Total 20 job vacancies by Nanyang Technological University

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) 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. With more than 130 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which close to 1,000 are graduate students, it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 10th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

The research interests of Prof. Lee’s group fall on electric motors and drives, and novel material developments. The proposed applications include electric vehicles, robotics and AMR.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Associate will work on a project to conduct the research on development of coreless motor system. The roles of this position include:

• Work on a project to conduct the research on development of novel motor drives for coreless motor application.
• Development of new motor topologies, power converters and control algorithms.
• Development of new topologies for electric motor drive with novel structures.
• Development of new power converters for electric motor drives.
• Development of new control algorithms for electric motor drives.

Job Requirements:

• Masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in motor design, control, and fabrication.
• Knowledge in analytical and numerical modelling.
• Publication track record is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills. (Both written and verbal)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Faculty Position for Visiting Associate Professor in Digital Filmmaking (Sound Design).

The School of Art Design Media (ADM) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites applications for a 1-year appointment as Visiting Associate Professor in Digital Filmmaking (Sound Design), with potential contract renewal.

Located in multi-cultural Singapore, ADM provides cutting-edge knowledge in the applied arts with an adaptive and evolving interdisciplinary studio-based education in a comprehensive university setting to foster artistic excellence and creative leadership. The school ranks amongst the top 5 art and design schools in Asia.

Suitable candidates have a holistic understanding of the digital filmmaking process and be able to advise students on projects from concept and writing stage through to final production and post-production. They should have significant experience in all aspects of sound design for cinematic narrative, including but not limited to sound recording, ADR, foley recording, sound mixing, sound engineering, as well as emerging sound innovations and technologies. Additional experience in sound design for animation and game, immersive sound for interactive media and VR/XR, and 3D audio and spatial audio is viewed positively.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of undergraduate courses in production sound, sound design, and sound mixing, as well as the supervision of final year projects. There are opportunities to advise on curricular direction and to develop courses, and to provide technical review and feedback on facilities and equipment for pedagogical needs.

The candidate is expected to bring international visibility to the school through continued high quality academic scholarship and/or impactful creative activity. The school expects a variety of service duties, including school and university committee service, and coordination of courses.

As a candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience in all aspects of sound design for cinematic narrative, including but not limited to sound recording, ADR, foley recording, sound mixing, sound engineering, as well as emerging sound innovations and technologies;
• Additional experience in sound design for animation and game, immersive sound for interactive media and VR/XR, and 3D audio and spatial audio is viewed positively;
• Up-to-date knowledge of key technologies used in sound design;
• A strong track record in teaching a variety of different aspects of sound design at the tertiary level with technical skills supported by critical and conceptual theory;
• Expertise in overseeing student thesis projects from its initial concept, screenwriting, production and post-production to the final sound design and sound mix;
• Passion guiding students in exploring the possibilities of these areas beyond their current narrative forms, including but not limited to serialized content, short-format videos, social media, game, animation, immersive and interactive media, or any other media that engages in creative communication.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Delivering up to 2 courses a semester on production sound, sound design and sound mixing
• Supervise year-long film thesis projects with the possibility of supervising interdisciplinary projects in animation, interactive media, game and other media
• Deliver sound design workshops for thesis year students
• Provide advice and expertise to identify and expand areas of curricular development
• Provide up-to-date technical expertise to review and advise on technologies for teaching needs

ADM promotes Singapore’s creative culture and aims to transform Singapore into a regional centre of media, design and creativity. ADM offers two BFA programs: Media Art (with specialisms in Film, Animation, Games and Photography) and Design Art (with specialisms in Interactive Design, Visual Communication, and Product Design). Post-graduate programs combine theory and practice and draw upon the natural convergence of art and technology, offering MA and PhD programs by research, and a popular MA in Museum and Curatorial Practice.

Successful candidates should have a terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in Sound Production, Production Sound, Sound Engineering or Film Production, or equivalent area of expertise. An MA supported by significant professional experience will be considered. The candidate should have a strong track record of teaching experience at the university level. Preference will be given to the candidate with substantial experience and good collaborations on notable feature film productions and/or major television practice at the international level.

Application:

Please submit your application through the link <https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Visiting-Associate-Professor-in-Digital-Filmmaking--Sound-Design-_R00018571>

Further information about the University and the School can be viewed at the following websites:

NTU : www.ntu.edu.sg

ADM : www.ntu.edu.sg/adm

The School of School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is seeking a Research Fellow, who will work on a project to conduct research on development of high-power motor system.

