Total 909 job vacancies by National University Of Singapore

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Job Description

One Research Engineer position is open in the research group of Assistant Professor Zhao Lin, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The Research Engineer (RE) will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on visual navigation foundation model for mobile robots, exploration using reinforcement learning control, learning-based control, etc. The RE will develop and train algorithms that enable intelligent and robust autonomous navigation in unseen environments. Hardware experiments will be carried out to test and demonstrate the applications of the developed algorithms.

The initial appointment duration is 12 months, which can then be extended based on an evaluation at the end of the initial appointment.

The candidates should have a Master’s degree from a reputable university, with expertise in robot learning, reinforcement learning, and aerial robotics.

A successful candidate should have a solid mathematical background (such as in calculus, linear algebra, ODE/PDE, optimization, real analysis, probability theory, stochastic process, etc). Strong publication records in leading journals and conferences of the relevant fields, and practical hands-on experience in applying visual foundation models to real mobile robots are required.

Qualifications

• Possess a master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Science or strictly related (e.g., either Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Communication, Mechanical, etc.)
• Have research experiences in computer vision, vision foundation model, control theory, reinforcement learning.
• Possess a strong academic record proved through coursework (especially math-intensive courses) and projects during his/her undergraduate and master’s studies.
• Proficient in C++ or Python. Familiar with machine-learning tools and packages. Familiar with various 3D simulation environments for quadrotor simulations. Familiar with ROS and quadrotor control algorithms.
• Have well-established analytical and problem-solving skills, as documented by publications that are relevant to the field of robot navigation, reinforcement learning control for robotics applications.
• Excellent communication skills as he/she is required to publish and present results at conferences and journals independently.
• Activity performed in world-class research environments is highly valued.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The incumbent will provide administrative support to the Undergraduate Studies Section, Dean's Office, Faculty of Science. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following -

1) Faculty Co-ordinator for timetabling

• Keep abreast of Science Faculty Curriculum Committee (SFCC)/Board of Undergraduate Studies (BUS)/University Committee on Educational Policy (UCEP)/Senate approved proposals to facilitate planning and scheduling of classes and examinations.
• Coordinate with departments for planning of following academic year's timetable in the Class and Examination Timetabling System (CMIS).
• Update class and examinations timetable changes as and when required.
• Work with departments to verify accuracy of data and resolve any issues for the purpose of Student Feedback Exercise.

2) Pre-examination preparation and during examination support

• Plan and coordinate examination activities for each Academic Year according to the timelines and deadlines stipulated by Registrar's Office.
• Coordinate system updates for examinations related information and ensure data is appropriately entered.
• Act as liaison between Registrar's Office and departments to ensure that all necessary information are disseminated and shared with all parties involved.
• See to the examinations logistical requirements as well as arrangements for students with special needs.

3) Post-examination activities

• Coordinate and work closely with departments to complete the necessary checks and comply with the examinations processing schedule stipulated by Registrar's Office.
• Perform the duties of Faculty's Board of Examiners Secretariat and ensure that decisions made are updated accurately and quickly in Edurec and followed through.
• Plan, conduct and prepare report for examinations audit.

4) Undergraduate Studies Section duties

• To be rostered for section duties such as taking notes of regular section meetings, replying to email enquiries from students, and counter duties.

5) Others

• Provide assistance at University/Faculty level events such as Open House, Freshmen Orientation Briefing, and Commencement.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Vice Dean.

Qualifications/Requirements/Other Info

• Degree holder with positive learning attitude.
• Experience in timetabling and scheduling will be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with multiple timelines and demands.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Mature, independent, adaptive and meticulous.
• A team player with the ability to interact well with all levels of stakeholders.

- Remuneration is based on a 12-month salary structure, with annual variable bonus which is subject to incumbent’s performance and the University/School’s prevailing remuneration policies.

- The incumbent will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on his/her individual merits.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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Job Description

One Research Engineer position is open in the research group of Assistant Professor Zhao Lin, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The Research Engineer (RE) will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on visual navigation foundation model for mobile robots, exploration using reinforcement learning control, learning-based control, etc. The RE will develop and train algorithms that enable intelligent and robust autonomous navigation in unseen environments. Hardware experiments will be carried out to test and demonstrate the applications of the developed algorithms.

The initial appointment duration is 12 months, which can then be extended based on an evaluation at the end of the initial appointment.

The candidates should have a Master’s degree from a reputable university, with expertise in robot learning, reinforcement learning, and aerial robotics.

