Total 1,302 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Harkers Island, North Carolina

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) is seeking a passionate and qualified Research Associate/Assistant in machine learning and AI to lead a research project investigating the use of digital biomarkers to predict student mental health condition. This project offers a perfect opportunity to fulfill our mission of prioritizing student well-being and engaging in impactful research. This strategic initiative will not only allow us to proactively support students by identifying potential mental health concerns through digital biomarkers, but also contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge in digital mental health, benefiting both the research community and the broader public. By taking this crucial step, we can further establish ourselves as a leader in addressing student mental health, a pressing issue in today's world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish a data acquisition pipeline with external collaborators.
• Develop predictive AI and machine learning models for mental health applications using data extracted from wearables.
• Analyzing and interpret data acquired and draft insightful reports and presentations summarizing research findings, methodology, and potential implications.
• Publish research findings in top-tier journals and conferences.
• Manage project timelines, budget, and resources effectively to ensure deliverables are met.
• Foster a collaborative research environment and provide guidance and support to team members.
• Develop presentations and reports tailored for diverse audiences, including academic and non-academic stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of grant proposals to secure funding for future research projects.

Key Competencies and Requirements:

• A minimum of a B.Eng. or equivalent qualification in computer science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience in developing predictive machine learning models
• Experience using database interrogation and analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of data analytics theory, enabling the transformation of raw data into meaningful insights that address research questions.
• Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Advanced coding and data processing skills to efficiently execute research ideas.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages.
• Active listening skills to effectively understand project requirements.
• Initiative and resilience to explore new approaches if initial plans require adjustment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong self-motivation are essential.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills to present complex information to audiences unfamiliar with data analysis methods.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborative spirit and strong teamwork skills to share ideas and find solutions effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Apply functional specifications and use engineering tools to design hardware for product changes and new development
• Assist in analysis, modification and design of products and services for assigned projects which requires basic knowledge of materials, components, and their applications
• Assist and participate in testing and test results analysis for assigned projects

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• Basic skillset should be to design various tools & equipment with latest industry/design codes and analysis
• Knowledge on CAD packages like SolidWorks are preferred

http://www.eee.ntu.edu.sg is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. The goal of Perception and embodied INtElligence (PINE) Lab is to build embodied agents that perceive and interact with the physical world as humans, so that the robot can assist everyone in everyday life to achieve complex human demands.

We are looking for a talented and responsible to Research Associate to support the scientific research and the engineering practice in perception and embodied intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Associate will work on a project to conduct research on development of general robotic manipulation system used in household service and industrial assembly.

• Develop robotics foundation models for general manipulation tasks on single-arm, dual-arm, mobile and humanoid robots
• Develop efficient manipulation transfer frameworks for robotics foundation models that ground manipulation commonsense to diverse deployment scenarios
• Develop safety constraints for robotics foundation models to avoid collision and dangerous robot behaviors

Job Requirements:

• Masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• 1-year research experience in related area
• Expertise in robotic manipulation systems
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge in robotics foundation models
• Publication track record is an advantage
• Proficiency in basics of programming languages such as ROS and Python

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

The Centre for the Study of Social Inequality (CSSI) is a research centre housed within the School of Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University. As the first research centre in Singapore devoted to the study of inequality, CSSI aims to:

• Promote multidisciplinary understanding of inequality—its forms, mechanisms of reproduction, effects on various groups in the community, and potential solutions;
• Nurture the pursuit of public social science—shaped by concerns of a broader public outside of academia, oriented to both critical analyses and creative solutions-thinking, with knowledge made accessible to members of the public.

The Centre Manager / Research Associate will support the Director (Associate Professor Teo You Yenn) and Deputy Director (Assistant Professor Shannon Ang) in all areas of CSSI’s work, which includes both research and administrative duties. Roles and responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in and facilitate the conduct of academic activities (e.g., organize workshops and conferences, prepare manuscripts/reports)
• Ensure smooth running of the Centre and its activities (e.g., maintain website and social media accounts, craft communications materials)
• Communicate with local and international collaborators
• Perform other general research and administrative duties where required (e.g., IRB protocol, data requests)

Job Requirements:

• A Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the social sciences
• Some experience with administrative duties such as procurement, running events, etc.
• Some experience with maintaining social media accounts for institutional entities
• Good verbal and written communication

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Join Our Team at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at NTU Singapore hosts research and education activities in two divisions: Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) and Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP). MAS covers diverse topics ranging from pure mathematics to the applications of mathematics in cryptography, computing, business, and finance. PAP covers many areas of fundamental and applied physics, including quantum information, condensed matter physics, biophysics, and photonics. Over the years, SPMS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

The Weber group at SPMS, NTU is seeking a highly organized and driven Research Fellow to lead experimental efforts on low-temperature transport measurement and 2D and topological materials, heterostructures and devices.

