Total 1,192 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Grand Island

Position Overview

Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of interest, learning and creativity in science & technology through imaginative and enjoyable experiences, and to contribute to the nation's development of its human resource.

We are looking for a dynamic member to join the School and Professional department as E-Instructional Designer. You will draw on unparalleled access to the multi-disciplinary expertise of the Science Centre Exhibitions and Programmes. The job will include developing online programmes for informal learning in Science/STEM, developing programmes together with the Science Centre’s team of educators and playing a key role in inspiring students locally and globally.

Essential Job Functions

As an E-Instructional Designer, you will define, evaluate, and implement overall solution components for e-learning (LMS), including student profiling, personalized content delivery and portfolio building by using various e-learning tools including SCORM, interactives, peer reviews etc as appropriate.

You will need to embrace different styles of training techniques, including e-learning, videos, tutorials, and resource guides.

You will engage Science Centre’s exhibition and education teams to find verticals in Physical Sciences, Nature Sciences, STEM, “Just in time Science” and other areas such as STEAM and STREAM.

You will find adventurous ways to excite and engage learners across digital learning, enabling technologies, social media, gamification, mobile, VR, 3D, and other modes of learning.

You will work with technical team, both with users of various roles (student/teacher/manager/admin) as well as technical stability tests ensure deployed online courses to are suitable for target audience. You will produce instructional guides for navigating and for grading and ensure the course content brings about demonstrable learning outcome.

You will process reports and feedback on various aspects of the online learning platform and its use and evaluate the effectiveness of the e-learning curriculum and resources.

Successful candidates will also be placed on ground and visitor interaction duty that will include occasional evening and weekend work.

Requirements

The candidate must possess minimum 1 to 3 years of working experience in Instructional Design and in developing and delivery of online courseware and in working with LMS environment.

He/she must have extensive experience in developing creative and engaging training/content designing and development of learning content, methodologies, and delivery methods for online and in person (onsite). He/she should have knowledge of Web Services, APIs, Relational Databases and Basic Programming and be familiar with online training curriculum and solutions. Experience in one or more of the following – Articulate 360, Rise, technical aspects or previously served as a system administrator role of Moodle LMS, Javascript, APIs, Data analytics will be an advantage.

The candidate needs to be a hands-on person, who is comfortable with both in-house development as well as working with external partners and vendors on content development and delivery. A background in Science is essential. Experience in working in Agile product development environment is preferred.

The ideal candidate must be confident and an engaging facilitator and communicator, being totally comfortable in front of both small and large audiences. He/she must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to convey and relate ideas to others and work collaboratively to get things done. In addition, he/she must be detail oriented, a team player with an outgoing personality and good communication, presentation, influencing and collaboration skill.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified to submit a written assignment.

Position Overview

Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of interest, learning and creativity in science & technology through imaginative and enjoyable experiences, and to contribute to the nation's development of its human resource.

Join the Exhibitions team and create memorable experience as an Assistant Experience Engineer.

Essential Job Functions

As an Assistant Experience Engineer, you play a pivotal role in developing exhibits and experience, ensuring they operate at the highest level for the enjoyable experience for our guests. Your responsibilities include the following:

- Exhibit checks, reporting, troubleshooting and maintenance of exhibits/exhibitions

- Carry out periodic image back-ups of our exhibits, maintaining the exhibition network and administration of the team’s knowledge management database (storage FTP server)

- Set-up and takedown of Exhibitions

- Exhibit Ideation and Prototyping

- Work on Exhibit Specifications (including providing technical advice for development projects)

Requirements

Knowledge and work experience in the following areas will be an advantage.

Diploma in Industrial Design/Product Design

· Machining, mechanical assembly works, electrical and electronic systems, digital prototyping using CAD (computer-aided Design) software.

· Rapid prototyping, addictive and subtractive fabrication of spare parts and components for exhibits, exhibit housing and experiences.

· Operating woodworking machines such as, the bench saw, planer, routers and stand drill.

· Wood/plastics fabrication works

Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent

· Familiarity with troubleshooting basic computer hardware faults, diagnose software issues within an exhibit and resolve them

Other Skills/Abilities

Having a strong interest in taking apart or fixing things, coupled with the ability to handle basic equipment and tools useful in carrying out the duties within the galleries.

We value qualities such as professionalism, initiative, and quality service in all aspects of interaction with both internal and external customers, collaborative and enthusiastic about learning and acquiring new skills.

