932 Junior Researcher jobs in Singapore

National Parks Board

Fixed Terms

Closing on 21 Sep 2025

What the role is

(What the role is)

We are looking for a researcher/senior researcher to work on the following:

Research projects seeking to improve tree structural stability in urban environments, including the development of new technologies and methodologies to assess defects in tree trunks, tree root parameters in constrained urban spaces and tree root anchorage strength, as well as wind load modelling and measurement for trees. Key roles for the projects above will include project management, field and laboratory testing, project coordination and contributions to reports and scientific publications.

What you will be working on

(What you will be working on)

• Coordination between research stakeholders and greenery asset managers to perform large scale-field work (e.g. LiDAR scanning, root excavations and static load testing etc.).
• Data collection and evaluation of research outcomes.
• Project administration (e.g., claims) and ad-hoc duties
• Contributions to reports and scientific publications.

What we are looking for

• Master's degree in tree biomechanics, civil/environmental engineering, forestry, arboriculture, ecology, plant physiology, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in one or more scientific computing language (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) or experience in numerical modelling will be advantageous but not mandatory.
• Team player with the ability to work with other research teams and key stakeholders in government, industry, and academia.
• Relevant research and work (project management and administration) experience will be an advantage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

(What we are looking for)

As above

About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

About your application process

This job is closing on 21 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.

Singapore

Date posted

Aug 27, 2025

Job number

Work site

Up to 50% work from home

Travel

0-25%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Research, Applied, & Data Sciences

Discipline

Research Sciences

Employment type

Full-Time

Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential - and excitement for the journey ahead.

Microsoft Research Asia (MSRA) is now poised to extend roles into Singapore and looking for candidates in Foundation Model innovations (LLM, vision, multi-modality, etc.), Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning Foundation, Industrial AI application (e.g., AI for Healthcare, Embodied AI and Robotics, etc.).

As Researcher, you will conduct research and leads research collaborations that yield new insights, theories, analyses, data, algorithms, and/or prototypes that advance the state-of-the-art of computer science and engineering, as well as general scientific knowledge. Formulates research problems in an area of study and initiates the design, development, execution, and implementation of a research agenda to further academic knowledge and close identified gaps. Provides expertise to product or business groups and may create long-term business opportunities through research outcomes, but not responsible for addressing immediate product needs or demonstrating a clear path to product.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree (or currently pursuing degree) in relevant field AND 1+ year(s) related research experience.

• OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in relevant field.

• OR equivalent experience.

• Experience in publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.

• Experience in participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.

• Collaborates with product and business groups to provide expertise and technology, participates in technology transfer, files patents, authors white papers, and develops tools/services for internal use. May publish research.
• Bridges the gap between researchers and development teams, bringing new technology and approaches into production to solve immediate product needs. Identifies and applies research-backed solutions to positively impact Microsoft products or services.
• Gains expertise in specific research subareas and broad research fields, applies advanced concepts to product needs, and consults with engineers and product teams. Researches tools and methods to improve product quality, performance, or efficiency.
• Reviews and prepares data for analysis, ensuring quality and technical constraints are met. Develops usable datasets for modeling, adapts cleaned data for machine learning, and designs ETL pipelines. Collaborates to apply state-of-the-art algorithms to business problems and uses statistical tools to evaluate machine learning models.
• Supports the application and deployment of machine learning algorithms, seeks information to improve models, and helps create, apply, and verify models through iterations. Assists with experiments and sets up monitoring to track production models.
• Documents work in progress, experimentation results, and plans to ensure processes are captured, participates in creating informal documentation, shares findings to promote innovation, and follows ethics and privacy policies when executing research processes or collecting data.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Generous time away

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Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Job Title: User Researcher

Location: (Insert Location/Remote Status)

This role is a high-exposure opportunity to dive into all aspects of user research, supporting both quantitative and qualitative studies. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience across various financial products (both B2C and B2B) across different regional markets.

• Study Preparation: Assist in the preparation of research materials, including recruitment screeners, discussion guides, survey questions, and usability test protocols.
• Data Collection: Execute both qualitative and quantitative research activities under guidance, including:
  • Conducting user interviews and usability testing.
  • Programming, distributing, and monitoring online surveys (e.g., NPS, product feedback).
  • Coordinating participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Competitive Analysis: Support market sensing and competitive landscape research by collecting and analyzing data on competitor products, features, and user experience.

