Total 13 science rd research job vacancies in Others category in east lothian scotland eh32 0qf

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.

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.

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.

Job Responsibilities

Security Assessment, Planning and Control

• Ensure the security compliance and proficiency of cloud services and virtualized environment,
• Conduct both annual and ad hoc security cloud outsourcing review stipulated by Head Office, country regulators and/or local outsourcing committee as and when required.
• Conduct monthly security access review for Human Capital Management Department.
• Develop, implement, and review security policies and user matrix to safeguard employee’s data.
• Respond to compliance team on security incidents and implement corrective actions,
• Provide training and awareness programs for Human Capital Management Department.
• Evaluate and recommend new security tools and technologies.
• Ensure latest patches are applied to all Human Capital Management’s system in a timely manner.
• Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plan to ensure infrastructure resilience.

Project Management

• Be part of the HRIS project team as a designated project assignee, e.g., Project Manager, Security SME, Data SME etc., to help ensure project is planned and executed smoothly from initiation to closure.
• Represent Human Capital Management Department as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all Infra security and data integration matters for automation projects. Coordinate and implement solutions in accordance with security rules with Japan Head Office Security team, and ensure compliance with regulators PDPA requirements, if any.
• Act as liaison between end users, Human Capital Management team and IT team, wherever applicable, to understand business requirements for HR related Cloud (SaaS) solutions.
• Prepare and present regular project updates and ensure solid documentation or business requirements and changes.
• Prepare and put forward budget plans for identified project initiatives, influencing, and negotiating with Japan Head Office to obtain support from them, if applicable.
• Be an agent of change for digitalization initiatives by advocating and helping users to understanding the purpose of change.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent with around 5-7 years of experience in providing IT services to financial institutions.
• Experience with regional project implementation.
• Proficiency in Japanese is an advantage as this role needs to communicate with stakeholders (Security Dept) in Japan Head Office.
• In-depth knowledge of Cloud platform and security, and/or, adopt a highly motivated mindset to quickly learn and catch up with those technologies in the ever-changing technology landscape.
• Good techno-functional skills with SAP SuccessFactors would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with MAS cloud outsourcing would be an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management is a critical skillset.
• Possess strong and assertive verbal, written communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities and be motivated to continuous learning about work related matters.
• Good bi-directional and collaborative attitude to work as a professional in a team.
• Willing to take an ad-hoc project as necessary, e.g., leading minor projects or change request whenever bandwidth permits.

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.

Business Analyst cum Delivery Lead

• Possess a degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related fields.
• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in technology business analysis or software development, with a focus on investment/banking applications.
• Experience overseeing complex IT projects, including system integrations and data migrations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong ability to manage teams and senior business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with a growth mindset and the ability to work independently.
• Proven excellence in documenting BRD, FSD, use cases in Gherkin format, visual modelling, and business processes.
• High expertise in ETL processes, SQL, and APIs.
• Experience in data analysis, pattern recognition, and model development.
• Experience in Product Management and Agile Methodology, with a strong delivery focus.
• Good understanding of the investment business domain.
• Knowledge of financial applications, workflows, UI/UX, database design, and software engineering best practices.

Skillsets (Good to have)

NA

Brief Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and support middle-to-back-office capabilities for private market processes, including deal execution, transaction booking (e.g., capital calls, cash distributions, invoices), and valuations.
• Lead discovery sessions with stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges, and opportunities. Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions to gather detailed requirements and insights. Translate findings into actionable user stories.
• Lead discussions, analyze and conceptualize IT solutions that meet business needs. Validate solutions with engineering and architecture teams.
• Conduct data analysis to identify patterns and develop models to support business processes.
• Present IT solutions to business and IT stakeholders, explaining how they address business needs, challenges and opportunities.
• Support the project team during execution. Re-engage business SMEs to revise requirements or accept alternative solutions as needed.
• Define test strategy, execute test cases, and provide clarifications during testing phases.
• Prepare training plans and user manuals, conduct user training, and support system adoption.
• Collaborate across Front, Middle, and Back Office, the extended Technology team, and industry partners.
• Lead Agile practices and coordinate scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure project delivery remains on track and take corrective actions to address any deviations.

Step Teachers are collaborating with a Secondary school in the Norfolk area to find a motivated and passionate General Science Teacher with a background in physics to join a well recognized institution. This school values respect, kindness, honesty, and the pursuit of achievement in each individual student. This position provides an amazing chance to contribute to a supportive and dynamic learning environment. This is a long-term role and the successful candidate is expected to start in September 2024.

General Science Teacher – Role:

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in General Science.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and considerate classroom environment.
• Mentor and inspire students, fostering a passion for learning.
• The General Science Teacher must build and cultivate positive relationships with students, encouraging good behaviour and engagement.
• Assess students, monitor their progress, and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and support staff.
• Adhere to and implement the school's policies and contribute to their supportive educational ethos.

General Science Teacher – Requirements:

• QTS or an equivalent qualification.
• Recent experience as a General Science Teacher in a mainstream school setting.
• A relevant General Science degree is desirable.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and is proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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UE07 £39,347-£46,974 per annum
CSE / School of Geosciences
Fixed term 36 months
Full time 35 hours per week

The Opportunity:

Develop ecological understanding of viruses of methane cycling prokaryotes in peatlands. This is to be achieved using metagenomics, viromics, methane flux analysis and population dynamics modelling in collaboration with a large international team funded by Human Frontier Science Program.