Demonstrating capability, creativity and high-impact outcomes in low temperature experimental condensed matter physics will be a key requirement. The research fellow will be leading experimental work in an existing dilution refrigerator laboratory, equipped with a BlueFors LD250 cryostat equipped with vectorized magnet, and GHz wiring.

Other facility and protocols for crystal growth and device nanofabrication have been developed to support the Senior Research Fellow’s work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead experimental work on low-temperature electronic measurement
• Help with procuring equipment and consumables
• Manage, maintain, and service laboratory and equipment
• Guidance / Co-supervision of research students
• Writing of high-tier research publications

Job Requirements:

• PhD in MSE
• Relevant post-PhD experience in experimental condensed matter physics
• Demonstrated track record of high-impact research achievements
• Demonstrated ability to publish high-tier research publications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including scientific writing)
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• Demonstrated track record in low-temperature electronic measurement (T = 4.2K and below), including cryogenics handling
• Experience with dilution refrigerators is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated know-how in servicing and maintaining a dilution refrigerator, especially with BlueFors systems will be a hiring advantage

The College of Science 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 and family responsibilities, or disability.

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

Join Our Team at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Our research concerns the study and control of the electronic states in functional materials. We investigate problems such as chiral magnetism, unconventional superconductivity, new collective behavior in the vicinity of quantum phase transitions and electron motion through materials at their quantum limits. Experimental techniques developed in-house for our research include miniature magnetometers, scanning probes, thermal and electrical measurement apparatuses to the milli-Kelvin regime and high fields.

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral Research Fellow to lead experimental efforts in low-temperature thermal magneto-transport of low dimensional magnets. Qualities we are seeking for are creativity and high impact accomplishments in low temperature experimental condensed matter physics. Facilities for measurements have been developed to support the experimental work of the Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will be employed and stationed at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. For more information about the laboratory please visit: www.phynelab.org

Key Responsibilities:

• Involve in low-temperature thermal magneto-transport measurements to explore the nascent field of topological magnonics in low dimensional magnetic materials

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in experimental condensed matter physics
• Track record in thermal transport measurements at low temperatures and cryogenics handling
• Experience with running and maintaining superconducting magnets
• Demonstrated track record of research achievements in magnetism
• Demonstrated ability to publish high-tier research publications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including scientific writing)
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team

The College of Science 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 and family responsibilities, or disability.

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

Join Our Team at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at NTU Singapore hosts research and education activities in two divisions: Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) and Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP). MAS covers diverse topics ranging from pure mathematics to the applications of mathematics in cryptography, computing, business, and finance. PAP covers many areas of fundamental and applied physics, including quantum information, condensed matter physics, biophysics, and photonics. Over the years, SPMS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

A Research Fellow position is currently available in SPMS. Dedicated to the construction and manipulation of new families of toroidal structures, and exploring their topological properties. The anticipated outcomes include high-impact publications in top-tier journals like Nature Photonics and Nature Nanotechnology, further solidifying NTU’s leading position in the field of toroidal electrodynamics and expanding its research influence on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the theory and simulation of the novel toroidal family
• Responsible for setting up, testing and data collection and analysis of experimental system

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in domain discipline or related field
• Proficient in modelling and analyzing optical fields in MATLAB, FDTD, and COMSOL
• Capable of independently and proficiently designing and constructing optical systems
• Familiarity with required scope: topological photonics and nanophotonics
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently & develop solutions under strict timelines

The College of Science 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 and family responsibilities, or disability.

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

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 12-month contract at the Office of Education Research.

Project Title: EmoSense: An Artificial Intelligence-powered tool for swift and accurate recognition of student epistemic emotions during learning

Project Introduction: This project aims to develop EmoSense as a web-based prototypical tool that leverages Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning models, to enable swift and reasonably accurate recognition of students’ epistemic emotions. Existing mobile devices will be used to generate features of students’ emotions during learning that will be recognised for analysis. Students will interact with the web application to provide inputs and responses to align with exhibited emotions and for validation.

Requirements:

• Academic qualification:

At least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related

fields. Applicants with Master’s Degree preferred and may be considered for a Research Associate position instead.

