Total 236 job vacancies by Nanyang Technological University

NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is a collaboration between Nanofilm Technologies International Limited (“Nanofilm”, “NTI”), Nanyang Technological University (“NTU”) and supported by Singapore under RIE2025. The Laboratory’s objective is to propel Innovation and Technologies commercialisation through NTU’s innovation and NTI’s deep technology. NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory aligns with Singapore’s RIE2025 handbook – which emphasises the nation’s commitment to research and innovation, aiming to drive economic growth and address national challenges.

The Nanyang Technological University NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is seeking to hire a Research Associate. The selected candidate will innovate technologies on metalens and other related devices and products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of microfabrication process for metalens and related devices using cleanroom facilities,
• Working in cleanroom environment and usage of facilities such as SEM, EBL, etc.
• Characterization of metalens and related devices
• Project planning and progress reporting

Job Requirements:

• Masters degree in relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
• At least 3 years of working experience in microfabrication (processing).
• Familiarity with cleanroom facilities and processing
• Basic knowledge on device characterization
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and also in a team environment.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Project Officer. The candidate will have the opportunity to explore his/her own interests across functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and characterize novel biodegradable, biocompatible materials and tissue scaffolds with controlled drug/gene/cell delivery capabilities for soft tissue engineering & stem cell engineering.
• Design, optimize and fabricate tissue scaffolds (e.g. hydrogels, injectable scaffolds, electrospinning, 3D printing)
• Characterize scaffold properties: physical, chemical characteristics, drug/gene release kinetics, cell/tissue interactions, etc.
• Design and execute experiments independently.
• Expected to interpret experimental results, and author papers in high-quality journals in areas that are related to the research.
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator to help supervise and train junior lab members and to ensure smooth functioning of an active research program.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with relevant background and experience.
• Published experience in biomaterials scaffold design, fabrication and characterization, controlled drug/gene delivery design and characterization. Evaluation of cellular response/interactions/functionality with scaffolds using western blotting, immunostaining, qPCR, fluorescent microscopy (confocal) imaging, functional assays.
• Experience in 3D printing is a plus.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.
• Strong ability to perform independent, self-directed work.
• Strong organizational skills and proactive personality with outstanding motivation, creativity, critical and analytical thinking skills, strong scientific commitment and ability to work as a team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong passion and commitment to science.
• Expected to work in a collaborative inter-institute environment.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Materials Science & Engineering is looking for a Research Fellow who will join the 2D semiconductor group, focusing on the fabrication techniques and performance of electronic devices based on 2D semiconductors. As part of an esteemed collaborative team of scientists, postdocs, and Ph.D. students, the individual will delve into the areas of nanomaterials preparation and characterization, nanofabrication and device measurement, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing 2D semiconductors, such as CVD, mechanical exfoliation, etc.
• Characterizing 2D materials using techniques such as TEM, AFM, XPS, XRD, Raman, PL.
• Developing new techniques of device fabrication based on 2D semiconductors, in combination with traditional methods.
• Designing functional devices based on 2D semiconductors and related techniques.
• Measuring the performance and studying the mechanism of these devices.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related science discipline.
• Preferred experience includes: 2D materials preparation methods such as CVD, mechanical exfoliation, etc.; characterization of 2D materials such as AFM, Raman, etc.; and nanofabrication techniques such as EBL, ALD, RIE, etc.
• Strong foundation in semiconductor physics is crucial.
• Proficiency in English communication, both written and spoken, is mandatory - for research purposes

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.

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.

The College of Computing & Data Science (CCDS) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. The Research Fellow is sought to contribute to a project at the intersection of RNA therapeutics and AI, focusing on wet-lab work. The role involves conducting molecular biology experiments to advance RNA therapeutic discovery using high-throughput screening and AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead wet-lab experiments for RNA therapeutics.
• Design molecular biology experiments to support AI model training.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including AI experts.
• Stay updated on RNA therapeutics and contribute to evolving methodologies.
• Present findings to academic and industry stakeholders.

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Job Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry).
• Strong molecular biology background and wet-lab experience.
• Interest in RNA therapeutics and high-throughput techniques.
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary teamwork, particularly in AI-focused projects.

