Total 2,060 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in New York

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Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Dr Brandon I Morinaka on production and biological evaluation of peptide natural products under a project on Genome mining and biosynthesis of peptide natural products.

The main responsibilities of the position include:
• Support safe operations and maintenance of equipment in the lab.
• Facilitate working with undergrad students when necessary.
• Assist with procurement and ordering of chemicals and consumables.
• Carry out research for new peptide natural products discovery and development including recombinant protein expression, and production and extraction of natural products.

Qualifications

• Qualifications / Discipline:
B.S. in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline.

• Skills:
Biochemical techniques (protein expression and purification, SDS-PAGE, size exclusion and affinity chromatography) and/or Analytical chemistry (NMR, MS, HPLC). Good written and oral communication skills. Able to work effectively in a team.

• Experience:
Previous research experience in a chemistry, biochemistry, or biology lab.

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Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Research Assistant to support pioneering research in molecular microbial ecology and infectious disease evolution under the guidance of A/Prof Yann Boucher at the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE). This position will focus on the ecology, evolution, and genomics of enteric bacterial pathogens, with an emphasis on understanding pathogen life cycles, adaptation, and survival in human and environmental reservoirs. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing culturomics approaches to the study of microbiomes and support the discovery of new bacterial species related to key pathogens such as Vibrio cholerae. This role will suit an individual passionate about microbiology, pathogen ecology, and experimental evolution.

• Conduct laboratory-based research on the microbial ecology and evolution of enteric pathogens, with a focus on pathogen life cycles, antimicrobial resistance acquisition, and virulence factors.
• Assist in the isolation, characterization, and genomic analysis of bacterial species associated with the “cholerae clade” and other enteric pathogens.
• Support culturomics studies to examine microbial transmission dynamics between human and environmental systems.
• Collaborate with team members on experiments that investigate pathogen evolution over human timescales, particularly in response to environmental pressures and host interactions.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of experiments, data collection, and data analysis using relevant software.
• Prepare research findings for publications, reports, and presentations, contributing to collaborative international projects.
• Daily lab management tasks such as inventory of supplies and samples, preparing culture media and solutions, autoclaving materials, ordering supplies and maintaining bacterial cultures and stocks

Qualifications

• At least Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Prior experience in laboratory research, microbial ecology, or molecular genetics preferred.
• Proficiency in molecular techniques such as PCR, DNA extraction, sequencing, and bioinformatics software for genomic analysis.
• Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with microbial ecology or evolutionary biology concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, able to prepare clear research documentation and contribute to team discussions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

The Bioinformatics Institute (BII), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STR) is seeking applications for an outstanding scientist in the field of quantum computing.

The Bioinformatics Institute (BII) is a computational biology research and postgraduate training institute as well as a national resource centre in bioinformatics within the Biomedical Research Council (BMRC) of A*STAR. Our scientists aim to understand the biomolecular mechanisms that underlie biomedical phenomena by developing sophisticated computational methods to support discovery from a secure and sustainable data hub to cross-disciplinary AI/ML analysis and data integration. We analyse a wide spectrum of biological and clinical data, including omics data (biomolecular sequences, expression profiles, epigenetics data), 3D structures of macromolecules, and biological tissue and macroscopic images from local and international academic, hospital and industry collaborators, public resources and also from in-house efforts. The institute has a vibrant and diverse research portfolio that includes infectious diseases, computational toxicology, precision medicine, oncology and drug discovery.

Job scope and responsibilities:

· Lead efforts in using quantum computing to analyze biomolecular and biomedical data (e.g. protein-ligand interactions, molecular docking, protein/RNA folding, molecular dynamics simulations, imaging, spatial ohmics) and couple it with methods such as quantum machine learning, quantum monte carlo etc, contributing to the development of a broader initiative encompassing AI in drug discovery.

· Collaborate closely with scientists within the Bioinformatics Institute, within A*STAR and within the local ecosystem.

· Lead or participate in research grant proposals.

Requirements:

· Minimum PhD in a related field.

· 5 years or more of postdoctoral experience in quantum computing, demonstrating outstanding research outcomes and strong publication records.