• Work experience:

Experienced in web application development, machine learning models and techniques for facial recognition. Interests in education research or social sciences will be helpful for this position.

• Desirable interests, skills, and attributes:

- Keen interests in Artificial Intelligence in Education, Learning Analytics, Facial recognition techniques

- Familiar and comfortable in working with machine learning models

- Proactive, eager to learn and perform

- Good self and time management skills in structuring tasks to achieve given goals and objectives

Responsibilities:

• Co-design experimental research and development tools that align with the project’s needs and requirements
• Research and develop appropriate models and analytics that are able to handle and analyse facial data for interpretation
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand analytic needs and devise possible solutions
• Able to communicate research findings and implications to various stakeholders (i.e., researchers, policymakers, educators)
• Assist in work-related duties including literature review, report and paper writing
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator

Application

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

Workday Job Requisition ID: R00018963

(https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Assistant--Office-of-Education-Research---NIE-_R00018963)

Closing Date

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading and managing a large-scale grant-funded programme across various IHL/RI* collaborators and industry partnerships (*Institute of Higher Learning / Research Institute)
• Programme manager will be leading the programme proposal to secure funding and coordinate cross-project activities to accomplish strategic objectives by overseeing multiple project activities across various research institutes
• Organise and lead programme reviews with/across funding agencies, strategic oversight committee and senior management
• Build confidence within internal management and external stakeholders with regular programme reporting and establishing clear communication channels
• Manage a small team of project managers to ensure successful delivery of projects scope and targets via managing project risks, quality, delivery, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversight of the full life cycle of R&D projects and its product delivery – planning, organizing, executing and evaluating from conception to completion.
• Manage and implement project/programme changes and interventions to achieve project deliverables and mitigate risk.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor or Masters in any engineering / project management related discipline
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in product development or research project would be preferable
• PMP certifications or equivalent will be advantageous
• Good level of understanding of technical/engineering processes in order to work effectively with project managers and teams throughout the project development cycle.
• Strong business acumen, driven to deliver customer requirements and project deadlines
• Outstanding programme/project management capabilities; i.e. planning, risk management, status reporting, budget tracking, benefits analysis, stakeholder management, resource management
• Proven track record of executing multiple successful programmes/projects
• A leader-cum-team player technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to internal and external customers
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Project-based Architectural Design Consultancy Services:

• Conceptualize concept and schematic designs.
• Carry out feasibility studies and presents design proposals.
• Design development that would include detailed drawings and specifications for contractors to follow for construction purposes.
• Assist in tendering and bidding processes and inspect the on-going construction to ensure that the project is built according to design plans.
• Liaise with and discuss project-relevant issues with clients.
• Negotiate with contractors on design requirements and building progress.
• Oversee progress of on-site work; ensure project is built according to design plans and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Work with engineers and surveyors to make sure that the building plans meet the necessary building standards.
• Project and/or design management of more than 3 - 4 projects at any given time.

Research-related Work:

• Assist in carrying out practice-based research into specific issues and challenges surrounding the built environment, with the aim of gaining greater insight into these issues and developing design strategies and solutions in response to them.
• Work with Director (Design and Research) to enhance public/industry awareness of the firm’s design philosophies, capabilities, and accomplishments (directly and indirectly) through design, writing, teaching, and research work.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of working experience in the related field.
• Able to work well with a team and take the lead at the working level.
• Able to guide younger staff in design matters.
• Possess good design and graphic communication skills, especially in the concept design, schematic design and design development stages.
• Positive attitude
• Some experience with tender documentation and construction stages.
• Software skills: Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign. Revit and computational skills will be a plus.
• Willing to take on new challenges.

As a HR SPEC (R&P/COMP) (TITLE 32), GS-0201-9, you will provide advice and support to managers, supervisors, and the Human Resources Officer on recruitment and placement matters for professional, administrative, technical and clerical occupations (GS-09 and below) and for wage grade occupations (WG-10 and below); accumulate and analyze statistics concerning recruitment and placement function; ensure selection documentation and information is correct including military compatibility; check security requirements; counsel and register employees in DoD Priority Placement Program; interpret and apply State pay setting tools such as highest previous rate rule and recruiting and retention incentives; provide advice on military technician compatibility issues; assist technicians with permanent change of station moves; assist in conducting reductions-in-force (RIF); assist in developing, coordinating, and maintaining state plans/guidance; assist in educating commanders, managers, and supervisors on the various programs; respond to inquiries on recruitment and placement related matters.

