Total 31 job vacancies by A*star Research Entities

We are seeking a highly motivated Research or Senior Research Engineer to implement highly available and scalable microservices-based applications and platforms for autonomous manufacturing applications. If you are independent and initiative-driven, demonstrating the capacity to discover innovative solutions to challenges, this is the role for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise planning systems and applications.
• Analyze complex problems related to resource planning and scheduling, identifying potential solutions, and implementing the most effective one.
• Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software products.
• Deploy software to production environments and provide ongoing maintenance and support to customers.
• Take responsibility for documenting code with technical specifications, user manuals, and other documentation to facilitate understanding and maintenance by other team members.
• Identify and address bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and scalability issues to ensure optimal performance of the software system.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or relevant disciplines.
• Minimum of 8 years of working experience as a Software Developer/Engineer
• Hands-on experience in Cloud Native Technologies such as microservices, DevSecOps, and Container Platforms
• Proficiency in designing and developing microservices using at least one programming language, preferably C# .NET, Java, or Python
• Good understanding of CI/CD Pipelines in a distributed environment using Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker registry, etc.
• Hands-on experience with deploying and managing microservices using container orchestration platforms (on-prem/public cloud)
• Can-do attitude and willingness to interface with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent troubleshooting, follow-through, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and 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.

Job Description:

We are seeking an AI/ML expert to drive AI in drug discovery in the area of pharmacology and pharmacometrics, including PK/PD, in the Bioinformatics Institute (BII). The PI will build a research group in BII and collaborate closely with clinicians and researchers to drive this effort across Singapore. The PI is also expected to lead or participate in grant proposals and work with industry to translate new technologies developed.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field.
• Deep experience in AI/ML methodologies related to drug discovery and pharmacology.
• 5-10 years’ experience in the drug development process.
• Outstanding record in publications, patents or securing research funds, or substantial industry experience.
• Strong management skills in leading a research team, executing projects and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Consistent track record in delivering outcomes for AI /ML projects related to healthcare and pharmacology.
• Excellent communication skills

The “Cellular Basis of Neural Diseases” laboratory in the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, A*STAR invites applications for a position as Senior Scientist I (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) in Cellular and Metabolic Therapies for Neurological Diseases.

The goal of the program is to derive clinically relevant neural cell types from induced pluripotent stem cells for development of novel therapies. This will be achieved through enhanced biological understanding of the disease progression and identification of new disease targets.

Interested candidates should have a PhD degree in Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, Stem Cells and Regenerative Biology or a relevant field. The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

• Passionate and committed to advance the frontiers of Stem Cell/Neuroscience research
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• A team player who can perform well with colleagues as well as independently
• Proven track record of scientific research evidenced by strong publication record
• Experience with neural organoid cultures, as well as single cell RNA-seq analyses would be highly desirable
• Meticulous and organized

The Biological Resource Centre (BRC) is an AAALAC International accredited and bizSAFE Level 3 certified laboratory animal facility that provides high quality animal housing and animal support services. BRC is seeking an Associate (Administration) to join us to support the administrative duties.

Job Description

• Working closely with Finance and assist in billing of customers.
• Follow up with customers on overdue invoices.
• Communicate with customers/vendors via phone, email or personally and investigate and resolve customer queries.
• Performance of Good Receipt.
• Maintain and update booking system details when needed.
• Collation of information for Management.
• Assist with Management / Financial reporting.
• Preparation of presentation slides.
• Carry out other duties and tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Business or Accountancy, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, meticulous.
• Ability to break down tasks into deliverables and set realistic timelines for completion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Excellent spoken & written communication skills.
• Knowledge of SAP system will be advantageous.

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 Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) is a public-private partnership consortium of more than 80 industry members. Our core mission is to develop and deploy advanced manufacturing solutions and upskill the workforce to drive local industry competitiveness.

Smart Virtual Systems (SVS) Group is seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer/ Senior Research Engineer to implement highly available and scalable microservices-based applications and platforms for autonomous manufacturing applications. He/she is expected to be independent and initiative-driven, demonstrating the capacity to discover innovative solutions to challenges.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer with experience in MLOps/AI to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key role in software development and focusing on deploying machine learning models, implementing MLOps best practices. You will work closely with our cross-functional research teams to streamline model deployment, improve scalability and reliability of systems.

