636 Junior Researcher jobs in Singapore

(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)

• 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.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Our team, Pixocial Labs, plays a crucial role in advancing the AI capabilities of our products. Our team is committed to supporting products with state-of-the-art algorithms, conducting world-class research to drive next-gen products, and cultivating top-tier AI researchers and engineers for the company.

Our research topics spans image and video editing and generation, 3D editing, generation, and reconstruction, multi-modal generation, and other relevant topics in computer vision and generative AI. We advance the frontier through seminal research and work closely with internal partners to deliver impactful products.

Role Overview:

We are seeking Applied Researchers with relevant experience in image and video generation to join our Pixocial Labs.

Ideal candidates are highly self-motivated to advance the state-of-the-art in computer vision and generative AI.

Through collaboration, we aim to make significant product impacts and conduct seminal research.

This is an on-site role based in Bellevue, WA. We offer relocation assistance to new employees.

Key Responsibilities:

- Research and develop state-of-the-art image and video generation models within specific domains

- Collaborate internally and externally to conduct seminal research to advance the frontier

- Serve as a mentor to teammates when necessary to collectively cultivate a strong technical team

Basic Qualifications:

• Industrial research experience, either as a full-time employee or intern, with relevant projects in computer vision, computer graphics, or NLP.

• For US Based Candidates: Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in computer vision, computer graphics, NLP, or related areas.

• Interested in and thoughtful about product impacts of AI technology

• Solid engineering skills to implement ideas programmatically, from research prototypes to product deliverables.

• Strong problem solving skills to compare alternative potential solutions and access technical tradeoffs, thereby determining a path forward.

• Strong communication skills, to effectively understand complex ideas and convey them clearly to diverse audiences.

• Strong research record with first-authored publications at top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, and SIGGRAPH.

• 2+ years of work experience in a relevant industry or university.

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Job Description

1) Research and optimize content generation models (text, image, audio, 3D models, etc.) to address challenges such as generation quality, diversity, controllability, and efficiency.

2) Aim to improve user experience and production effectiveness, and support the productization of algorithms.

3) Conduct algorithm training and optimization in areas such as image generation, multi-modal large models, and few-shot learning.

4) Based on inhouse products and business needs, improve the performance and experience of AI painting, text generation, and video generation through: Prompt optimization / Generation model R&D / Adapter development / Performance acceleration which also includes resolving algorithm bottlenecks when applying models in real business scenarios.

5) Address the industrial deployment of multimodal generative models and actively explore model design and optimization in an R&D context

Job Requirements

• PhD (preferably fulltime) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Solid foundation in computer vision or machine learning algorithms; candidates with publications in top conferences or journals are preferred.
• Proficient in machine learning and deep learning fundamentals, and familiar with mainstream AIGC frameworks, including GAN, VAE, VQGAN, Diffusion models, etc.
• Familiar with generation model extensions such as ControlNet, LoRA, and Text Inversion.
• Familiar with multi-modal models like CLIP, ERNIE-ViL, and other transformer-based cross-modal representation models. Hands-on experience in NLP, multi-modal learning, or AI-generated content is a strong plus.
• Strong learning ability, clear logical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a high level of curiosity.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin to deal with international stakeholders and stakeholders who are based in HQ

Job Description

1) Research and optimize content generation models (text, image, audio, 3D models, etc.) to address challenges such as generation quality, diversity, controllability, and efficiency.

2) Aim to improve user experience and production effectiveness, and support the productization of algorithms.

3) Conduct algorithm training and optimization in areas such as image generation, multi-modal large models, and few-shot learning.

4) Based on inhouse products and business needs, improve the performance and experience of AI painting, text generation, and video generation through: Prompt optimization / Generation model R&D / Adapter development / Performance acceleration which also includes resolving algorithm bottlenecks when applying models in real business scenarios.

5) Address the industrial deployment of multimodal generative models and actively explore model design and optimization in an R&D context

Job Requirements

• PhD (preferably fulltime) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Solid foundation in computer vision or machine learning algorithms; candidates with publications in top conferences or journals are preferred.
• Proficient in machine learning and deep learning fundamentals, and familiar with mainstream AIGC frameworks, including GAN, VAE, VQGAN, Diffusion models, etc.
• Familiar with generation model extensions such as ControlNet, LoRA, and Text Inversion.
• Familiar with multi-modal models like CLIP, ERNIE-ViL, and other transformer-based cross-modal representation models. Hands-on experience in NLP, multi-modal learning, or AI-generated content is a strong plus.
• Strong learning ability, clear logical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a high level of curiosity.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin to deal with international stakeholders and stakeholders who are based in HQ

Our team, Pixocial Labs, plays a crucial role in advancing the AI capabilities of our products. Our team is committed to supporting products with state-of-the-art algorithms, conducting world-class research to drive next-gen products, and cultivating top-tier AI researchers and engineers for the company.

Our research topics spans image and video editing and generation, 3D editing, generation, and reconstruction, multi-modal generation, and other relevant topics in computer vision and generative AI. We advance the frontier through seminal research and work closely with internal partners to deliver impactful products.

Role Overview:

We are seeking Applied Researchers with relevant experience in image and video generation to join our Pixocial Labs.

Ideal candidates are highly self-motivated to advance the state-of-the-art in computer vision and generative AI.

Through collaboration, we aim to make significant product impacts and conduct seminal research.

This is an on-site role based in Bellevue, WA. We offer relocation assistance to new employees.