A successful candidate should have a solid mathematical background (such as in calculus, linear algebra, ODE/PDE, optimization, real analysis, probability theory, stochastic process, etc). Strong publication records in leading journals and conferences of the relevant fields, and practical hands-on experience in applying visual foundation models to real mobile robots are required.

Qualifications

• Possess a master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Science or strictly related (e.g., either Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Communication, Mechanical, etc.)
• Have research experiences in computer vision, vision foundation model, control theory, reinforcement learning.
• Possess a strong academic record proved through coursework (especially math-intensive courses) and projects during his/her undergraduate and master’s studies.
• Proficient in C++ or Python. Familiar with machine-learning tools and packages. Familiar with various 3D simulation environments for quadrotor simulations. Familiar with ROS and quadrotor control algorithms.
• Have well-established analytical and problem-solving skills, as documented by publications that are relevant to the field of robot navigation, reinforcement learning control for robotics applications.
• Excellent communication skills as he/she is required to publish and present results at conferences and journals independently.
• Activity performed in world-class research environments is highly valued.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

We have openings for talented scientists who are ready to take up a leadership role in our group and to spearhead new initiatives and provide supervision and guidance to junior members of the team.

You will be part of a well-funded initiative to create quantum networks of superconducting circuits mediated by telecom photons. Your job could include the following subjects:

• Leading the design and fabrication of superconducting qubits that resist to moderate magnetic fields
• Spearheading the development and fabrication of chips that combine superconducting circuits and integrated photonics
• Exploring novel fabrication methods to couple rare-earth ions in solid-state with integrated optics and superconducting circuits
• Measuring quantum correlations between microwave photons at cryogenic temperature and telecom photons at room temperature

You will also work closely with the Principal Investigator to develop future experimental goals and shape the general research direction of the group. There will also be ample opportunity to explore your own ideas and participate in grant-writing processes. We aim to provide you a challenging and supportive environment to perfect your research leadership skills and get ready for your next career step!

ABOUT THE GROUP

Qove Laboratory is led by Assistant Professor Steven Touzard and located at the National University of Singapore. The lab is funded by the prestigious NRF Fellowship. Our group works on a large range of quantum technologies, with currently an emphasis on remotely entangling superconducting qubits with telecom photons to form long-range quantum networks.

To know more, go to https://qovelab.com

Qualifications

Postdoc applicants should have proven research experience and have a strong interest in quantum technologies. Furthermore, a PhD in Experimental Physics or Engineering is required, as well as knowledge on quantum optics measurement, optical fiber equipment, as well as cryogenic equipment. Ideally you received your PhD working on superconducting circuits, spin defects in solid-state, integrated optics or quantum optics experiments.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Research Fellow position is open in the research group of Assistant Professor Zhao Lin, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The Research Fellow will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on theories and applications of learning-based control. The project will investigate and develop both deep reinforcement learning algorithms and conventional robust adaptive control methods, to develop safety-critical learning-based control algorithms that leverage the advantages of both model-based and model-free methods. In particular, the developed algorithms will be demonstrated through robust control of drones.

The initial appointment duration is 12 months, which can then be extended based on an evaluation at the end of the initial appointment.

The candidates will be responsible for conducting theoretical research and algorithm development. The candidates are expected to help the PI supervise junior PhD students as well.

The candidates should have a Ph.D. degree from a reputable university, with expertise in robust adaptive control, reinforcement learning theory, collision-avoidance trajectory optimization, etc.

A successful candidate should have a solid mathematical background (such as in calculus, linear algebra, optimization, etc.). Strong publication records in leading journals and conferences are required.

Qualifications

• Possess a Ph.D. Degree in either Electrical Engineering or strictly related (e.g., Mathematics, Computer, Communication, Mechanical, or Information Engineering).
• Have substantial research experiences in robust adaptive control, reinforcement learning, learning-based control, model predictive control, etc.
• Possess a strong academic record proved through coursework (especially math-intensive courses) and projects during his/her undergraduate and doctoral studies.
• Strong publication records in leading journals and conferences are highly valued
• Excellent communication skills as he/she is required to publish and present results at conferences and journals independently.
• Have well-established analytical and problem-solving skills, as documented by publications that are relevant to the field of reinforcement learning and control for robotics applications.
• Activity performed in world-class research environments is highly valued.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Research Fellow

We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Fellow). A person with background in molecular biology, cell culture, imaging and data analysis (including modelling and python programming) and has theoretical background on actin are encouraged to apply.