Why Join: Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field, merging RNA therapeutics and AI, within a dynamic research environment.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Materials Science and Engineering is looking for a highly motivated candidate to join us as a Project Officer (PO). The PO will join an MOE funded project led by Prof Ng Kee Woei. The project aims to upcycle keratinous waste for the bioplastics development. The PO will be responsible to develop and optimize the formulation of keratin-based bioplastics, characterize the produced bioplastics and assess its biodegradation profile in soil.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough literature review and generate periodic updates
• Extract the keratin protein
• Formulate and optimize keratin-based bioplastics
• Characterize the keratin-based bioplastics properties (e.g. Mechanical strength, FTIR, SEM, degradability, permeability, water contact, etc.)
• Analyse and interpret research data
• Develop and optimize protocols
• Manage logistical issues and laboratory inventory.
• Participate in collaborative work within multidisciplinary team and external collaborators
• Assist the generation of periodic progress report as required by funding agency

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Chemistry/Environmental Engineering/Biology or related fields
• Experience in polymers, biomaterials research and material characterization required (e.g. Mechanical strength, FTIR, SEM, degradability, permeability, water contact, etc)
• Experience in environmental science and engineering will be a bonus
• Good communication and writing skills
• Good coordination/project management skills
• Able to plan and execute experiments with minimal supervision
• Able to take initiative to improve processes and troubleshoot problems
• Able to organize well and adhere to deadlines

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is a leading school for Sustainable Built Environment. The school plays an integral role in spearheading tertiary education, advancing research innovations and providing professional services in a number of key disciplines in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Maritime Studies fields, with the objective of contributing to the technological and economic advancement of Singapore and beyond. The school’s mission in research is to achieve excellence by providing a conducive and intellectually stimulating environment to enable high quality work in strategic directions that are of significant impact to industry, science and technology.

We're hiring a Research Associate/Research Fellow to be part of our project in developing a software that employs artificial intelligence to manage ship and crew risks.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Associate/Research Fellow will work on a project to conduct the research on development of an AI-Driven Ship Safety Management System. The roles of this position include:

• Develop an AI-driven software to manage ship and crew risks
• Conduct data analysis on the mental and physiological well-being of seafarers
• Develop data-driven methods and models to predict and assess the health of seafarers
• Integrate the developed models and indexes into an online system
• Contribute to manuscript writing, policy paper writing and patent applications related to the project

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree (for Research Associate) or PhD Degree (for Research Fellow) in Software Engineering, Data Science, Risk Management, Maritime Studies or related field
• Expertise in any of the following skills, priority will be given to those who have multiple skills: Software development and packaging, Machine learning and data analysis and Prior research experience in occupational health and safety
• Knowledge in the maritime industry is an advantage
• Publication track record is an advantage
• Patent application experience is an advantage
• Proficiency in English and programming - essential for data analysis and communication with stakeholders

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Materials Science and Engineering is looking for a highly motivated candidate to join us as a Project Officer (PO). The PO will join an MOE funded project led by Prof Ng Kee Woei. The project aims to upcycle keratinous waste for the bioplastics development. The PO will be responsible to develop and optimize the formulation of keratin-based bioplastics, characterize the produced bioplastics and assess its biodegradation profile in soil.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough literature review and generate periodic updates
• Extract the keratin protein
• Formulate and optimize keratin-based bioplastics
• Characterize the keratin-based bioplastics properties (e.g. Mechanical strength, FTIR, SEM, degradability, permeability, water contact, etc.)
• Analyse and interpret research data
• Develop and optimize protocols
• Manage logistical issues and laboratory inventory.
• Participate in collaborative work within multidisciplinary team and external collaborators
• Assist the generation of periodic progress report as required by funding agency

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Chemistry/Environmental Engineering/Biology or related fields
• Experience in polymers, biomaterials research and material characterization required (e.g. Mechanical strength, FTIR, SEM, degradability, permeability, water contact, etc)
• Experience in environmental science and engineering will be a bonus
• Good communication and writing skills
• Good coordination/project management skills
• Able to plan and execute experiments with minimal supervision
• Able to take initiative to improve processes and troubleshoot problems
• Able to organize well and adhere to deadlines

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is a collaboration between Nanofilm Technologies International Limited (“Nanofilm”, “NTI”), Nanyang Technological University (“NTU”) and supported by Singapore under RIE2025. The Laboratory’s objective is to propel Innovation and Technologies commercialisation through NTU’s innovation and NTI’s deep technology. NTI-NTU Corp Lab aligns with Singapore’s RIE2025 handbook – which emphasises the nation’s commitment to research and innovation, aiming to drive economic growth and address national challenges.