• Analysis: Analyze qualitative and quantitative data collected from various research methods to identify key themes, trends, user pain points, and opportunities.
• Data Management: Organize, clean, and manage research data following best practices.

• Report Crafting: Assist in creating comprehensive research reports, presentations, user journey maps, and user personas to communicate findings to cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing).
• Presentation: Present research findings and user insights clearly and compellingly to internal teams.

• Work collaboratively with Senior Researchers and cross-functional teams to align research activities with product and business goals.
• Maintain documentation of research processes and findings.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Communication, Sociology, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• More than 2 years of experience in conducting user research, UX research, or a similar field (internship or academic project experience is highly relevant).
• Foundational knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Proficiency with basic data analysis and presentation tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint/SPSS).
• Understanding of Mandarin: Ability to read and listen to Chinese content (fluency is not required).

Overview

Job Title: User Researcher

This role offers a high-exposure opportunity to dive into all aspects of user research, supporting both quantitative and qualitative studies. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience across various financial products (both B2C and B2B) across different regional markets.

• Study Preparation: Assist in the preparation of research materials, including recruitment screeners, discussion guides, survey questions, and usability test protocols.
• Data Collection: Execute both qualitative and quantitative research activities under guidance, including:
• Conducting user interviews and usability testing.
• Programming, distributing, and monitoring online surveys (e.g., NPS, product feedback).
• Coordinating participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Competitive Analysis: Support market sensing and competitive landscape research by collecting and analyzing data on competitor products, features, and user experience.

• Analysis: Analyze qualitative and quantitative data collected from various research methods to identify key themes, trends, user pain points, and opportunities.
• Data Management: Organize, clean, and manage research data following best practices.

• Report Crafting: Assist in creating comprehensive research reports, presentations, user journey maps, and user personas to communicate findings to cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing).
• Presentation: Present research findings and user insights clearly and compellingly to internal teams.

• Work collaboratively with Senior Researchers and cross-functional teams to align research activities with product and business goals.
• Maintain documentation of research processes and findings.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Psychology, Communication, Sociology, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• More than 2 years of experience in conducting user research, UX research, or a similar field (internship or academic project experience is highly relevant).
• Foundational knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Proficiency with basic data analysis and presentation tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint/SPSS).

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Analyst, Quality Assurance, and Research

• Advertising Services, Design Services, and Market Research

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Location: Queenstown, Central Singapore | Singapore 4 months ago

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research into local talent markets, industry trends, and competitor landscapes to identify potential candidates and deliver actionable insights.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies utilizing online job platforms, AI-powered databases, and professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn, MyCareersFuture).
• Evaluate candidate profiles, assess suitability, and prepare detailed summaries and recommendations for hiring managers.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines by proactively identifying, mapping, and engaging passive candidates, including competitor organizations and niche industry talent.
• Analyze recruitment and sourcing performance data, track key metrics, and generate reports to optimize sourcing campaigns.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to align sourcing activities with evolving business needs and hiring priorities.
• Initiate conversations with prospective candidates, foster relationships, and manage candidate engagement using compliant communication channels such as WhatsApp, email, and LinkedIn (PDPA adherence required).
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on market trends, talent availability, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic decision-making.

• Min Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent
• Min 1 year in HR or recruitment experience.
• Proficiency in using job boards, LinkedIn, Boolean search, and other sourcing tools.
• Thoroughness in candidate profiling and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to engage with candidates.
• Ability to navigate changing priorities and work in a dynamic environment.

Junior Researcher (Studies in Inter-Religious Relations in Plural Societies Programme)

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

RSIS is seeking applicants for the position of Junior Researcher in the Studies in Inter-Religious Relations in Plural Societies (SRP) Programme. The SRP Programme advances scholarship and applied research on religion and inter-religious dynamics in diverse societies, with a particular emphasis on Singapore and Asia. It explores how communities adapt religious practices and doctrines in plural settings and aims to develop models that promote peace and strengthen social ties.

The successful candidate will contribute to research on religion, interfaith relations, and social harmony. Responsibilities include supporting applied and policy-relevant projects, assisting in publications and digital initiatives, contributing to public outreach and engagement efforts, and helping to plan and implement events. The candidate will also monitor regional and global trends related to religion and society and assist senior researchers in producing written outputs.

Job Requirements

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field of study, such as sociology, religious studies, Asian studies, comparative religion, and anthropology. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are essential, as is a keen interest in interfaith and religious diversity issues, primarily within the Singaporean context and secondarily in the global context. Candidates should be well-organised, self-motivated, able to work both independently and in teams, and possess excellent communication skills. Fluency in any Asian languages is an advantage.