The MBI and NUS provide state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to microfluidics, high-resolution imaging, and cell culture that will support the fellow in training, setup, and execution of the project, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with talented and motivated research staff, interdisciplinary PIs, and clinician scientists.

Qualifications

1. PhD in molecular cell biology or relevant biomedical disciplines. Candidates in the process of completing their PhDs in the relevant disciplines may also apply.
2. Competence in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell culture, and confocal microscopy.
3. Experiece in image analysis, photomanipulation and bioinformatics are highly desired.
4. Excellent communication and organizational skills
5. Highly motivated to work both independently and as a team member

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

One Research Engineer position is open in the research group of Assistant Professor Zhao Lin, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS).

The Research Engineer (RE) will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on visual navigation foundation model for mobile robots, exploration using reinforcement learning control, learning-based control, etc. The RE will develop and train algorithms that enable intelligent and robust autonomous navigation in unseen environments. Hardware experiments will be carried out to test and demonstrate the applications of the developed algorithms.

The initial appointment duration is 12 months, which can then be extended based on an evaluation at the end of the initial appointment.

The candidates should have a Master’s degree from a reputable university, with expertise in robot learning, reinforcement learning, and aerial robotics.

A successful candidate should have a solid mathematical background (such as in calculus, linear algebra, ODE/PDE, optimization, real analysis, probability theory, stochastic process, etc). Strong publication records in leading journals and conferences of the relevant fields, and practical hands-on experience in applying visual foundation models to real mobile robots are required.

Qualifications

• Possess a master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Science or strictly related (e.g., either Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Communication, Mechanical, etc.)
• Have research experiences in computer vision, vision foundation model, control theory, reinforcement learning.
• Possess a strong academic record proved through coursework (especially math-intensive courses) and projects during his/her undergraduate and master’s studies.
• Proficient in C++ or Python. Familiar with machine-learning tools and packages. Familiar with various 3D simulation environments for quadrotor simulations. Familiar with ROS and quadrotor control algorithms.
• Have well-established analytical and problem-solving skills, as documented by publications that are relevant to the field of robot navigation, reinforcement learning control for robotics applications.
• Excellent communication skills as he/she is required to publish and present results at conferences and journals independently.
• Activity performed in world-class research environments is highly valued.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a research fellow to join the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (NUS) launched on 5 September 2024, the first of its kind in Asia to advance research in alternative proteins. Led by experts from NUS and research institutes in Singapore, the Centre aims to drive global food security and accelerate regional innovation. The focus will be on microalgae research and biomass fermentation, to produce high-quality, affordable, and sustainable microbial proteins from microalgae and biomass fermentation that can be further developed into cultured meat and plant-based protein hybrids. Microbial proteins will be cultivated through fermentation and processed using emerging bio-physical techniques for effective biotransformation, to improve digestibility, flavour, and nutritional profile. The research will also investigate methods to scale up the production of alternative protein products. More information about the centre can be found here: https://www.fst.nus.edu.sg/bezoscentre/.

As a research fellow, you will lead projects to optimise microalgae cultivation processes and apply bio-physical techniques to improve nutritional and organoleptic properties. Appointments will be initially made on a 1-year contract, renewable for up to 5 years.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct research activities in accordance with the Centre objectives involving but not limited to:
i. Conversion of industrial food side-streams into media suitable for microalgae cultivation.
ii. Microalgae cultivations in flask and benchtop bioreactors under batch, fed batch, or continuous modes.
iii. Conduct chromatographic, spectroscopic, and fluorescent analyses to monitor microalgae growth.
iv. Monitor the success of bio-physical techniques via in vitro digestibility studies, chromatography, and advanced microscopic analyses.
v. Assist in scaling up cultivations to pilot scale setting.
- Conceptualise new ideas, plan, and drive the overall direction of projects.
- Independently execute experiments, analyse data, and interpret results in a systematic and logical manner.
- Prepare formal reports, publications, grant applications, and presentations.
- Contribute to project management by overseeing budgets, designating resources, monitoring progress, and managing stakeholders.
- Mentor research assistants, graduate and undergraduate students.
- Coordinate research efforts with an interdisciplinary and international team of researchers within the Centre and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers.
- Ensure proper laboratory operation and equipment maintenance.
- Other duties as required.