The Nanyang Technological University NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is looking for a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join us as Senior Research Fellow (SRF). The SRF will join in a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research project fund through the Industry-Alignment Funding scheme, aiming to developed novel coatings for biomedical implants.

The SRF will be responsible to design, develop, characterize and optimize the formulation of bioactive coatings for biomedical implants, as well as to manage the coordination of research between different stakeholders in order to achieve project KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough literature review and generate periodic updates.
• Design, synthesize, characterize and optimize functional coating for biomedical implants, with particular emphasis on osteogenesis ability.
• Carry out assays and analysis to optimize and control functional performance (e.g. coating thickness, uniformity, assess active agents delivery effectiveness, degradation profile, mechanical strength etc).
• Carry out biochemical and biological assays to assess bioavailability and cytotoxicity of the developed products.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all aspects of the research work.
• Develop and optimize protocols.
• Supervise junior research staff, undergraduate and graduate student projects.
• Manage logistical issues and laboratory inventory.
• Coordinate collaborative work within multidisciplinary team and external collaborators.
• Generate periodic progress report as required by funding agency.
• Disseminate research results in reputable peer-reviewed journals and/or international conference.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Experience in biomaterial, nanomaterials synthesis, functionalization, and characterization (e.g. TEM, XRD, DLS, FTIR, TGA, ICP, etc).
• Experience working with biopolymers, thin film coatings. Experience with osteogenesis relevant assays and techniques preferred.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture, tissue engineering, implants. Experience with animal work will be a bonus.
• A strong track record of research ability and demonstrated contribution to research (e.g., research publications, grant applications, patents).
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a diverse, international, and inter-disciplinary research environment.
• Ability to take initiative to improve processes and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work well with multiple competing priorities, manage projects and meet deadlines.
• A good team player and able to work independently with minimum supervision.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.
• 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.

The Delta-NTU Corporate Laboratory for Advanced Robotics invites applications for the position of Research Associate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop algorithms to identify static, dynamic, and repetitive features and build corresponding maps based on point clouds
• Collaborate with other team members to develop multi-sensor fusion localization and mapping algorithms for dynamic feature scenes
• Design and develop both mechanical and software systems for sensor suits to be added to UGVs with proper computing platform
• Assist in on-site experiments and data acquisition in application environment

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in engineering or science
• Experience in LIDAR and visual SLAM for robotics or unmanned systems
• Good programming skills in C/C++ or Python
• Knowledge in machine learning
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the whole team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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

The Research Associate will provide support to the project, e.g. data cleaning and diarisation, for sociometric profiling modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide support to the project, e.g. data cleaning and diarisation, for sociometric profiling modeling.
• To assist in development of computational models and sourcing/annotating video data.
• To participate in sourcing for relevant datasets, data collection and experiments to evaluate and benchmark the models under development.
• To assist in writing project reports.

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Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in computer science/engineering or related fields.
• Experience in data collection, and familiarity with human datasets (brain, video, behavioral etc. is a plus.
• Experience in the following programming languages and frameworks: Python, Pytorch, Keras, is a plus.
• Good communication and writing skills
• Excellent teamwork and experience working with research team and/or students.

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

The Research Fellow’s role is primarily to execute project in a multidisciplinary team, aiming to perform experimental measurement to optimize the two-phase flow in trickle-bed reactors. Liquid distributions, pressure drop, heat and mass transfer properties will be evaluated under various operating conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform experimental studies on trickle bed reactors
• Provide effective design solutions to optimize the reactor performance
• Develop new methods and techniques for measurement reactor performance
• Perform technical design reviews and recommend improvements
• Prepare manuscripts, reports and presentations
• Guide and train students and junior lab members
• Maintain complete documentation for experimental measurement methods and analysis used
• Regular communications with supervisors on experimental progress and report writing

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in chemical engineering or closely related field
• Background in process engineering
• Good understanding of the scientific and engineering principles

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on mechanics of pollen-based materials, plant morphogenesis, and morphing structures
• Collaborate with team members (Research Associates, Project Officers, PhD students), and mentor undergraduate students, visiting scholars and researchers
• Conduct modelling, simulation and experimental research on mechanics of pollen-based materials
• Explore applications in fields of shape morphing structures and devices

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science or relevant field
• Research experiences in mechanics of materials and plant morphogenesis
• Good publication record
• Proficiency in research design and research collaboration
• Good communication skills and fluent in spoken and written English as required for research work.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.