Shift Requirements

Rotating 5-day work shifts is a requirement, while duties on weekends and public holidays will be scheduled as and when required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Position Overview

Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of interest, learning and creativity in Science & Technology through imaginative and enjoyable experiences, and to contribute to the nation's development of its human resource.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join the Exhibitions department as a Lead Exhibition Imagineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing content for Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions, delivering meaningful, interactive, and engaging experiences for Science Centre’s visitors. By integrating creativity and innovative technological advancements, the Imagineer will create distinctive experiential storytelling of Science within our exhibition galleries.

Essential Job Functions

As the lead Exhibition Imagineer, you will be tasked with conducting research and development in Science and Social Science Content for exhibition experience. Additionally, you will oversee project management, script development, and education programmes in collaboration with our Education Programmes Division.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess a strong knowledge of Science, preferably holding a degree in Physics or equivalent, and have 5 to 8 years of experience in exhibit development at a Science Centre or Science Museum.

The candidate should be passionate about communicating science, with excellent people, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. You must be able to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, comprising both internal and external parties, throughout the project development process.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to translate concepts into experiences and lead ideation from inception. They should be self-driven and creative, with strong organisational and communication skills, as well as a good aesthetic sense.

Knowledge in Design, Educational Technology, User Experience, and User Interface is advantageous. Above all, the candidate must be able to map out the narrative and flow of an exhibition topic to create an exciting and compelling experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is looking for a project officer (1-year contract, renewable) to develop Web and mobile applications for teaching people about deepfakes and their identification. The engineer will work closely with research project members at WKWSCI to conduct research studies and utilise the findings to design, implement and evaluate educational applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop Web and mobile applications and games
• Collect data through qualitative and quantitative methods such as interviews, surveys and experiments for the purposes of conducting software evaluation
• Manage student assistants and other personnel to support the project
• Prepare progress reports and other research-related documents
• Write journal or conference articles related to the project
• Perform research administration tasks including but not limited to liaising with NTU and external parties on matters related to the project and answering queries about the project

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related computing fields
• Strong programming skills
• Experience in user interface design and evaluation
• Experience with developing Web and mobile applications
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Good teamwork skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in applications of technology in academic research

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

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle research and development of trust technologies such as privacy-preserving machine learning which are important components of digital trust platforms
• Involve in privacy-preserving machine learning and fully homomorphic encryption system development and implementation
• Prepare reports and scientific papers

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in computer science, mathematics, information theory or relevant field
• Proven publication record in privacy, security, and trust related conferences and journals
• Good programming skill, preferably with experience in implementing cryptographic algorithms
• Familiar with the following programming languages: C/C++
• Good communication skill, self-motivated, and could deliver under tight schedule

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

A Research Fellow position is available in the DNA and RNA Editing (DaRE) Laboratory at the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) in NTU. The laboratory, led by Assoc Prof Tan Meng How, works on developing and applying cutting edge biotechnologies, including high throughput next generation (NGS) sequencing and CRISPR-Cas, to read, write, and decipher genomes and transcriptomes in living cells.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or apply new genomic technologies such as CRISPR
• Perform wet-lab experiments on RNA editing and the ADAR enzymes
• Analyze data and prepare reports and presentations
• Write and publish high-impact journal papers
• Guide graduate and undergraduate students

Job Requirements:

• A PhD degree from a reputable university in science or engineering
• Strong research experience in biological sciences, bioengineering, biotechnology, or a related discipline (such as genomics, genetics, computational biology, cell biology, molecular biology, synthetic biology etc.)
• Outstanding publication track record, preferably with a first-author paper in a high-impact journal
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team
• Good working knowledge of the latest genomic technologies

To apply, please submit a CV, brief statement of research interests, and contact information for at least two references.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Delta-NTU Corporate Laboratory for Cyber-Physical Systems invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve efficient search-based motion planning in dense traffic
• Achieve efficient optimization of trajectory with safety guarantee
• Assist in the development of human traffic prediction based on sensory observations
• Test and implement new planning algorithms for robot navigation in dense traffic

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Computer Science
• Research background on motion planning and navigation
• Familiar with popular path planning techniques such as RRT, A* and kino-A*
• Familiar with robot development tools such as ROS
• Fluent English speaking and writing skill - essential for traffic predictions in research work

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Level: Non-Executive

Department: Production

Location: Singapore, Tuas

Reporting to: Production Manager, Singapore

Core responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee the manufacturing operations of low voltage switchboards. The ideal candidate will ensure that production processes run smoothly, efficiently, safely, meeting quality standards and production targets.

