Total 46 Senior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Client Site - USA - NJ - Kearny - 5 Logistics Drive

Singapore University of Technology and Design immediately invites applications for multiple Research Assistant positions to work in Singapore, in the following areas:

• Robust perception, planning, and control for field robots
• Simultaneous localization and mapping
• Experimental robotics
• Novel mechanism synthesis and analysis
• Electromechanical system design experience is strongly preferred

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing reconfigurable robotic platforms to achieve project goals and KPIs (spanning surveillance, maintenance, and payload-carrying robot platforms)
• Implementing and researching specifications for various subsystem components, component analysis, designing for durability, maintainability, and estimating physical constraints required to achieve expected functionality and reconfigurability .
• Have a good understanding of the electrical system of the robot so as to optimize the mechanical designs
• Have a strong understanding of the PCB design and fabrication
• Have a strong understanding of different manufacturing processes and manufacturing constraints
• Designing mounts for onboard sensors and computing equipment with consideration for dust and waterproof requirements
• Simulating using CAD Solidworks for FEA analysis and Keyshot demonstration
• Experience with electrical and electronic components and the use of fabrication and soldering set is strongly preferred
• Able to effectively communicate ideas and take constructive criticism
• Able to effectively work in a multi-disciplinary team and with third-party vendors

The position requires a B.Eng/M.Eng./M.Sc. in Engineering Product Development/Information System/ Mechanical/Electrical and Electronics/Computer Engineering or a related area.

Candidates are expected to possess experience in field robotic systems as evidenced by developmental project experiences/publications. Strong commitment to research and development is essential.

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is looking for Research Assistants (RA) for the NSoE Phase II Maritime Sector. The RA will design and conduct experiments on the maritime testbed MariOT, and assist Research Fellows to develop prototypes and tools.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any area of engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ or Python programming.
• Working knowledge of computer networks.
• Working knowledge of applied cryptography and/or applied machine learning is advantageous.
• Working knowledge in software testing is advantageous.
• Familiarity with shipboard OT systems is advantageous.

The incumbent is responsible to design, develop and implement AR and FRDMP programs, scripts, batch jobs for AR/ FRDMP systems. He/she will work with stakeholders across various functions to deliver technology solutions to address their business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform impact analysis for upstream and downstream changes that affect the systems.
• Utilize programming methodologies and languages and adhere to coding standards, procedures and technologies while contributing to the technical code documentations.
• Design, develop and deploy the programs, shell batch scripts, complex MSSQL and T-SQL scripts (packages, stored procures, functions, and triggers).
• Follow the organizational SDLC processes to deliver the project or enhancement requests, create/update the SDLC documents including functional and non-functional specifications, technical design documents, test plan, test cases, release procedures, system operational documents, user manuals etc.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input to the design recommendations; incorporate security requirements into design; and provide input to information/data flow; participate in code reviews and ensure that all solutions are aligned to pre-defined architectural specifications.
• Investigate and troubleshoot the production issues and system problems escalated by IT operation team, identify the root cause, provide workaround to rectify the issue/problem, and work out the long-term solution to fix issues/problems permanently.
• Involve in regularly maintenance activities, e.g., yearly DR drill, quarterly support for server or platform software patching, etc.
• Provide ad-hoc support for other IT service requests, e.g., data extraction, data alteration, extract system logic, answer to users’ inquiry about the data/logic in the system, etc.
• Manage, maintain, and support applications and the corresponding operating environments, focusing on stability, quality, and functionality against service level expectation.
• Evaluate the current system state, identify aspects which could be improved and recommend changes to achieve the improvement.
• Coordinate production release preparation, provide on-call support and afterhours/weekend support as needed to cover change deployment.
• Highlight or escalate risk and issues to relevant parties in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

• Masters or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Manage Information Science, Banking and Finance or equivalent.
• Min. 2 years’ experience on MS SQL Server development (SSIS packages, stored procedures, functions, triggers).
• Familiar with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
• Possess problem-solving ability and work well in a challenging technical environment, with capability to multi-task whilst delivering high quality solutions.
• In-depth understanding of database management systems.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

The Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant will conduct research in deep learning and Artificial Intelligence, perform experiments, and publish research papers in top-tier venues.

Qualifications & Experiences:

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with a focus on computer vision, and an advanced level of understanding and expertise in the field.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python)
• Familiarity with computer vision libraries and tools (such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch) is essential.

