128 Natural Sciences jobs in Singapore
Research Assistant (Natural Sciences and Science Education Department) [NIE]
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Research Assistant (Natural Sciences and Science Education Department) (NIE) – 7-month contract at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University Singapore.
Project Title:
Enhancing the epistemic power of multimodal explanations by incorporating quantitative data collected by sensor technologies
Project Introduction: Technological advancements, especially smartphone sensor technologies, enhance scientific education in lower secondary schools by making abstract concepts tangible. This research investigates how these technologies foster students' conceptual and epistemic understanding through multimodal explanations. It aims to refine educational practices for integrating sensor technologies in scientific inquiry, strengthening students' ability to support explanations with quantitative data for better argumentation.
Responsibilities
Conduct literature reviews to support research
Work on development of lessons and materials
Work on development of customised models using large language models (e.g., ChatGPT)
Assist and work closely with the research team and partners
Collect, analyse and manage data
Write/prepare research reports, publications and presentation materials independently
Other research and project management tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, specialised in education or social sciences
Qualifications or work experience in science education would be preferred
Prompt engineering skills or good skills at the use of Generative AI
Good communication, organisation, writing, proof-reading and research skills
Proficiency in English language
Proactive and able to work independently
Be a good team player
Application
Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Employment details
7-month contract; Hiring Institution: NIE; Location: Nanyang Technological University Singapore
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Research Assistant (Natural Sciences and Science Education Department) [NIE]
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R The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 7-month contract at the .**Project Title:** Enhancing the epistemic power of multimodal explanations by incorporating quantitative data collected by sensor technologies**Project Introduction:** Technological advancements, especially in smartphone sensor technologies, enhance scientific education in lower secondary schools by making abstract concepts tangible. This research investigates how these technologies foster students' conceptual and epistemic understanding through multimodal explanations. It aims to refine educational practices for integrating sensor technologies in scientific inquiry, strengthening students' ability to support explanations with quantitative data for better argumentation.**Requirements:**• Bachelor's degree, specialised in education or social sciences• Qualifications or work experience in science education would be preferred• Prompt engineering skills or good skills at the use of Generative AI• Good communication, organisation, writing, proof-reading and research skills• Proficiency in English language• Proactive and able to work independently• Be a good team player**Responsibilities:**• Conduct literature reviews to support research• Work on development of lessons and materials• Work on development of customised models using large language models (e.g., ChatGPT)• Assist and work closely with the research team and partners• Collect, analyse and manage data• Write/prepare research reports, publications and presentation materials independently• Other research and project management tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI).**Application**Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.**Closing Date**Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.Hiring Institution: NIENTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.For more information, visit
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Senior Research Scientist/Research Scientist
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(What the role is)
The Centre for Climate Research Singapore (CCRS) is a division of the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS). At CCRS, our mission is to advance scientific understanding of tropical climate variability and change and its associated weather systems affecting Singapore and the wider Southeast Asia region, so that the knowledge and expertise can benefit decision makers and the community. Our vision is to be a world leading centre in tropical climate and weather research focusing on the Southeast Asia region.
CCRS is offering an exciting job opportunity for a scientist with a strong background in AI/ML and its application to climate, as well as good knowledge of climate variability and change in the tropics with focus on Southeast Asia. As part of the Department of Climate Research (DCR), the Climate Projections and Extremes Branch (CPEB) focuses on climate processes relevant to Singapore and the Southeast Asian region and developing next generation high resolution regional climate change projections for its stakeholders.
A core component of the work is the application of AI/ML methods for climate and climate change time scales, especially as part of the new AI-based production of high-resolution regional climate change projections.
We are therefore seeking an experienced scientist with a strong background in the application of AI/ML in climate science as well as an understanding of climate variability and change (especially for tropical regions such as Southeast Asia).
(What you will be working on)
The job scope will include but not limited to the following:
- Implement AI/ML methods on our HPC system; train the AI/ML models and test their capabilities
- Benchmarking of climate and downscaling AI/ML models for use in climate projections
- Contribute to the analysis of climate simulations using both standard as well as ML methods
- Contribute to research on climate variability and change (including tropical processes) as guided by the BH and HOD
- Contribute to CPE Branch strategic planning through contributions to annual work plans, end of year reports, regular meetings with BH CPE Branch and other relevant staff.
- Contribute to support, nurture and developing of other scientists in the CPE Branch, regarding AI/ML applications.
- Contribute to effective stakeholder engagement
(What we are looking for)
The job might be for you if you possess the following:
- PhD/MSc degree in computer science, physical sciences and research experience in application of AI in climate, atmospheric/oceanic science, or meteorology
- High proficiency in scientific computing, especially PYTHON, with experience applying AI/ML libraries
- Experience working on HPC systems (linux, bash, CDO, etc)
- Experience in publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Versatile and creative verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate detailed technical/ scientific information into easily understood, engaging, influential and informative article/programme to a broad audience
- Ability to work effectively to deadlines on individual projects and as part of a diverse team.
- Interest and passion to deliver relevant R&D for societal benefits.
- Ability to network effectively with the local and international research community.
- Ability to engage and communicate with scientists and stakeholders from diverse communities.