The key roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise system and applications, with a focus in ML/AI systems.
• Implement MLOps best practices to automate model training, deployment, and monitoring processes.
• Implement and optimize machine learning algorithms and deep learning architectures.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate machine learning solutions into existing systems and deliver high-quality software products.
• Optimize AI pipelines for scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization to improve model efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in software engineering, AI/ML technologies and best practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or relevant disciplines
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Software Developer/Engineer
• Hands-on experience in Cloud Native Technologies such as in micro-services, DevSecOps, and Containerisation Technologies
• Proficiency in designing and developing microservices and software systems using C# .NET, Python and angular
• A good understanding of CI/CD Pipelines in a distributed environment using Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker registry, etc.
• Hands-on experience with deploying and managing microservices using container orchestration platforms (on-prem/public cloud)
• Can do attitude and happy to interface with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent troubleshooting, follow-through, and problemsolving skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks/libraries
• Understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques
• Familiarity with deep learning architectures and natural language processing (NLP) techniques.

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 Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) is a public-private partnership consortium of more than 80 industry members. Our core mission is to develop and deploy advanced manufacturing solutions and upskill the workforce to drive local industry competitiveness.

Smart Virtual Systems (SVS) Group is seeking a highly motivated Scientist/ Senior Scientist to lead and conduct research in modelling and optimization of enterprise multi-resource planning. He/she is expected to be independent and initiative-driven, demonstrating the capacity to discover innovative solutions to challenges.

The key roles & responsibilities include:

• Research into innovative optimization algorithms to efficiently solve multi-resource planning problems, including production scheduling, inventory management and production capacity planning
• Work with a team of engineers to translate research outcomes to practical solutions for various industry sectors
• Formulate scientific research directions and innovative proposals aligned to industry needs to secure competitive funding

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in AI, Computer Science, Operations Research, or other relevant disciplines with emphasis on optimization, machine learning and data-science
• Candidate with experience in modelling and optimization are welcome to apply
• 5 years' experience in research and leadership of R&D projects in the relevant area of expertise
• Experience in research and leadership of R&D projects in the relevant area of expertise will be an added advantage
• Programming/coding skills in developing optimization and machine learning algorithms
• Good track record of scientific publications in top journals or conferences
• Excellent technical presentation and writing skills
• Proven track record in applying optimization algorithms to multi-resource planning problems 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 Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) is a public-private partnership consortium of more than 80 industry members. Our core mission is to develop and deploy advanced manufacturing solutions and upskill the workforce to drive local industry competitiveness.

Smart Virtual Systems (SVS) Group is seeking a highly motivated Scientist/ Senior Scientist to lead and conduct research in modelling and optimization of enterprise multi-resource planning. He/she is expected to be independent and initiative-driven, demonstrating the capacity to discover innovative solutions to challenges.

The key roles & responsibilities include:

• Research into innovative optimization algorithms to efficiently solve multi-resource planning problems, including production scheduling, inventory management and production capacity planning
• Work with a team of engineers to translate research outcomes to practical solutions for various industry sectors
• Formulate scientific research directions and innovative proposals aligned to industry needs to secure competitive funding

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in AI, Computer Science, Operations Research, or other relevant disciplines with emphasis on optimization, machine learning and data-science
• Candidate with experience in modelling and optimization are welcome to apply
• 8 years' experience in research and leadership of R&D projects in the relevant area of expertise
• Experience in research and leadership of R&D projects in the relevant area of expertise will be an added advantage
• Programming/coding skills in developing optimization and machine learning algorithms
• Good track record of scientific publications in top journals or conferences
• Excellent technical presentation and writing skills
• Proven track record in applying optimization algorithms to multi-resource planning problems 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated Research or Senior Research Engineer to implement highly available and scalable microservices-based applications and platforms for autonomous manufacturing applications. If you are independent and initiative-driven, demonstrating the capacity to discover innovative solutions to challenges, this is the role for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise planning systems and applications.
• Analyze complex problems related to resource planning and scheduling, identifying potential solutions, and implementing the most effective one.
• Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software products.
• Deploy software to production environments and provide ongoing maintenance and support to customers.
• Take responsibility for documenting code with technical specifications, user manuals, and other documentation to facilitate understanding and maintenance by other team members.
• Identify and address bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and scalability issues to ensure optimal performance of the software system.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or relevant disciplines.
• Minimum of 2 years of working experience as a Software Developer/Engineer