Job Description:

• Development of new motor design concepts for electric motor drives, focusing on vernier motor design
• Development of new fabrication methods for electric motor drives, focusing on vernier motor design
• Experimental testing for motor system, focusing on vernier motor design

Job requirements:

• PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field
• Expertise in motor design, and testing
• Knowledge in analytical and numerical modelling
• Publication track record is an advantage
• Excellent Communication skills (Both written and verbal)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Materials Science and has evolved into a hub of excellence in its niche areas of research. As part of NTU’s College of Engineering, MSE is now recognised worldwide as a premier research institution with top universities, multinational corporations and R&D institutions as its research collaborators and funding partners.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to a project focused on using deep learning techniques to predict and develop flexible thermoelectric materials with enhanced performance, aiming to advance applications in wearable electronics and energy harvesting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train Machine Learning Potentials: Develop and train machine learning potentials using DFT datasets, and apply them in molecular dynamics simulations to study and predict material behaviors.
• Technical Proficiency: Utilize Python, MATLAB, DFT software (preferably VASP), and molecular dynamics tools to perform advanced computational research, with a strong foundation in deep learning and neural networks.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with the research team, effectively communicate findings, and contribute to collaborative projects.
• Publish Research: Aim to publish high-impact research papers and present findings at top-tier conferences.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related areas, with a focus on computational modeling, machine learning for materials science, or thermoelectric materials.
• Experience in the development of machine learning potentials, preferably with interdisciplinary research experience in computational materials science.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Engineer II to design and develop an immersive VR experience for promoting mutual understanding and fostering social cohesion between in/outgroups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and create an immersive VR experience (IVE) and 3D environments
• Develop gamified interactive experience for user studies
• Suggest potential improvement of features to make IVE more engaging, interactive and immersive
• Collaborate with other researchers in a multidisciplinary team who will provide academic input

Job Requirements:

• Minimally Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent field from reputable universities
• Preferably with at least 3 years experience in similar role
• Basic understanding of 3d model asset management
• Previous experiences in VR/AR content development and/or specific understanding of VR/AR
• Experience in developing using Unity or similar game engines
• Writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code
• Ability to manage own time effectively and deliver required tasks with minimal supervision
• Good teamwork skills

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

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on a project to create optimized designs for heat exchanger;
• Perform multi-physics numerical simulation to establish specific dataset;
• Build machine learning models to learn performance of heat exchanger;
• Deliver design results with no additive manufacturing production issues.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Machine Learning, or related fields
• At least 3-year research experience in related areas
• Expertise in numerical simulation of multi-physics systems, such as fluid-solid coupling structures
• Experience in additive manufacturing, and machine learning
• Proficiency in basics of programming languages such as C++, Python, and/or Matlab
• Proficiency in English speaking and writing
• Publication track record is an advantage for this position

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Materials Science & Engineering is looking to hire a Research Fellow with extensive experience in hardware design and development. The successful candidate will drive the creation of new generations of soft grippers, designed using physics-guided neural networks. These grippers will feature optimized capabilities that leverage ongoing work in actuation, sensing, and advanced fabrication within the SGSR team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design, prototyping, and testing of new advanced soft grippers.
• Formulate experiments to gather data used for training and optimization.
• Interact with other teams to gather data on sensing and actuation.
• Responsible for gripper control approaches.
• Responsible for designing and optimizing application related hardware setups for soft grippers.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Robotics.
• Experienced CAD user (SolidWorks or Fusion 360).
• Evidence (e.g. portfolio) of prototype development from concept to implementation.
• Experience using Machine Vision.
• Experience with programming languages (C, C++, Python) and embedded systems.
• Experience using Additive Manufacturing processes.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is one of the top 7 mechanical and aerospace engineering schools in the world. With well-established industry partnerships, MAE provides an active and vibrant research environment with excellent R&D infrastructure and numerous opportunities for research funding. The school has an enrolment of over 2500 undergraduate students with over 90 faculty members and 140 full-time research staff working in well-equipped state-of-the-art laboratories. A growing research student population of over 400 is also actively engaged in strategic research and development work. We invite highly qualified candidates in the following expertise areas to join its dynamic team of faculty.

• Smart Engineering Design and Innovation

Candidate Profile:

• Possess relevant Bachelor and PhD degrees from reputable universities.
• A good research track record, and postdoctoral experience would be advantageous.
• Relevant industry experience with a passion for education
• Expertise in the following areas, design informatics, smart product design, artificial intelligence in design, virtual product development, intelligent design ontology, design for the flexible adoption of new technologies, design automation for digital manufacturing and digital twins, will be advantageous.
• An excellent teaching record at either undergraduate or graduate levels
• Track record of translational research work with industry relevance would be preferred.

Successful candidates are expected to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate students and undergraduate projects. Candidates on tenure-track would also be expected to acquire research funding and conduct research.

