Total 2,130 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in CHN - DL - IMB new plant

• Reviews guidance to develop Standard Operating Procedures that outline research compliance program operations.
• Prepares and submits research audit findings reports to researchers and presents findings at research review committee meetings.
• Conduct compliance audits and provide compliance training to study teams as indicated based on the audit findings.
• Participates in the planning and delivery of educational and informational research workshops/seminars for the purpose of informing, educating, and stimulating others concerning safe and compliant conduct of research.
• Acts as a compliance resource for researchers during pre- and post-approval process of their research projects to ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
• Acts as a resource during review and discussion of research proposals submitted from staff investigators, and reviewed by research review committees.
• Provides training to study teams with regard to IT systems used to enter project data to ensure compliance.
• Monitors quality of data and procedures and assures that human research subjects' rights are protected.

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Job Description:

Be part of an exciting team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies. Participate in process development and integration solution to enable advanced packaging process technologies in the world of mobile, IoT, consumer and high-performance computing area. Partner and work with various teams from inside and outside of IME to help develop leading-edge packaging solutions for our customers, taking the solutions from concept to mass production. Responsibilities will include assisting in operations support in clean room to make sure projects are completed successfully and delivered on time.

This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Operate semiconductor equipment to perform processes, measurement, and inspection of wafers. (Include equipment setup, loading and unloading of wafers)
• Monitor basic equipment/process errors and perform recovery.
• Work with internal and external parties to align for tool time, execute process sequence and collect data to feedback to integration owner.
• Logistically transport wafer lots between equipment within cleanroom and between worksites.
• Identify and address potential areas for improvements such as cycle time, utilization, and cost.
• Perform chemical change/ top-up for equipment under supervision.
• Understand and follow all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures and requirements.
• The candidate may be required to perform shift work (Mon-Fri).

Experience:

• NITEC/ Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering
• Basic understanding on semiconductor process is preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor processes (Litho, Etch, CVD, PVD, Plating, Metrology etc.) will be added advantages

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 successful candidate will work with Prof. Somin Park on next-generation optoelectronics under a project on start-up grant.

Our group is looking for candidates with a background in material synthesis (organic synthesis, polymer chemistry), photoelectron spectroscopy, photophysical characterization, or practical experience in optoelectronic applications. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to develop and lead their own research projects while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams worldwide and providing mentorship to fellow team members.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Design and optimize materials for various optoelectronic applications
• Conduct electrical photophysical characterizations
• Mentor and supervise graduate students and research assistants working on related projects

Qualifications:

- A PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals

Skills:
- Material design, characterizations
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal in English

Experience:
- Material synthesis, advanced characterizations, and practical experience in optoelectronic applications

Job Description:

Be part of an exciting team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies. Participate in process development and integration solution to enable advanced packaging process technologies in the world of mobile, IoT, consumer and high-performance computing area. Partner and work with various teams from inside and outside of IME to help develop leading-edge packaging solutions for our customers, taking the solutions from concept to mass production. Responsibilities will include assisting in operations support in clean room to make sure projects are completed successfully and delivered on time.

This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Operate semiconductor equipment to perform processes, measurement, and inspection of wafers. (Include equipment setup, loading and unloading of wafers)
• Monitor basic equipment/process errors and perform recovery.
• Work with internal and external parties to align for tool time, execute process sequence and collect data to feedback to integration owner.
• Logistically transport wafer lots between equipment within cleanroom and between worksites.
• Identify and address potential areas for improvements such as cycle time, utilization, and cost.
• Perform chemical change/ top-up for equipment under supervision.
• Understand and follow all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures and requirements.
• The candidate may be required to perform shift work (Mon-Fri).

Experience:

• NITEC/ Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering
• Basic understanding on semiconductor process is preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor processes (Litho, Etch, CVD, PVD, Plating, Metrology etc.) will be added advantages

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 looking for a full-time (42 hours per week) Research Fellow for 36 months appointment to commence in Feb/Mar 2025 or as soon as possible.

The project is to conduct research on how the acoustic environment of a room affects and facilitates teaching pedagogy. The focus will be on optimizing architectural design to improve speech intelligibility. The study will also investigate sound reinforcement systems to enhance the speech intelligibility.