Carbon Capture Composite Materials

Recruitment for Research Assistant / Research Engineer / Senior Research Assistant

A research assistant position is available at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. The successful candidate will work on the design and synthesis of composite materials for carbon capture applications. The research assistant should have experience in composite material synthesis and fabrication using solution chemistry methods. Desired skills include demonstrated experience with solution-based chemical synthesis, surface functionalization of materials (e.g., ligand exchange, polymer grafting), or polymeric composite fabrication methods. Additionally, the research engineer will also be working closely with the engineering team to implement an innovative gas separation system. The research engineer will also be involved in the development of customized lab-based and field tests to evaluate the performance of the material.

Job Requirements:

• Possesses a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering or relevant field
• Excellent written and oral communication in English
• Able to work and learn independently and in teams in a multidisciplinary setting
• Possess a high level of personal initiative and motivation

Specific Responsibilities

• Fabrication and characterization of materials
• Lab-based and field tests of composite systems
• Assist with research lab maintenance and safety, as well as managing of lab equipment
• Drafting of professional reports and presenting results to the research team on a regular basis

How to Apply

Applicants should send the following documents:

1. curriculum vitae,
2. two references and
3. a writing sample or examples of any published works including final year projects or thesis to Prof. Mei-Chee Tan, meichee.tan@sutd.edu.sg

We have several available postdoctoral and research assistant positions at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to work in the area of Robotics. This position focus on supporting the design of algorithm for various robotics applications.

Qualification:
- Relevant Degree in Electrical Engineering, , Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related areas
- Strong hands on experience Preference will be given to those with prior robotics project experience such as:
1) SLAM;
2) ROS;
3) Sensor fusion;
4) Machine Learning;
5) Mobile platforms (eg: wheeled robots, legged robots); and
6) Manipulators

Applications, assembled as a single PDF file, should contain a complete resume, full list of publications, as well as the names and contact information of up to three references.

Interested applicants may send his/her CV to Assoc/Prof U-Xuan Tan via email ( uxuan_tan@sutd.edu.sg ). Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We have several available postdoctoral and research assistant positions at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to work in the area of Robotics. This position focus on supporting the design of algorithm for various robotics applications.

Qualification:
- Relevant Degree in Electrical Engineering, , Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related areas
- Strong hands on experience Preference will be given to those with prior robotics project experience such as:
1) SLAM;
2) ROS;
3) Sensor fusion;
4) Machine Learning;
5) Mobile platforms (eg: wheeled robots, legged robots); and
6) Manipulators

Applications, assembled as a single PDF file, should contain a complete resume, full list of publications, as well as the names and contact information of up to three references.

Interested applicants may send his/her CV to Assoc/Prof U-Xuan Tan via email ( uxuan_tan@sutd.edu.sg ). Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Research Assistant/Associate positions are available in the Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD) Pillar, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). The candidates will conduct research in acoustic sensing and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM).

Interested applicants should send their CVs, transcripts, and representative publications to qun_song@sutd.edu.sg. Successful candidates will directly work with Dr. Qun Song.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's (Research Assistant) / Master's (Research Associate) degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Mathathematics or related fields with good grades.
• Solid programming skills and prototyping capabilities.
• Research experience in sensing, signal processing, deep learning, robotics, SLAM, and related domains is advantageous.

We are seeking machine learning and image recognition specialist to join our project team. The ideal candidate preferably has the background in machine learning techniques and image recognition algorithms to solve complex problems and improve project outcomes. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and optimize ML models that are critical to the success of our projects.

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and image recognition algorithms tailored to project-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project needs, gather, and analyse requirements, and deliver ML-driven solutions.
• Conduct data collection, preprocessing, and augmentation to create training datasets.
• Implement and optimize image recognition models for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Stay abreast of developments in machine learning and image recognition fields to incorporate cutting-edge technologies and methodologies into project solutions.
• Document model development processes, algorithms, and performance metrics.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on machine learning and image recognition best practices.

Required/Desired Skills

• Experience in machine learning and image recognition, with a strong portfolio of project work that demonstrates expertise in these areas.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and familiarity with ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and computer vision libraries (e.g., OpenCV).
• Experience with deep learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs, GANs) specifically designed for image processing tasks.
• Analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems independently and as part of a team.

Required/Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electronics & computer science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.

Experiences

Minimum 3 years’ experience in machine learning and image recognition within a technology/research organisation. Fresh graduate with relevant knowledge and skills will be considered.

Position Summary

The Nestle Purina Petcare R&D Singapore team is a part of a global Petcare R&D network with existing footprints in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our purpose is to create richer lives for pets and people who love them. Our mission is to discover, develop, deploy and industrialize pet food innovations in the global markets. The Petcare R&D Singapore team will be co-located with Nestle Purina Petcare AOA business office, and provide direct support to the commercial, technical and operational partners.

