Total 1,629 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in George Town

Role Purpose

We're now looking for an Industry Research Analyst, Semiconductor to join our team. As a researcher and part of the Components and Devices Omdia pillar, you will help to coordinate Omdia’s semiconductor forecasts by communicating and working with multiple internal teams and external partners.  In doing so, you will engage in primary and secondary research of semiconductor trends, interpret data, and analyze results using qualitative and modeling techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting semiconductor data from a range of systems and sources and inputting into systems such as Excel.
• Assist the semiconductor analyst teams on providing up to date semiconductor market activity.
• Assist the semiconductor analyst teams in using primary and secondary research to build a credible date base.
• Creating estimates where publicly available sources are not available.
• Ensuring consistency and alignment of semiconductor forecasts across multiple internal teams.
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities 
• Assist in providing qualitative analysis where possible to support and justify data.
• Understand and communicate the key semiconductor market trends. 

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 (SoC). SoC is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights in developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building largescale experimental systems, developing theories and policies for effective management of information systems in organizations, 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 be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator on one or more research projects. The candidate will do research on 3D Human Reconstruction, Neural Representations and Rendering for Humans, and Animatable Humans. The goal is to publish in top-tier computer vision and machine learning conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, etc. The candidate will also help to co-supervise PhD students in the group.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Qualifications

• A strong PhD degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Experience in research and good publication record
• Strong systems development 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

The Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC) is a first-of-its-kind research centre, established at the National University of Singapore (NUS), to spearhead and conduct research and development to address the challenges arising from climate change & extreme heat.

We are seeking a Research Associate who will play a key role in assisting in the development, execution and analysis of research aimed at addressing the challenges of training and operating in rising ambient temperatures. Background and experience in the management and analysis of large data sets would be advantageous as the centre has a strong data focus. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary group comprising exercise and thermal physiologists, data scientists, biomedical engineers and researchers. This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to not only develop your expertise in research planning and execution, but also to be a part of the team looking to generate fundamental and forward-looking solutions to working in the heat.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main areas of responsibilities of the role will include:

• Working with research PIs and teams to develop new research ideas
• Performing literature searches, assimilating, and summarizing key information, as well as identifying knowledge gaps
• Designing and conducting relevant studies and surveys (qualitative and quantitative, including lab and outfield studies)
• Establishing and managing large databases
• Interpreting and analysis of data
• Generating reports and present data to relevant stakeholders
• Contributing to conference presentations and write papers for submission to peer reviewed journals
• Collaborating across teams, contributing to multiple research projects at once

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Data Science, or equivalent
(Candidates with strong data science and analytics background and keen to delve into heat health research are strongly encouraged to apply as well)
• Experience with statistics, data analysis and visualisation software (e.g. Power BI, SPSS)
• Proficient in computer applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Powerpoint and databases) and online meeting tools.
• Keen interest in heat health and human performance
• Proficient in qualitative research
• Proficient in data analysis tools in quantitative research
• Two or more years of research experience would be an advantage
• Proven knowledge of data collection methods
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good presentation skills and ability to write research reports for publication in reputable journals
• Resourceful and self-driven
• Adaptable and able to multitask well with clear follow-through

• High levels of attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to travel off-site and outside routine hours for data collection and undertake further training in relevant data collection procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the ongoing development of a positive organizational culture
• Willingness to contribute to a learning environment

Application

• The role is based in Singapore. Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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 Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC) is a first-of-its-kind research centre, established at the National University of Singapore (NUS), to spearhead and conduct research and development to address the challenges arising from climate change & extreme heat.

We are seeking a Software Research Engineer who will play a key role in assisting in the development, execution and maintenance of the centre’s data lake. The data lake will not only serve as HRPC’s central archive of research data and findings but play an important role in the centres knowledge generation and hypothesis testing journey. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary group comprising exercise and thermal physiologists, data scientists, biomedical engineers and researchers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main areas of responsibilities of the role will include:

• Building and maintaining HRPC’s data lake, while implementing functionalities agreed on with HRPC’s Data Manager and researchers;
• Develop and implement best practices and processes for HRPC’s data infrastructure;
• If applicable, collaborate with and learn from other teams brought in to work on the data lake with a view towards building in-house expertise;
• Provide guidance and training to researchers on how to use the data lake.

