Total 2,160 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in 43 New Scotland Avenue

Responsibilities:

• Engage and manage various stakeholders (internal and external) expectations and communication.
• Collaborate with functional teams to conduct cleanroom/facility planning and layout
• Carry out physical area/ floor marking, coordinate with functional teams in tool purchase, movement (in/out), tool relocation plan, project timeline and capacity update.
• Perform risk analysis of various project options and outcomes
• Maintain and validate capacity/capital/space models to enable accurate assessment of wafer fabrication and operations loading needs
• Support operational efficiency improvement efforts (cycle time, OEE improvement, capacity optimization, space optimization)

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering (Industrial & Systems Engineering), Mechanical, or relevant field;
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D and Simulation Tool preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Words, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Preferably to have industrial engineering experience in a semiconductor/ manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently and team player to deliver in fast paced and collaborative environment

As part of IME’s Photonics & Sensors Department, the candidate will take lead of the development of various testing capability for advanced photonics, including but not limited to chip-level and wafer-level testing of optical devices and electro-optical devices at high RF frequencies, as well as the testing of electro-optical sub-modules and sub-systems. You will work closely with an excellent multidisciplinary team working on advanced photonics.

Responsibilities:

• Develop various photonics testing capabilities for both chips and wafers, including design and building of measurement setups
• Perform chip-scale and wafer-scale data collection for OE, EO and OO devices from frequency range of 0 to 110 GHz
• Optimize data acquisition and analysis process to improve test efficiency, e.g. automation of measurement processes for wafer-scale testing and corner analysis
• Manage photonics laboratory including facilities, health and safety, equipment calibration, inventory and stocktake
• Take the lead to procure laboratory equipment and consumables
• Prepare technical presentations and papers for internal meetings, as well as conferences and journals
• Collaborate with project team to ensure quality and on-time delivery for various projects
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Opto-electronics or equivalent
• More than 3 years hands-on experience in active photonics/optoelectronic device testing, especially for high-speed optical modulator and photodetector devices and electronic-photonic integrated circuit.
• More than 3 years hands-on experiences in optical setup construction and semiconductor & optoelectronic device characterization
• Experienced on experimental data acquisition and analysis
• Skillsets in programming or instrument automation is a plus
• Strong skills in problem-solving, communication and providing technical presentations
• Industry experience and awareness is a plus

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Engineer will be responsible for driving electro-mechanical product development in compliance with ISO 13485 standards across multiple levels, from component to product. The role includes planning and monitoring New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, managing engineering changes, and maintaining documentation, including Design History Files. The position requires close coordination with both internal and external suppliers, adhering to Quality Management System and regulatory standards.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years in electro-mechanical systems.
• Technical proficiency in optimizing designs for mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Solid understanding of metal and plastic manufacturing processes for product design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks), including GD&T and kinematic calculations.

Attributes:

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a collaborative and hands-on approach.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Scientist/Senior scientist will be part of heterogeneous integration group focused on development of the quantum packaging technology platforms to integrate qubit and control chip on superconductivity interposer.

He/she will work with cross functional team to:

• Design and simulation of superconducting circuits for salable quantum processor in 3D flip-chip architecture.
• Explore and develop superconducting nanowire base photo detector.
• Design and layout of circuits components of a superconducting qubit.
• Develop design rules and PDK for quantum packaging technologies.
• Provide quantum packaging solutions to meet the system requirements based on the simulation results.
  Prepare competitive grant research proposals and lead execution of these proposals.
  Engage industry partners to align and develop the building blocks required for next generations quantum packaging platforms.

Job Requirements:

• Master/PhD in quantum computing; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Material science area
• 4 to 5 years’ experience in superconducting circuits design and simulation for scalable quantum processor. Deep understanding on 3D quantum package
• Working experience on measuring loss and dielectric constants of materials at cryogenic temperatures
• Strong communication, industry awareness, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated to succeed, a self-starter who is driven and able to work with others effectively to get things done.

