Total 104 job vacancies by Nanyang Technological University

NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is a collaboration between Nanofilm Technologies International Limited (“Nanofilm”, “NTI”), Nanyang Technological University (“NTU”) and supported by Singapore under RIE2025. The Laboratory’s objective is to propel Innovation and Technologies commercialisation through NTU’s innovation and NTI’s deep technology. NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory aligns with Singapore’s RIE2025 handbook – which emphasises the nation’s commitment to research and innovation, aiming to drive economic growth and address national challenges.

The Nanyang Technological University NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is seeking to hire a Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the research, development, and optimization of polymer nanocomposite materials for subsequent product development

• Design and conduct experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance the understanding and application of polymer nanocomposites.

• Require a strong background in polymer science, nanotechnology, and materials characterization.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. from a reputable university in a relevant engineering or science discipline is required.

• Strong background in polymer science, nanotechnology, and materials characterization.

• Experience in the synthesis, processing, and characterization of polymer nanocomposite materials.

• Knowledge of nanomaterials and their interactions with polymer matrices.

• Understanding of polymer processing techniques and their impact on nanocomposite properties.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is a collaboration between Nanofilm Technologies International Limited (“Nanofilm”, “NTI”), Nanyang Technological University (“NTU”) and supported by Singapore under RIE2025. The Laboratory’s objective is to propel Innovation and Technologies commercialisation through NTU’s innovation and NTI’s deep technology. NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory aligns with Singapore’s RIE2025 handbook – which emphasises the nation’s commitment to research and innovation, aiming to drive economic growth and address national challenges.

The Nanyang Technological University NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is seeking to hire a Research Fellow. The selected candidate will innovate hybridized composite materials and thin film coatings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, planning, and setting up of large-scale chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system.

• Design appropriate experiments for CVD growth of 3D boron nitride (BN) foams.

• Optimize CVD growth parameters to obtain tunable high-quality 3D BN foams.

• Perform and analyze SEM, TEM and Raman and other material characterization.

• Perform thermal characterization and real-application tests.

• Prepare monthly reports and presentations for meetings and project deliverables.

Job Requirements:

• Possess PhD degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Material Science, Physics or related disciplines.

• Experience in operating CVD systems.

• Experience in nanomaterial characterization techniques.

• Good management skills.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Excellent teamwork awareness.

• Good communication and writing in English.

• Strong responsibility for research/work.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Join Our Team at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), part of the College of Science, was established in 2002 with a mission to advance biological and biomedical sciences. At SBS, our research spans various areas, including infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative diseases, telomere biology, and genome function. Over the years, SBS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

We are currently seeking a Research Fellow specializing in structural biology at SBS. The ideal candidate should possess technical expertise and knowledge in mycobacterial protein engineering, recombinant expression, enzymology, and 3D structure determination. Additionally, the candidate will provide leadership, effective communication skills, and mentorship to students within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in structural biology, with emphasis on mycobacterial protein engineering, recombinant expression, enzymology, and 3D structure determination.

• Provide leadership, communication skills, and mentorship to students working in the team.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant field.

• Extensive technical experience and knowledge in mycobacterial proteins, cultivation of mycobacteria, and structural biology.

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is a collaboration between Nanofilm Technologies International Limited (“Nanofilm”, “NTI”), Nanyang Technological University (“NTU”) and supported by Singapore under RIE2025. The Laboratory’s objective is to propel Innovation and Technologies commercialisation through NTU’s innovation and NTI’s deep technology. NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory aligns with Singapore’s RIE2025 handbook – which emphasises the nation’s commitment to research and innovation, aiming to drive economic growth and address national challenges.

The Nanyang Technological University NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is seeking to hire a Research Fellow. The selected candidate will innovate hybridized composite materials and thin film coatings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Simulate, design, fabricate and characterize plasma process equipment.

• Familiar with COMSOL software to simulate the influence of magnetic field on plasma flow.

• Conducts various design simulations to refine processes.

• Optimize vacuum coating processes, and leading R&D efforts in material science for application development.

• Drives the development and implementation of coating techniques.