All applicants should submit the following in your application:

• A cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A statement of research interests
• 2 writing samples or publications
• 2 reference letters, including from non-university sources

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For further information about RSIS, please visit our website:

Hiring Institution: RSIS

About SHOKZ

As the first bone conduction headset manufacturer in China, Shokz pioneered the foray into patented bone conduction technology and has built itself as a world-renowned headphone brand with its signature open-ear design. Utilising numerous patented acoustics and health technologies in areas like bone conduction and other related acoustic technology, Shokz aims to accelerate the development of their True Wireless Stereo ("TWS") series and their bone-conduction hearing aid product line.

Job Description

We are dedicated to the research and design of speech, audio, and physiological signal processing algorithms to dramatically improve the product experience through algorithms. Here, you will work with the most innovative people, keep up with the cutting-edge direction, and do innovative algorithmic research for unique products. You will explore real user needs, research algorithmic prototypes, implement algorithmic solutions, and design algorithmic applications for products.

Job Scope

1.Responsible for the research of algorithms applied to acoustic, hearing aids and wearable devices, such as front-end processing and sound effects, voice enhancement, active noise reduction, auditory scene analysis and other acoustic and audiological algorithms, as well as algorithms for physiological signal processing and analysis, and action classification and recognition; 

2.Responsible for the implementation of the algorithms on the hardware platform to improve the function, performance and reliability of the algorithms;

3.Responsible for the application of algorithms in products to enhance product advantages and user experience.

Job Requirement

1.PhD, majoring in acoustics, audiology, electronic engineer, biomedical engineering, optoelectronic information science and engineering, signal and information processing, medical information engineering, computer science, maths and some related fields;

2. Clear logic, good at conjecture, able to quickly track the latest global scientific research results, and inspire innovation;

3. Loving scientific research, committed to the marketization of scientific research results, and gain confidence, fun and profit from it;

4.Experience in signal processing, mathematical modeling competitions, acoustics projects is preferred.

About SHOKZ

As the first bone conduction headset manufacturer in China, Shokz pioneered the foray into patented bone conduction technology and has built itself as a world-renowned headphone brand with its signature open-ear design. Utilising numerous patented acoustics and health technologies in areas like bone conduction and other related acoustic technology, Shokz aims to accelerate the development of their True Wireless Stereo ("TWS") series and their bone-conduction hearing aid product line.

Job Description

We are dedicated to the research and design of speech, audio, and physiological signal processing algorithms to dramatically improve the product experience through algorithms. Here, you will work with the most innovative people, keep up with the cutting-edge direction, and do innovative algorithmic research for unique products. You will explore real user needs, research algorithmic prototypes, implement algorithmic solutions, and design algorithmic applications for products.

Job Scope

1.Responsible for the research of algorithms applied to acoustic, hearing aids and wearable devices, such as front-end processing and sound effects, voice enhancement, active noise reduction, auditory scene analysis and other acoustic and audiological algorithms, as well as algorithms for physiological signal processing and analysis, and action classification and recognition; 

2.Responsible for the implementation of the algorithms on the hardware platform to improve the function, performance and reliability of the algorithms;

3.Responsible for the application of algorithms in products to enhance product advantages and user experience.

Job Requirement

1.Master or PhD, majoring in acoustics, audiology, electronic engineer, biomedical engineering, optoelectronic information science and engineering, signal and information processing, medical information engineering, computer science, maths;

2. Clear logic, good at conjecture, able to quickly track the latest global scientific research results, and inspire innovation;

3. Loving scientific research, committed to the marketization of scientific research results, and gain confidence, fun and profit from it;

4.Experience in signal processing, mathematical modeling competitions, acoustics projects is preferred.

This is a high-impact role for trading and research. It will specialise on market microstructure, strategy development, and performance research.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• To design, refine, and implement trading strategies that profit from market microstructure inefficiencies and superior execution.
• Market microstructure research, order book dynamics, liquidity provision, and minimizing trading costs (like adverse selection).
• Be an integral part of a collaborative commodities desk, working closely with senior traders, researchers, and engineers.
• A hybrid role combining hands-on research (backtesting, analysis) with direct trading responsibilities (monitoring performance, managing inventory).
• A quantitatively-rigorous individual with 3-6 years of proven experience in a similar setting, who is not just a theorist but someone whose research has directly translated into measurable trading profits.