As part of IME’s Photonics & Sensors Department, the candidate will take lead of the development of various testing capability for advanced photonics, including but not limited to chip-level and wafer-level testing of optical devices and electro-optical devices at high RF frequencies, as well as the testing of electro-optical sub-modules and sub-systems. You will work closely with an excellent multidisciplinary team working on advanced photonics.

Responsibilities:

• Develop various photonics testing capabilities for both chips and wafers, including design and building of measurement setups
• Perform chip-scale and wafer-scale data collection for OE, EO and OO devices from frequency range of 0 to 110 GHz
• Optimize data acquisition and analysis process to improve test efficiency, e.g. automation of measurement processes for wafer-scale testing and corner analysis
• Manage photonics laboratory including facilities, health and safety, equipment calibration, inventory and stocktake
• Take the lead to procure laboratory equipment and consumables
• Prepare technical presentations and papers for internal meetings, as well as conferences and journals
• Collaborate with project team to ensure quality and on-time delivery for various projects
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Opto-electronics or equivalent
• More than 5 years hands-on experience in active photonics/optoelectronic device testing, especially for high-speed optical modulator and photodetector devices and electronic-photonic integrated circuit.
• More than 5 years hands-on experiences in optical setup construction and semiconductor & optoelectronic device characterization
• Experienced on experimental data acquisition and analysis
• Skillsets in programming or instrument automation is a plus
• Strong skills in problem-solving, communication and providing technical presentations
• Industry experience and awareness is a plus

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ROLE:
IME is leading the effort to establish the industry leading Silicon Carbide R&D program. This program aims to advance 200mm Silicon Carbide technologies in various areas, such as epitaxy, device design, process integration & fabrication, and power module packaging. The main objective is to drive disruptive innovations in power device research, with a specific focus on >1.2KV power MOSFETs. These innovations are intended to enhance automotive technologies, vehicle electrification, safety measures, sustainable energy grids, and industrial automation. Key aspects to demonstrate for this role include high power device design, novel device concepts, doping design, gate oxidation, and wide-bandgap process simulations. To achieve this, we are seeking individual with extensive industry experience in using Synopsys/Silvaco TCAD simulator, relevant device characterization skills, design simulation development abilities, a willingness to mentor junior staffs, and strong interpersonal skills. The candidate will contribute to the wide-bandgap & Silicon Carbide team by utilizing their device knowledge, guiding team on device characterization, implementing state-of-art Silicon Carbide power MOSFETs (Planar, Trench & Super-Junction), and innovative novel power MOSFETs for future applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• TCAD modeling & simulation, novel high power device design, simulation, and device characterization

• Design and simulate high voltage Silicon Carbide MOSFETs (planar, trench, SJ MOSFET, IGBT) with a blocking voltage of >1.2K using Synopsys/Silvaco simulator

• Design & simulate practical and effective junction terminations

• Provide guidances on device structure, optimizing cell, power/performance analysis, process risk assessment, and recommendations for experimental split and improvement

• Develop and apply fundamental MOS device physics-based TCAD modelling & electric field management to calculate band structure, carrier transport, blocking voltage,
switching properties, and thermal management for vertical power devices in the presence of interface state density, gate oxide defects, and defects in Silicon Carbide

• Model transport and carrier scattering in devices operating in extreme ambient conditions

• Collaborate with diverse teams, including process integration, characterization, and circuit design engineers, to analyze and troubleshoot device-related issues during
development

• Serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience, and lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

• Work closely with both internal and external customers to understand customer issues and align their demands. And grow this wide-bandgap team to ~5 headcounts in the
next 3 years.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

• >10 years industrial experience for high power device design and modeling

• Deep knowledge of high voltage, high power MOSFETs (including Planar, Trench, S-J MOSFETs, and IGBTs) design and device characterization on 4H-SiC & GaN substrates.