The proposed research project includes several actual social science, architectural and engineering difficulties, from building design to the integration of technologies, human perception and material science. The research fellow is responsible for data analysis, laboratory-testing and field-testing within the project period

Qualifications

Professional requirements:

• PhD (or equivalent) in acoustics (preferred specialisation: Architectural acoustics) or related discipline.
• Essential are demonstrated knowledge related to acoustic modelling, signal processing, and speech Intelligibility.
• Essential are demonstrated excellent data analytic skills, ideally with machine learning.
• Essential is the ability to design and run listening experiments.

Other general requirements:

• Essential is a demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research with limited supervision.
• Essential are outstanding academic writing skills, as demonstrated by a strong track record of publications relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.

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

This postdoctoral position is focused on the development of a novel 3D-printed bone implant utilizing natural. The goal is to create a bone substitute that can be customized to patient-specific anatomy and effectively integrate with native bone tissue. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading research activities in material formulation, 3D printing process optimization, and in vitro/in vivo validation of the implant prototype. This is a 1-year Research Fellow position with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field

• Expertise in biomaterial design, 3D printing technologies, and tissue engineering

• Demonstrated experience in material characterization and in vitro cell culture

• Strong publication record

• Excellent English written and oral communication skills

• Team player, able to work collaboratively in a team environment

MedTech Catapult is a national initiative for accelerating the development of high-value MedTech projects through an in-house product engineering unit. This productization unit is responsible for supporting the development of technologies through the medical device development cycle to produce full-fledged hardware product systems. The Lead Engineer will report to the Lead, Product Engineering.

Job Responsibilities:

• To provide electronics and instrumentation design capability in support of the design, development, test and manufacture of safety critical products and processes for complex medical technology product solutions.
• To interact closely with engineers from other disciplines to achieve an optimized design within the stipulated project schedule.
• To design and develop PCB and control systems for next generation medical devices.
• To provide operational electronics development, prototype design and testing - both analogue and digital.
• To conduct PCB schematic capture and layout, including component selection and testing.
• To build and test prototypes and document the design and performance of these.
• To create embedded system design and implementation.
• To conduct EMC testing with in-house equipment and through liaison with EMC test house for electrical safety and medical device compliance.
• To support development of intellectual property portfolio in device design and process technology know-how.
• To provide clearly documented records of technical data, decisions, methodologies, calculations and software use in accordance with ISO/FDA quality standards.
• To support the Procurement and Engineering teams for sourcing and defining specifications.
• To conduct error and tolerance sensitivity analysis, reliability analysis, reliability testing and reliability test program design.
• To support CAD-based electro-mechanical integration, at the component level, board level and assembly level.
• Write and review documentations for QMS.
• Interface with external parties (design houses) to communicate product requirements.
• To support other activities for product engineering when required.

Requirements

• MSc/BSc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• >10 years experience in medical devices (e.g. electronic product design).
• Has a good knowledge and understanding of i) Processes of electronic product development and realization, ii) operation and design of electronic systems and circuits; iii) Regulations applying to medical devices, iv) Electronic device operation and fabrication and v) Electronic sensors, measurement systems and instrumentation.
• Experience with PCB design ? digital and analogue.
• Proficient in HDL languages (Verilog, System Verilog).
• Knowledge of ASIC design and sign-off.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, Perl, or C/C++ is a plus.
• Experience with design, development or manufacture of photonic systems or photonics-enabled products is a plus.
• Experience with the use of simulation tools for electronic design is a plus.
• Experience with Medical device ISO standards including ISO9001, IS013485, ISO 14971 and IEC 60601-1 and managing QMS.
• Good collaboration skills, organised and detailed.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and leadership skill.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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 looking for a research fellow for the project on ultraprecision fabrication of functional components with additive manufacturing and micro-scale surface treatment. The candidate is required to conduct design and manufacture of the bespoke fixtures and tooling for post-processing of the 3D-printed geometries to meet the industrial requirements. He/she will also be responsible for reporting and coordinating with our stakeholders and writing technical papers.

Qualifications

Interested applicants are required to possess a PhD degree. He/she should have a good understanding in

1. Ultraprecision machining technology with excellent hands-on experience;
2. A solid background of micro-/nano-scale material removal processes and mechanisms with a good track record of publications;
3. Experienced in metal additive manufacturing and its post-processing methods; and
4. Mechanical and non-mechanical surface treatment and finishing techniques.