· The candidate must have experience in quantum computing software development/applications, especially with NISQ machines.

· Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills.

· Strong records of strategic thinking ability.

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 Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) is an academic research centre in Duke-NUS Medical School. Drawing on its multidisciplinary expertise and collaborations across medical, social, psychological, economic, and environmental perspectives, CARE’s research is situated in eight broad thematic areas: Population Health, Family Caregiving, Community-Based Health and Social Care Services, Productive Ageing, Falls, Ageing and the Environment, Health Communication, and Social and Psychological Aspects of Ageing.

CARE is a vibrant centre with individuals from diverse academic and personal backgrounds, and values the energy, passion, and thought leadership of promising scholars who desire to achieve health, social inclusion, and a high quality of life for older adults in Singapore. At Duke-NUS, CARE works closely with the Health Services and Systems Research (HSSR) Signature Research Programme, a centre of academic excellence for research and education on the organisation, funding and delivery of health services, and a focus is on public health and clinical service innovation in an increasingly complex and connected world.

We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the team. The selected candidate will work across research projects, with the primary responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

• Perform data management including data cleaning, quality and consistency checks,and preparation of codebooks.
• Workwith other researchers on interpreting and analysing quantitative data.
• Contribute to preparation of reports, policy and research briefs, presentations, and research papers.
• Conduct follow-up assessments of study participants over the phone.
• Support other project management tasks.
• Assist with other initiatives at CARE where required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Public Health, Psychology,Social Work, or other related disciplines.
• Prior work experience in quantitative data analysis will be advantageous.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to take initiatives to learn on the job and manage assigned tasks.
• Motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as with others in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Candidates with relevant work experience may be considered for a Research Assistant(Senior) position.

DesCartes Program (work package 9) is looking for research assistant in UI/UX design and library development. The objective is to develop a user interface and implement libraries as required for the DesCartes Builder, a novel open-source framework for designing, validating, and integrating innovative hybrid AI models and methodologies.

DESCARTES PROGRAM

The DesCartes programme is developing a hybrid AI, combining Learning, Knowledge and Reasoning, which has good properties (need for less resources and data, security, robustness, fairness, respect for privacy, ethics), and demonstrated on industrial applications of the smart city (digital energy, monitoring of structures, air traffic control).

The program brings together 80 permanent researchers (half from France, half from Singapore), with the support of large industrial groups (Thales SG, EDF SG, ESI group, CETIM Matcor, ARIA etc.).

The research will take place mainly in Singapore, at the premises of CNRS@CREATE, with a competitive salary and generous funding for missions.

Read more about the DesCartes program here.

DESCRIPTION

To facilitate the development of the next generation of urban systems, the DesCartes Program is currently developing a software framework that brings together AI components, physics models and data, modelization and control aspects. This framework, the DesCartes Builder, shall play an integral role in developing robust hybrid AI pipelines, as required for the design and deployment of digital twins of urban applications. As a research assistant, you will play a key role in developing the Builder:

• Craft a user-friendly interface:Design an intuitive interface that allows users to define, manipulate and execute the hybrid AI pipelines with flexibility and ease.
• Develop reusable components: Create robust and reusable libraries that will form the foundation of the DesCartes Builder framework.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Requirements Bachelor or Master in computer science or engineering.
  A first relevant professional experience (master, internships…).
• Required Skills: Rigor, ability to work with autonomy and with a results-oriented mindset.
  Good interpersonal and communication skill; teamwork.
  Knowledge of Python and basics of machine learning
  Basics of UI/UX design
• Preferred Skills: Strong software engineering skills and development methodologies
  Experience with UI/UX design and UI libraries such as Qt,
  Knowledge of C++ & software optimization,
  Experience with Linux development environment (bash, make, etc.),
  Familiarity with machine learning and deep learning libraries (PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.).
• Keywords: software engineering
  user interface
  library development
  human computer interface
  machine learning
  artificial intelligence

FURTHER INFORMATION & CONTACT

Gross Monthly Salary Range (SGD): 5,500 to 8,000 (depending on suitability and experience).