Applications:
Please include the cover letter, CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations), academic transcripts, university certificate, and the contact information of 3 referees in your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

- A PhD degree in food science, bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, microbiology, or a related discipline.
- Hands-on-experience in any of the following areas: single-cell biomass cultivation, chromatographic analytical methods, flow cytometry, upcycling of food side-streams, bioreactor or fermenter operation, qPCR, design of experiments, in vitro digestibility studies, single-cell downstream processing. Other areas where the candidate can prove its utility towards microalgae/biomass fermentation for food applications are also welcome.
- Proven track record in peer-reviewed research publications and presentations at international conferences.
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate within a culturally diverse and cross-disciplinary team, and other stakeholders.
- Proactive, with the ability to conduct experiments independently.
- Highly motivated in developing sustainable and novel foods.
- Meticulous, well-organised, and detail oriented.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Job Purpose
The mission of the Cancer Science Institute (National University of Singapore) is to better understand the causes of human cancer across Asia and thereby improve its detection, treatment, and prevention. Our outstanding researchers and exceptional facilities create an energetic environment for ground-breaking science and world-class training.

A Research Assistant position is available immediately in the Yvonne Tay team which studies RNA biology in cancers. You may refer to https://csi.nus.edu.sg/researcher/yvonne-tay/ for more information.

Interested applicants should include the following documents in the job application
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Summary of past research experience
3. Description of long-term plans
4. 3 referees including their name, contact information (email) and relationship to applicant

Duties & Responsibilities
Research:

• Carry out assigned experiments under initial guidance and then independently
• Organize, preserve, and present the results of the experiments in a logical manner
• Record all assigned experiments and results properly and systematically
• Analyse data and design subsequent experimental workflow
• Assist in supervising, training and guiding attachment/undergraduate students as required

Administrative duties:

• Assist with lab housekeeping and administrative duties as needed
• Ensure that standard operating procedures and safety regulations are followed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, cancer biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or related field
• Interest in pursuing a research career in studying RNA biology in cancer
• To be a team player with the ability to work collaboratively with other members of the lab.
• Experience in running projects independently is preferred.
• Experience in laboratory management is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English
• Knowledge in cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques (western blotting/ RT-PCR etc)
• Proficiency/ expertise in data analysis (R or equivalent)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Join our physician-led cutting-edge metabolomics lab as a Bioinformatics Expert and help us make an impact in the world of precision medicine.

We are a dynamic research lab at the forefront of metabolomics, dedicated to advancing knowledge in metabolic pathways, biomarker discovery, and personalized healthcare. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with both Singapore based and global institutions. We offer opportunity to work on innovative projects with a collaborative team and a patient-centric focus with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data extract, transform, and load (ETL) pipelines for metabolomics data (mainly LC-MS/MS based metabolomics).
• Perform data integration from multi-omics platforms (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics).
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques (preferably explainable models) for biomarker discovery in large clinical dataset.
• Maintain and update databases and in-house analytical tools for metabolite identification and pathway analysis.
• Lead or significantly contribute to successful collaboration in clinical cohort research.
• Derive clinically actionable insights from data patterns.
• Collaborate with biologists, chemists, and clinicians to interpret results and publish findings.

Admin:

• Assist the professor in writing grants & manuscripts for higher impact journals.
• Assist with ethics submissions.
• Attend meetings with the primary investigator and team members.
• Liaise with multi-national collaborators for commercialization and validation of our discoveries.

Qualifications

The applicant Must:

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field.
• Proficiency in R, Python, and/or bioinformatics tools for metabolomics.
• Ability to build custom applets/scripts for data analysis.
• Ability to thoroughly explore large data sets (up to ~PB scale), derive hypotheses, and adjust analysis dynamically.
• Experience in database query (e.g. KEGG, Ensemble, HMDB, wikipathway).
• Awareness of data standards for clinical research and statistical analysis (e.g. EQUATOR Network)
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of medical data, clinical processes or trials
• Experience in constructing clinical risk prediction models for biomarker research will be a plus.
• Experience in translating conceptual algorithms to implementable code will be a plus.
• At least 2 years of relevant research experience and prior publications will be preferred.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing. The School of Computing is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights, developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building large-scale experimental systems and improving the well-being of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab members on one or more research projects. He/she should possess experience or interest in Machine Learning and Security.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with Honours in a relevant area; and
• Experience in research
• Excellent programming skills

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing. The School of Computing is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights, developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building large-scale experimental systems and improving the well-being of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems.

