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

A Research Fellow position is currently available in the Insurance Risk and Finance Research Centre (IRFRC) at College of Business, Nanyang Business School.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Fellow will be working and interacting with researchers at IRFRC and Global-Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP), with emphasis on:

• Develop models and forecasts for mortality rates in the context of pandemics and climate changes, particularly in Asian countries
• Analyze the impact of pandemics and climate changes on life and health insurance, as well as retirement products
• Develop impactful assessment and advisory reports as needed to support development of risk financing solution
• Produce high quality research articles and industry reports
• Present research findings to GAIP sponsors and the academic community

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Actuarial Science, Risk Management, Insurance, Statistics, or related fields
• Proven research experience with a track record of publications in top-tier journals in the field
• Relevant insurance/actuarial industry experience and actuarial designations are assets, but not are not mandatory requirements
• Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly effectiveness in communicating complex concepts to the public
• Attention to detail

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

We are looking for an Executive in Marketing & Engagement (M&E) function, and will be crucial in supporting the publicity, communications, marketing, outreach and engagement efforts for research infrastructure. The position will be responsible for administering marketing and publicity initiatives to our audiences, both locally and abroad, especially with the recent upgrading and growth of Singapore's resources.

Industry: Public Research
Duration: 1 year contract
Salary: Up to $4,200/month

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning, coordinating and executing initiatives and activities to grow engagement with communities, especially with potential international partners.
• Developing, creating and maintaining high-quality, and engaging marketing content for a variety of channels, including newsletters, social media, website copy, and other marketing collaterals.
• Developing and creating publicity opportunities to promote to new audiences, including crafting media releases, speeches/presentations, corporate stories and media engagement.
• Organising and executing events and engagement opportunities with current and new potential users (e.g. roadshows, seminars, webinars etc.).
• Supporting day-to-day department operations, including management of minutes, reports, administrative duties, budgets and procurement.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the center's communications and marketing activities, using data and analytics to inform future strategies and tactics.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in the field, as well as emerging trends and best practices in communications and marketing.

Looking for:

• Singaporeans only
• Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to adapt, edit, summarise and present key communications for different audiences and channels.
• Excellent networking, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior executives, locally and abroad.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in organising meetings, events and conferences is an added bonus.
• Knowledge of Adobe creative suite or design/graphic skills is a plus.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research into trust technologies testing – translating research algorithms, and design/develop tools and frameworks into working prototypes that can explain how research outputs can be productised into new capabilities.
• Work closely with Centre’s researchers to design and develop system implementation work from research into product.
• Design and build working tools that can support technology transfer of new research capabilities to practical solution capabilities that 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, help to educate and raise the overall competency of Singapore manpower in emerging areas of trust technologies.
• Engage global partners and researchers to understand latest trends and advance Singapore’s mindshare in this domain.
• Responsible for the system and architecture design of trust solutions for digital transformation in addition to their engineering and implementation.

Job Requirements:

• Masters’ degree in computer science, software engineering, information theory or relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, system development
• Familiar with at least one of the following programming languages: C/C++, Python, Java
• Good communication skill
• Self-motivated, and could deliver under tight schedule

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 Associate.

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.
• 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.

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 Manager, Exhibitions.

Essential Job Functions

The Assistant Manager, Exhibitions, is responsible for the development of multiple Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions. The role covers research, content scoping and project management to deliver meaningful and engaging exhibition experiences for Science Centre’s visitors. The role involves supervision of junior staff comprising imagineers and producers.

Key Responsibilities

- Conceptualize and implement exhibition experiences, encompassing content scoping, ideation, timeline and budget management, project oversight, script development, and stakeholder management to ensure successful and timely project delivery within budget.

- Conduct post-project reviews, collaborate with department heads to assess impact, employ formative and summative methodologies, communicate risks to the team, and work on risk mitigation.

- Organize cross-departmental events to foster engagement, ensuring smooth operations, and promoting high performance and well-being is a key aspect of the role. This includes organizing talks, forums, and competitions, providing training, conducting check-ins with staff, and promoting organizational culture.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a Degree in Science or its equivalent, along with a strong understanding or experience in scientific principles and/or research, science communication and project management. Experience in museum interpretive studies is an added advantage.

Other Skills/Abilities

He/She should possess a self-driven and creative nature, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Additionally, he/she should demonstrate a keen aesthetic and/or design sense, a genuine passion for science, and the ability to effectively translate concepts into engaging experiences.

Candidates with more years of relevant experience may be considered for the role as Manager.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.