We Provide:

• An active and vibrant research environment
• Excellent R&D infrastructure and opportunities for research funding
• Well-equipped state-of-the-art laboratories
• Attractive research start-up grants and PhD student scholarships
• A competitive remuneration package and attractive benefits

To Apply:

• Applicants are invited to submit their applications (cover letter and CV) through the NTU career portal, https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Assistant-Professor-in-Smart-Engineering-Design-and-Innovation_R00011873-1

Introduction

The Renaissance Engineering Programme is NTU’s flagship engineering programme that aims to nurture engineering leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit to serve society. The programme covers a broad spectrum of multidisciplinary subjects bridging engineering, business and humanities.

The incumbent will work closely with faculty members to manage efforts in the use of learning technology in both online and offline learning environments and to support the team-based learning pedagogy for REP courses.

Responsibilities

Manage Team-based Learning (TBL) for REP courses

• Facilitate TBL sessions using software and providing in-class support
• Work with curriculum experts and faculty to ensure that the TBL materials that are developed are aligned to the learning outcomes of the relevant modules
• Provide curriculum support to faculty in the area of using different technology mode for the lesson plan
• Engage faculty to explore possibilities of TBL development for their courses and recommend approaches and solutions for the courses

Communication and outreach

• Work closely with student/alumni ambassadors and relevant departments on external university-wide outreach events and activities
• Assist with the various communication and publicity materials e.g, e-newsletters, e-brochures, videos

General safety and facilities management

• Act as the safety representative for the department and be in charge of safety communications
• Provide facilities support, including maintenance, for teaching facilities to ensure compliance with safety standards

Requirements

• Possess Bachelor Degree in related disciplines (such as Learning or Education Technology, Business Administration etc)
• Good knowledge of online course production for educational environment
• Has minimally 3 years of relevant experience in educational technology and instructional design, preferably in an academic administrative role in a tertiary institution
• Has experience with the use of instructional technology within a variety of curriculum and subject areas and familiar with the use of online learning technologies
• A self-starter who is resourceful, committed and has strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good project management experience and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites applications for a position of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure-track) in “High-frequency III-Nitride Growth, Device design and Fabrication”.

We are seeking a candidate who will develop, lead and sustain research of an international standard in “High-frequency III-Nitride Growth, Device design and Fabrication”. The candidate should possess strong experimental and theoretical expertise in III-Nitride growth and/or device design and fabrication for devices (e.g. HEMTs, MISHEMTs, FinFETs etc.) for high-frequency applications.

This position will be held at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Areas and priorities that we wish to develop and support through this appointment include:

• III-Nitride epitaxial growth on various substrates (Si, SiC, Sapphire etc.) using MOCVD.
• III-Nitride epitaxial wafer characterisation techniques (e.g. Hall, XRD, PL etc).
• Design of advanced III-Nitride device structures particularly for high-frequency (microwave and millimeter-wave) applications.
• Semiconductor wafer fabrication processes including III-V compound semiconductor and/or CMOS-compatible wafer fabrication techniques.
• Electrical characterisation of devices including DC and RF techniques (e.g.semiconductor parameter analyser, pulsed I-V, small signal and large signal RF measurements, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an innovative research programme of international quality.
• Publish high impact papers in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Secure competitive research grants.
• Give talks at international conferences and supervise research personnel.
• Contribute to teaching and course development at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research projects.
• Undertake administrative and/or leadership roles.
• Contribute to other service-related activities assigned by School and University.

Requirements

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential:

• PhD in III-Nitrides or a related discipline
• Extensive knowledge of current research within the fields of III-Nitrides epitaxial growth, device design, fabrication and characterisation.
• Evidence of developing international reputation in this field of research, for example fellowships, awards, invited presentations at international conferences, journal editorships or otherwise.
• Established track record of academic publications of international quality.
• Proven track record of securing funding as Co-I or lead investigator.

Desirable:

• Membership of relevant discipline or professional body/learned society.

Skills

Essential:

• Ability and drive to develop project activities in one or more of the fields detailed above.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to enthuse students.
• Time/project/budget management skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to secure research grant funding and initiate new projects; lead a research team and develop an international research profile.
• Ability to work in collaboration with colleagues.

Desirable

• Ability to take on a leadership role and motivate students.
• Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.
• Significant research leadership and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrable ability to provide strategic contribution at Subject or School level.

Experience

Essential:

• Strong track record of relevant research and broader academic experience.
• Experience in successful teaching, tutoring and mentoring of research students and undergraduate students.
• Experience as PI or key contributor of external research grants.
• Strong and growing reputation for research leadership in an area which will broaden and strengthen the School’s research activities.
• Experience in leading successful research grant applications, collaborations and in managing projects.
• A strong track record of gaining research funding.
• Significant broad teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Desirable:

• Experience in curriculum development, marking and assessment.
• Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD).
• Experience in cross-disciplinary research initiatives, and international/industrial collaborations.