Workplace address: CREATE Campus, CREATE Tower, 1 Create Way #08-01 Singapore 138602.

Interested applicants, please send your application to:

• Blaise Genest (Prof): blaise.genest@cnrsatcreate.sg
• Eduardo de Conto: eduardo.de.conto@cnrsatcreate.sg
• DesCartes – Hiring: descartes-hiring@cnrsatcreate.sg

Please send your application as a single PDF file including CV, cover letter and name/contact (including email addresses) of two referees.

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Job Description

Research Associate - Genomic safe harbour targeted engineering of cells for gene and cell therapy

Location: Cardiovascular-Metabolic Disease TRP, NUS YLL School of Medicine

Description:

We are looking for a Research Associate to drive the wet lab research activities for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Clone and amplify complex constructs necessary for engineering of mammalian cells
• Maintain cultures of mammalian cells to a high standard and conduct engineering experiments working closely with the project leads
• Compile and organise experimental data, including cell culture records, characterization results, and cell line inventory information
• Conduct daily wet-lab experiments e.g. nucleic acid extraction and quantification
• Assist the team to ensure a safe and efficient working environment
• Ensure project deliverables are met in a timely manner and to the highest standard

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a research laboratory
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and genome engineering
• Extensive knowledge of molecular cloning techniques
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in working with lentiviral vectors is highly desirable
• Good communication (verbal and written)

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in genome engineering for gene and cell therapy, with potential for career development and growth within our dynamic research environment.

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Job Description

A Research Assistant position is available NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. The job entails work in a laboratory, clinical and involves administrative duties.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to DSRB/IRB application process, support ethics and regulatory related administrative work including DSRB/IRB and HSA applications
2. Coordinate training requirements and documentation
3. Ensure study file set up, documentation and maintenance, including investigator files and logs
4. Conduct subject pre-screening, assist with informed consent, adverse event reporting, and follow-up activities with regulatory bodies
5. Coordinate subject visits and manage study execution, including collection of study questionnaires, measurement of physiology parameters, and collection of non-invasive images
6. Maintain study database.
7. Monitor studies ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines, HBRA, and GCP.
8. Assist with study closure including archiving of study records (medical records, study documents, investigator files, subject files etc.), post-study audits/ inspections and monitoring.
9. Participate and present updates in study related meetings.
10. Take minutes of meetings for vetting.
11. Generate study progress reports as required.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with participant recruitment for research studies, including consent taking, filing and ensuring studies are conducted in compliance with necessary regulatory guidelines
• Purchasing products and services where necessary, including preparing recommendation reports, track orders and ensure timely delivery, and keeping records of purchases.
• Assist overall day-to-day administrative activities for Research Programme
• Assist Admin Lead with CVD TRP website maintenance and update.
• Assist to prepare and edit reports, presentations and other documents.
• Assist Admin Lead with secretariat functions to arrange and coordinate Programme’s events or meetings, including creating and distribution of meeting minutes, preparing facilities for scheduled meetings and arranging refreshments, if required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in a related discipline in the Biomedical/Life Sciences with a minimum 1 year of experience
• GCP-trained and familiar with the regulatory landscape in Singapore
• Some experience working in/with a clinical research or healthcare industry
• Sound written and verbal communications skills
• Possess maturity and good interpersonal skills
• Independent and good team player
• Self-driven, meticulous, and organized and strong organisational skills
• Relevant experience with managing large projects, lead facilitation of group meetings and managing budgets will be an advantage
• Good proficiency in MS Office applications such as PowerPoint, Excel
• Have a strong interest to interact with a wide variety of people

Job Description

Dr Chen Jinmiao is looking for a motivated Research Associate to join the Centre for Computational Biology (CCB) who will participate in AI-powered analysis of single-cell and spatial omics for precision medicine. Dr Chen’s research team develop AI algorithms for spatial and single-cell omics, integrates publicly available data into a centralised hub, and utilises this platform to build AI models for discovering biomarker and drug targets.