Key Responsibilities:

- Research and develop state-of-the-art image and video generation models within specific domains

- Collaborate internally and externally to conduct seminal research to advance the frontier

- Serve as a mentor to teammates when necessary to collectively cultivate a strong technical team

Basic Qualifications:

• Industrial research experience, either as a full-time employee or intern, with relevant projects in computer vision, computer graphics, or NLP.

• For US Based Candidates: Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in computer vision, computer graphics, NLP, or related areas.

• Interested in and thoughtful about product impacts of AI technology

• Solid engineering skills to implement ideas programmatically, from research prototypes to product deliverables.

• Strong problem solving skills to compare alternative potential solutions and access technical tradeoffs, thereby determining a path forward.

• Strong communication skills, to effectively understand complex ideas and convey them clearly to diverse audiences.

• Strong research record with first-authored publications at top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, and SIGGRAPH.

• 2+ years of work experience in a relevant industry or university.

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Our client is a leading innovator in advanced material solutions, specializing in the development of high-performance aerogel technologies for thermal insulation, energy storage, and sustainable applications. With a focus on pioneering research, cutting-edge particle engineering, and scalable manufacturing methods, they are driving material science forward to meet the demands of industries seeking superior performance and environmental responsibility. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Researcher to join their R&D team and lead the next wave of innovation in aerogel materials, with a particular focus on powder-particle modification – especially surface and size modification – to unlock next-generation performance.

Position: Senior Researcher (Aerogel | Powder-Particle Modification Expert)

Location: Singapore – Science Park

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Researcherwith deep expertise in powder-particle modification, particularly in the surface and size modification of aerogel particles. You will lead and execute advanced R&D projects, designing and running experiments, developing innovative formulations, and optimizing processes to control particle properties for maximum performance. This role spans the full cycle from lab-scale innovation to process scale-up, ensuring safety compliance, meeting quality standards, and contributing to intellectual property.

Your proven track record in complex materials research, mastery of particle engineering techniques, and ability to translate surface and size modification expertise into commercially viable products will be key in delivering solutions that meet stringent performance, quality, and commercial targets.

7 MUST-HAVE Requirements

1. Advanced Technical Expertise in Materials Science or Chemistry

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 6–8 years of related R&D experience in materials science, chemistry, or chemical engineering.
• Strong foundation in organic/inorganic particle synthesis, material formulation, and development of composites, coatings, or particle-based systems.

2. Specialization in Aerogel or Thermal Insulation Materials

• Extensive hands-on experience in the formulation, development, and optimization of aerogel materials or other thermal insulation products.
• Proven expertise in powder-particle modification, with advanced knowledge in surface chemistry modification, particle size distribution control, morphology engineering, and their impact on aerogel performance.
• In-depth knowledge of particle and powder technology, including rheology, caking behaviour, flow characterization, packing, particle interaction, and powder characterization.

3. Proficiency in Advanced Characterization & Testing Methods

• Skilled in BET surface analysis, TGA, DSC, SALD, SEM, FTIR, rheometry, mechanical testing, and surface analysis.
• Ability to design and conduct robust testing protocols, interpret test data, define product specifications, and iterate formulations/designs for improvement.

4. Formulation, Prototyping & Benchmarking

• Develop and test prototypes with targeted surface properties and particle sizes to meet defined specifications, quality standards, competitor benchmarks, and customer requirements.
• Utilize in-house test equipment or engage external testing institutes to assess prototype performance and regulatory compliance.

5. Process Optimization, Scale-Up & Technology Transfer

• Proven ability to move from lab-scale experimentation to pilot or production-scale processes.
• Experience in collaborating with manufacturing teams for process optimization, quality control, and technology transfer.
• Identify and evaluate new raw materials, processing equipment, and technologies for synthesis and optimization.

6. Strong Documentation, Safety & IP Awareness

• Prepare detailed research reports, SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Maintain meticulous records and databases of all R&D activities.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety requirements, quality compliance, and contribution to patents or other intellectual property.

7. Problem-Solving & Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with proven ability to address complex material challenges, especially in particle and surface modification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and commercial functions.

This Role is Perfect for You If…

• You are passionate about pushing the boundaries of material innovation, particularly in aerogels and other high-performance particle-based materials.
• You thrive on combining scientific curiosity with practical application, transforming research concepts into commercially viable products.
• You enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment where your contributions directly shape next-generation material solutions.
• You are driven by the challenge of solving complex technical problems that have real-world industrial and environmental impact.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

EA License No.: 95C5411 | PrimeStaff Management Services Pte Ltd

EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1106591 | Jenn Tan

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Clarence Khoh

R1552376

As a Mobile Researcher, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Development of Protection Mechanisms:

Responsibilties

• Reverse Engineering
• Vulnerability Research
• Exploitation and mitigation techniques
• Mobile/Embedded Development
• Research into advanced mobile phone operating systems and applications on Android / iOS
• Research into and develop new techniques for innovative mobile security solutions.

Possible Areas of Research

• Mobile vulnerabilities and exploitation
• Mobile security protections
• Mobile code obfuscation
• Min of 3 years' experience in Mobile Security
• Strong background in mobile operating system
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• Passionate about security research
• Strong individual problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Innovative, self-motivated, and independent
• Preferably fluent in C/C++/Objective-C/Java/Assembly (ARM) programming
• Experience with IDA-Pro, Xposed, Cycript, or other research tools
Tell employers what skills you have

Market Research
Reverse Engineering
Hair Care
iOS
Joy
Vulnerability Research
Data Analysis
Experimentation
Exploitation
Operating Systems
Architecture Design
Publications
Laboratory
Security Research
Personal Care
Skin Care