Application

Applicants are invited to submit their applications (cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and citation report, where applicable) through the NTU career portal.

Review of applications and shortlisting of applicants will be carried out on an on-going basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrochemical process on interface phenomena
• Catalyst development
• Ammonia cracking
• Simulation of scaled up process
• Interface with machine learning group on database set up

Job Requirements:

• Ph. D in Chemistry/ Materials Science/Physics
• Candidates with strong background in Materials chemistry/Physical chemistry
• Experience with electrochemical system (electrocatalyst) and catalytic process
• Encourage initiating activities on battery development, devising, and analytic process
• Experience on machine learning will be preferred
• Good command of oral and written English
• Candidate with strong publication/patent records will be preferred

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The eVTOL Research and Innovation Centre at School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is looking for a strong candidate as Senior Research Engineer I in the area of Airframe or Structure Design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the conceptualization and detailed design of composite structures for eVTOL, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and manufacturability requirements.
• Develop 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using CAD software, ensuring precision and compliance with industry standards.
• Utilize advanced engineering principles and tools to optimize composite structures for strength, stiffness, and durability.
• Conduct material testing, sub-component testing and load proof testing to validate performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with aerodynamicists, stress analysts, and other stakeholders to integrate composite structures seamlessly into overall system designs.
• Define and specify load cases, load distributions, and factors of safety for composite structures.
• Define and optimize laminate stacking sequences to achieve desired mechanical properties.
• Select appropriate layup techniques and manufacturing processes for composite components.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and efficiency in the production of composite structures.
• Focus on weight reduction strategies while maintaining structural integrity and performance.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate design concepts and progress to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree or Ph.D in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in composite structure design and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and industry best practices.
• Experience with CAD design software such as Solidworks, NX or CATIA
• Experience with aerospace or automotive composite structures is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluent English skill is a must.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

School of Humanities

Nanyang Technological University

English

Young and research intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities.

The School of Humanities at NTU Singapore pursues disciplinary excellence and promotes interdisciplinary teaching and research. The School aims to equip our students with up-to-date knowledge, critical thinking competence, research expertise, and communication skills to enable them to realize their potential and aspirations and to make lasting contributions to Singapore and beyond.

Assistant Professor of English: Creative Writing

The School of Humanities invites suitable candidates to apply for a faculty position in Creative Writing at the rank of Assistant Professor. The area of specialization and competence is Creative Writing: Poetry. Candidates must have a considerable track record of poetry publications, while an interest in the digital humanities and/or artificial intelligence may be of benefit.

The successful applicant will teach courses in Creative Writing, supervise graduate theses, and contribute to the ongoing development of Creative Writing as an important academic discipline in the school. The English department at SoH offers an undergraduate minor in Creative Writing, as well as postgraduate creative/critical degrees by research (MA and PhD), and elective courses in Publishing.

Requirements

Candidates who have the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• PhD or equivalent professional qualification in Creative Writing, English, or a related field
• Teaching specialism in creative writing at undergraduate and/or graduate level
• International profile as a published poet
• An active creative writing publishing agenda

Remuneration

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure

Applications received by the 30th July 2023 will receive full consideration. The position is open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applicants are invited to submit their applications (cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and Google Scholar citation report (if available) through the NTU career portal https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Assistant-Professor-of-English--Creative-Writing_R00013874

Enquiries about the position may be addressed to:

Chair, English CW Search Committee

Email: english-search@ntu.edu.sg

Part-time Lecturer in Creative Writing

We are seeking an experienced writer (of either poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, or script for performance) capable of teaching HL6205 Forms of Narrative as one of our offerings in the Master of Arts in Creative Writing and Publishing within the School of Humanities. Candidates should have a proven track-record in creative writing and teaching. The instructor will be responsible for leading workshops and seminars for three class hours per week in addition to syllabus planning, class preparation, marking for assessment and student consultation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher
• At least 3 years tertiary teaching experience

For further information about the current Creative Writing and Publishing Electives, please refer to the following website:

https://www.ntu.edu.sg/soh/admissions/pgc/mcpub/courses

Please click “APPLY” button to submit your application.

Part-time Lecturer in Creative Writing

We are seeking an experienced writer (of either poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, or script for performance) capable of teaching HL6207 Place and Time as one of our offerings in the Master of Arts in Creative Writing and Publishing within the School of Humanities. Candidates should have a proven track-record in creative writing and teaching. The instructor will be responsible for leading workshops and seminars for three class hours per week in addition to syllabus planning, class preparation, marking for assessment and student consultation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher
• At least 3 years tertiary teaching experience

For further information about the current Creative Writing and Publishing Electives, please refer to the following website:

https://www.ntu.edu.sg/soh/admissions/pgc/mcpub/courses

Please click “APPLY” button to submit your application.