing workflows
8. Exploration of novel statistical methods from leading journals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in quantitative discipline such as data science, bioinformatics, computational biology, life sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology, statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, or related disciplines.
• Proficient in Stata, R, MATLAB or Python
• Good writing skills
• Works well in a team

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Yi Ying Ong at yy.ong@nus.edu.sg

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating expected and current salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, list of publications/oral presentations, if any)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.