As HRPC expands the successful candidate will take on more responsibilities and progress towards potentially leading a team responsible for our data engineering needs.

Qualifications

Qualifications and requirements of the role are as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related disciplines;
• Familiarity with web and database development with modern tech stacks and technologies;
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build a collaborative working relationship with people at all levels.

The role is based in Singapore.

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

The Micro-Electro-Multiphysical Systems (MEMS) team at Institute of Microelectronics (IME), Singapore is looking for a candidate to lead various testing capabilities of terahertz devices and systems. The engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development and testing of metasurface-based terahertz technologies to enable future 6G wireless networks.

The job responsibilities will include:

• Develop various terahertz testing capabilities and setups including high-frequency electrical characterization and over-the-air testing.
• Design PCB level circuits for characterization of fabricated terahertz chips.
• Automate data acquisition and analysis process to improve test efficiency.
• Develop comprehensive electromagnetic simulation models of metasurface and design verification.
• Manage THz laboratory including facilities, health and safety, equipment calibration, and inventory monitoring.
• Prepare technical presentations and papers for internal meetings, as well as conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with project team to ensure quality and on-time delivery for various projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Potential candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering / Applied Physics or equivalent.
• Experience in design/fabrication/testing of electromagnetic devices, especially for metasurfaces is a must.
• Good knowledge and clarity in understanding of fundamentals of electromagnetic concepts.
• Experience in electromagnetic simulation software such as CST, COMSOL, Lumerical, or HFSS.
• Experience in terahertz characterization and data analysis is a plus.
• Experience in layout drawing software, such as Cadence, L-edit is a plus.
• Experience in Python programming skills for data analysis is a plus.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as being an excellent team player.

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 Department of Food Science & Technology (FST) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s first Department of Food Science & Technology in the university sector. Established in 1999 initially as the FST Programme in the Faculty of Science, it was elevated to a full academic department in January 2020 in the same Faculty. The Department has expanded significantly in both education and research to help Singapore to achieve food resilience and security as well as to advance Singapore’s food industry.

The FST Department would like to invite applications for tenure-track faculty position in ‘Food Hydrocolloids & Materials’ and ‘Food Engineering & Smart Food Processing’. The candidate will be required to:
• Develop and lead competitive research program.
• Participate in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, as well as supervision of Honours students and graduate students.
• Contribute to service duties as required.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a PhD degree in a related field from an internationally reputable university. Postdoctoral experience of at least 2 years is desirable and industrial experience is highly valued.

Applicants should demonstrable strong record and trajectory in research output, grant capture and teaching excellence. Selection will be based on applicant’s track record of relevant accomplishments and potential for outstanding future contributions.

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 creative computational biologist to join our team at the Synthetic Biology for Clinical and Technological Innovation (SynCTI), housed within the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the National Centre for Engineering Biology (NCEB).

The selected Research Fellow will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator and our research team on projects aimed at advancing sustainable bioproduction. Appointments will be initially made on a 1-year contract, with the possibility of extension. We welcome applications from PhD holders, including those without prior experience.

Ideal candidates will possess expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), bioinformatics, and biology. We strongly encourage applicants with a demonstrated proficiency in developing ML/AI-driven biodesign models, particularly in the context of understanding and predicting microbial cellular mechanisms and cell design principles. The successful candidate will assume a pivotal role in enhancing our AI capabilities, fostering innovative solutions, and contributing to pioneering research in engineering biology.

Join us in our pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries and transformative advancements in the field of synthetic biology!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Fellow is expected to:

1. Conduct research and development in ML and AI to analyze biological datasets.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate ML models and algorithms to develop and optimize cell models based on computational approaches.
3. Identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate computational software and hardware requirements to enable timely data analysis.
4. Explore new techniques, methodologies, and technologies to improve the performance and efficiency of AI systems.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing workflow.
6. Generate reports and presentation materials to update research findings.
7. Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. PhD degree in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or a related field.
2. Demonstrated experience with Python, R, Julia or similar programming languages.
3. Experience with high-throughput sequencing data analysis and familiarity with relevant databases and resources (e.g., NCBI, ENSEMBL, TCGA).
4. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and analytically.
5. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
6. Motivated individual with a keen interest in biology and a willingness to learn.

