Total 178 Junior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in D22 Jurong, Jurong Island, Tuas

The Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) brings together novel digital tests, fluid biomarker discovery as well as state-of-the art neuroimaging techniques to understand Asian Dementia as well as to develop strategies to prevent and delay dementia.

Through our work we hope to develop new, cost-effective tools to screen for and treat cognitive impairment years in advance to prevent dementia and reduce the burden of dementia on society, families, and caregivers.

This role will work on the digital health products being developed at the Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) to assist in improving these applications and developing new cognitive games.
Developing and bringing the products from lab to market will also boost innovation and impact the space of dementia and health technology.

Job Description

• Design thinking and ideating
• User journey and experience mapping
• Cognitive game design
• Cognitive game development
• User interviewing
• Backend game data storing
• Data storing/cleaning
• Data analysis
• Assisting with app development with design and programming skills
• Take a lead role in ideation and design aspects of our cognitive apps, clinical interviewing, interacting with participants, data collection, processing and analysis for our digital solutions.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software engineering, or a related-field with hands-on experience in one or more of the following: digital projects, hackathons, innovative solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Independent and can work well in a team
• Full-stack app development experience with Javascript and React/Vue
• Passion and interest for innovation in cognitive and mental healthcare

As an Assistant Development Engineer specializing in data analytics, you will play a key role in supporting the design, development, and deployment of data analytics solutions to drive business insights and decision-making processes. Working closely with our team of engineers and data scientists, you will contribute to the development of algorithms, models, and data pipelines to extract, transform, and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data. You will also be responsible for assisting in the integration of analytics solutions into existing systems and platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. The responsibilities of this role include:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Assist in the design, development, and testing of data analytics algorithms, models, and applications.
• Implement data processing pipelines using programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and visualization to uncover insights and trends within complex datasets.
• Support the deployment and integration of analytics solutions into production environments.
• Assist in performance monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting of data analytics applications.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in data analytics technologies and methodologies

Qualifications:

• Diploma Holders in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Proficiency in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization using tools such as Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, or Tableau.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and libraries such as scikitlearn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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 Smart Remanufacturing Systems (SRS) Group is inviting applications for an Assistant Development Engineer (ADE) position in the Surface Enhancement team. In this role, the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the process development and optimization of surface enhancement related projects for Industry members from Aerospace, Energy and FMCG industries.

Job Description

• Conduct process development and design of experiments including execution of experimental trials
• Conduct material characterization and measurements
• Data collection and preliminary analyses of experimental results
• Prepare 2D & 3D CAD Drawings ,fabrication of fixtures and liaising with vendors/suppliers for purchases
• Maintain accurate records ,laboratory data, methods, results and CAD drawings
• Prepare presentation and reports, draft of project proposals and risk assessment/ safe work procedure documents

Job requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in using CAD software
• At least 2 years experience in mechanical design and/or production engineering
• Comfortable with handling heavy equipment operations, conduct physical experiment work and process troubleshooting.
• Prior hands-on experience in material characterization such as roughness measurements etc, will be highly advantageous.
• Strong willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills, including material testing, new process development, etc.
• Exemplary attention to detail and technically inclined towards process and laboratory work
• Comfortable with customer/vendor interactions and adept in handling project negotiations
• (optional) Basic knowledge in finite element modelling or any experience in process simulation

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 an Assistant Development Engineer specializing in data analytics, you will play a key role in supporting the design, development, and deployment of data analytics solutions to drive business insights and decision-making processes. Working closely with our team of engineers and data scientists, you will contribute to the development of algorithms, models, and data pipelines to extract, transform, and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data. You will also be responsible for assisting in the integration of analytics solutions into existing systems and platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. The responsibilities of this role include:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Assist in the design, development, and testing of data analytics algorithms, models, and applications.
• Implement data processing pipelines using programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and visualization to uncover insights and trends within complex datasets.
• Support the deployment and integration of analytics solutions into production environments.
• Assist in performance monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting of data analytics applications.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in data analytics technologies and methodologies

Qualifications:

• Diploma Holders in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Proficiency in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization using tools such as Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, or Tableau.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and libraries such as scikitlearn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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 Smart Remanufacturing Systems (SRS) Group is inviting applications for an Assistant Development Engineer (ADE) position in the Surface Enhancement team. In this role, the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the process development and optimization of surface enhancement related projects for Industry members from Aerospace, Energy and FMCG industries.

