Total 253 science job vacancies in Wallops Island, Virginia

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), together with the Earth Observatory of Singapore, is looking for a Research Fellow to make an important contribution to the research project: “Climate Transformation Program (CTP): Cross Cutting Theme 1 – Sustainable Societies” funded by the MOE Tier 3C Grant. CTP aims to develop, inspire, and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies.

CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences and the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore, and it will transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond.

As part of this programme, “Cross-cutting theme 1: Sustainable Societies”, this theme will leverage climate research in communication, public opinion and psychology, and artistic impressions to shape public attitudes and behaviours towards climate change issues. The Research Fellow will work directly with the PI of the Sustainable Societies theme, Professor Shirley Ho, based in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in conducting literature searches and manuscript preparation.
• Track online public discourses using sentiment analysis.
• Conduct statistical analyses using sentiment analysis.
• Contribute to research publications and presentations.
• Write progress report and final research report.
• Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Carry out administrative work associated with the program of research as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in communication, psychology, sociology, social science, information, or a computer science related discipline.
• Strong foundation in content and sentiment analysis, as well as analytical skills (e.g., SPSS, MPLUS, or R).
• Team player in a project setting, also with ability to work independently in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Must demonstrate initiative and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior experience in sentiment analysis research.
• Internationally recognized research track record as evidenced by journal publications and conference presentations.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV and names and contact details of three referees in one document.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), together with the Earth Observatory of Singapore, is looking for a Research Associate to make an important contribution to the research project: “Climate Transformation Program (CTP): Cross Cutting Theme 1 – Sustainable Societies” funded by the MOE Tier 3C Grant. CTP aims to develop, inspire, and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies.

CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences and the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore, and it will transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond.

As part of this programme, “Cross-cutting theme 1: Sustainable Societies”, this theme will leverage climate research in communication and virtual reality tools to shape public attitudes and behaviours towards climate change issues. The Research Associate will work directly with the PI of the Sustainable Societies theme, Professor Shirley Ho, based in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in conducting literature searches and manuscript preparation.
• Engage in VR app development and implementation.
• Engage in experiment conceptualization, design, and implementation.
• Conduct statistical analyses with experimental data.
• Contribute to research publications and presentations.
• Write progress report and final research report.
• Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Carry out administrative work associated with the program of research as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in communication, psychology, sociology, or social science discipline.
• Strong foundation in VR app development, experimental research and analytical skills (e.g., SPSS, MPLUS, or R).
• Team player in a project setting, also with ability to work independently in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Must demonstrate initiative and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior experience in VR app development and experimental research.
• Internationally recognized research track record as evidenced by journal publications and conference presentations.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV and names and contact details of three referees in one document.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), together with the Earth Observatory of Singapore, is looking for a Research Assistant to make an important contribution to the research project: “Climate Transformation Program (CTP): Cross Cutting Theme 1 – Sustainable Societies” funded by the MOE Tier 3C Grant. CTP aims to develop, inspire, and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies.

CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences and the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore, and it will transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond.

As part of this programme, “Cross-cutting theme 1: Sustainable Societies”, this theme will leverage climate research in communication, public opinion and psychology, and artistic impressions to shape public attitudes and behaviours towards climate change issues. The Research Assistant will work directly with the PI of the Sustainable Societies theme, Professor Shirley Ho, based in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in conducting literature searches and manuscript preparation.
• Engage in experiment conceptualization, design, and implementation.
• Conduct statistical analyses with experimental data.
• Contribute to research publications and presentations.
• Write progress report and final research report.
• Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Carry out administrative work associated with the program of research as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, psychology, sociology, or a social science related discipline.
• Strong foundation in experimental research and analytical skills (e.g., SPSS, MPLUS, or R).
• Team player in a project setting, also with ability to work independently in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Must demonstrate initiative and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior experience in experimental research.
• Internationally recognized research track record as evidenced by journal publications and conference presentations.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV and names and contact details of three referees in one document.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), together with the Earth Observatory of Singapore, is looking for a Research Fellow to make an important contribution to the research project: “Climate Transformation Program (CTP): Cross Cutting Theme 1 – Sustainable Societies” funded by the MOE Tier 3C Grant. CTP aims to develop, inspire, and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies.

CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences and the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore, and it will transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond.

As part of this programme, “Cross-cutting theme 1: Sustainable Societies”, this theme will leverage climate research in communication, public opinion and psychology, and artistic impressions to shape public attitudes and behaviours towards climate change issues. The Research Fellow will work directly with the PI of the Sustainable Societies theme, Professor Shirley Ho, based in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in conducting literature searches and manuscript preparation.
• Develop and implement a five-wave survey with the public.
• Conduct statistical analyses with survey data.
• Contribute to research publications and presentations.
• Write progress report and final research report.
• Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research with the support of and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Carry out administrative work associated with the program of research as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in communication, psychology, sociology, or a social science related discipline.
• Strong foundation in survey research and analytical skills (e.g., SPSS, MPLUS, or R).
• Team player in a project setting, also with ability to work independently in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Must demonstrate initiative and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior experience in survey research.
• Internationally recognized research track record as evidenced by journal publications and conference presentations.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV and names and contact details of three referees in one document.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) invites applications for the position of Research Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake research in resource allocation and job scheduling for cloud computing and data-intensive applications.
• Conduct high-quality research on theoretical problems, algorithm design and analysis, and performance evaluation.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related disciplines from a reputable university;
• Good knowledge in parallel and distributed computing, algorithm design and analysis, and optimization;
• Relevant research experience with proven records;
• Ability to conduct research independently;
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

• Entry Level are welcome to apply
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• Be part of the R&D team to contribute to make a meaningful impact in the scientific community.
• Competitive salary and benefits package - Up to $2800 + Bonus
• 12 months contract

Responsibilities:

• Assist in R&D projects
• Creation of SKU and AWR release for new parts
• Creation Part/assembly drawings (e.g Solidworks). Convert 3D model into engineering/Manufacturing
• Release and maintain engineering drawings (Mechanical/Electrical) in the management system
• Support in jig & fixture design when required

Job Requirement:

• Singaporean ONLY
• Min Diploma holder
• Experience with Solidworks and hands on tools would be a plus

Interested candidates may apply via email to spby@scientecpersonnel.com (indicating Job ID J43845 for faster processing). All job applications will be processed with strict confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) invites applications for the position of Research Associate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and develop for the following:
  A methodology/framework for point cloud object detection.
  A methodology/framework for point cloud semantic segmentation.
• Report research findings in a form of a report and/or present its research findings in international peer-reviewed conferences/journals.
• Involve in the mentoring of PhD/Masters/FYP students

Job Requirements:

• Master degree in Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Experience in point cloud analytics and machine learning
• Deep understanding and rich hand-on experience in deep networks
• Good communication skills in English

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Future Ready Food Safety Hub (FRESH) serves as Singapore’s lead scientific platform under the Singapore Food Story R&D Programme, to bring together researchers, regulators and industry to build up Singapore’s food safety science and R&D capabilities to secure Singapore’s food supply and economic value proposition. FRESH will embark on R&D and talent development activities to help enhance Singapore’s local food regulatory capabilities and allow “first-in-market” food products to be safely launched in Singapore, as well as help promote Singapore-developed food standards internationally. FRESH is part of the Singapore Food Story R&D Programme (SFS), with partner organisations being the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), A*STAR and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

The Research Engineer I, Regulatory Science, will support FRESH research into food safety regulations and frameworks in Asia. The position is suited to someone looking for a desk-based research activity who is comfortable interpreting regulatory documents based on sound scientific reasoning and who has experience conducting and preparing systematic reviews. The role will be working closely with the FRESH Director to develop guidance documents and sector intelligence to support FRESH partners and stakeholders as well as helping develop FRESH’s food safety regulatory consulting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake systematic literature reviews and intelligence scanning linked to food safety regulations and risk assessment methodologies
• Develop written guidance documents and scientific journal reviews on key food safety topics
• Aid clients in the sourcing and review of publicly available data for regulatory dossier preparation and ingredient safety reviews
• Develop an infrastructure for and help maintain FRESH knowledge base on local and regional food safety regulations & trends
• Assist the Director and FRESH staff on the preparation of safety assessments and regulatory reviews
• Assist, when necessary, laboratory staff undertaking analysis of food samples and provide input on methods and requirements
• Help Director, FRESH in establishing collaborations with international regulatory bodies and platforms and in building a regulatory advisory unit
• Provide assistance on FRESH administrative matters and day-to-day activities supporting FRESH staff, when research workload permits.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field
• Experience in food legislation, regulatory affairs and food safety/quality assurance and risk assessment preferred.
• Direct industry experience in food safety role a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of either food ingredient regulations in Asia and/or food safety and quality management systems required
• Strong time management and prioritization skills to meet timelines
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
• A high degree of personal motivation
• Must be customer service-oriented and work well with different personalities inside and outside of the organization
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to persuade and present to different stakeholders