As a Senior Scientist, you will be part of the cross functional team in an international environment; particularly in developing food solutions to enhance eating experiences for pet enjoyment and deeper connections with pet owners. Your main responsibilities will be to lead the R&D activities to develop and industrialize innovations developed by the global R&D network, to produce in manufacturing locations in AOA, and ensuring competitive advantage in Nestle Purina Petcare products and technologies.

A day in the life of…

• Plan, organize and perform the necessary trials and experiments (bench-top, pilot plant, and factory scale) as required to deliver the process and product development projects that meet the requirements of the client companies and GSBU and are delivered in a timely manner
• Provide product/process expertise and assistance within the Center and externally (e.g., with Marketing, Manufacturing, Divisional Engineering, Technical Applications, other R&D centers, vendors, etc) as required on a wide variety of projects
• Function as a project team leader as assigned. Required activities include, but are not limited to:Providing effective project leadership for the projects assigned
  Fulfilling all requirements of the Product Development Process and I2L regarding deliverables for each phase
  Complete all required documentation and project reporting in a timely manner
  Adherence to Company policy on protection of patent rights and intellectual property
  Ensuring all appropriate documents and project records are filed in the Central Project Files, whether paper or electronic
  
• Participate and contribute as a member of a cross-functional team. Actively drive product and process conceptualization, development and scale-up. Interface on a project implementation team by assisting with hand-off from development to start-up and providing operational training as required.
• Provide “technical” training as required to operating company personnel
• Effectively communicate results through oral presentations and timely, written technical documentation and reports
• Conduct all activity in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and all required Company policies and procedures
• Align with other Purina R&D sites and Zone Application Groups as needed.
• Practice safety in the work area. Engage in and execute the safety practices of the organization.
• Proven ability and willingness to mentor and guide the less experienced technical staff
• Develop Nestle Purina’s core competence in all areas of product development
• Possess a recognized expertise and keep current in technical disciplines
• Propose projects utilizing technical innovations that may be applicable to Nestlé Purina business strategy
• Understanding the needs of the markets and operations, generating new innovative product and process ideas
• Continue development of project leadership skills. Engage in networking with key stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with vendors and counterparts at other Nestlé operations by encouraging frequent informal communication
• Training of personnel from regional business units and within the R&D Network as required
• Travel as necessary
• Additional duties as assigned

What will make you successful

• B.S. in Science or Engineering, MSc or PHD Food Science, Animal Science, Engineering, Nutrition preferred
• A minimum of 5 years’ R&D experience, preferably in food or pet food category
• Project Management experience in competitive and complex environment
• Must be able to manage multiple projects/priorities
• Excellent product development skills including strong ingredient knowledge and a solid understanding of nutrition and unit processes
• Good consumer understanding and stays abreast of consumer and competitor trends, experience with customer tests
• Manufacturing quality, process and lean manufacturing principles
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills, ability to influence and drive business decisions
• Proven ability to create original, differentiating technology and apply technical knowledge to meet business needs

Job Description:

• Research and develop new technologies for smart building applications and advanced building controls.
• Based on the R&D outcome, design the air-conditioning system using Building Energy Modeling (BEM) and programming languages such as Python to develop new technologies and install them in real buildings.
• Use digital technology, such as data science and machine learning tools, and evaluate the application effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Lead the development of new technology related to smart buildings and advanced building controls and manage the entire R&D project, from scope definition to budget and risk management etc.
• As R&D project leader, provide design and commissioning consulting to customers for the application of newly developed HVAC systems to buildings.
• Conduct a survey and analyze the collected data along with BEM-based building controls to develop a new building environment focused on occupant comfort and behavior, guided by well-being research.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree or equivalent related to Architectural Engineering
• Advanced knowledge of building physics, indoor environmental quality, HVAC system, control theory, and human behavior
• Proficiency in building energy modeling (BEM) such as EnergyPlus and/or TRNSYS
• Proficiency in data science and machine learning with demonstrated skills in programming languages such as R and Python
• Experiences in implementing AI and BEM-based building controls considering individual occupants’ comfort and behavior
• Minimum 10 years experience as a Researcher
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Lead Researcher in research/building projects using BEM
• Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Japanese (native or N1 Japanese language level is required as the role required to collaborate with Japan HQ extensively.)

The Senior Research Assistant will be working on projects which are at the intersection of artificial intelligence and architecture, the successful candidate will work with researchers from other domains to implement deep learning modules with spatial and geometrics datasets across the design scales of products, buildings and cities.