Application

Formal application: Please submit your application of (1) letter of motivation describing the applicant’s research interests and relevant experience; and (2) full CV (up to two pages) including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications, and contacts of 3 referees by 30 May 2024.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Appointments will be on a 1-year contract in the first instance, with the possibility of extension. Those with no experience are encouraged to apply.

The Micro-Electro-Multiphysical Systems (MEMS) team at Institute of Microelectronics (IME), Singapore is looking for a candidate to lead various testing capabilities of terahertz devices and systems. The engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development and testing of metasurface-based terahertz technologies to enable future 6G wireless networks.

The job responsibilities will include:

• Develop various terahertz testing capabilities and setups including high-frequency electrical characterization and over-the-air testing.
• Design PCB level circuits for characterization of fabricated terahertz chips.
• Automate data acquisition and analysis process to improve test efficiency.
• Develop comprehensive electromagnetic simulation models of metasurface and design verification.
• Manage THz laboratory including facilities, health and safety, equipment calibration, and inventory monitoring.
• Prepare technical presentations and papers for internal meetings, as well as conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with project team to ensure quality and on-time delivery for various projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Potential candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering / Applied Physics or equivalent.
• Experience in design/fabrication/testing of electromagnetic devices, especially for metasurfaces is a must.
• Good knowledge and clarity in understanding of fundamentals of electromagnetic concepts.
• Experience in electromagnetic simulation software such as CST, COMSOL, Lumerical, or HFSS.
• Experience in terahertz characterization and data analysis is a plus.
• Experience in layout drawing software, such as Cadence, L-edit is a plus.
• Experience in Python programming skills for data analysis is a plus.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as being an excellent team player.

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 Visiting Research Fellow position in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Appointments will be made on a 2 years contract basis.

The Department of Diagnostic Imaging (DDI) is the clinical service department in the National University Hospital (NUH). With the formation of the National University Health System (NUHS), both clinical and academic departments come under a common governing structure. NUHS was incorporated on 23 January 2008 to integrate education, research and clinical care.

The Visiting Fellow will be able to:

1. Independently undertake advanced research in the relevant discipline area using, or developing, the appropriate methods and/or techniques;
2. Lead and promote activities designed to develop collaborative research with research colleagues and support staff internally and to actively develop appropriate external contacts and networks relevant future collaboration and funding opportunities; Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures;
3. Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. (preferably in biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, radiology or biomedical engineering), with previous experience in designing research projects. A detailed knowledge of molecular imaging probes and/or nanomedicine is mandatory. Ability to design and perform scientific work independently and collaboratively is a must, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with chemistry and radiochemistry, cell culture, animal handling, small animal imaging, and translational research is highly preferred but not required. Motivation and drive to work hard and learn new skills are most important.

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 Senior Research Fellow (Health Services Research) in the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

About the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP)

Optimizing the performance of health systems is essential to ensuring the wellbeing and longevity of populations worldwide. Singapore is particularly well placed to lead research in this field as its health system has been consistently ranked as one of the best in the world based in independent evaluation with the Global Burden of Disease data. The new Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP) aims to advance research in this area within the Yon Loo Lin School of Medicine of the National University of Singapore (NUS) as the leading centre for research in health systems in Asia with the following core functions:

1. Research: empirical and methodological research and evidence synthesis on health systems performance with a particular focus on Value Based Healthcare.
2. Health policy intelligence: health policy impact analysis aimed at policy makers, service providers, researchers, and the wider public.
3. Capacity building: formal postgraduate programme (from certificates to PhD), fellowships, mentoring, on-the- job and ad hoc training
4. Contributing to improving NUHS performance: expert advice on the development, implementation, and evaluation of flagship initiatives (including Healthier SG) aimed at making step changes in NUHS performance, and programme evaluation

Job Description

The multidisciplinary team of researchers in health systems (health services and policy researchers, data scientists, social scientists, and others), and administrators working in CRiHSP will provide an exciting and dynamic place in which people of diverse backgrounds collaborate towards the common goal of achieving excellence in Health Systems Research. The team will further benefit from a significant expansion in related fields and collaborations with the Department of family Medicine at the National University Health System (NUHS), the new Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM) and the Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Sciences Interventions (BISI) at the School of Medicine and the Saw See Hock School of Public Health.

