Total 16 Senior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Brandeis - Waltham Campus

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.

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.

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research and Development Scientist to join the Genomic Surveillance Unit here at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. This is a key role, leading multidisciplinary research and development projects, including mammalian cell culture, infection models, and cell screening.

If you're passionate about using genomics to make a real difference to public health on a national and global level, then keep reading!
 

About the role
As Senior Research and Development Scientist you will be responsible for:

• Establishing, performing and validating molecular and sequencing techniques including extraction and PCR for detection and profiling of pathogens from human and environmental samples

• Developing quantitative and quality assessment assays to generate nucleic acid material compatible with sequencing technologies and methods 

• Developing and testing, documenting, and promoting new methods and standard operating procedures for points 1 + 2 above

• Conducting laboratory and assay quality control and assurance.

• Leading the writing and publication of manuscripts and reports describing research results, in collaboration with the wider project team 

• Analysing pathogen genomes to identify conserved targets for amplification assays

• Applying knowledge and skills to support the modification and refinement of SOPs, with particular emphasis on scalability and cost-effectiveness.

• Ensuring that all work carried out is in accordance with the institute’s research policies to make sure it is ethical and legal

• Regularly interacting with scientific staff to assess results and troubleshoot complex problems

• Keeping up to date with the latest developments and R&D opportunities through literature review, site visits, attendance at science and technology meetings, and dialogue with external companies

• Initiating, developing and managing collaborations, networks or partnerships, with companies and scientists (both internal and external)

• Supporting, training, advising, mentoring and coaching other team members

• Encouraging a culture of honesty and openness within the group that permits all R&D peers to raise standards of work and behaviour

• Contributing to wider laboratory science as part of the Respiratory Virus and Microbiome Initiative (RVI) programme

About you
We are looking for dedicated and friendly people with great communication skills to join our team.

To excel in this role you will need the following skills and experience: 

Technical Skills

• PhD in biological sciences or equivalent relevant laboratory/research experience

• Postdoctoral or relevant experience with a publication record in a relevant subject

• Experience in the development of molecular diagnostics and genome sequencing of pathogens 

• High proficiency with molecular biology techniques including RNA/DNA extraction, RT-PCR, qPCR, sequencing 

• Experience working at Containment Level 2 (essential) and Containment Level 3 (desirable)

Competencies and Behaviours

• Ability to work effectively, both independently and within a team, contributing to discussions and disseminating knowledge and information

• Resilient and self-motivated to take learnings from unsuccessful experiments 

• Meticulous attention to detail 

• Excellent organisational and communication skills 

• Highly developed problem-solving skills 

• Experienced in planning experiments and research, and in setting strategic goals 

• Demonstrates inclusivity and respect for all 

• Strong Influencing skills 

• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

About us

The Genomic Surveillance Unit is dedicated to global public health, bringing expertise in genomics, data science, product development, and sequencing operations to bear on surveillance solutions for important human diseases. We currently focus on malaria, COVID-19, and a range of other respiratory viruses.

The culture in the GSU is innovative, fast-paced, international, and multidisciplinary. With backgrounds in business, technology, academia, and global health, our team solves problems with perspectives from multiple angles.

Examples of our work include: 

• Extensive involvement in COVID-19 and respiratory virus surveillance activities in the UK, providing the UK Health Security Agency with insight to detect and manage outbreaks;

• Fighting malaria — a disease which kills hundreds of thousands of children every year — by tracking drug and insecticide resistance; 

• Working with research partners around the world to translate scientific discoveries into operational surveillance products; 

Our world-leading COVID-19 and malaria genomic surveillance streams have a proven track record of successful implementation. We support partners around the world at every stage of the process, from sample collection and lab set-up to training, data generation, and analysis.

Our priorities are to continually increase benefits to public health, while improving the accessibility and quality of genomic surveillance data. Driven by the needs of our partners, we create analytical tools, lab methods, and data pipelines that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

For more information, visit https://www.sanger.ac.uk/collaboration/genomic-surveillance-unit/ 
 
Additional information
Internal employees interested in applying for this role should apply through the internal Jobs Hub.

Please include a cover letter along with your CV. In your cover letter include detail on how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role described.

Salary: £53,700 - £64,500
Closing Date: Sunday 07-APR

View the Sanger Institute’s 2022-2023 Highlights here: https://bit.ly/SangerHighlights 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the role may close when a successful appointment has been made.

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018.  The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.

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Job Description

• Implements/enhances state-of-the-art quality and reliability systems/programs to support R&D objectives relating to instruments (excluding software).

• Reviews/critiques product designs, proposed processes, and testing regimens ensuring a rigorous focus on reliability, quality, and compliance throughout NPI.

