Total 1,796 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in George Town

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Job Description

The Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore is a multi-disciplinary institute committed to developing new paradigms for biomedical research by focusing on the quantitative analysis of dynamic functional processes. Through quantitative biophysical approaches, we address major problems in biomedical sciences including pathogenesis (from bacterial to cancer), tissue regeneration and function.

We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Fellow) to join Asst. Prof. Andrew Holle’s Confinement Mechanobiology group (established in January 2021).

The Confinement Mechanobiology group's broad objective is to use mechanobiology principles and recent observations on the nature of small, fluid-filled ‘cellular highways’ in the interstitial extracellular matrix (ECM) to identify, engineer, and leverage the role of confinement in cell biology. It is interested in leveraging new molecular biology tools, including RNA-Seq, CRISPR screens, ChIP-seq, and engineered tensions sensor probes to better understand the mechanical and genetic responses of the nucleus to self-induced cellular confinement, and then extend these findings to the cytoskeleton, focal adhesions, and extracellular matrix. 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. Applicants with unique proposals relating to confinement mechanobiology within the scope of the lab, especially in the areas of microfluidics, cellular engineering, or biomaterials development are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess the following:

• a PhD in bioengineering, biology, biomedical sciences, or similar fields
• a strong background in mechanobiology, molecular biology techniques, microscopy, and image analysis
• Prior knowledge of microfluidics would be advantageous, though not a prerequisite
• Excellent communication skills and engage in collaborative research in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidates.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applications should include: 1) a brief description of research interests and experience, and 2) a full CV, with the names and contacts (email addresses) of two to three references.

Scientific enquiries can be sent to Asst. Prof. Andrew Holle at bieawh@nus.edu.sg.

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant for “Engineered extracellular vesicles for anti-cancer therapy (EVANTICA)” in the Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Teaching and research activities in our department range from clinical pharmacology, systems pharmacology, to basic molecular and cellular pharmacology. More information on the department is available at http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/medphc/index.html.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible to conduct research on cell culture, microscopy, molecular assays, animal experiments and work closely with, the Principal Investigator and study team members to ensure the successful research in drug delivery.

Main duties and responsibilities

The RA will perform extracellular vesicles characterization, assays in cell culture. The RA will be able to:

1. Assist the general logistics of the project;
2. Design and perform the experiments; and
3. Analyze the data and write publication report.

Qualifications

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or related disciplines;
2. Research experience in molecular cell biology; and
3. be able to work in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail.

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

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 3 referees.

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Job Description

An experimental Postdoctoral Researcher Position in the group of Dr Ahmet Avsar at Material Science and Engineering Department of National University of Singapore is available to develop novel spintronics devices based on magnetic topological insulators.

The research involves advanced nanofabrication in state-of-the-art research facilities, and magneto-transport measurements utilizing low-temperature cryostats. It also includes data analysis, physical interpretation of the results and writing research articles. More specifically, spin surfaces of magnetic topological insulators will be probed and novel spintronics devices based on these intrinsic magnetic topological insulators will be developed. For more information about the projects and job description, please contact Dr Avsar (aavsar@nus.edu.sg).

Our National Research Foundation supported group has a ~ 100 m2 lab space with a full access to a clean room facility at the Graphene Research Centre (CA2DM) dedicated to 2D device physics and a cryofree low temperature high magnetic field measurement facility (three cryostats capable of applying magnetic fields up to 12T at base temperatures down to 250 mK). While the researcher will have the opportunity to start her/his experiments immediately, she/he is also expected to contribute into building our newly established laboratory.

Qualifications

A PhD in experimental physics or engineering is required. Enthusiasm for research, ability to think and work independently, willingness to support PhD and undergraduate students, excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements.

Interested candidates only with a very strong background in 2D heterostructure fabrication & low-temperature magnetotransport measurements will be considered.

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is recruiting talented scholars at multiple levels: Post-doctoral Fellows, Senior Research Fellows and Research Scientists to work in the Global Centre of Asian Women’s Health (www.glownus.org) and the NUS Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (www.acrle.com). Our interdisciplinary program is designed to provide experiences that foster scholars’ professional development by working closely with national and international experts, and equip them with independent research skills in multi-disciplinary areas, such as nutrition, reproductive health, maternal and child health, endocrinology, behaviour intervention, biostatistics and epidemiology.