NUS offers highly competitive remuneration packages. The successful applicant will be offered an annual salary plus benefits commensurate with his or her qualifications, experience and expertise and will have access to travel support to disseminate research outcomes at international academic conferences.

The position is a 2-year full-time appointment at the academic rank of Senior Research Fellow (particularly strong applications at the level of Research Fellow will be considered). An option to renew the appointment for subsequent years will depend on performance and continued funding for the project. There is the possibility to move to tenure track depending on performance. Start date is flexible, with the position expected to commence in the first half of 2024.

Purpose of the post

CRiHSP is hiring a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral researcher. The successful candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise in health services and policy research and evaluation combined with experience translating science and evidence into real-world change. They will make a significant contribution to setting up and developing the centre at this crucial stage in relation to its research, training, evaluation and engagement areas of activity. The successful candidate will report to the CRiHSP Director of Research. The role provides a rare opportunity to work at the centre of this rapidly evolving field, shaping the future of healthcare and clinical practice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities include:

• Establishing an independent research programme as aligned with CRiHSP priorities by securing external funding;
• Supervising of junior research staff in data collection, analysis and dissemination;
• Contributing to research programmes and projects led by other researchers in CRiHSP;
• Facilitating the integration and curation of clinical and other routinely collected data across (NUHS)
• Contributing to postgraduate course design and teaching and on the job training of evaluation fellows; and
• Mentoring of students and junior researchers.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities outlined may be amended during appointment, in light of changing circumstances. In addition to these duties, the post holder will be expected to be flexible in their role as the CRiHSP´s capacity evolves.

Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:

Qualifications

• A recognized Doctoral degree in Health Services Research, Public Health, Health Policy or a closely related field) with a strong post-doctoral research record (essential)
  

Experience

• At least 4 years' postdoctoral experience in health services research
  Proven track record in handling and analyzing healthcare data (essential)
  Track record of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals (essential)
  Researchers with existing research activities related to Value Based Health Care are particularly encouraged to apply
  

Qualifications

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken (essential)
  Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (essential)
  Highly developed problem-solving skills and adept at managing complex research data (essential)
  Evidence of potential to generate and maintain an independent stream of funding (essential)
  Outcome-orientation with excellent organizational and project management skills, and attention to detail (essential)
  Ability to work with culturally diverse populations (essential)
  

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Prof Jose M Valderas at jmvalderas@nus.edu.sg.

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees) as well as a cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the project addressing each of the criteria outlined above.

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 NExT++ Research Centre, School of Computing (SoC). With a strong research interest in the Social Media Analytics, the Research Fellow will work closely with the Lead PI, Prof Chua Tat Seng in carrying out in-depth research to deal with huge volume of real-time rich multi-model data, scalable big data analytics and re-examine the role of man-machine symbiosis at all levels of framework.

About us

NUS-Tsinghua Centre for Extreme Search (NExT++) is the first of its kind research centre jointly established by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Tsinghua University of China. When the Centre was started in 2010, it aimed to offer live social media information that is not available on web. NExT had carried out pioneer research on rich media content analytics and search, live social media analytics, and has since built the large-scale systems for live social observatory, wellness and QA. With a dramatic evolution in the social media landscape, NExT++ envisions to empower users through evolving web intelligence. With offering a leading edge big data infrastructure and system, NExT++ will be a hot bed for top quality research and the playground for commercialization and start-ups.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering
• Possess strong background in Mathematics, Algorithms and Social Media Analytics
• Excellent knowledge in deep learning frameworks, e.g., PyTorch, Tensorflow, Nengo
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Familiarity with non-fully supervised learning
• Result motivated
• Prior publications in major computer vision (CVPR/ICCV/ECCV) or machine learning (NeurIPS, ICML/ICLR) conferences is a plus
• The successful incumbent will be offered an initial one year contract, subject to renewal

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 in Carbon-Negative Synthetic Biology and Engineering of Cyanobacterial Cell Factories

We are seeking one or more highly motivated and creative postdoctoral researchers to join our dynamic team at the Synthetic Biology for Clinical and Technological Innovation (SynCTI), Synthetic Biology Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS) and the National Centre for Engineering Biology (NCEB).