• Leads NPI teams in identifying and executing key pre-verification characterization testing and other activities necessary for continuous product improvement and robustness enhancement.

• Provides technical expertise in challenging design for reliability and serviceability of products in development.  

• Capable of planning, performing, and documenting hands-on testing to evaluate DfR objectives (example: HALT testing, automated life tests, accelerated aging, vibration/shock, drop/abuse, PCBA stress screening, and environmental testing).

• Ensures timely completion of testing with continuous feedback to development team for ongoing design enhancements.

• Uses analytical skills in statistical analysis, tolerancing/simulation, measurement science, stress testing, reliability assessment, simulation, and design critique as appropriate to support NPI DfR objectives.

• Works with technical transfer functions to ensure timely corrective actions of design, assembly, supplier, or other production issues encountered during NPI.

• Works with project teams to produce DHF reports, verifications and validations are compliant, documented, and grounded in solid science.

Skills

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical)

• Four yrs. in R&D with primary focus on preproduction reliability and quality engineering activities.

• Proven experience in the application of reliability engineering, including:

• Some familiarity required in applying basic statistical methods.

• Must be familiar with GMP/QSR regulations.

• Some experience required in fixturing, lab testing methods and/or equipment validation.

• Proven strong learning agility required.

• 1-2 years of experience in executing process/product validation, transfer of products from R&D into manufacturing, and working on multidisciplinary teams that include all functions in the manufacturing environment.

• Proven knowledge in mechanical, electrical, or optical design principles. This person must be able to critique designs for their manufacturability and identify reliability concerns.

• Proven project management experience in a cross-functional environment (e.g. multi-site, technical development, other functions).

• MS and ASQ Certifications in Quality Engineering and Reliability Engineering strongly preferred.

• Proficient in preparing detailed technical reports and interim presentations of results.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs.; Assoc.+6 yrs.; M.S.+0 yrs.) 

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 2 Years of Relevant Experience 

• Work hours: M-F, standard

• Travel Requirements:

• Relocation assistance: yes

• Sponsorship available: yes         

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The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow. 

Key Responsibilities: 

•  Supervise and coordinate the research content and progress of the project, ensuring efficient management.

Job Requirements: 

•  PhD degree in in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely-related discipline.

• Background as a Project Principal Investigator (PI), providing the capability to effectively lead the project team.

• Strong teaching ability and excellent communication skills.

• Possess strong interdisciplinary expertise in the domains of Coastal Science/Engineering, Environmental Fluid Mechanics, or Hydraulic Engineering.

• Previous strong academic credentials post PhD in these areas will be highly preferred.

• In addition, candidates with experience in the industry as well as qualifications to become a professional engineer in Singapore will have an advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

NTU Singapore is a research-intensive public University founded on science and technology, nurturing leaders and creating societal impact through interdisciplinary education and research. Over the years, NTU has achieved worldwide acclaim for its research output, innovation, and teaching excellence. As a key office anchored in the vibrant research culture and environment within NTU, we are seeking a Senior Executive Officer in Research Grant Administration to bolster the collective effort to consolidate and further advance NTU’s research standing and capabilities. He/she will support NTU faculty so that they can conduct their research effectively with compliance to regulations governing research fund management.

You will support in the administration of research grants and other research-related matters handled by the NTU Research Support Office. This includes coordination of grant calls with the Colleges and Schools in the University, assisting researchers and faculty in their grant submission and grant post award activities like reporting submissions, assisting researchers to understand grant agencies’ guidelines and coordination of review panel meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative support for various NRF grants

• Support in NRF grant calls including drafting of grant call announcement faculty, advising PIs and school administrators on funding guidelines, work processes and grant call opportunities

• Provide guidance to faculty and school administrators to better understand the grant requirements through checklists or guide or standardized forms

• Facilitate on the budget scrubbing process prior to the award of the project

• Coordinate internal review panel meeting to shortlist proposals, when required

• Assist awarded PIs with their letters of acceptence and facilitating research account opening

• Support the team to manage post award requests from faculty for their research grants (i.e. variation requests, report submissions), in accordance to the T&Cs of the research grants awarded)

• Provide support and guidance for RISE (Research Information System)

• Support in preparation of reports and statistical data

• Involve in any ad-hoc initiatives undertaken by the Office

Requirements:

• A Bachelor/Honours degree from recognised university with at least 1 to 2 years’ relevant work experience

• Preference will be given to candidates who have held administrative positions in a central office within a large organization and has a flair for communicating complex concepts via infographics or other visual means.

• Has high competency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and others)

• Possess excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills

• Highly motivated individual with strong analytic skills, a keen eye for details, can multi-task and work independently and is a fast learner. 