The selected candidate will perform a variety of research activities under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, including but not limited to the following:

• Develop new computational tools through the application of AI / deep learning / machine learning / statistics on spatial and single-cell omics (transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics, metabolomics, meta-transcriptomics, etc.) data.
• Independently carry out computational and bioinformatics analysis for large-scale spatial and single-cell omics as well as next generation sequencing studies.
• Application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques which include accurate in-depth assessment, interpretation, and evaluation of -omics data sets, conceptualize new ideas and develop plans for independent research in the field of single-cell and spatial omics and other -omics data modalities.
• Write and review research papers and present research outcomes.
• Perform routine duties related to the research study, such as data curation and making data backups, as required.
• Contribute to project management, provide guidance to junior researchers as well as undergraduate and graduate students, occasional educational/instructional activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Requirements

• PhD in a related scientific area (e.g., AI, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Statistics, Database, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Biology) with demonstrated hands on experience in bioinformatics and genetics/genomics data analyses.
• Familiar with and experienced in handling and manipulating omics datasets, including spatial transcriptomics, RNA-seq, and single-cell RNA-seq, etc.
• Proficient in R / Python and Linux / Bash.
• Prior experience and working knowledge of additional computational platforms and applications (e.g. Quantum computing, Perl, Java, etc.) preferred.
• A team player who is able to prioritise, multi-task and work collaboratively in a diverse workforce.

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Job Description

AI Singapore (AISG) is a national AI programme launched by the National Research Foundation (NRF) to anchor deep national capabilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The programme office is hosted by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and brings together all Singapore-based research institutions and the vibrant ecosystem of AI start-ups and companies developing AI products to perform use-inspired research, grow the knowledge, create the tools, and develop the talent to power Singapore's AI efforts.

AI Singapore (AISG) seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will collaborate with researchers, faculty, and external stakeholders to facilitate the research, evaluation and deployment processes involved in research projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Participate in the full research projects to deployment pipeline and help conceptualize, develop research or evaluation experiments, and then implement the systems to execute these experiments.
• Conduct data annotation, collection, and analysis for research projects.
• Conduct landscape and literature reviews to understand the potential solutions and the state-of-the-art models.
• Manage research projects with minimal supervision, develop new research methodologies and contribute to innovative approaches, design and execute experiments or studies to advance knowledge in a specific field.
• Work closely with Principal Investigators and researchers for benchmarking various baseline models.
• Contribute to disseminate research outcomes through presentations, demonstrations and top conference papers.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering, or related disciplines
• Possess strong background in Computer Vision (CV) and Artificial Intelligence (AI); Research background in Large Multimodal Models (LMMs) / LLM security is a plus
• Excellent knowledge in deep learning frameworks, e.g., PyTorch, Tensorflow
• Strong first-author publication records in top-tier AI conferences; Prior publications in major computer vision (CVPR/ICCV/ECCV) or machine learning (NeurIPS, ICML/ICLR) conferences is a plus
• Good communications skills in both written and verbal English
• An adventurous spirit and willingness to learn and experiment with new ideas and new domains
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Job Description and Requirements

A postdoctoral senior/ research fellow (scientist) position is available in Tan Yee Joo’s lab to work on hepatitis B virus. Candidate is required to work closely with fellow lab members and collaborators in a joint grant.

Requirements:

• PhD in Biomedical Science or related fields
• Highly experienced in common biochemical techniques including PCR, real-time PCR, Western blot and immunofluorescence assays
• Highly experienced in mammalian cell culture methodologies including gene knockout/knockdown, transient and stable transfections
• Experienced in virology is preferred
• Experienced in performing pathway analysis of datasets from proteomics and transcriptomics experiments is preferred
• Experienced in chromatin immunoprecipitation assay is preferred
• Have a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Be able to work in a team and conduct independent research with excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills

Job Description and Requirements

A postdoctoral senior/ research fellow (scientist) position is available in Tan Yee Joo’s lab to work on hepatitis B virus. Candidate is required to work closely with fellow lab members and collaborators in a joint grant.