Job Description

• Conduct process development and design of experiments including execution of experimental trials
• Conduct material characterization and measurements
• Data collection and preliminary analyses of experimental results
• Prepare 2D & 3D CAD Drawings ,fabrication of fixtures and liaising with vendors/suppliers for purchases
• Maintain accurate records ,laboratory data, methods, results and CAD drawings
• Prepare presentation and reports, draft of project proposals and risk assessment/ safe work procedure documents

Job requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in using CAD software
• At least 1 year experience in mechanical design and/or production engineering
• Comfortable with handling heavy equipment operations, conduct physical experiment work and process troubleshooting.
• Prior hands-on experience in material characterization such as roughness measurements etc, will be highly advantageous.
• Strong willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills, including material testing, new process development, etc.
• Exemplary attention to detail and technically inclined towards process and laboratory work
• Comfortable with customer/vendor interactions and adept in handling project negotiations
• (optional) Basic knowledge in finite element modelling or any experience in process simulation

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 School of Art Design and Media (ADM) at NTU is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for 6 months to investigate the cultural heritage of Thaipusam in Singapore. The candidate will collaborate with PI on original research and contribute to sound documentation, music collection, archiving, video and website preparation, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate the cultural heritage of Thaipusam in Singapore
• Collaborate with PI on original research
• Provide support to sound documentation, music collection, archiving, video and website preparation, and community engagement

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Sound or Music and/or relevant experience in working on sound documentation and similar research projects
• Expert in field recording, sound design, use of Sound forge software

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

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is hiring a full-time research assistant for a project investigating how information cascades in closed messaging app groups, such as Telegram. Selected candidate will work closely with Assoc Prof Edson Tandoc Jr.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure project milestones are on track and on time;
• Coordinate regular meetings and facilitate communication with the PI, collaborators, fellows;
• Handle financial planning and monitor expenditures;
• Prepare, manage, and maintain project records;
• Prepare and submit reports to, as well as regularly liaise with, the funding agency;
• Recruit and work with student assistants to implement project tasks;
• Assist in manuscript preparation and data analysis, when needed (e.g. help in writing literature reviews, cleaning data, running analysis);
• Maintain project website;
• Undertake any additional ad-hoc administrative duties as required by the PI

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communication studies, psychology or other related areas of social sciences will be preferred.
• Skills and experience in quantitative/qualitative research.
• Good analytical skills and academic writing skills.
• Good team player and leader with effective communication skills and the ability to work closely with faculty, staff and external collaborators.
• Good project and time management skills.

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

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the RND department.
• Create and update manuals, work instructions, and training materials.
• Ensure that all documentation complies with regulatory requirements and pharmaceutical standards.
• Collaborate with various teams to gather information and update documentation as needed.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical documentation systems for easy access and retrieval.
• Review and edit documentation for accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
• Assist in training staff on proper documentation procedures and requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the documentation process.

Qualifications:

• Major in a related field such as pharmaceutical science, life science, or a related discipline to prepare for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Basic pharmaceutical manufacturing process and GMP knowledge are required
• Proven experience in a documentation role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong writing and editing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of document management systems and tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards applicable to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 12-month contract at the Psychology and Child & Human Development Academic Group, with the possibility of renewable for another 12 months, given good performance.

Project Title: Psychological Aspects of Climate Change

Project Introduction: The Climate Transformation Programme (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, the cross-cutting theme of Sustainable Societies will involve disciplines in the social sciences and the arts, including psychology. The focus areas are on community communication, education, and engagement. The research objectives for psychology will intersect with others and involve understanding climate action across different social-cultural contexts in Asia, identifying the range of climate action, as well as their psychological and societal impacts, and developing an intervention to promote climate action and psychological well-being.

Requirements:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related fields. Applicants with a Masters degree may be considered for the position of Research Associate
• Relevant research experience, especially literature review and proposal writing
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to use online survey programs, such as Qualtrics, as well as statistical analysis programs, such as SPSS
• Exhibits positive work attitudes – enthusiastic, proactive and take initiative, independent, efficient, and responsible
• Good interpersonal skills and collaborate well in a research team

Responsibilities:

• Conduct systematic literature reviews
• Contribute to report-writing and presentations
• Support implementation of a range of projects, including recruitment of participants, administration of online surveys, psychological assessment (including interviews), and facilitating prevention/intervention programs
• Maintain survey datasets and data management systems
• Behavioral coding of data and data-entry
• Analyze data and report results
• Provide administrative support for projects, including organizing research meetings
• Support student projects
• Any other tasks as assigned by PI

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Workday Job Requisition: R00017041

(https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Assistant--Psychology-and-Child---Human-Development-Academic-Group--NIE-_R00017041)

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

The Centre for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will perform a variety of functions related to research under the supervision of the PI or his/her designate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with in-house data collection and updating on research grants, research collaborations, research publications, and research areas/themes/specializations/trends of CoHASS faculty
• Work closely with Grant Consultants to conduct various in-house data analyses using basic statistics and quantitative methods, and draw insights based on the analysis presented in a visualized format
• Assist with College Research Office (CRO) grant workshops and research events
• Provide support for various CRO initiatives in terms of managing and updating the research intranet and other databases to keep them up to date
• Coordinate meetings, arrange focused group and roundtable discussions, and take minutes to foster research collaborations