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is one of the top communication schools in the world, ranking 6th on this year Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. The Research Office is established to support all research works at WKWSCI.

Being part of the Research Office at WKWSCI, this position supports the grant administration function in advising and assisting faculty and research staff members in all aspects of internally funded research projects and other scholarly research activities.

Responsibilities:

Research Grant Administration:

• Provides effective administration of research grant call applications and management of awarded grants

• Assumes the role as SAP Concur reviewer and first-level approver and work with the Finance department to provide the fastest and smoothest approver flow.

Communication of Research Information

• Creates weekly research e-newsletter to communicate information on internal and external grant calls to faculty and research staff members.

• Develops content for the school’s website for research grants, projects and achievements.

• Develops Research-related publications (Research Brochures /Pamphlets)

• Assists with the organisation of the monthly WKWSCI Speaker Series (Research Talks).

Monitoring Research Budgets and Assets

• Monitor budgets and expenditures relating to research grants

• Monitor deadlines for the submission of expenditure reports as well as progress and final reports

Requirements:

• A degree holder from a recognised university

• Proven administrative skills including the ability to handle data with accuracy.

• Excellent reporting with some finance working knowledge would be essential.

• Preferably 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience. Prior working experience in an academic institution will be an advantage.

• Sound interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, word)

• Ability to do content management and creation of information on research (Website, social media and newsletters)

• Positive attitude with strong desire to learn new skillsets

Executive / Senior Executive (Clinical Research Officer) for the Health Screening Centre

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) is looking for Executive / Senior Executive (Clinical Research Officer) who is self-motivated, proactive in problem solving and a strong team player. The candidate will be part of the Health for Life in Singapore (HELIOS) Study team, a flagship Singapore population health study jointly conducted by LKCMedicine, National Healthcare Group and Imperial College of London. We aim to profile the health and behavior of up to 10,000 people from the general Singapore population over the next few years. We are conducting (1) surveys on health, lifestyle and dietary habits, (2) physical and functional measurements (e.g. anthropometry, strength, exercise test, spirometry, ECG, optical imaging and pulse wave velocity) and (3) biomarkers for chronic diseases.

The candidate will play a key role mainly in, but not limited to, the following roles:

• Take participants’ informed consent for study, verify eligibility and systematically performing drug and supplement verification.

• Assist in collection of biological samples for research.

• Assist in conducting health and lifestyle questionnaire, dietary and/or cognitive assessment.

• Perform physiological assessment according to Standard Operating Procedures and record measurements. These physiological assessments include body composition, lung, eye, skin and heart function using sophisticated medical devices (training will be provided)

Candidates should have:

• Passion to make the difference in the society through research and/or serving the community

• A positive attitude and ability to learn new skills are essential attributes to succeed in this role.

• Diploma / Degree in Allied Health / Biomedical Sciences or similar disciplines. Fresh graduates are welcome.

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

• Fluent in spoken and written English. Fluent in Malay, Tamil, Chinese or dialects would be of advantage. 

• The ability to work independently with high levels of motivation.

• Certification on Good Clinical Practice, phlebotomy, CPR & AED would be of advantage.

Executive/ Senior Executive, Clinical Research Officer (Biobanking) in the Health Screening Centre

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) is looking for a full-time Executive/ Senior Executive, Clinical Research Officer (Biobanking) for the Health for Life in Singapore (HELIOS) Study. This study is undertaken jointly by LKCMedicine, National Healthcare Group and Imperial College of London (www.healthforlife.sg). It aims to profile the health and behaviour of people from the general Singapore population. The scope of the study is segmented into (1) surveys on health, lifestyle and dietary habits, (2) physical and functional measurements (e.g. anthropometry, grip strength, exercise test, spirometry, ECG, optical imaging and pulse wave velocity) and (3) investigating biomarkers for chronic diseases. We have just received funding for Phase 2 of the study and are expanding our biobanking team to allow the study to reach out to more people.

The Clinical Research Officer will play a key role in supporting the study, mainly in, but not limited to, the following roles:

• Receive and process biological samples for banking purposes; with accuracy and in a timely manner without compromising sample quality.

• Assist in frozen sample retrieval and sorting.

• Perform nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) extraction and quantification.

• Perform daily routine measurements on analytical systems.

• Monitor quality standards by verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance, running daily quality controls and calibrations.

• Perform general administrative work such as tracking the supply of daily consumables and coordinate with vendors/suppliers on procurement matters.

• Able to commit to rotating shifts; afternoon shifts on weekdays, and on Saturdays.

Training will be provided to level the skillsets needed to perform these roles.