• Supervise Production Activities: Oversee daily production operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Team Management: Lead, train, and motivate a team of production workers, ensuring high performance and compliance with company policies. Guide the team in resolving technical issues that may arise during production phase
• Quality Control: Monitor production processes and products to ensure they meet quality specifications. Implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all safety protocols are followed, conducting regular safety audits and training sessions.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in the production process and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished products, coordinating with the procurement department as needed.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, including metrics on efficiency, quality, and safety.

Job Specifications

• Education: ITE in Electrical Engineering/Diploma /Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of low voltage switchboard manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Communication: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

The Climate Transformation Programme (CTP) aims to develop, inspire and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies. CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences, the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore and transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond. As part of this programme, Cross Cutting Theme 2: Satellite Remote Sensing will map and monitor the impact and solutions of climate change in Southeast Asia region.

The Earth Observatory of Singapore – Remote Sensing Lab (EOS-RS) at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore invites applications for a Research Associate / Engineer II to support CTP Cross Cutting Theme 2 (Satellite Remote Sensing). The EOS-RS teams’ research covers SAR, multi/hyper-spectral remote sensing, LiDAR, and GNSS data for disaster response and hazard monitoring for earthquakes, volcanoes, and impacts of climate change.

EOS is a University Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University that conducts fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, towards safer and more sustainable societies. For more information on EOS please visit http://www.earthobservatory.sg.

EOS-RS and CTP welcomes applications, from qualified candidates who have interests and expertise relevant to the use of remote sensing for mapping, monitoring, and understanding the causes and effects of climate change, for the Research Associate position . We are particularly interested in candidates who have expertise in analysing and interpreting satellite remote sensing data from Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and multi/hyper-spectral sensors for measuring ground deformation, mapping surface changes due to disaster events, and mapping ocean colours and ocean topography for carbon flux estimates. We are also interested in candidates who have experience applying machine learning to InSAR and other remote sensing observations.

The successful candidate will be part of the large and interdisciplinary research teams at EOS, the Asian School of the Environment (ASE), and the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), helping to develop algorithms and systems for disaster mapping and climate change in collaboration with space industries and responding agencies around the world. They will collaborate with the geodesy group and many other groups at EOS/ASE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and interpret remote sensing data to understand natural hazards/disasters across Southeast Asia
• Develop and conduct research projects both independently and in a team
• Write up research results for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present results at conferences
• Help to mentor and collaborate with Research Assistants/Associates

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Earth science, geophysics, geodesy, physics, civil/electrical engineering, natural hazards, computer vision, machine learning, image processing, deep learning, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in processing SAR data (with open-source tools such as ISCE or GMTSAR) for surface deformation measurement and change mapping.
• Strong track record of publishing research relevant to the position in Tier 1 journals
• Excellent English language and communication skills is essential to conduct research
• Independence in research direction and team spirit
• Ability to write code using Python or MATLAB
• Ability in creating intellectual value

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

Interested applicants should submit a CV, list of publications, research statement, diversity and inclusivity statement, and the names and contact information for three referees. For additional information please email Assoc. Prof. Sang-Ho Yun at sangho.yun@ntu.edu.sg. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Fellow on a 24-month contract at the Science of Learning in Education Centre, Office of Education Research (OER).

Project Title: The NIE NTU A*STAR Partnership Project

Project Introduction:

The NIE, NTU (School of Computer Science and Engineering) and A*STAR partnership was launched on 1 September 2022. NIE is leading the existing project and will participate in research project management and submissions of joint research grants.

Pivoting the strategic plan for Science of Learning to deepen research partnerships towards the classroom of the future, the NIE NTU A*STAR Partnership builds research capacity by creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skills development.

Requirements

1. At least a PhD in social sciences, psychology, computer science, neurological science or equivalent from a reputable university
2. Strong background in programming using, but not limited to, Python, R and/or Matlab
3. Experience and interest in Science of Learning in Education and use technology to improve the science of learning in education.
4. Background in signal process of neuroimaging (e.g. EEG, fNIRS, MRI) and/or physiological (e.g. Heartrate, BP, GSR, physical activity monitoring) data.

Responsibilities

1. Operationalise Science of Learning in Education Centre facilities in the lab and classroom
2. Assist in the preparation of equipment for research and data collection
3. Contribute and collaborate in research projects including programming
4. Management and support in the utilization of Science of Learning sensors and equipment
5. Contribute towards Institute or Research Centre level activities such as supporting bi-annual symposium organization as a member of the organizing committee

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Workday Job Requisition ID: R00014825

(https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Fellow--Science-of-Learning-in-Education-Centre--Office-of-Education-Research---NIE-_R00014825)