• Solid understanding of wide-bandgap semiconductor materials and the strong physics of MOSFET devices

• Ability to teach and transfer knowledge to junior staff members

• Ability to effectively communicate and plan with customers regarding their needs, issues, and demands

As part of IME Integrated Circuit Design and System Department, we are seeking a candidate with relevant experience in analog integrated circuit design. This candidate will contribute to developing analog circuit blocks e.g. low-power operational amplifiers, voltage/current references, and voltage regulators based on thorough topology analysis. This candidate will work closely with other team members for the circuit design, test verification, as well as system integration and validation for a broad range of innovative sensor systems.

Role & Responsibilities

• Circuit schematic design and simulation, layout supervision, pre-tapeout design verification, test plan development and chip measurement
• Work together with teams to investigate novel circuit/system solutions to create new inventions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering
• Good understanding of CMOS analog IC design methodologies
• Familiar with analog IC design and verification flow
• Industry experience would be a plus
• Familiar with the IC test equipment such as oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Able to generate high-quality scientific publications and patents
• Team player, quick learner and self-driven

ROLE:
A*STAR-IME is leading the way in establishing industry first 200mm open Silicon Carbide (SiC) R&D program. The program specific focus is on advancing 200mm SiC technologies in key areas such as epitaxy, gate stack, ion implantation, and dry etching, and integrating these modules to fabricate high-performance power devices. Our objective is to drive innovation in power device research, particularly in power MOSFETs rated above 1.2KV. Developing key innovative process is crucial for creating high-performance devices that will contribute to advancements in automotive technologies, vehicle electrification, safety measures, sustainable energy grids, data centers, and industrial & aerospace automation. This role involve growing leadership into ion implantation processes for p-body, channel, guard ring, source contact, and other components. We are currently seeking such individual with ~5 years of experience in ion implantation. The chosen candidate will be responsible for independently supervising ion implantation processes, conducting ion implant simulations, possessing knowledge of crystallography and ion interaction with atoms, having strong understanding of implanters and related thermal processing physics, beam optics, dosimetry systems, and vacuum technology. The ideal candidate should also be willing to collaborate with various departments, the technology development group, and customers. Furthermore, the candidate will contribute to the wide-bandgap team by sharing the ion implantation expertise on compound semiconductor materials and collaborate with other departments working with Si-based technology. The candidate will also be groomed to lead this diffusion process module group of ~6 headcounts into the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnose malfunctions and using test equipment & software to test faulty tool; applying knowledge of the functional operation of the ion implant equipment

• Support on-site ion implanters in creating, running & characterizing recipes for recipe validation and develop process to achieve the desired dopant profile with excellent
damage recovery.

• Collaborate with vendors to optimize equipment performance and reduce tool downtime

• Analyze data related to implant-related defects formation with quantification and defects minimizations strategy

• Examine work-orders and communicates with equipment operators to resolve equipment problems & determine mechanical and human errors contributed to the issues

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks with tool operators, especially in checking, cleaning, repairing, detecting and preventing problems

• Responsible for designing experiments for ion implantation at various dose, energy, tilt, and twist levels

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ms/PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• >3-5 years industrial experience for high power device design and modeling

• Extensive proficiency in medium to high energy/current ion implantation processes, including a comprehensive knowledge of implant equipment, equipment parts, and
troubleshooting techniques to minimize equipment downtime

• Good understanding of wide bandgap semiconductor materials and their corresponding dopant species

• Expertise in ion channeling, ion bombardment, and their impact on the implant species profile

• In-depth comprehension of defect formation and annihilation processes in the implanted region of semiconductors