Job Description:

• To lead, coordinate and work with cross functional teams such as tools suppliers, equipment engineers, process engineers, facility engineers, environment health and safety officer, contractors for tool placement plan.
• To participate in the evaluation, planning and supervision of projects including testing and commissioning.
• To provide support for new chemical and gas evaluations. Plan and execute specialty gas system release/unhooking up.
• To carry out overall cleanroom capacity modelling and planning, work with manufacturing, process and equipment engineering to ensure requirement is met.
• To review capacity model, understanding the constraints and re-lay the equipment layout in the cleanroom to maximise the cleanroom space usage.
• Management of contractor?s services to ensure fulfilment of contracts terms and agreements.
• Identify opportunities for innovation that are relevant and appropriate to the company business objectives
• To review capital and cashflow requirements, driving activities to improve capital efficiency and reduce cost.

Requirements:

• Degree, Diploma in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Building Management) or equivalent.
• Degree with 3 years and Diploma with 5 years related experience in
• Manufacturing of Semiconductor, Wafer Fab.
• Able to work in fast-paced environment, proactive and able to work independently with minimum supervision, self-driven and self-motivate to get job done.
• Able to work in a manufacturing, production, cleanroom environment.
• Technical knowledge in Facilities Support System such as ACMV, HVAC, Scrubber, Electrical, Compressed Dry Air, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Process Cooling Water, Ultra-Pure Warter, Chilled Water, Wastewater Treatment etc.
• Possess Project Management skills.
• Strong understanding of building codes, HSE laws, regulations and best practices and the ability to interpret/translate these into compliance activities
• Proficient in utilizing Excel, Power Point, Project, Word & Visio, AutoCAD.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Contract Period:

• 2 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025 (12 Months) + 1 Year Optional renewal by school.

Deployment:

• Mondays to Fridays: 8.30am to 2:00pm, inclusive of 0.5hr lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Scope of Works:

1. Assist teachers in the preparation of teaching and learning resources and specimens needed.
2. Assist in the preparation of resources for science practical examinations.
3. Maintain all live specimens and laboratory equipment.
4. Conduct periodic stock-taking on laboratory supplies in science laboratory and advise Science HOD / LH on stock level
5. Conduct daily cleaning of the Life Science and Physical Science laboratories.

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 Engineer position in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS).

With a strong focus on industrial projects, we are developing our exciting technologies beyond the lab scale. We are seeking a talented and experienced individual with expertise in material chemistry and chemical engineering to join us.

As a Research Engineer, you will contribute to industry project focusing on scaling up our electro-metallurgical battery recycling technology from lab to pilot scale. Your major focus will be developing a process to synthesize precursor materials (pCAM) with extracted metals from spent battery materials.

• Lead pCAM synthesis processes at the R&D and pilot scale by working in collaboration with engineering team.
• Able to establish process design and synthesis rules to obtain precursors with optimal composition, interfacial properties, crystal structure, particle size, morphology, and electrochemical characteristics.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor or Master in Materials science and engineering, Chemical engineering, Material chemistry, or any relevant field.
2. Minimum of 2 yrs experience in MHP, pCAM synthesis (precipitation, crystallization).
3. Prior experience in process development and piloting new technologies is highly preferred.
4. Experience with material characterization techniques like SEM/EDS, ICP, XRD, FTIR.
5. Strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis and interpretation.
6. Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced academic environment

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 postdoc position is available at the Surface and Interface Lab in Prof. CHEN WEI’s group, National University of Singapore. The successful candidate will work with Prof CHEN Wei on Interface Engineering for artificial neuromorphic electronics under a project on “Interface Controlled 2D Devices and Solid-State Batteries".

This project aims to advance the field of photon-modulated organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs), with a particular focus on photon-modulated electrochemical doping systems for flexible OECTs. This research is critical for advancing OECT-based circuits in bioelectronics, wearable electronics, and artificial neuromorphic electronics (e.g., optoelectronic synapses). A postdoctoral researcher is sought to contribute to this cutting-edge research, which lies at the intersection of organic semiconductors, materials science, and electrochemistry. The successful candidate will engage in the synthesis of channel-layer materials, the investigation of photoresponsive mechanisms and interfacial electrochemical processes, as well as the development of flexible organic optoelectronic synapses for applications in physiological signal monitoring and related fields.

Qualifications / Discipline:

- The candidates shall obtain PhD or submit PhD thesis in Chemistry or Materials in a research intensive and renowned University or Research Institute. The candidate shall publish a few papers on top journals.