This post is fixed term (36 months) and full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering 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: Relevant PhD or equivalent experience in microbial ecology, microbiology, bioinformatics, computational biology

Knowledge of microbial community ecology and interactions and an up-to-date understanding of the science of the biogeochemical cycling of elements and microbial controls
A high standard of programming skills relevant to microbial sequencing data analysis and ability to effectively manage and process large data sets
Good organisational skills and ability to work independently under appropriate supervision to a high academic standard, in addition to team-working
Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing

Position: General Science Teacher

Location: Hertfordshire

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a dynamic and engaging General Science Teacher looking for flexible opportunities? Step Teachers are currently working with a reputable school committed to providing quality education, and they are seeking a qualified General Science Teacher to join their team ASAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality lessons in General Science to a diverse range of students.
• Adhering to the school's curriculum and teaching standards.
• Managing classroom behaviour and creating a positive learning environment.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.

Requirements:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS).
• Degree in General Science or a related field.
• Proven experience teaching General Science at the secondary level.
• A General Science Teacher with strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Step Teachers?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and is proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.
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Job brief : PURCHASING MANAGER

Our clients at Greenwood Road Mini Market are looking to expand their business to cater the high demand of the local community. The business has grown from year on year and are looking to expand our product and services and are looking for a high-performing Purchasing Manager. Purchasing Manager responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities. We are seeking an experienced purchasing manager to handle our company's procurement activities. Overseas applications will be considered as sponsorship will be available for the right candidate having a sound knowledge about the Indian products and markets.
Purchasing Manager Job Responsibilities:
• Develop, lead and implement purchasing strategies.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

Requirements:
• Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer.
• Good sound knowledge about Indian products and markets.
• Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration or related experience in related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Solid judgement along with decision making skills.

Salary : £36000 to £38750 depending on experience.
Location : Northampton - United Kingdom.
Job type: Full-time, permanent. 37.5 hours per week.

Do you have a real passion for food and drink and looking for an opportunity within sensory research?

MMR is looking for a Sensory Assistant Manager/ Manager to join our growing sensory teams, our sensory assistant manager/ manager will be based in Singapore, but you will be working as part of the wider Global Sensory Team, working with fellow sensory experts around the Globe.

MMR is a UK-headquartered, independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specialising in food, drink, personal and household care research. This means that when you join us, you’ll have the chance to work with a number of well-known brands to help create, shape and develop products and packs.

We are global leaders, guiding innovation for our clients – partnering with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands. Our head office is based near Oxford in the UK. We also have offices in London, New York, Shanghai, Singapore, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Bangkok, the Netherlands, Colombia, and Durban.

Our team of over 800 highly engaged, multi-disciplined employees are primarily dynamic research professionals, sensory experts, and data scientists. We are experts at turning brand promises into winning product and packaging experiences. MMR’s team includes a diverse group of market researchers, sensory and food scientists, data processors, statisticians, former client-side researchers, packaging experts and innovation specialists.

Through a strong commitment to the development of scientifically robust and unique research methodologies and the use of advanced statistical and analytical techniques, we are able to make a real difference to our client’s products and brands.

No two projects are ever the same, often involving exciting innovations, varied methods and international markets. It’s a great opportunity to challenge and add value to client decision-making, all while working with our passionate, friendly teams across the globe.

The Sensory Assistant Manager/ Manager role:

This exciting and brilliant opportunity entails many responsibilities which will help you to develop professionally on the job, you will be supported by some of the very best sensory experts globally.

Role responsibilities:

The Sensory Assistant Manager/ Manager will be reporting directly to Asia Sensory Director and will be leading a team of panel leaders and assistant based in Singapore to drive sensory operational excellence. He/ She will also provide support and guidance to newly set up India sensory team in sensory activities.

He/ She will manage ASEAN and India client accounts. These may include sensory panel recruitment, training, project execution, panel management, analysis and reporting and assisting with HR issues that arise from running the panels (with support from our HR team).

He/ she will be providing consultancy and training to clients to help build sensory awareness, capabilities and insights across wider communities in Asia. He/ she will be responsible for clients briefing, proposal writing and quotations creation for client projects (relating to ad-hoc sensory work, panel set up, training or management). He/ she will be required to collaborate with consumer team in study design and to establish linkages between sensory and consumer data to enable synthesis of actionable product insights. 

Skills and experience:

• We are looking for a sensory professional who has minimum 4-5 years of experience in management of trained descriptive panel, has extensive knowledge in various sensory discriminative and descriptive methods, is passionate in driving sensory research with our clients and handling client research needs.
• Ideally educated to degree level in a related field, managerial experience will be a bonus and be able to multi-task. Excellent communication skills are essential.

A few benefits we can offer to our Sensory Manager:

• This role can promise an exciting, dynamic, and challenging work experience.
• We offer an excellent on-the-job training program coupled with a bespoke MMR Academy training to build your knowledge and sensory expertise within the FMCG research industry.
• MMR is keen for our Sensory Assistant Manager/ Manager to develop and have a long and happy career. We support and are looking for candidates who are driven to achieve and progress at MMR.
• MMR offers a competitive salary; performance is also rewarded on merit.
• MMR offers a wide selection of employment benefits these are just a few!
• MMR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.