Requirements:

• PhD in Biomedical Science or related fields
• Highly experienced in common biochemical techniques including PCR, real-time PCR, Western blot and immunofluorescence assays
• Highly experienced in mammalian cell culture methodologies including gene knockout/knockdown, transient and stable transfections
• Experienced in virology is preferred
• Experienced in performing pathway analysis of datasets from proteomics and transcriptomics experiments is preferred
• Experienced in chromatin immunoprecipitation assay is preferred
• Have a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Be able to work in a team and conduct independent research with excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant in the Human Potential Translational Research Programme (HPTRP), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The HPTRP aims to bring together researchers from a wide range of disciplines with an interest to maximise human potential. In HPTRP, focusing only on human studies, we aim to adopt a holistic perspective that considers human potential as an integrative measure of health, productivity, performance, human capital and overall well-being over the lifespan, in our environment. Appointments will be made on one-year contract, with the possibility of one-year extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant will work closely with the IHDP’s Biobank Team. The RA’s principal role will be to work in general practices of biosample transporting, processing, storage, data entry and other tasks as assigned by Reporting Officer,

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant/Research Associate will:

1. Process a wide range of biosamples that includes but not limited to blood and stool.
2. Provide and maintain accurate laboratory record and data
3. Adhere to all laboratory safety and procedures in accordance with the laboratory SOPs.
4. Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with SOPs
5. Perform laboratory housekeeping as assigned
6. Must be work at 3 sites as rostered
7. Must be able to work on weekends
8. Perform other duties as assigned by Reporting Officer

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. have a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science, Life science or related discipline.
2. Must have laboratory experience and competent in pipetting
3. Able to work in a fast-paced environment
4. Able to work independently and in a collaborative manner with interdisciplinary team
5. Effective verbal and written communication skills
6. Strong desire to learn continuously

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested parties may apply on NUS Career portal and please contact Ms H’ng, hngsc@nus.edu.sg should there be any queries pertaining to the position.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow to join the Centre for Holistic Initiatives (CHILD) for Learning and Development, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. CHILD brings together experts in the field of translational research, child health and development, and implementation science to accelerate the use of evidence in policy and practice and give every child the best start in life.

The successful candidate will support the Centre by i) conducting research projects aligned to the Centre’s strategy and key priorities, ii) preparing reports, publications and materials for funding bids, iii) providing supervision and mentorship to junior researchers, particularly in the area of mixed methods research, and iv) facilitating workshops and engagement activities.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Work closely with the team leads, cross-disciplinary research teams and collaborators.
• Design, plan, undertake and deliver research and evaluation projects using both quantitative and qualitative designs.
• Provide expert methodological and statistical advice to Centre staff across Centre projects.
• Provide advanced statistical analyses and data visualizations using R, Python, or STATA for presentation of important findings in policy briefings and peer-reviewed publications
• Lead writing for reports, peer-reviewed publications, and grant proposals
• Contribute and lead, where appropriate, research dissemination activities at internal and external meetings and conferences.
• Provide supervision and mentorship of research students, assistants, and interns
• Work closely with stakeholders from across the early childhood sector.
• Carry out administrative duties as needed
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

A PhD in Psychology/Behavioral Science/Developmental Psychology/Education/Public Health or a related discipline.

Experience: Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Mixed methods applied research
• Multivariate statistical analyses and meta-analysis techniques using R, Python, or STATA
• Behavioural or Social Sciences applied to child health/development
• Implementation Science
• Programme Evaluation
• Education/Health Services or Applied Research

Skills

The candidate should also possess:

• Experience undertaking or leading independent research studies, as appropriate for career stage
• A strong grounding in mixed methods and applied educational, behavioural or health research – broadly defined
• Outstanding data analysis and visualization background
• Ability to search, summarize, and synthesize previous research in areas of interest to CHILD
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with attention to detail and critical thinking abilities
• Track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presentations in international or national scientific conferences, commensurate with career stage
• Excellent command of spoken and written English with excellent communication skills to present findings to English-speaking stakeholders
• A team player with an ability to work independently
• Highly motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented
• Keen interest in the area of early child development and passion for research translation and communication