We value the following technical skills:

• Hands-on experience in Cloud Native Technologies such as microservices, DevSecOps, and Container Platforms
• Proficiency in designing and developing microservices using at least one programming language, preferably C# .NET.
• Good understanding of CI/CD Pipelines in a distributed environment using Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker registry, etc.
• Hands-on experience with deploying and managing microservices using container orchestration platforms (on-prem/public cloud)

We also value the following soft skills:

• Can-do attitude and willingness to interface with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent troubleshooting, follow-through, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and 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.

Ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance in the centre.

Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support in the centre day-to-day and during center events
• Support the organization operations and research need through the workshops/laboratories, offices, building infrastructure and premise security management
• Conduct daily walkabout in the centre to ensure the centre is in good operational condition, uncompromised security and safety compliance
• Ensure a safe working environment within the centre
• Track, maintain and order the operational inventories and maintain a systematic filing system
• Work closely with in-house contractors for facilities feedback to keep the centre in a daily operational state
• Assist in liaising and sourcing of vendor for quotation, equipment, service and monitor the contractor work?s quality, schedule and ensure safety during the execution
• Handle requests and queries from staff and management
• Work together with internal stakeholders/partners to support the entity in center operations
• Assist in executing corporate facilities related projects
• Investigate, check and analyze reported on any workshop and laboratory breakdown
• Facilitate in the facilities related SOPs, Forms and presentation materials
• Perform essential handyman work when needed
• Assist in statutory audit and internal audit
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Job requirements

• At least diploma in related field (Facilities / Safety / Operations)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in operations for workshop, laboratory, facility, building services, electrical and mechanical
• Willing to be scheduled to occasionally work off shift hours in support of operations
• Able to breakdown the assigned work into deliverable tasks and provide realistic timeline for their completion
• Competency in Microsoft Office, AV system. Experience in office outfitting/ relocation projects is added advantage.
• Experience in supervising contractors, facility management and their sub-contractors
• Some understanding in the HS&E requirement
• A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task

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 Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) is a public-private partnership consortium of more than 80 industry members. Our core mission is to develop and deploy advanced manufacturing solutions and upskill the workforce to drive local industry competitiveness.

Smart Virtual Systems (SVS) Group is seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer/ Senior Research Engineer to implement highly available and scalable microservices-based applications and platforms for autonomous manufacturing applications. He/she is expected to be independent and initiative-driven, demonstrating the capacity to discover innovative solutions to challenges.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer with experience in MLOps/AI to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key role in software development and focusing on deploying machine learning models, implementing MLOps best practices. You will work closely with our cross-functional research teams to streamline model deployment, improve scalability and reliability of systems.

The key roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise system and applications, with a focus in ML/AI systems.
• Implement MLOps best practices to automate model training, deployment, and monitoring processes.
• Implement and optimize machine learning algorithms and deep learning architectures.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate machine learning solutions into existing systems and deliver high-quality software products.
• Optimize AI pipelines for scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization to improve model efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in software engineering, AI/ML technologies and best practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or relevant disciplines
• Must have a minimum of 8 years of experience as a Software Developer/Engineer
• Hands-on experience in Cloud Native Technologies such as in micro-services, DevSecOps, and Containerisation Technologies
• Proficiency in designing and developing microservices and software systems using C# .NET, Python and angular
• A good understanding of CI/CD Pipelines in a distributed environment using Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker registry, etc.
• Hands-on experience with deploying and managing microservices using container orchestration platforms (on-prem/public cloud)
• Can do attitude and happy to interface with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent troubleshooting, follow-through, and problemsolving skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks/libraries
• Understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques
• Familiarity with deep learning architectures and natural language processing (NLP) techniques.