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Architecture or any other related fields
• Experience in deep learning frameworks
• Proficient in programming skills
• Good interdisciplinary approach in working with real-world datasets

The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC), established in 2012, is a research centre at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. LKYCIC aims to stimulate research on cities and urbanisation, and explore the role of technology, design and policy in providing urban solutions.

Within the Programme on Urban Innovation, we are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to contribute to the study of placekeeping, which involves the long-term management and maintenance of place. With a mixed-methods research approach, we will examine who the key stakeholders are in placekeeping, how they collaborate, and what facilitates or hinders their collaboration. The study aims to establish a methodology and framework that will enable the systematic investigation of placekeeping and inform future policies and practices related to placekeeping in Singapore.

About the Position:

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about placemaking, placekeeping, and community engagement in urban planning and design and is looking to gain experience for a future career in research.

You will:

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team to craft data collection tools, including survey and interview questionnaire
• Conduct fieldwork and data collection activities, including interviews, on-site observations, and surveys
• Assist in conducting qualitative content analysis of interview transcripts and documents related to placekeeping projects
• Assist in the analysis of quantitative and spatial data
• Assist to prepare manuscripts and reports for publication
• Communicate research with public and private stakeholders and collaborators
• Research and write literature reviews
• Provide administrative support for research projects

Duration: The selected candidate is expected to start from January 2024. The initial term of appointment will be one year, extensible to longer terms upon satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as urban planning, geography, urban design, public policy, sociology, or environmental psychology.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including analysing and synthesizing data from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis
• Proficiency in data analysis software/ programming language (e.g. NVivo, Atlas.ti, R, Python)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including assisting in developing reports and papers for publication and presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong time management and project organisational skills.
• Proven ability to work in a team and an interdisciplinary environment, with minimal supervision.
• Solid understanding of, or work experience in placemaking and placekeeping is a plus
• Knowledge and/ or experience in designing data collection tools based on environmental psychology and community psychology is a plus.

How to Apply: The application with the subject heading – Placekeeping RA Application – should be sent via email to Dr. Yohei Kato at yohei_kato@sutd.edu.sg

The application must include the following:

• a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and addressing the qualifications and skills requirements (1-2 pages)
• a curriculum vitae
• a writing sample
• three referees who may be contacted for a reference

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position remains open until filled. The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities offers an exciting and intellectually stimulating environment where appointees can significantly contribute and develop professionally.

Requirements:

• A Bachelors degree from reputable university.
• Qualifications or work experience in psychology, cognitive science, or healthcare in elderly population is preferred.
• Equipment with research skills, such as literature review, conducting experiments, basic statistical analysis, report write-up, etc., is preferred.
• Experience in qualitative study research, including data collection and audio transcription is a plus.
• Proficient in Hokkien is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• To assist and work closely with the research team SUTD PI and Research Fellow in managing and coordinating all matters in the project
• To arrange and schedule experiment/interview appointments with university students, healthy elderly participants, elderly care centres, or other target population
• To undertake data collection, data entry, data analysis, etc.
• Assist in the preparation and writing of progress reports, presentations, and abstracts to conferences.
• To undertake and support administrative work, such as procurement and purchasing laboratory items, liaising with relevant internal and external parties, etc.
• Any other duties assigned by the research team

Research Associate/Assistant (Urban Environmental Sustainability)

The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at the Singapore University of Technology and Design is seeking a full-time Research Associate or (Senior) Research Assistant, to join a growing research team focusing on addressing critical urban environmental sustainability challenges.

Successful applicants will contribute to a project that applies a transdisciplinary approach to investigate individuals’ discounting of the impact of climate change in Singapore, and how we can use the everyday shared experience of urban heat to unlock pathways for addressing the inertia towards climate action.

Candidates should possess a strong interest in transdisciplinary research and urban environmental sustainability. Expertise in quantitative research methods and a background in social and/or behavioral science will be a plus.

This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing an academic/industry research career.

The candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct and write literature reviews
• Participate in fieldwork and data collection
• Contribute towards quantitative and/or qualitative data analyses
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts and reports for publications
• Collaborate and communicate research updates with both internal and external stakeholders
• Support the team in project management of the research (e.g., budgeting, liaising with external collaborators, project administrative duties)

Skills and qualifications required:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree related to the social sciences, behavioural sciences, or environmental studies
• Demonstrable skills in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interest or knowledge in urban environmental sustainability
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., STATA, R, SPSS) is a plus

How to apply:

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their application with the subject heading – Research Associate/Assistant (Urban Environmental Sustainability) to lkycic@sutd.edu.sg with the following:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and addressing the qualifications and skills requirements (1-2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Two writing samples of publication or research work
• Three referees who may be contacted for a reference

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications will be reviewed and will continue until the position is filled.