Candidates should have:

• Diploma/degree in biomedical sciences, biotechnology or related fields

• Relevant professional experience with technical laboratory operations (advantage)

• A positive attitude and work ethics, and is a team player

• The ability to learn new skills, which is an essential attribute to succeed in this role

• A sense of responsibility, detailed and meticulous, pro-active and a self-starter

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 Senior Research Fellow. The selected candidate will innovate in semiconductor packaging, focusing on metallization and wafer packaging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize plasma-enhanced metallization, vacuum coating processes, and leading R&D efforts in material science for device performance enhancement.

• Drive the development and implementation of advanced metallization techniques.

• Propose relevant vacuum coating solutions, conducting plasma simulations to refine processes.

• 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 ten years of specialized post-doctoral experience.

• Expertise in plasma simulations (ANSYS, COMSOL) and a strong track record of research publications and successful grant applications are essential.

• Applicants must demonstrate effective collaboration skills in multidisciplinary settings.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Nanyang Business School (NBS) invites applications for the position of Senior Research Fellow (Post-doc) with Prof. Xin Chang’s research group. This position is supported by a Tier III grant to establish a Climate Transformation Programme (CTP) at NTU. As part of this programme, the Climate Finance Cluster will assess the multifaceted business risks posed by the physical impacts of climate change, narrow the protection gap, and facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The Senior Research Fellow will be responsible for developing procedures to measure and price risks arising from climate change suitable for each company so that climate risk can be managed by companies and hedged by investors, and seeing this work through to publication in major research journals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use computational linguistic tools and machine learning techniques to analyze discussions on climate change in corporate social responsibility reports, conference call transcripts, and the Management Discussion and Analysis section of companies’ annual reports

• Construct a dataset that can produce a climate risk fact sheet containing essential information about various climate risk exposure (e.g., drought, flooding) of a region or a city

• Develop a new multifactor asset pricing model containing a climate risk factor, which investors can use to effectively price in climate change risk and hedge climate risk

• Handle data management and statistical analyses

• Work effectively with colleagues from across the CTP, and with local collaborators in ASEAN countries

• Mentor junior colleagues and students

• Handle writing and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in statistics, computer sciences, economics, or a closely related field

• Excellent knowledge of computational linguistic tools and machine learning techniques

• Experience with data analysis with Python and STATA

• Prior experience in publishing in peer-reviewed business, economic, or scientific journals

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

• Ability to work independently to develop research in challenging environments

• Collaborative, with an interest in working with other researchers and scientists (this is a large team project) to produce high-quality and impactful research

• Interest in climate, green, or sustainable finance

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV and names and contact details of three referees in one document. Enquiries about this position can be made to Nur Masturah (nurmasturah.am@ntu.edu.sg).

Review of applications will begin on 15th Jan 2024.

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

We are currently recruiting a Senior Research Fellow to join the laboratory of Professor Lim Kah Leong at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), a joint medical school between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Imperial College London.

The candidate will be leading a project that seeks to develop human umbilical cord-lining derived induced pluripotent stem cells (CLiPS) as a universal source of cells for regenerative medicine for Parkinson’s Disease.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Biological Sciences or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience as research fellow in the field of neuroscience/ neurobiology
• Deep knowledge and interest in neuroscience and regenerative medicine.
• Strong research experience and relevant skill sets in biomedical sciences (genomics, cell biology, molecular biology, animal handling, etc.).
• Experience in non-human primate studies is preferred.
• Experience in mentoring and training junior researchers.
• Highly motivated and independent researcher with enthusiasm for research.
• Strong team player with excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
• Strong motivation and leadership in pursuing challenging scientific questions.

Research Analyst / Senior Analyst / Associate Research Fellow (Military Transformations Programme)

The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), a Graduate School of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is a leading research-intensive and teaching institution in strategic and international affairs and policy-oriented think tank in the Asia-Pacific region.
 

RSIS is seeking suitable candidates for the position of Research Analyst/Senior Analyst/Associate Research Fellow with the Military Transformations Programme. The successful applicant should have a research focus on key issues, trends, and developments in military-tech governance and responsible innovation of emerging technologies in defence.  Research problems in this area may include mapping norm development trajectories, mechanisms, and dialogues on responsible innovation in defence, including in areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous weapons systems, and contested domains such as space, underwater, and cyber. Moreover, projecting how select countries, militaries, tech-companies, and international organisations are implementing and operationalizing responsible defence innovation and why.

The successful applicant is also expected to contribute to the School’s multidisciplinary research agenda, contribute to team research and policy-oriented projects, and organise conferences and seminars. A relevant Master’s degree with a good publication record are essential requirements.

All applicants should submit the following:

•            A cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description;

•            A detailed curriculum vitae;

•            2 published articles or writing samples; and

•            3 reference letters.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For further information about RSIS, please visit our website: www.rsis.edu.sg.