Successful candidates are expected to 1) conduct original research for publications based on data from several large cohort studies in the United States and in Singapore, such as the U.S. National Institute of Child and Human Development (NICHD) Fetal Growth Studies, Diabetes & Women’s Health Study (www.dwhstudy.org), Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes (GUSTO), and the Singapore Preconception Study of Long-Term Maternal and Child Outcomes (S_PRESTO); 2) present at scientific conferences; 3) contribute to competitive grant applications; and 4) mentor junior researchers within a multi-disciplinary research team. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to develop their independent research initiatives using the wealth of data from the school and collaborative national and international institutes.

Qualifications

Candidates with a doctoral degree in epidemiology, nutrition, or a closely related field, or those with a medical degree with some experience or advanced graduate training in epidemiology, population health, or biostatistics are invited to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with strong research experience in any of, but not limited to, the following areas.

• Diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic health
• Nutrition, lifestyle and mental wellness
• Omics research, especially on metabolomics and microbiome
• Behavior intervention
• Reproductive health, maternal and child health
• Aging and neuro-cognitive function
• Women’s health
• Developmental origins of disease
• Epidemiological methods

Skills

Preference will also be given to candidates with

• Strong analytical or quantitative skills
• Good track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Experience in statistical software (e.g., STATA, SAS, R)
• Experience in grant/proposal writing

The position provides health insurance. The salary is commensurate with training and relevant research experience. Multiple positions are available and will remain open until qualified applicants are found.

Application

Applicants should email: 1) a curriculum vitae; 2) a statement of research interests; 3) three letters of reference; and 4) transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees to the contact listed below. Note: Official transcripts may be requested if selected for an interview. Applicants need not have completed their doctoral training prior to applying, although training must be completed prior to the start of the position.

Job Description:

Be part of an exciting FAB Team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies. Partner and work with various teams in IME, to be the lead in FAB inventory management, logistic planning, and its related operations to always enable smooth operations and develop packaging solutions and taking the solutions from concept to production. Responsibilities will also include assisting in operations support in FAB clean rooms to ensure all rounded supports are provided.

This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

- Looking for a reliable, agile, and professional individual.

- Able to understand, look ahead, plans the production schedules etc, and provide day to day supports in materials / spare parts procurement, inventory and logistics management to ensure smooth Fab operations.

- Initiate, lead and provide day to day supports in all logistics needs and initiate material/spare parts procurements when required to ensure smooth Fab operations.

- Follow through all the orders initiated from the start of purchase till delivery. Ensure the orders are delivered are on time.

- Accountable for the inventories required to enable smooth FAB cleanroom operations.

- Work seamlessly with various stakeholders to ensure inventory adequacy and logistics efficiencies.

- Employ critical thinking and put-up good initiatives to move forward towards systematic inventory digitalization.

- Ability to work in a multi-task environment.

Experience:

- Education: Diploma/Degree in engineering or supply chain discipline.

- Process strong customer service mind-set with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Preferably some knowledge of supply chain analytics, experiences in semiconductor / manufacturing environment, with good wide contacts with semiconductor material suppliers, equipment vendors.

- Fresh graduate can be considered as well.

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.

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).

Job Requirement:

· Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

· Basic understanding on semiconductor process is preferred

· 3 years of experience in semiconductor processes (Litho, Etch, CVD, PVD, Plating, Metrology etc.) will be added advantages

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.

Job Description:

• Be a member of the leadership team to achieve the vision and mission of the National GaN Technology Centre (NGTC).
• Lead the Technology, Engineering and Industry team in technology road mapping and R&D pathfinding in device architecture, fabrication process technology, and MMIC design.
• Lead the Technology team, which comprises (a) characterization & modelling, (b) MMIC design, testing & model validation, (c) device failure and reliability analysis, (d) ultra high frequency GaN-on-SiC device design, layout, fabrication and characterization, and (e) low voltage GaN-on-Silicon device design, layout, fabrication and characterization.
• Coordinate with the Engineering team to develop ultra high frequency devices, ultra low voltage devices, and their MMICs.
• Coordinate with the Engineering and Operations teams to ensure timely delivery of the projects.
• Initiate and secure research grants and industry funding.
• Initiate, coordinate and manage research collaborations with IHLs and industry partners.
• Provide regular progress report of the Technology team’s activities to NGTC management.
• Represent NGTC in customer meetings.