Application

Please submit your application, supported by:

• a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations)
• a cover letter introducing yourself, career goals and earliest start date as well as your suitability and interest in the position
• a writing sample that reflects your analytic skills and communication abilities.
• full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal

The appointment title and salary grade commensurate with the candidate qualifications and experience. Interested applicants are invited to submit via the NUS career portal. Applicants can email childsg@nus.edu.sg with any questions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About CHILD

What Being Successful in the Role Looks Like The successful candidate will work closely, collaboratively, and competently as part of an interdisciplinary team within CHILD. They will have excellent writing, presentation, and project management skills. They can perform data analysis/data visualization, willingly learn from and share knowledge with others. He/she fits into, supports, and builds CHILD’s open and positive work culture.

About CHILD: The Centre for Holistic Initiatives for Learning and Development or CHILD was established under the umbrella of the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) with the Lien Foundation. In collaboration with partners - the Centre for Evidence and Implementation (CEI) and A*STAR’s Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP), CHILD brings together experts in the field of translational research, child development, and implementation science to help give children the best start to life.

The Bioinformatics Institute (BII), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STR) is seeking applications for an outstanding scientist in the field of quantum computing.

The Bioinformatics Institute (BII) is a computational biology research and postgraduate training institute as well as a national resource centre in bioinformatics within the Biomedical Research Council (BMRC) of A*STAR. Our scientists aim to understand the biomolecular mechanisms that underlie biomedical phenomena by developing sophisticated computational methods to support discovery from a secure and sustainable data hub to cross-disciplinary AI/ML analysis and data integration. We analyse a wide spectrum of biological and clinical data, including omics data (biomolecular sequences, expression profiles, epigenetics data), 3D structures of macromolecules, and biological tissue and macroscopic images from local and international academic, hospital and industry collaborators, public resources and also from in-house efforts. The institute has a vibrant and diverse research portfolio that includes infectious diseases, computational toxicology, precision medicine, oncology and drug discovery.

Job scope and responsibilities:

· Lead efforts in using quantum computing to analyze biomolecular and biomedical data (e.g. protein-ligand interactions, molecular docking, protein/RNA folding, molecular dynamics simulations, imaging, spatial ohmics) and couple it with methods such as quantum machine learning, quantum monte carlo etc, contributing to the development of a broader initiative encompassing AI in drug discovery.

· Collaborate closely with scientists within the Bioinformatics Institute, within A*STAR and within the local ecosystem.

· Lead or participate in research grant proposals.

Requirements:

· Minimum PhD in a related field.

· 2 years or more of postdoctoral experience in quantum computing, demonstrating outstanding research outcomes and strong publication records.

· The candidate must have experience in quantum computing software development/applications, especially with NISQ machines.

· Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills.

· Strong records of strategic thinking ability.

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.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Embedded System Engineer to join our team as a Research Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for selecting, programming, testing micro-controllers, and building corresponding circuitry and PCB for our cutting-edge research projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in flexible electronics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program micro-controller for realizing target functions.
• Design circuitry and PCB for corresponding micro-controller.
• Help with requirement analyse and micro-controller chip selection.
• Document design processes, results, and findings for academic publication.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in flexible electronics and related fields.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master C/C++, have proficient embedded development and MCU development capabilities, and good programming habits.
• Familiar with communication ports, including UART, SPI, IIC and GPIO.
• Able to read hardware schematics, capable for driver writing and optimization, and familiar with Renesas, Nordic and STM32’s commonly used chips;
• Familiar with BLE working principle and commonly used BLE chips.
• Familiar with micro-controller developing tools (e.g. Keil, IAR)
• Experience with PCB design and proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g. Altium Designer)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, automation, or related field.
• Solid digital and analogue circuit knowledge foundation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in MATLAB or Python for upper computer software development.
• Familiarity with biomedical signal processing or wearable electronics.
• Prior research experience in an academic or industrial setting.
• Additional expertise in wireless electronics design

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
• Potential for authorship on research publications, patents and presentations.