• Familiarity with essential device properties resulting from ion implantation

• Adept at mentoring and transferring knowledge to junior staff members

Role & Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include diagnosing appropriate levels of metal/metal-alloy contaminations by oxygen and other contaminants; determining the root cause of contaminants, and establishing protocols for characterizations.
• Hands-on providing support for onsite metal PVD, including creating, running, and characterizing recipes to achieve the lowest resistances.
• Collaborates closely with equipment vendors and device engineers to optimize the metal-stack for device performances and robustness/reliability, from low to high temperatures.
• Lead data analysis related to implant-induced defects and cleaning issues on metal contacts with solutions development.
• Examines the work-functions of metal/metal-alloys suitable for Ohmic contact on SiC.
• Responsible for designing experiments for Ohmic contact on various SiC substrates with different doping types, determining their impact, and resolving issues to achieve the lowest specific contact resistances.
• Designing cleaning processes to obtain ideal Schottky diode using various metal/metal-alloys on SiC for high-performance applications.
• Work closely with cross-departmental and integration teams and in 3-5 years’ time develop a WBG backend process integration team of at least 4 persons.

Requirements:

• PhD Degree in Material Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• >8 years related industrial experience inclusing backend process module integration.
• Extensive hands-on experience in PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) processing for metal depositions and interface tuning.
• Strong understanding of metal-semiconductor contact physics.
• Expertise in work-function tunings of metal and metal-alloy.
• Proficiency in modulating electron affinity through implantation or surface treatments of semiconductors.
• Familiarity with wide band-gap semiconductor materials and their interaction with metal/metal-alloys at various temperatures.
• Thorough fundamentals in Ohmic contact and Schottky diode physics, as well as the impact of defects and contaminations on electrical properties.
• Skilled at mentoring and transferring knowledge to junior staff members.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively address customers' needs, concerns, and solution requirements.

Position:

Our team is starting an exciting project to develop RF/mm-wave ICs for the future of communication for Beyond-5G to 6G applications. We are looking for an exceptional candidate with relevant expertise to join us. Our team focuses on developing communication modules for both terrestrial and non-terrestrial needs. You will work at the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) to create the most advanced semiconductor technologies. You will collaborate with world-leading industries and academic institutions on innovative designs and strategic intellectual properties.

Job Responsibility:

• Benchmarking with datasheets, prior arts, and latest academic work.
• In-depth design and analysis with electrical/electromagnetic simulations.
• In-depth analysis of design robustness, optimization, and testability.
• In-depth presentations and report recording of design, layout, test and measurement, and fault analysis.
• Working independently, as a team, and with collaborators from industry and academic backgrounds.

Pre-requisites:

• A Master’s / PhD Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering and proven academic and industry experience are pluses.
• Experienced in designing RF/mmWave such as LNA, mixer, PA, buffer, transmission line, baluns, PLL, VCO, etc.
• Experienced in designing base-band/mixed-signal circuits, such as amplifiers, bandgap, ADC, DAC, etc., is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in design trade-offs at the circuit-level specification.
• Experienced in designing in CMOS and SiGe technology or any other technologies like RF-SOI and compound-semiconductor is a plus.
• Proficient in using Cadence and EM tools like ADS for EM circuit simulation, IC layout, LVS, and DRC verification.
• Familiarity with IC measurement and debugging and hands-on experience with RF/mmWave equipment such as spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, oscilloscope, and probe station.
• Good publication record with a strong awareness of state-of-the-art.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Grade UE08: £49,250 - £60,321 per annum

School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering

Institute/Discipline: Integrated Micro and Nano Systems

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for up to 5 years



The Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) at the University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for an experienced Research Fellow in AI for Electronics Testing & Verification automation. The position will be based at the King’s Buildings Campus.

The Opportunity:

This position is affiliated with the UKRI APRIL AI Hub that aspires to develop AI tools to accelerate innovation across semiconductor technologies, novel microchip designs and system architectures – leading to faster, cheaper, greener and overall, more power-efficient electronics. As one of nine UKRI funded AI Hubs, this is a highly visible programme both nationally and internationally.