Requirements:

• PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, or closely related fields are welcome to apply.
• Deep understanding of GaN-HEMT device physics and GaN-based MMICs.
• At least 12 years of post-PhD hands-on experience in GaN HEMT and MMIC technology development including design, characterization (e.g. DC, small-signal and load-pull measurement), and modelling; preferably in RF GaN-on-Silicon or GaN-on-SiC technologies.
• At least 12 years of experience in leading a team of research engineers/scientists in managing multiple projects.
• Candidates with industry experience in GaN related R&D would be preferred.
• Working knowledge and hands-on experience in Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies, statistical root cause analysis, problem-solving methods, and in-line metrology techniques is desired.
• Possess strong leadership, project management, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

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.

As part of IME’s Photonics & Sensors Department, the candidate will take lead of the development of various testing capability for advanced photonics, including but not limited to chip-level and wafer-level testing of optical devices and electro-optical devices at high RF frequencies, as well as the testing of electro-optical sub-modules and sub-systems. You will work closely with an excellent multidisciplinary team working on advanced photonics.

Responsibilities:

• Develop various photonics testing capabilities for both chips and wafers, including design and building of measurement setups
• Perform chip-scale and wafer-scale data collection for OE, EO and OO devices from frequency range of 0 to 110 GHz
• Optimize data acquisition and analysis process to improve test efficiency, e.g. automation of measurement processes for wafer-scale testing and corner analysis
• Manage photonics laboratory including facilities, health and safety, equipment calibration, inventory and stocktake
• Take the lead to procure laboratory equipment and consumables
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Opto-electronics or equivalent
• More than 3 years hands-on experience in active photonics/optoelectronic device testing, especially for high-speed optical modulator and photodetector devices and electronic-photonic integrated circuit.
• More than 3 years hands-on experiences in optical setup construction and semiconductor & optoelectronic device characterization
• Experienced on experimental data acquisition and analysis
• Skillsets in programming or instrument automation is a plus
• Strong skills in problem-solving, communication and providing technical presentations
• Industry experience and awareness is a plus

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.

As part of IME’s Photonics & Sensors Department, the candidate will take lead of the development of various testing capability for advanced photonics, including but not limited to chip-level and wafer-level testing of optical devices and electro-optical devices at high RF frequencies, as well as the testing of electro-optical sub-modules and sub-systems. You will work closely with an excellent multidisciplinary team working on advanced photonics.

Responsibilities:

• Develop various photonics testing capabilities for both chips and wafers, including design and building of measurement setups
• Perform chip-scale and wafer-scale data collection for OE, EO and OO devices from frequency range of 0 to 110 GHz
• Optimize data acquisition and analysis process to improve test efficiency, e.g. automation of measurement processes for wafer-scale testing and corner analysis
• Manage photonics laboratory including facilities, health and safety, equipment calibration, inventory and stocktake
• Take the lead to procure laboratory equipment and consumables
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Opto-electronics or equivalent
• More than 5 years hands-on experience in active photonics/optoelectronic device testing, especially for high-speed optical modulator and photodetector devices and electronic-photonic integrated circuit.
• More than 5 years hands-on experiences in optical setup construction and semiconductor & optoelectronic device characterization
• Experienced on experimental data acquisition and analysis
• Skillsets in programming or instrument automation is a plus
• Strong skills in problem-solving, communication and providing technical presentations
• Industry experience and awareness is a plus

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.

The Microelectromultiphysical system (MEMS) team at Institute of Microelectronics (IME), Singapore is looking for a reconfigurable metasurface research scientist. The scientist will work with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of metasurface-based technologies for terahertz wireless communication devices.