The selected candidate(s) will be part of an interdisciplinary collaboration across various research groups. Appointments will be initially made on a 1-year contract, with the possibility of extension. We welcome applications from PhD holders, including those without prior experience.

Ideal candidates will possess expertise in cyanobacteria engineering and the development of cell factories for bioproduction. We particularly encourage applicants with a background in carbon-negative synthetic biology and biochemical production from CO2. The successful candidate(s) will closely collaborate with Prof. Jee Loon Foo, Prof. Julius Fredens, and our research team to advance the frontier of synthetic biology in addressing real-world challenges.

Join us in shaping the future of innovative biotechnology and making significant progress towards sustainability and technological advancement!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Fellow is expected to:

(1) Manage and drive one or more research projects, design and execute experiments, assimilate and interpret results;

(2) Solve scientific problems, think independently, and suggest creative solutions;

(3) Write papers together with the PI for publication in high-impact journals;

(4) Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

(a) Hold a PhD degree in molecular biology, bioengineering, or a related field;

(b) Have experience conducting research with cyanobacteria and extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with general molecular biology. Experience with genome engineering, general microbiology, and metabolite analysis is favourable;

(c) Have a strong record of publications in international journals;

(d) Be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, and be attentive to details;

(e) Be passionate about science, self-motivated, naturally take ownership of assignments, and proactively propose solutions to arising obstacles.

Application

Formal application: Please submit your application of (1) letter of motivation describing the applicant's research interests and relevant experience; and (2) full CV (up to two pages) including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications, and contact of 2 referees by 30 May 2024.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Appointments will be on a 1-year contract in the first instance, with the possibility of extension. Those with no experience are encouraged to apply.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Asst. Prof. Julius Fredens (jfredens@nus.edu.sg). Website: https://syncti.org/

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 Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC) is a first-of-its-kind research centre, established at the National University of Singapore (NUS), to spearhead and conduct research and development to address the challenges arising from climate change & extreme heat.

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will play a key role in assisting in the development, execution and analysis of research aimed at addressing the challenges of training and operating in rising ambient temperatures. Background and experience in the management and analysis of large data sets would be advantageous as the centre has a strong data focus. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary group comprising exercise and thermal physiologists, data scientists, biomedical engineers and researchers. This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to not only develop your expertise in research planning and execution, but also to be a part of the team looking to generate fundamental and forward-looking solutions to working in the heat.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main areas of responsibilities of the role will include:

• Working with research PIs and teams to develop new research ideas
• Performing literature searches, assimilating, and summarizing key information, as well as identifying knowledge gaps
• Designing and conducting relevant studies and surveys (qualitative and quantitative, including lab and outfield studies)
• Establishing and managing large databases
• Interpreting and analysis of data
• Generating reports and present data to relevant stakeholders
• Contributing to conference presentations and write papers for submission to peer reviewed journals
• Collaborating across teams, contributing to multiple research projects at once

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Data Science, or equivalent
(Candidates with strong data science and analytics background and keen to delve into heat health research are strongly encouraged to apply as well)
• Experience with statistics, data analysis and visualisation software (e.g. Power BI, SPSS)
• Proficient in computer applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Powerpoint and databases) and online meeting tools.
• Keen interest in heat health and human performance
• Proficient in qualitative research
• Proficient in data analysis tools in quantitative research
• Two or more years of research experience would be an advantage
• Proven knowledge of data collection methods
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good presentation skills and ability to write research reports for publication in reputable journals
• Resourceful and self-driven
• Adaptable and able to multitask well with clear follow-through

• High levels of attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to travel off-site and outside routine hours for data collection and undertake further training in relevant data collection procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the ongoing development of a positive organizational culture
• Willingness to contribute to a learning environment

Application

The role is based in Singapore.