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Engineer II.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development in trust technologies – translating algorithms into tools and frameworks and implementing working prototypes that can demonstrate how research outputs can be innovated to build new capabilities.
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop research prototypes into the proof-of-concept systems.
• Design and build working tools that can support the technology transfer of new capabilities to research partners and can be used to showcase the value of a given research outcome.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, presentations, and papers on research into trust technologies testing, helping to educate and raise the overall competency in emerging areas of trust technologies.
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in computer science/ engineering or related fields required.
• Candidates with minimum of 5 years continuous working experience in a similar role will be considered when appropriate.
• Bachelor degree with minimum 8 years relevant experience may be considered
• Proficiency in programming languages Java, C/C++ is a must.
• Experience in other programming languages and/or frameworks such as Python, Spring will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with using common Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS is a must.
• Proficiency and experience in developing network and communication protocols and using socket programming in cloud-based systems is a must.
• Proficiency in installing, configuring and using SQL database is a must. Experience in other data processing technologies such as NoSQL, Hadoop will be an advantage.
• Proficiency and experience in working with different virtualization technologies to enhance cloud service system performance is a must.
• Experience in developing ML systems from end to end, including data exploration, feature engineering, model training/evaluation will be advantageous.
• Good communication skills and some interdisciplinary interest is desired, to be able to interact with researchers at the Centre.
• Ability to work independently and to develop solutions under strict timelines is a must.
• Ability to code-switch effortlessly between talking business and talking tech, and can help stakeholders, engineers, and businesses easily understand difficult research tech concepts.
• Good knowledge of system platform development, socket programming, middleware technologies, API development, related application frameworks and service layer models.
• Familiarity with general API security concepts (such as key validation, authentication, authorisation)
• Good understanding of relational database and Unix shell scripting skills.

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

With the collaboration between Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Transport Research Centre @ NTU (TRC@NTU) was set up in 2015 as an initiative to focus on mobility research for paving the way for Singapore’s future land transport system. TRC@NTU conducts research to enhance knowledge and drive innovation in specific focus areas including public transport, active mobility, driving and road system etc. TRC@NTU has the state-of-art virtual reality stimulators for driving, cycling and walking.

We are looking for a Research Fellow who will take charge of research and developments on projects in visual perception and action in virtual reality simulations and lab experiments, its possible applications in evaluating and improving safety in motion and vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in literature review
• Design of the experiments
• Take charge of recruiting participants
• Perform data collection and data analysis
• Summarize the findings in project reports and slides
• Prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Take charge of general matters for the projects, including keep track of the progress of the project, give presentations, manage part-time undergraduate student assistants, communicate with the research team, and liaise with collaborators

Job Requirements:

• Possess PhD degree in Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Science, Engineering or related fields
• Entry level candidates with a solid portfolio demonstrating analytical and model testing are welcomed to apply
• Familiar with psychological or behavioural experiments
• Strong knowledge of statistical software and programming languages including R, SAS, SPSS, Matlab, Python, C++
• Proven record in conducting preliminary data analysis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, team player and able to work independently
• Has keen interest in virtual reality simulations and its software including Unity, UC-win

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The College of Computing & Data Science (CCDS) invites applications for the position of Research Associate.

Key Responsibilities:

• To conduct research into the WebAssembly programming language.
• To produce publications in top conferences and journals.
• To offer assistance to any students involved in the project.
• To collaborate with industrial and academic partners.
• To perform any other duties related to the research program.

Job Requirements:

• A Masters in Computer Science or relevant fields.
• Background in formal verification and programming language theory.
• Experience in interactive theorem proving and/or Web programming is valuable.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks across projects and research activities.
• Showing excellent communication skills, and willingness to learn.
• Able to work under limited supervision and excel as an effective team member.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) invites applications for the position of Research Associate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specific precipitation
• Liquid-liquid or Liquid/solid extraction
• Simulation of scaled up process.
• Design of continuous process based on the most interesting systems for the selective recovery of the metal ions of interest
• Implementation of the process at pilot scale (~10 L/h or larger) to demonstrate its feasibility and to give first hints for cost analysis from the perspective of development at industrial size

Job Requirements:

• Masters in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry
• Candidate with strong background on chemical separation processes, especially hydrometallurgy ones.
• Good record of publications and IPs
• Experience with lab set up or prototype development
• Familiar with chemical elements characterization techniques (Spectrophotometry, ICP, FX…)
• Familiar with Labview, python or process simulation software
• Excellent command of oral and written English.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Temasek Laboratories@NTU is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the semiconductor laser diode related project
• Handle optical design for laser diode coupling and packaging
• Handle fabrication, characterization and analyze the laser diode
• Purchase work within the project frame

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Material Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Proven track record of research related to photonics and semiconductor physics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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