• Participates in engineering research/operational aspects of a wide variety of flight, simulation requiring operation of aircraft types from single engine piston, medium jet aircraft to large transport category multi-engine turbo prop aircraft.
• Serves as a Lead Research Pilot on assigned flight/simulation experiments providing support piloting/operational consultation on other experiments/activities both inside and outside the continental United States.
• Develops, executes, and leads complex plans for flight mission operations with complicated and interactive factors, concepts, or conditions. Develops mission operations plans to accomplish research objectives.
• Applies accepted flight research principles/practices/techniques for aircraft operations to meet requirements of research experiments. Serves as safety pilot during flight experiments/research with other subject pilots.
• Interfaces with experiment developers, flight crew, research systems personnel, and mechanics in formulating/applying system constraints/procedures to flight documentation or flight/ground activities.
• Applies aviation/flight test knowledge and experience/safety practices to all flight projects in order to safely plan and operate Goddard/Wallops aircraft in support of NASA missions.
• Develops/designs flight operations, equipment, or systems for a broad range of interdisciplinary activities that cut across conventional lines of engineering/scientific fields.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Job Description

The Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) is a contemporary public-private partnership, spearheaded by A*STAR in collaboration with NTU Singapore, to bridge technology gaps in advanced manufacturing and remanufacturing adoption. Smart Virtual Systems Group of ARTC specialises in developing innovative platforms and infrastructure capabilities that enable immersive and connected services for the manufacturing industry.

SVS is seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer to develop highly available and scalable microservices-based applications and AI platform for autonomous manufacturing applications. He/she is expected to demonstrate a high level of independence and initiative, with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders to deliver solutions.

The key roles & responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the software development and infrastructure system for Autonomous Manufacturing Technologies
• Develop and deploy cloud-native software solutions and implement scalable container platforms using agile methodologies
• Translate business requirements into technical designs
• Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure the project meets business objectives

Job Requirement

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or relevant disciplines
• 2 years of working experience.
• Understanding of Cloud Native Technologies and DevSecOps CI/CD Pipelines
• Understanding of Kubernetes platform and monitoring tools
• Hands-on experience with deploying and managing microservices using container orchestration platform
• Preferably possess Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Certification
• Can do attitude and happy to interface with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.

The School of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) is a key engineering school in NTU. Our research lab focuses on soft electronics, soft robotics, energy conversion and thermal management.

PI is seeking to recruit talented postdoc with creative mindset and excellent skillsets in process integration for electronics research. The role is to deliver project milestones in active thermal management, and actuator sensing integration in soft electronics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivering project milestones on active thermal management
• Formulate and design of integration of sensing and actuators

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in material science or related field
• Prior experience of more than 2 years working on thermal management
• Prior knowledge on device fabrication and electrical measurements
• Expert knowledge in novel materials for piezoelectricity or triboelectric
• Requires interdisciplinary skillset, strong communication skills and ability to manage complexity
• Excellent skillsets in fabrication of sensing arrays based on printing
• Advanced knowledge in 3D printing and inkjet printing
• Expert in piezoelectric and piezoresistive sensing
• Novel materials for active thermal management

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

The Exxon Mobil-NTU-A*Star Corp Lab is one of the large-scale research programs housed under the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N), which focuses on large-scale applications of carbon in concrete. The EM- NTU – A*Star Corp Lab is closely related to the University’s mission to be a global leader in sustainable development and peak of excellence in sustainable earth. The Corp Lab is currently hiring for a Research Associate to join the exciting research project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on carbon material enhanced concretes with various forms of carbon. The developed materials must be demonstrated in suitable large-scale applications.
• In charge of testing of all relevant aspects of advanced concrete material developed
• Conduct cost-benefit and LCA analysis of the material developed
• Opportunity to interact/collaborate with other colleagues within PI’s group. The topics currently are actively pursed in the group include self-healing material, self-sensing material, sustainable cementless material with regional waste/by-products, 3D printable concrete material, low carbon footprint concrete with carbon materials from different sources and their structural applications.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree from a renowned university in material science, civil, chemical engineering or related fields with relevant research experience/expertise and strong journal publication record.
• Extensive knowledge on carbon material enhanced concrete/geopolymer material
• Familiar with relevant analytical and experimental technique/skills, hands-on experience as well as solid theoretical background; excellent paper/report writing skills.
• Have relevant experiment skills such as nano and/or microstructural based material tailoring, novel and sustainable concrete development, geopolymer or other green cement, mechanical testing, thermal and/or electrical conductivity testing, and material chemical and micro-structural analysis.

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