Skills:
- Excellent English writing and communication skill, team management skill (help PI to lead a small research team with 1-2 master students).
- Experience in synthesizing organic semiconductor materials and characterizing OECTs, complemented by a strong background in structural characterization techniques such as TEM, SEM, AFM, XRD, UV-Vis, and GC-MS.
- Proficiency in surface science techniques, including XPS, UPS, and NAP XPS, is required.
- Practical experience with electrochemical analysis techniques is necessary, along with the ability to proficiently operate a range of electrical testing equipment, including semiconductor parameter analyzers, cyclic voltammetry devices, and probe stations.
- Proficiency in EPR spectroscopy, with a focus on analyzing organic radicals involved in both electrochemical and photochemical processes. Additionally, experience in studying ions and their behavior in these reactions is required.
- A strong background in computational chemistry, including hands-on experience with density functional theory (DFT) calculations, and the capability to independently design and perform related tasks.

Experience:
- Proficiency in the fabrication processes of organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) is essential, along with a comprehensive understanding of solid-state electrolytes, such as ionic liquid gels and hydrogels.
- Candidates should also have in-depth knowledge of organic radicals and their behavior in electrochemical environments, as well as extensive research experience in charge transfer mechanisms between organic molecules, with a focus on their roles in electrochemical and optoelectronic systems.

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, experienced, Senior Director to head the National Platform - Multi User Wafer Fab (MUWF).

Competencies

• Experienced in semiconductor, manufacturing fab ramp-up, management of semiconductor production fab
• At least 10-15 years of executive-level operational experience
• Strong initiative, self-driven, high creativity to develop and retain customers and industry partners.
• Ability to work as a team with various departments and stakeholders to achieve goals including providing guidance to encourage maximum performance and dedication.

Responsibilities:

• To be the face of the organization, responsible for giving the proper strategic direction and implementing a high-quality vision.
• To oversee all operations, functions, and activities of the MUWF as a national cleanroom facility.
• To ensure on-time, on-budget startup of the facility
• To liase with JTC and its appointed contractors and A*STAR support groups, and ensure good decisions are made
• To provide monthly and key milestone updates to A*STAR management and stakeholders on outfitting MUWF progress
• To develop the MUWF to meet its goals, increase partnership opportunities, accelerate translational research and drive economic outcomes
• To develop and implement strategies that help to achieve the facility’s mission and objectives
• To promote and facilitate the use of the facility for knowledge management, so as to accelerate research (aka “Central Kitchen”)
• To develop tailor-made processes to meet the requirements of R&D, industry partners and low-volume high-mix prototyping
• To manage effectively the operations and administrative affairs of the facility
• To make key decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals
• To oversee the facility’s financial and operational performance
• To implement sustainable 24/7 operations
• To ensure the facility is able to support the hosted research performers to do R&D, prototyping and (selectively) small volume production
• To assess and implement solutions for automating the facility
• To enable an appropriate level of data dashboards for our customers
• To be responsible for the selection of fab suppliers
• To be responsible for tool purchases, installation, qualification
• To create an environment conducive to intellectual and research growth
• To build and support a community of researchers to increase research opportunities
• To establish cross contamination avoidance rules
• To market and promote MUWF
• To market and promote MUWF to appropriate local and overseas companies, and attract them to take up space and collaborate with public sector research performers
• To manage space allocation to the hosted research performers from the public and private sector, including considerations of tenancy mix to reap synergies
• Manage stakeholders expectations and ensure partner satisfaction – grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new solutions and services to partners – farm existing partnerships.
• To secure funding for MUWF2

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 a highly motivated and skilled research scientist to join our team in the development of advanced materials through self-assembly techniques for selective ion capture and transport. The candidate will be responsible for designing, synthesizing, and characterizing sponges and membranes with tailored properties to facilitate the selective separation, capture and transport of specific ions.

• Design and conduct research on self-assembly methods for fabricating sponges and membranes with controlled porosity and surface chemistry
• Develop protocols for ion-selective capture and transport, focusing on optimizing materials for applications in filtration, water purification, and ion recovery
• Synthesize and characterize various materials, including polymers, hydrogels, and nanomaterials, to create functional sponges and membranes with desired selectivity
• Perform material characterization using techniques such sa SEM, TEM, FTIR, XRD, and surface area analysis to assess structural properties
• Evaluate the ion capture and transport efficiency of synthesized materials through experimental testing in simulated environments

Job Requirements

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
• Strong background in self-assembly techniques, membrane fabrication, polymer science, and nanomaterials
• Experience with material characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, FTIR, XRD, and ion transport testing
• Demonstrated experience in ion capture, separation, and transport processes, with a focus on designing materials for selective applications