The job responsibilities will include:

• Designing terahertz metasurface for dynamic beam control for application in reconfigurable intelligent metasurfaces (6G RIS)
• Developing comprehensive electromagnetic simulation models of metasurface
• Developing analytical and equivalent circuit models of terahertz metasurfaces
• Developing the process flow for fabrication of terahertz metasurface by working with process integration team to ensure successful fabrication of devices.
• Specifying integrated circuit and packaging requirements for metasurface devices and communicating the requirements to the respective teams
• Building terahertz test setups and PCB circuits for characterizing reconfigurable metasurface devices

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Applied Physics or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in metasurface design (PhD work can be counted)
• Good intuition and a deep understanding of fundamental electromagnetic principles of metasurface.
• Experience in terahertz domain and/or beam steering design is preferred.
• Knowledge of typical terahertz metasurface fabrication processes, with some experience in microfabrication.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation software such as CST, COMSOL, Lumerical, or HFSS
• Hands on experience in terahertz characterization is a plus
• Experience in reconfigurable metasurface is a plus
• Experience in microelectromechanical systems as active element for metasurface reconfiguration is a plus.
• Experience with layout drawing software, such as Cadence, L-edit is a plus.
• 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.

We are looking for a self-motivated candidate with expertise in high performance digital design and system level architecture modeling to join our Heterogeneous System design team. This candidate will work closely with IME’s advanced packing team and contribute to the exploration, optimization and development of multicore & multi-chip system using IME’s heterogeneous integration platform.

Job Description:

· Digital IC Design and system-level exploration:

o Lead and contribute to the design and development of digital integrated circuits, ensuring they meet performance and functionality requirements.

o <!-Emphasize a system-level perspective in the design process, considering overall system architecture and functionality.

o Apply a deep understanding of cryogenic temperature effects on digital ICs and implement design strategies for optimal performance in low-temperature environments.

o Incorporate Edge AI principles into digital IC designs, enabling efficient and intelligent processing at the edge of the network.

o RTL implementation for custom circuit design using Verilog/SystemVerilog

o Derive specs and implement necessary customized and highly efficient building blocks such as systolic array, data path controller, scheduler, integer and floating-point processing engine, FFT, etc which are frequency used in various computing architecture such as in-memory computing, deep learning and neuromorphic computing.

· Simulation, Verification, and Implementation:

o Conduct thorough simulation and verification of digital designs to validate functionality and performance.

o Utilize FPGA in digital IC designs, leveraging its flexibility and reconfigurability for system emulation and architecture exploration

o Perform timing analysis and collaborate with the team to optimize designs for timing closure.

o Contribute to power analysis activities and implement power-efficient design techniques.

Publish research works in prestigious conferences and Journals such as ISSCC, VLSI Symp, A-SSCC, DAC, JSSC and TCAS-I/II.

· Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to seamlessly integrate digital ICs into the overall system architecture.

· Prepare detailed design documentation, including specifications, test plans, and reports.

· Troubleshoot and debug digital IC designs with a focus on identifying and addressing system-level issues.

· Bring creative and innovative solutions to design challenges, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Requirements: Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. The candidate should have prior experiences in IC tape-out of digital/mixed signal SoC and system level modelling and optimization using industry standard tools from leading EDA vendors such as Cadence, Synopsis and Matlab.

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

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Job Description

• Support the team lead and other research staff to implement a research project in the coastal environment.
• Responsible for project administrative tasks, including procurement and maintenance, permit applications, and scheduling of activities.
• Coordinate site clearance activities and assist key pilot on equipment setup to ensure safe and efficient UAV operations in the coastal environment.
• Develop and implement UAV operation frameworks tailored to the unique challenges of coastal areas to acquire highly-quality remote sensing data.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate data into numerical modelling for coastal environments.
• Monitor project timelines and key performance indicators to ensure that project deliverables are accomplished on time and are of high quality.
• Prepare presentation slides and meeting minutes for all progress update meetings.
• Manage project budgets and prepare audit documents if required.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality research reports and publications.

Job Requirements

• Possess a Master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related discipline
• Preferably a few years of research experience in numerical modelling, and remote sensing in the coastal engineering domain.
• At least two years of experience in performing imagery data acquisition and field measurement related works with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
• At least two years experience in project management, including overseeing project timelines, deliverables and budgets.
• Proficiency in UAV operation frameworks, particularly in the coastal environment.
• Familiar with relevant regulations and safety protocols for UAV operations, including UAV permits application processing for operations in Singapore.
• Basic proficiency in image processing and geographical software (e.g, DJI Terra, ArcGIS).
• Open to fixed-term contract.

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

NUS is looking for a Research Fellow to work on EV drive-train inverter based on Wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductor devices.