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) invites applications for the position of Research Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a PhD student to collect a large scale of out-of-distribution datasets.
• Collaborate with a research fellow to implement algorithms aimed at enhancing machine intelligence through compositionality.
• Apply developed algorithms to real-world applications with sparse data.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• Background in machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Passion for applying machine learning algorithms to real-world problems, particularly in domains with limited data.
• Effective communication skills and ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research in the filed of knowledge continual transfer and multimodal compositionality based on LLM, including multi-modal compositionality, compositional reasoning with commonsense knowledge, and LLM-based compositionality understanding and reasoning.
• Develop algorithms for continuous knowledge transfer and compositional reasoning to facilitate efficient learning of new tasks.
• Collaborate with a research group member to design and implement algorithms aimed at enhancing machine intelligence through knowledge transfer and compositionality.
• Apply developed algorithms to real-world applications with sparse data
• Stay abreast of the latest research in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and related fields to incorporate new techniques into algorithm development efforts.
• Help supervise PhD, master and undergraduate students.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong background in multimodal learning, natural language processing, domain adaptation, and knowledge graph, particularly in algorithm development and implementation.
• Familiarity with knowledge transfer techniques and compositionality in machine learning is highly desirable.
• Good publication track record is a must.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Passion for applying machine learning algorithms to real-world problems, particularly in domains with limited data such as drug discovery.
• Effective communication skills and ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) invites applications for the position of Project Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and development of game interfaces, data collection GUIs and feedback device interfaces for brain-computer interface (BCI) systems
• Technical support to develop and a real-time BCI system integrated with robotic devices.
• Implement and integrate deep learning algorithms for BCI
• Conduct experiments to collect data using BCI systems.
• Write technical documents and reports.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related disciplines.
• A strong background in software programming (Python) is required.
• Experience in game development.
• Good knowledge in machine learning and signal processing is a merit.
• Strong analytical ability is required.
• Excellent communication and team-work are needed.
• Excellent English writing skills are required.

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites applications for the Executive position in the Physical Education & Sports Science Academic Group (PESS AG). This is a 2-year contract post.

Responsibilities

• Administration of the Sport Science & Management undergraduate programme, including examinations, coordinating programme logistics, and course scheduling.
• Supporting the Programme Leader in implementing, delivering, and evaluating programme activities, ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Administration of examination matters relating to the PESS Initial Teacher Preparation programmes.
• Administration of part-time lecturers including checking of time entries, and onboarding procedures.
• Administration of Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT).
• Administration of Physical Proficiency Test (PPT).
• Administration of alumni matters.
• Administration of school attachment matters.
• Other duties may include but are not limited to events management, dispatch duty, sports facilities office duty, attending to enquiries at the General Office counter, putting up maintenance requests, etc.
• Perform other duties assigned by PESS management.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma, preferably in Business Administration.
• Relevant work experience in programme administration and student support, preferably in an institute of higher learning, will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently and as a team player under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge in web design and content marketing in social media will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with design software like Adobe Photoshop and Canva will be an advantage.
• Meticulous with information and numbers.

Application

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their home to the NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats.

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, invites outstanding early-career researchers to apply for the position of Nanyang Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) in Materials Science and Engineering.

The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Establish an independent and internationally recognised research programme and collaborate extensively with local/overseas research institutions.
• Secure competitive external funding, in addition to the Nanyang Assistant Professorship (NAP) start-up grant, to support the research programme (such as the competitive Singapore National Research Foundation Fellowship: https://www.nrf.gov.sg/grants/nrff/)
• Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to curriculum development and pedagogical innovation.
• Participate in departmental, university and professional service activities.