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Research or Senior Research Engineer to implement highly available and scalable microservices-based applications and platforms for autonomous manufacturing applications. If you are independent and initiative-driven, demonstrating the capacity to discover innovative solutions to challenges, this is the role for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise planning systems and applications.
• Analyze complex problems related to resource planning and scheduling, identifying potential solutions, and implementing the most effective one.
• Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software products.
• Deploy software to production environments and provide ongoing maintenance and support to customers.
• Take responsibility for documenting code with technical specifications, user manuals, and other documentation to facilitate understanding and maintenance by other team members.
• Identify and address bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and scalability issues to ensure optimal performance of the software system.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or relevant disciplines.
• Minimum of 6 years of working experience as a Software Developer/Engineer
• Hands-on experience in Cloud Native Technologies such as microservices, DevSecOps, and Container Platforms
• Proficiency in designing and developing microservices using at least one programming language, preferably C# .NET, Java, or Python
• Good understanding of CI/CD Pipelines in a distributed environment using Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker registry, etc.
• Hands-on experience with deploying and managing microservices using container orchestration platforms (on-prem/public cloud)
• Can-do attitude and willingness to interface with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent troubleshooting, follow-through, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated Research or Senior Research Engineer to implement highly available and scalable microservices-based applications and platforms for autonomous manufacturing applications. If you are independent and initiative-driven, demonstrating the capacity to discover innovative solutions to challenges, this is the role for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise planning systems and applications.
• Analyze complex problems related to resource planning and scheduling, identifying potential solutions, and implementing the most effective one.
• Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software products.
• Deploy software to production environments and provide ongoing maintenance and support to customers.
• Take responsibility for documenting code with technical specifications, user manuals, and other documentation to facilitate understanding and maintenance by other team members.
• Identify and address bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and scalability issues to ensure optimal performance of the software system.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or relevant disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience as a Software Developer/Engineer

We value the following technical skills:

• Hands-on experience in Cloud Native Technologies such as microservices, DevSecOps, and Container Platforms
• Proficiency in designing and developing microservices using at least one programming language, preferably C# .NET.
• Good understanding of CI/CD Pipelines in a distributed environment using Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker registry, etc.
• Hands-on experience with deploying and managing microservices using container orchestration platforms (on-prem/public cloud)

We also value the following soft skills:

• Can-do attitude and willingness to interface with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent troubleshooting, follow-through, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and 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.

We are seeking talented and experienced Robotics Scientist with strong understanding in manufacturing production processes, robotic process applications, and automation solutions to solve industry challenges.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Perception-guided manipulation

-Develop and optimise state-of-the-art robotic algorithms (object detection, recognition, and tracking using various sensors, advance motion planning, inverse & forward kinematics) for perception-guided manipulation systems.

-Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software solutions into robotic platforms.

Skill transfer research and development

-Develop and implement transfer learning models for various machine learning tasks, including image recognition, natural language processing, and recommendation systems.

-Collaborate with domain experts to understand specific business requirements and adapt transfer learning models accordingly.

-Utilise transfer learning to enhance the efficiency and applicability of expert skills and stay updated on the latest advancements in transfer learning and skill adaptation.

Project proposal, scoping & execution

-Lead discussions with stakeholders to obtain holistic understanding of problem statements, requirements, and expectations.

-Perform technology scouting on industrial robotic applications and automation best practices.

-Perform process mapping and robotic process feasibility analysis.

-Develop project proposals and concepts for intelligent robotic processes and automation.

-Perform simulation-based programming of robotic motion.

-Execute development & implementation of robotic processes according to project life cycle, including technical project write-up and presentation.

Job requirement

· PhD degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

· Experience in robot trajectory planning and machine learning, with a strong portfolio of relevant projects.

· Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and/or Matlab

· Knowledge of deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and/or PyTorch for building and training neural networks.

· Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and present technical findings.

· A passion for robotics and a desire to stay updated with the latest developments in the field.

· Strong commitment to solving technical challenges in the field of robotics, approaching obstacles with a positive and determined mindset.

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

This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

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

Experience:

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

Job Description:

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

This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

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

Experience:

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