• Oversee the transition from experimental designs to scalable solutions.

• Additionally, the role requires preparation and delivery of comprehensive reports to satisfy the stipulations of funding entities and corporate mandates.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline is required.

• At least 5 years of combined specialized post-doctoral experience in industry or a recognized research institute.

• Expertise in plasma physics, plasma source design, plasma control system design and a strong track record of research publications and patent filings are essential.

• Applicants must demonstrate effective collaboration skills in multidisciplinary settings.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) is inviting applications for the position of Research Fellow to help in a research project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the latest development of the subject and help the Principal Investigator with the required research work.

• Propose new directions and explore potential applications of the results obtained.

Job Requirements:

• A PhD in Pure Mathematics or closely related fields.

• Good writing and communication skills in English.

• Strong background in Algebra and Combinatorics is desired.

• Capable of suggesting innovative pathways and investigating potential real-world applications stemming from their research findings

• Experience in publishing research is essential.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With more than 130 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which close to 1,000 are graduate students, it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

EEE is inviting applications for the position of Senior Research Engineer I. The Senior Research Engineer I (USRP and Experimental Platform Development) will be mainly responsible for the programming on Labview platform to support the USRP based wireless communication systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for USRP based wireless communication system building and corresponding platform programming.

• Have solid background on wireless communication, especially for antenna design and microwave transmission.

• Develop Labview based codes, and implement corresponding algorithms in wireless communication systems.

• Prototyping the SS-CPM/PD-NOMA and FH-SCMA/CD-NOMA algorithms into USRP-2974 with NI Labview and test its efficacy in the lab environment.

• To demonstrate the above algorithms in the laboratory with a minimum of 3 nodes, and evaluate the performance of the algorithms.

• Work with team members to ensure smooth integration of various subsystems.

• Document all processes and implementation.

• Manage tasks according to the project schedule.

• Work closely with PI, team members and collaborators to ensure timely and efficient completion of project milestones.

• Keep track of technology trends.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and above in Electronic Engineering or related field from a reputable university.

• Diploma with good industry experience may also be considered.

• Experience in embedded software development.

• Proficient and good skill in c programing, able to design corresponding code according to project requirement

• Candidate with knowledge of SCMA, CPM and NOMA would be preferred.

• Good understanding and ability in wireless communication systems, especially for antenna design and microwave transmission.

• Able to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment.

• Fluent verbal and written communications in English.

• Experiences in USRP development, wireless communication system building.

• Experiences in programming software (e.g., MATLAB, C, and C++).

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is a leading school for Sustainable Built Environment. The School plays an integral role in spearheading tertiary education, advancing research innovations and providing professional services in a number of key disciplines in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Maritime Studies fields, with the objective of contributing to the technological and economic advancement of Singapore and beyond. The School’s mission in research is to achieve excellence by providing a conducive and intellectually stimulating environment to enable high quality work in strategic directions that are of significant impact to industry, science and technology.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is inviting applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on the production of self-healing cement additive and its applications.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Engineering, Material Science or Chemistry.

• Strong academic standing with several publications in reputable journals.

• Good English speaking and writing skills.

• Strong references from previous supervisors.

• Previous experience in chemical synthesis and analysis, concrete sample preparation, mechanical testing and microstructural characterization (XRD, TGA, FTIR and SEM-EDX).

• Additional experience in UHPC and carbon-based material in concrete would be preferable, but not required.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Nanyang Business School is a leading research-powered business school focusing on business education in a technology-driven world. Being part of the business school, the NBS Research & PhD Office provides research administration and support to promote research activities for the school effectively and efficiently.

The incumbent will be responsible to provide research administration for our researchers, support and facilitate research-related activities and reporting. The role will also be working closely with both our internal and external stakeholders in establishing research partnership and visibility of the school.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide research administration support to research activities and grants.
• Support research programme (PhD) and activities/events.
• Assist in procurement request and claims verification under office budgets.
• Manage and maintain research-related documentation, database, and systems.
• Assist in ad-hoc admin/research initiative of the office.