The candidate should:
• Have a strong track record in academic research relating to the materials science and engineering discipline.
• Have a proven track record of early-career achievements and the demonstrated potential to lead an independent research group.
• Have a strong track record in publishing research articles in top-ranked international peer-reviewed journals and other forms of publication within the research community.
• Have the demonstrated ability to secure competitive research funding and/or fellowships.

Qualification:
• Must be an early career researcher.
• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field obtained within the last 10 years.
• Postdoctoral training in the relevant fields.

A candidate’s full application package should include:
1. Cover Letter (e.g. what you have to offer and why you chose NTU).
2. CV with Full Publication List (include information on citation and impact factor). Additional Information such as conference presentations, records of competitive grants, patents filed/granted, awards/recognitions, and no. of graduate students supervised, will be helpful.
3. Detailed NAP research proposal within five [5] A4-size pages.
4. Teaching Statement
5. Teaching Evaluation (if applicable)
6. Sample Research Papers
7. At least three [3] external referee reports. Referees must be at least Associate Professor or above.

For detailed guidelines on preparing the required application documents, please visit: Nanyang Assistant Professorship (NAP) | Research | NTU Singapore

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

NTU seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the bases of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

About MSE
The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is one of the largest materials science institutions in the world. It is the leading materials science institution in Asia and ranks amongst the top globally - #1 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings and Top 10 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. MSE has a strong track record of securing large competitive grants by championing disruptive and commercialised materials science research that has produced several spin-off companies. MSE’s success lies in its ability to adapt and explore new research areas with significant global impact. Its research endeavours focus on developing sustainable solutions to address some of humanity’s pressing grand challenges, in line with the vision outlined in NTU’s Sustainability Manifesto and the NTU 2025 Strategic Plan.

For more information about MSE: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites applications for the Executive position in the Physical Education & Sports Science Academic Group (PESS AG). This is a 2-year contract post.

Responsibilities

PESS General Office

• Finance and procurement duties including but not limited to obtaining quotations, checking availability of budget, issuing of purchase request on Ariba, ensuring that the vendors e-invoice on time, administrative support for budget exercise, etc.
• Making e-cat/non-e-cat purchases such as ordering stationery, top-up pantry supplies, catering for events, ordering of name cards, etc.
• Managing assets including liaising with staff to verify that the assets are in order, putting up the documents for condemnation of assets, etc.
• PA duties including but not limited to coordination of meetings, arrangement of lunch appointments with visitors for the AG Head, sending of festive greetings, collation of information as required by external departments, etc.
• Provide administrative support for matters relating to faculty affairs (e.g., report writing, checking of documents for contract renewal, promotion and tenure, new hires, and award nomination).
• Administration of external consultancies, staff development leave, staff and students claims, visitors and visiting scholars.
• Administration of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
• Collation of key performance indicators information from PESS faculty and updating management.
• Provide administrative support for visitors (e.g., liaising with visitors, arrange for facilities tour, prepare goodie bags).
• Maintenance relating to the General Office, e.g., raising Work Request, overseeing the maintenance of equipment such as shredder, copier etc.
• General office administrative duties including but not limited to events management, dispatch duty, sports facilities office duty, attend to enquiries at General Office counter, putting up maintenance requests, etc.
• Perform other duties assigned by PESS management.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma, preferably in Business Administration or Accountancy.
• Relevant administrative and finance/procurement experience especially Ariba knowledge will be an advantage.
• Relevant writing experience (e.g., report writing) will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently and as a team player under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge in web design and content marketing in social media will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with design software like Adobe Photoshop and Canva will be an advantage.
• Meticulous with information and numbers.

Application

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their home to the NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats.

School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) is looking for a Project Officer (PO) who will participate in the technical development for the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and development of data collection GUIs for brain-computer interface (BCI) experiments.
• Implementation and integration of deep learning algorithms BCI (motor, cognition and emotion).
• Design and development of data collection GUIs for BCI experiments.
• Conduct experiments to collect data using BCI.
• Write technical documents and reports.

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Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical And Computer Engineering, or related disciplines from a top-tier university.
• Strong background in software programming (Python) is required.
• Strong background in machine learning, deep learning and signal processing is required.
• Strong analytical ability is required.
• Excellent communication and team-work and English writing skills.

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.