The post-holder will work closely with a team of talented researchers and the APRIL operations team to lead the development of novel AI capabilities, tools and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of engineers in designing, developing and testing advanced electronic devices and systems. More specifically, the post-holder should have experience in developing and introducing AI tools in electronics testing and verification for predicting what to test and when. The research spans from improving scenario coverage in certification tests across devices/systems to automatically deciphering underlying physical mechanism is emerging beyond-CMOS devices.

The post-holder will have the ability to engage with world-leading experts across AI and electronics both at Edinburgh and in other UK higher education (HE) institutions but also industrial partners to ensure relevance of their Research in addressing state-of-art challenges in electronics.

The successful candidate will have experience of project development and project leadership in a research context, together with excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being an active team member. The role will report to the APRIL Hub Director (Principal Investigator), with on-going engagement with other researchers in the Hub as well as academic leads.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A 1st class undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronics or AI, or a clearly related area, with a proven contact with Electronics Testing and Verification, or a closely related area or equivalent industry experience.
Experience in AI tools for Electronics Testing & Verification automation and with with Electronics Testing and instrumentation.
A track record of research in AI, with a specific focus on Electronics Testing and Verification or a closely related area.
Experience in delivering research project results in an Electronics Testing and Verification and/or AI context; i.e. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
Ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas and a willingness to approach new challenges and adjusts plans to meet new priorities.

Grade UE07: £40,247.00 - £47,874.00 per annum

School of Engineering/ College of Science & Engineering

Institute/Discipline: Integrated Micro and Nano Systems

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for up to 5 years



The Opportunity:

This position is affiliated with the UKRI APRIL AI Hub that aspires to develop AI tools to accelerate innovation across semiconductor technologies, novel microchip designs and system architectures – leading to faster, cheaper, greener and overall, more power-efficient electronics. As one of nine UKRI funded AI Hubs, this is a highly visible programme both nationally and internationally.

The post-holder will work closely with a team of talented researchers and the APRIL operations team to support the development of novel AI capabilities, tools and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of engineers in designing, developing and testing advanced electronic devices and systems. More specifically, the post-holder will be able to develop and introduce AI tools in electronics testing and verification for predicting what to test and when. The research spans from improving scenario coverage in certification tests across devices/systems to automatically deciphering underlying physical mechanism is emerging beyond-CMOS devices.

The post-holder will have the ability to engage with world-leading experts across AI and electronics both at Edinburgh and in other UK higher education (HE) institutions but also industrial partners to ensure relevance of their Research in addressing state-of-art challenges in electronics.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisation, and technical skills. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being an active team member. The role will report to the APRIL Hub Director (Principal Investigator), with on-going engagement with other researchers in the Hub as well as academic leads.

This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 60 months.

A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.



Your skills and attributes for success:

A 1st class undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronics or AI, or a clearly related area, with a proven contact with Electronics Testing and Verification, or a closely related area or equivalent industry experience.
Experience in AI tools for Electronics Testing & Verification automation and with with Electronics Testing and instrumentation.
A track record of research in AI, with a specific focus on Electronics Testing and Verification or a closely related area.
Experience in delivering research project results in an Electronics Testing and Verification and/or AI context; i.e. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
Ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas and a willingness to approach new challenges and adjusts plans to meet new priorities.

Grade UE07: £40,247.00 - £47,874.00 per annum

School of Engineering/College of Science & Engineering

Institute/Discipline: Integrated Micro and Nano Systems

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for up to 5 years



The Opportunity:

This position is affiliated with the UKRI APRIL AI Hub that aspires to develop AI tools to accelerate innovation across semiconductor technologies, novel microchip designs and system architectures – leading to faster, cheaper, greener and overall, more power-efficient electronics. As one of nine UKRI funded AI Hubs, this is a highly visible programme both nationally and internationally.



The post-holder will work closely with a team of talented researchers and the APRIL operations team to support the development of novel AI capabilities, tools and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of engineers in designing, developing and testing advanced electronic devices and systems. More specifically, the post-holder will be able to develop and introduce AI tools into commercially available circuit design tools that can autonomously synthetise circuits and systems architectures. The aim is to drastically reduce the design time and optimise the transfer of known topologies into new CMOS technologies.