Requirements:

• At least a Diploma qualification, preferably with some experience in research grant administration or its equivalent.
• Good organisational, time management and planning skill to be able to multitask and work within tight deadlines.
• An independent worker as well as a team player with positive working attitude and work ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willing to work collaboratively.
• Proficient in MS Office Application and preferably tech savvy.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is a leading school for Sustainable Built Environment. The School plays an integral role in spearheading tertiary education, advancing research innovations and providing professional services in a number of key disciplines in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Maritime Studies fields, with the objective of contributing to the technological and economic advancement of Singapore and beyond. The School’s mission in research is to achieve excellence by providing a conducive and intellectually stimulating environment to enable high quality work in strategic directions that are of significant impact to industry, science and technology.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is inviting applications for the position of Research Associate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on thermoelectric properties of inorganic-based alkali-activated materials (AAMs) and its potential for thermal energy harvesting.

Job Requirements:

• Master in Engineering, Material Science or Chemistry.

• Strong academic standing with several publications in reputable journals.

• Good English speaking and writing skills.

• Strong references from previous supervisors.

• Previous experience in chemical synthesis and analysis, concrete sample preparation, mechanical testing and microstructural characterization (XRD, TGA, FTIR and SEM-EDX).

• Additional experience in pavement engineering and SHCC would be preferable, but not required.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship, an initiative funded by Schmidt Futures aims to accelerate the next scientific revolution by applying AI to research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This Fellowship provides an opportunity for early career researchers from Singapore and around the world to pursue an independent research path. This programme will provide access to AI tools and training to the Fellows to develop and use AI in innovative methods to make the world better.

This work will be conducted at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out investigations in critical fields of quantum machine learning, quantum information and quantum computation.

• Discuss work with colleagues and give presentations about the work, prepare papers and submit papers about the work, and advise other colleagues and juniors about AI in science.

• Conduct theoretical analysis on the fields, which includes reading scientific articles, developing computer programs, and composing scientific papers.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in theoretical quantum information, quantum computation, quantum machine learning or related field.

• Experience in utilizing machine learning techniques for research in quantum information and quantum computing.

• Proficiency in programming, for example, with Python, PyTorch, Qiskit, or similar software.

• English writing abilities for composing scientific papers, proposals, and reports.

• Effective communication skills for presenting scientific findings and fostering collaborations with international experts. 

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: Optimization of Optoelectronic Sensors for Object Tracking

Project Introduction: We are looking for a research assistant for the development and optimization of electrochemical optoelectronic sensors for applications in object recognition and object tracking.

Requirements:

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following: physics, chemistry, materials science, or electrical engineering. The candidate should be motivated and reliably show up at work physically to perform experiments in the laboratories during working hours. The candidate should have some prior experience in working in a chemistry laboratory and know how to handle basic chemicals.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will fabricate optoelectronic sensors including glass cleaning, glass cutting, and hole drilling. Furthermore, the candidate will perform basic chemistry such as preparing electrolytes and dye solutions, carry out electric characterizations of the sensors, analyze the measured data, take care of laboratory consumables inventory, as well as write reports/publications.

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 Social Sciences invites applications for the position of Research Assistant. 

The Baby-LINC Singapore Lab (https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/baby-linc/) is looking for a talented Research Assistant to contribute toward research studies on child development and parent-child interactions. Projects include clinical studies on children of parents with mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as infants at-risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform participant recruitment, data collection and basic data analysis

• Design and validate novel affective cognition tasks for infants. Data collected will include the simultaneous collection from parent and infant of multiple data streams including EEG, ECG, eye-tracking, motion tracking, video and audio data, whilst they are engaged in a variety of social interactive and cognitive tasks

• Assist with data coding of video and audio data for behavioural analysis of parent-infant social interaction and synchrony

• Assist with graduate and undergraduate research student projects

• Provide other administrative and research support to the PI where necessary

Job Requirements: 

• A good Bachelor’s degree (at least second-upper) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Sciences or related Technical and Computational fields

• Experience with human psychological data collection, working with children (particularly infants) and families

• Efficient, organised and self-motivated with the ability to work to tight deadlines

• A good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience with EEG and/or eye-tracking data collection

• Experience working in mental health settings

• Skills in programming and/or computational analysis of data

• Interest in parent-child social interaction and the development of early cognition

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is hiring a full-time Research Engineer I for a project investigating how information cascades in closed messaging app groups, such as Telegram.