The job requires the candidate to design, simulate a WBG based inverters with device characteristics, build the required hardware setups, work closely with liquid cooling team to integrate the cooling system, and produce detailed experimental results for the hardware prototypes. The candidate also needs to assist in the development of a demonstratable product according to the best design etched through research and should be tested as per the EV industry’s requirement.

Qualifications

• Possess a recognised PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with specialisation in Power electronic converters and drives.
• Working experience at industry in the area of power converter development is preferred.
• Able to work independently by conducting experiments alone or in teams when required and possess strong experimental validation experience.
• Familiar with working of various WBG device-based power electronic converters and their soft-switching techniques.
• Familiar with state-of-the-art simulation platforms such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM and PLECS.
• Familiar with multi-objective optimal design of power converters, and PCB design tools such as Altium designer or equivalent.
• Familiar with controller implementation and experimental troubleshooting.
• Able to work on multiple tasks and projects in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment, with teams, governmental agencies and collaborators.
• Good written and communication skills.
• Open to fixed-term contract.

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

A Postdoctoral Researcher Position in the group of Dr Ahmet Avsar at Material Science and Engineering Department of National University of Singapore is available to experimentally study the properties of novel magnetic insulators in device applications.

The research involves advanced nanofabrication in state-of-the-art research facilities, and magneto-transport measurements utilizing low-temperature cryostats. It also includes data analysis, physical interpretation of the results and writing research articles. More specifically, the transport of incoherent magnons and spin torque based on these magnons will be investigated in magnetic 2D heterostructures composed of insulating and conducting layers. For more information about the projects and job description, please contact Dr Avsar (aavsar@nus.edu.sg).

Our National Research Foundation supported group has a ~ 100 m2 lab space with a full access to a clean room facility at the Graphene Research Centre (CA2DM) dedicated to 2D device physics and a cryofree low temperature high magnetic field measurement facility (magnetic fields up to 12T and base temperatures down to 250 mK). While the researcher will have the opportunity to start her/his experiments immediately, she/he is also expected to contribute into building our newly established laboratory.

Qualifications

A PhD in experimental physics or engineering is required. Enthusiasm for research, ability to think and work independently, willingness to support PhD and undergraduate students, excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are essential requirements.

Interested candidates only with a very strong background in 2D heterostructure fabrication & low-temperature magnetotransport measurements will be considered.

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

Predicting Debt Crisis with Artificial Intelligence and Real-Time Big Data, an inter-disciplinary project funded by the Asian Institute of Digital Finance, is looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow. The Principal Investigators of this project are at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and NUS School of Computing. The candidate will oversee day-to-day activities and the general management of assigned research projects.

These responsibilities include:
• Conducting academic research on topics related to artificial intelligence, macro finance, and interdisciplinary topics.
• Integrating existing literature to propose research ideas and hypotheses, develop and implement empirical analysis using various statistical software. Methodologies used include machine learning, regression discontinuities, difference-in-difference analyses, among others.
• Working with team members to extract, process, and filter information from various text resources and construct new datasets.
• Processing, cleaning, and merging datasets (e.g., using R, Python, Stata, SPSS, and/or SAS).
• Giving presentations and scheduling meetings with external parties that are relevant to the research projects
• Coordinating and supervising research assistants to help in the responsibilities stated above.

Requirements

- A PhD degree in econometrics, economics, finance, or other related fields.
- Experience of conducting interdisciplinary research. Relevant experience in international finance, public finance, and econometrics would be a plus.
- Familiar with statistical software such as STATA, R, or Python, advanced programming skill is a plus.
- Responsible, detail oriented, and perfection-seeking.
- Quick in learning and creative in providing solutions.
- Independent, self-starter with initiative and commitment.
- Enjoys interacting with people and open to new experiences.
- Must have the ability to proactively manage teams of research assistants across on multiple research activities.

The candidate is expected to be physically present in NUS office during the stipulated working hours. Software and tools required for data analysis will be made available.

The earliest start date of the appointment is May 2024. Appointments will be on a term-contract of one year, and renewable when necessary. Salary will commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, track record, potential, experience.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae with complete contact information and any supporting documents.

Should you be shortlisted, a faculty member or an administrator will be contacting you directly for an interview.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.