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Relevant working experience in a university/industry environment is desirable
• Excellent team player with demonstrated ability to work independently
• Able to perform quantitative data analysis using relevant statistical tools (e.g. SPSS, STATA)
• Understanding basic social network analysis and relevant software for social network analysis would be an advantage
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

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

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) is looking for a responsible Research Assistant to conduct research in digital signal processing, in particular the detection and localization of active and passive targets via wireless RF signals in the harsh environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in digital signal processing, in particular the detection and localization of active and passive targets via wireless RF signals in the harsh environment.
• Conduct both theoretical development of methods and experiment design to validate the developed methods.
• Co-supervise junior researchers/interns/students.
• Carry out detailed literature review and assessment of the state-of-the-art technologies.
• Plan and execute detailed R&D activities in order to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Generate novel scientific or technological concepts for application of breakthrough nature and contributing to research proposals.
• Handle administrative matters which may include safety, asset management and other aspects related to being a member of Temasek Labs@NTU.

Job Requirements:

• At least a Bachelor degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or other related fields.
• Strong background and knowledge in modern RF communications / digital signal processing particularly in Radar or Array processing.
• Strong algorithm development and programming skills on MATLAB or Phyton.
• Knowledge on machine learning or deep learning.
• Familiarity with Ettus USRP devices, GNU Radio/Labview programming are plus factors.
• Good publication record.
• Excellent communication skills in English is essential to conduct research.

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

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) is a new interdisciplinary school at NTU, inaugurated in August 2022. Our school hosts world-class education and research programs in biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, and bioengineering. We aim to explore the potential effects of abundant endocrine disruptors on brain inflammation.

The position is responsible for conducting in vitro assay or in vivo assay to test if such endocrine disrupters asPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can affect brain functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo study regarding to PFAS molecules or other relevant chemicals
• Maintenance of key instruments
• Contribution to lab duties, e.g., purchase of chemicals
• Drafting reports and papers

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field
• Prior experience of developing in vitro or in vivo biological models
• A good command of writing and speaking in English is preferred.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 19-month contract at the Office of Education Research, Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice.

Project Title: Parent Matters: Exploring Singaporean Parents' Engagement and Beliefs in Educational Assessments in the Context of Educational Assessment Reform

Project Introduction: This project aims to investigate how parents of Singaporean primary school students are involved in educational assessment activities and the factors that influence their involvement. The project will use a mixed methods approach, collecting data from both parents and teachers through interviews, focus group discussions and an online survey to gain a comprehensive understanding of parental involvement in educational assessment.

Requirements:

• Possessing a good Bachelor's degree or above
• Qualifications or work experience in social science or education would be preferred
• Good communication, organisation, writing, proof-reading and research skills
• Native or near-native proficiency in English
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Be a good team player

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison with participating schools
• Support the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) in organising and conducting focus group discussions
• Conduct coding, analysis and management of qualitative data
• Assist the PI in the preparation of project deliverables and in the reporting and dissemination of research findings to stakeholders.
• Other research and project management tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI).

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) is seeking to hire a Research Assistant to work on new device concepts for cryogenic electronics in i-Lab. The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities and measurement equipment, as well as opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations.

Key Responsibilities:

Support i-Lab in the areas including:

• Electromagnetic simulation of semiconductor components
• Design and modeling of nanoelectronic devices based on compound semiconductors
• Experimental studies on nanoelectronics devices at room temperature and cryogenic temperatures

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Knowledge in electromagnetic analysis using AWR or similar software
• Knowledge in design and simulation of RF circuits
• Knowledge in experimental methodologies to characterize RF circuits and components
• Proficiency in English is essential for conducting experimental studies
• Good team working skills

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

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 12-month contract at the Natural Sciences and Science Education Academic Group.

Project Title: Enhancing the epistemic power of multimodal explanations by incorporating quantitative data collected by sensor technologies.

Project Introduction: Technological advancements, especially in smartphone sensor technologies, enhance scientific education in lower secondary schools by making abstract concepts tangible. This research investigates how these technologies foster students' conceptual and epistemic understanding through multimodal explanations. It aims to refine educational practices for integrating sensor technologies in scientific inquiry, strengthening students' ability to support explanations with quantitative data for better argumentation.

Requirements:

• Possessing a good Bachelor's degree, specialised in sciences or science education
• Qualifications or work experience in science education would be preferred
• Good communication, organisation, writing, proof-reading and research skills
• Native or near-native proficiency in English
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Be a good team player

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a literature review to support research
• Work on development of lessons and materials
• Assist and work closely with the research team and partners
• Collect, analyse and manage data
• Write/prepare research reports, publications and presentation materials independently
• Other research and project management tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI).

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Workday Job Requisition ID: R00016495

(https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Assistant--Natural-Sciences-and-Science-Education-Academic-Group--NIE-_R00016495)

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.