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

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 (NUS) invites applications for the role of Research Fellow with the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The HRPC is a first-of-its-kind research centre, established at the NUS, to spearhead and conduct research and development to better enable the future challenges arising from rising ambient heat. Appointments will be made on a two-year contract basis, with the possibility of extension.

We are seeking a Research Fellow who will play a key role in driving the development, execution and analysis of research that leverage on technology and data science to address the challenges of training and operating in rising ambient temperatures. This role is part of a multi-disciplinary group comprising exercise and thermal physiologists, data scientists, biomedical engineers, built environment experts and researchers that will be focused on developing heat health prediction and thermos-physiological models.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main areas of responsibilities of the role will include:

• Working closely with research PIs to develop research strategies and ensure the successful and timely completion of the project(s)
• Designing research protocols and data analysis approaches based on the research agenda, drawing upon previous literature, research best practices, methods and modelling techniques (qualitative and quantitative)
• Leading and training the research team(s)
• Project management and execution of required data collection and research plans
• Establishing and the management of large databases
• Interpretating and analysis of data, utilising an array of methods and modelling techniques
• Generating reports and presentation of data to relevant stakeholders
• Generating conference presentations and papers for submission to peer reviewed journals
• Collaborating across teams, contributing to multiple research projects at once
• Communicating with stakeholders to understand business challenges and potential solutions

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a quantitative discipline (eg. statistics, mathematics, data science, computer science, computational biology, engineering.)
• Experience and interest in prediction modelling
• Proficient in statistical software and programming languages and familiarity with relevant libraries.
• Keen interest in heat health and human performance
• Proficient in qualitative research
• Proficient in data analysis tools in quantitative research
• Strong background with extensive experience leading research projects would be an advantage
• Proven knowledge of data collection methods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good track record of international publications in human research
• Proficient in project management
• Resourceful and self-driven
• Adaptable and able to multitask well with clear follow-through
• High levels of attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to travel off-site and work beyond routine work hours based on the requirements of the research
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the ongoing development of a positive organizational culture
• Willingness to contribute to a learning environment

Application

The role is based in Singapore.

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

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 Singapore Gastric Cancer Consortium (SGCC) is a translational research group comprising clinicians and scientists working in gastric cancer research. The group aims to solve important clinical questions to improve the care of gastric cancer patients, facilitated by close interaction between clinicians and scientists, and with synergism that enables biologic discoveries in the laboratory to be validated in the clinical setting.

Our research theme, “Bringing Discoveries to Patients” was awarded the Open Fund - Large Collaborative Grant by the National Medical Research Council in 2019. This will spearhead key research projects which include molecular testing for gastric cancer prevention, personalized cancer therapy and treatment, characterization of gastric stem cells, and single cell analysis of gastric cancers.

Duties

• Work with Research Fellow/s in the conducting of clinical research projects
• Processing and molecular analysis of patient blood and tissue samples
• Perform lab-based molecular work according to strict methodologies
• Optimizing and troubleshooting new experimental protocols
• Keep meticulous records of experimental work
• Coordinate laboratory operational activities through managing laboratory and sample inventories, establishing laboratory procedures and organization of laboratory consumables
• Work with Laboratory Safety Lead to ensure laboratory safety and maintain safety documentation and procedures
• Assist Research Manager in grant reports and organizing scientific meetings

Skills

• Meticulous and attention to detail
• Proactive and able to work independently in a corporate as well as laboratory setting
• Work collaboratively with other research groups
• Critical thinking and systematic problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Keen interest in scientific literature, keeps up to date with relevant research publications
• Experience in laboratory research and molecular biology techniques will be advantageous.
• Well-organized and able to clearly summarize and present information and data obtained.

Qualifications

Bachelors in Life Sciences/ Biological Science/ Biomedical Science or related fields. Laboratory experience in molecular work (DNA/ RNA prep and protein assays, Next-Gen Sequencing, Pyrosequencing) and tissue culture preferred. Grant or report writing experience and experience of coordinating research projects also are valuable.