The Research Fellow should possess relevant experience and will be conducting research on Data Security for LLM systems and work on Formal Methods Agents based on LLM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Requirements

• A PhD degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience in research and good publication record
• Strong programming skills

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in the Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Research Fellow (RF) will be responsible to, and work closely with, the Principal Investigator (PI) and study team members to successfully deliver research outcomes pursued in several nationally funded projects:

Ischaemic stroke and cardiovascular diseases, focused on biomarker discovery and validation using preclinical vascular and animal models. A key focus of the work is to understand the reasons why strokes occur and how to identify high-risk individuals for more intensive interventions. This work leverages on a well-phenotyped repository of samples from stroke patients who have been meticulously characterized by whole-exome sequencing, RNA-seq and proteomics and outcomes collected in patients who were followed for more than 10 years.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a good PhD degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry or bioengineering from a well-recognized university.
2. Experience with immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, microscopy techniques and computational analytical methods will be considered favorably.
3. Able to work independently and in a team, and must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Possess good organizational skills for project planning, data analysis, manuscript preparation and grant applications.
5. Possess good understanding and knowledge of statistical methods using either R, Stata, Python or SPSS softwares.

Appointments will be made on a yearly contract basis with a good likelihood of extension.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing. The School of Computing is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights, developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building large-scale experimental systems and improving the well-being of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems.

The Research Fellow will work at the Yang Zhang Lab. He/she should possess experience or interest in the following research areas:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Machine Learning
• Protein Folding and Structure Prediction
• Protein and Peptide Design and Engineering
• Protein-ligand Docking and Drug Screening

We are particularly interested in the development of new AI-based approaches to cancer therapeutics. Skills in computational coding and creativity in scientific method design, together with high interest in computational cancer medicine, are critical.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Requirements

PhD in computer science or computational biology, with skills and research experience in AI and deep learning.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Centre for Banking & Finance Law (CBFL) at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, strives to be at the forefront of legal developments in banking and finance. Its mission is to contribute ideas for improving financial systems at the national, regional, and global levels. The Centre aims to foster a vibrant community that generates scholarship, policy recommendations, and intellectual exchanges focused on enhancing the robustness, soundness, and stability of the banking sector, capital markets, and other financial services.

The Centre invites applications from qualified candidates in the field of banking and finance law to undertake research and contribute to its activities. It welcomes research proposals across all areas of banking and finance law, including but not limited to: digitisation, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, ESG, AML, payments, trade finance, credit and security, and financial consumer protection.

BENEFITS

1. Employment on a full-time contract at NUS Law for one year.
2. A remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
3. Eligibility to apply for research and conference funding from CBFL to support attendance at academic conferences and to conduct field research, where required.
4. Allocation of a workstation within CBFL.

DUTIES

1. Develop and pursue a research agenda, including undertaking research projects on topics related to banking and/or finance law, with a view to publication in suitable journals, edited volumes, reputable blogs or other appropriate online media.
2. Present work-in-progress at CBFL research seminars with a view to refining it for publication.
3. Assist in other CBFL research projects and initiatives, as assigned by the CBFL leadership.
4. Attend and contribute to CBFL events.
5. Residence in Singapore throughout the term of appointment, subject to the standard NUS terms for annual and academic leave.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must possess strong organisational skills, self-motivation, diligence, the ability to meet deadlines, and keen attention to detail. Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral, is essential, along with demonstrated ability to independently produce publishable research.

The required academic qualifications are position-dependant:

Research Assistant
An appointment as a Research Assistant may be offered to an applicant who has a Bachelor’s degree in law and/or who has recently graduated with an LLB (Hons) with a First-class or good Upper Second-Class Honours (or equivalent) in law.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications are to be submitted via the NUS Career Portal. The application must comprise:

1. Cover letter
The cover letter should, among other things, explain your interest in the position. You are not required to express a preference for any specific listed position, as this will be determined based on your qualifications, background, and expertise. Additionally, the letter should include a statement outlining your research plans for the next one to two years.

2. Curriculum Vitae
A curriculum vitae should be submitted, providing comprehensive and detailed information about your academic institutions, honours, awards, complete publication record, and professional experience (both current and previous). Please include dates of employment and job descriptions for all roles.

3. Writing sample
Since the successful applicant is expected to develop their own research to a publishable standard, a writing sample must be included with the application. Ideally, this sample should relate to some aspect of your proposed research. Please submit the sample in Word format only.

4. Letters of Recommendation
The application must be supported by two references from academic referees. Applicants are requested to arrange for their referees to send their references to lawresearchappt@nus.edu.sg by the closing date.

5. Closing Date
The closing date for the receipt of applications and references is Friday, 10 January 2025. Applications must be submitted at NUS Career portal.

6. Shortlisting and Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview on a date to be arranged. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two months of the closing date