The engineer will be developing and applying machine learning, network analysis, and multimodal data to understand information cascades in closed messaging apps.  The engineer is expected to conduct data mining, network analysis and machine learning on Telegram chats to understand information cascades revolving national issues in closed messaging apps. The engineer will work closely with research project members at WKWSCI, to deliver algorithms that automate user classification and topic modelling, that will later serve as protocols for other topics.

Selected candidate will work closely with Assoc Prof Edson Tandoc Jr.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop solutions for data mining of text and stickers/images/videos on Telegram

• Develop solutions to categorize Telegram users based on network topologies

• Develop machine learning models to predict user roles and information cascade patterns

• Collaborate with other researchers in a multi-disciplinary team, while work independently on given tasks

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Programming, Data Science or a related field

• Preferably 2 and more years of professional programming experience

• Experience in Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision

• Experience in Network Analysis and Machine Learning

• Writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code

• Ability to manage your own time effectively and deliver required tasks with minimal supervision

• Good teamwork skills

• Interest in applications of technology in academic research

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

Institute for Pedagogical Innovation, Research & Excellence (InsPIRE) is a collaborative entity within the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with a mission to unite various entities and foster a culture of excellence in teaching and learning.

InsPIRE is seeking a Research Associate to drive research in Artificial Intelligence, Science of Learning, and Pedagogical Innovation, and to engage in interdisciplinary education initiatives, social media promotion, fostering academic integrity and enhancing InsPIRE's impact.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research and Innovation:

• Conduct research in use of AI in education, Learning Science, and Pedagogical Innovation

• Conduct research in use of technology to enhance teaching and learning

• Collaborate on experimental designs, data collection, and analysis methodologies

2. Social Media Engagement:

• Promote research initiatives through engaging content on various platforms

• Create multimedia content to boost InsPIRE's visibility and communication

3. Student Effective Learning Series:

• Co-plan and market student activities, workshops, and webinars

• Design and create publicity for effective learning events

4. Publicity for Interdisciplinary Education:

• Create compelling narratives for Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core curriculum

• Showcase benefits of interdisciplinary education through strategic collaboration

5. InsPIRE Report Editor-in-Chief:

• Produce and curate bi-annual reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy

• Collaborate with contributors and design teams for impactful presentation

6. Academic Integrity Policy Team:

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of academic integrity policies

7. Website Administration Team:

• Administer and maintain web content, ensuring functionality and accuracy

• Implement updates and improvements, including a mobile-first layout

8. Administrative Duties:

• Participate in team meetings, discuss progress, and address challenges

• Assist in event coordination, project management, and adherence to timelines

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree from a recognized university.  STEM area preferred.

• Proficiency in graphic design, video production, and content creation

• Experience in planning and organizing workshops, webinars, and events

• Demonstrated expertise in research methodologies

• Familiarity with academic integrity policies and guidelines, and experience in contributing to policy development

• Proficiency in website management and content updates

• Experience in editing reports and adherence to editorial publication standards

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Pedagogical knowledge of teaching and learning

• Excellent team player with demonstrated ability to work independently

• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and creative problem-solving

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for the position of Research Assistant. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage onsite monitoring program, with responsibilities includes, but not limited to, onsite operation, sampling and analysis, reporting etc.

• Carry out routine instrument maintenance and calibration.

• Perform onsite sample collection and sample analysis.

• Be familiar with data processing to develop standard N2O measurement protocols.

• Assist in wastewater and GHG related modelling work.

• Liaise with funding agency and collaborators, prepare reports and meeting presentations.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related fields

• Prior experience in wastewater treatment operation, as well as skills to work independently in an outdoor environment is highly favorable.

• Experience in onsite hands-on work and reactor operations.

• Prior experience in wastewater-related work will be preferred.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.