The post-holder will have the ability to engage with world-leading experts across AI and electronics both at Edinburgh and in other UK higher education (HE) institutions but also industrial partners to ensure relevance of their Research in addressing state-of-art challenges in electronics.



The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisation, and technical skills. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being an active team member. The role will report to the APRIL Hub Director (Principal Investigator), with on-going engagement with other researchers in the Hub as well as academic leads.

This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 60 months.



A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.



Your skills and attributes for success:

A 1st class undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronics or AI, or a clearly related area, with a proven contact with Circuits and Systems Design, or a closely related area or equivalent industry experience.
Experience in AI tools for Circuits and Systems Design automation; Experience with EDA tools.
A track record of research in AI, with a specific focus on Circuits and Systems Design or a closely related area.
Experience in delivering research project results in a Circuits and Systems Design and/or AI context; i.e. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
Ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas and a willingness to approach new challenges and adjusts plans to meet new priorities.

Grade UE07: £40,247 - £47,874 per annum, pro-rata for part-time

CSE/Institute for Astronomy

Full-time: 35 hours per week, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns

Fixed-term: for 3 years, start date: flexible, ideally between 1st March 2025 and 1st October 2025





The Opportunity:

The goal of the position is to advance our understanding of galaxy evolution, focusing on massive galaxies and chemical abundances in the high-redshift Universe. The successful candidate will work together with Dr. Carnall and his research group (currently 1 other postdoc and 1 PhD student) on a variety of projects in this area, depending on their research experience and interests. They will have the opportunity to work with data from the JWST Cycle 2 NIRSpec program EXCELS (ID: 3543; PI Dr. Carnall; co-PI Dr. Cullen) and the upcoming 200-night MOONS guaranteed time spectroscopic survey, MOONRISE. They will also be encouraged and supported to lead further independent research projects. The group is funded via a UKRI Frontier Research Grant (UK replacement funding for the ERC starting grant) and the successful candidate will be encouraged to collaborate closely with other group members, as well as travelling widely to promote their research.



This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.



Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD (or near completion) in Astronomy or related subject.
Relevant research experience in galaxy evolution.
Record of high-quality lead-author and co-authored refereed journal publications (relative to career stage).
Capable of working independently, exercising a high degree of initiative, and with the ability to think creatively.
Good timekeeping and time-management, with effective prioritisation of tasks.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and in writing.
Desirable: Experience of working with rest-frame UV/optical spectroscopy and/or with large, multi-wavelength galaxy datasets, and advanced data analysis techniques.




Application Information



Please, ensure you include the following documents in your application:

CV

A research proposal (2 pages) and the names of two referees. These will only be contacted after a first-stage consideration of your application in the event you are invited to interview.

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

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

1. Policy implementation: Review and update policy on research security and collaborate with research units to implement related procedures and protocols.
2. Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments of research projects and facilities to identify potential security vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies through review of research agreements and related documents.
3. Training and Awareness: Develop awareness/training program for faculty, staff, and students on research security best practices, compliance requirements, and incident reporting procedures.
4. Point of Contact: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders for research security matters. Work closely with various departments, including IT, compliance, legal, and research units to promote a culture of security and compliance in research activities.
5. Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor compliance with research security policy, perform related analysis and prepare reports for senior management on related activities. Support scheduled compliance audit/inspection on research security readiness and mitigation measures compliance and recommend improvements and follow up actions.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in science or engineering discipline preferred;
• At least 5 years’ working experience in research management/administration or similar roles in compliance;
• Experience in research related functions in higher education sector, or research contracts management will be an advantage;
• Knowledge or experience in reviewing and developing policies and procedures;
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment; strong problem-solving capabilities;
• Meticulous, independent and organised individual with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion as may be necessary in the job function.