Please send in samples of past work, clearly stating the areas of your involvement.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
Research Scientist
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Temasek is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Scientist.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct evaluation of state of the art embedded microcontroller and associated cryptography algorithms
- Develop and test research methods on non-invasive and semi-invasive aspects of hardware security including but not limited to: post-quantum cryptography, Embedded Security, IoT security, Hardware Forensics etc
- Responsible for device setup, device testing, data analysis and reporting
- Publish in top international venues for optimal communication of our research
Job Requirements
- Minimally Master's degree in Electrical / Electronic / Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Applicants with PhD preferred
- Prior experience in working with embedded systems is required
- Prior experience with coding and evaluation of cryptography hardware or quantum devices is required
- Coding background in either of C/Java/Assembly/Python/VHDL for analysis is required
- Basic knowledge of advanced cryptography algorithms like post quantum cryptography is prefered
- Creative, curious, self-motivated and a team player with good analytical and problem-solving skills
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Research Scientist
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The candidate will be responsible for conducting research on improving the performance of health monitoring on smart earbuds using PPG technology. Successful candidate will be part of an active research team led by Prof Thivya Kandappu from School of Computing and Information Systems, Singapore Management University.
Candidate's core responsibilities are:
- Work on literature review and study design.
- Work on IRB application and preliminary self-test.
- Work on large-scale data collection with 30-40 participants.
- Work on analyze data and write a report.
- Other duties assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum PhD degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Information Systems or closely related disciplines from an institution of higher learning
- Minimum 1 years of relevant research experience in wearable-based sensing, PPG signal analysis, embedded device, or signal processing
- Basic knowledge/Proficiency in programming software/languages such as Python and C will be positively considered/ is required
- Demonstrated experience and know-how on PPG sensors and signal processing
- Good analytical, technical and problem solving skills
• Applicants with research publications in PPG will be advantageous - Applicants with research background in Biomedical Engineering will be advantageous
- Self-motivated individual who can work independently and also collaboratively with team members
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LI-JN2Research Scientist
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Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world's top universities. NTU's College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world-renowned faculty. Today, we are ranked #2 for AI and Computer Science by US News Best Global Universities; and #8 for Data Science and AI by QS World University Ranking.
A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, the College aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU's College of Computing and Data Science is an 'exciting place to learn and grow'. We welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Research Scientist to join our quantum-safe security team at NTU's CCDS. This role is instrumental in supporting Singapore's national agenda in digital trust by contributing to the research, development, and integration of cutting-edge post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) solutions. The candidate will work closely with researchers and enterprise stakeholders to analyze existing cryptographic software stacks and drive the migration to quantum-safe alternatives.
As part of the national quantum-safe migration effort, the Research Scientist will develop software tools, frameworks, and libraries, and upgrade existing systems to meet emerging PQC standards. This position is ideal for a technically strong developer who is passionate about cybersecurity and wishes to make a tangible impact in future-proofing critical digital infrastructures.
The College of Computing & Data Science (CCDS) invites applications for the position of Research Scientist.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with research and engineering teams to develop and integrate post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) solutions into existing and new software systems
- Analyze and assess current cryptographic implementations, libraries, and system architectures to identify upgrade paths for quantum-safe migration
- Design, implement, and test software modules, protocols, or frameworks that use NIST-standardized PQC algorithms
- Evaluate performance, interoperability, and security implications of replacing classical cryptographic schemes with quantum-safe alternatives
- Support the development of technical documentation, migration roadmaps, and user integration guides for internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with industry partners (e.g., financial institutions, OEMs) to deploy and validate the migration of their systems to quantum-safe cryptography
- Contribute to research papers, technical reports, and presentations for internal reviews and external conferences or journals
Job Requirements:
- PhD degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- At least 1-2 years of relevant experiences in similar role / technical hands-on experience
- Familiarity with cryptographic and security protocols, including post-quantum cryptography
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in programming (Python, C, Go)
- Familiarity with TLS, VPNs, PKI, and open-source crypto libraries (e.g., OpenSSL, BoringSSL)
- Familiarity with project management tools
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Research Scientist
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Our client are seeking a Research Scientist to join our corporate lab, focusing on data analytics and machine learning applications for enzyme production optimization. The role involves modeling analytical data from factories and R&D centers using AI/ML approaches, and contributing to research outputs such as publications and patents.
Remuneration:
- Up to $10,000, with AWS and Variable Bonus
Responsibilities
- Manage and preprocess large datasets for analysis.
- Develop scripts and code to perform specified computational tasks.
Apply statistical analysis and machine learning techniques, including:
Optimization algorithms
- Supervised and unsupervised learning
- Sampling algorithms
- Deep learning models
- Optimize ML/AI models to meet performance specifications.
- Summarize and present results for internal reporting and external stakeholders.
- Participate in seminars, research-in-progress meetings, and collaborations.
- Contribute to writing and publishing scientific papers and patents.
Requirements
- PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proficient in coding with R, Python, Java, and Bash.
- Strong knowledge of bioinformatics (sequence analysis, protein structure prediction).
- Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Demonstrated ability in optimizing ML/AI models.
- Apt learner, adaptable, and able to apply new computational techniques to open-ended problems.
- Effective communicator and team player, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-specialists.
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Research Scientist
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The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.
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We are seeking an accomplished and visionary scientist to lead Singapore Max Planck Alliance for Sustainable Chemical Conversion of Biomass under the CREATE Thematic Programme in Decarbonisation. This role serves as the primary scientific representative the project and is responsible for executing the research vision in collaboration with local and international partners. The successful candidate will drive the development and scale-up of continuous flow chemical systems and novel catalytic pathways, contributing to global advancements in sustainable chemistry and renewable feedstock utilization. The candidate will also be responsible for cross-institutional coordination, lab commissioning, team building, and research translation, ensuring smooth integration across NTU, MPI, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide scientific leadership and direction for a multidisciplinary research team focused on biomass valorization and continuous-flow process development.
- Act as the scientific and operational anchor between MPI (Germany) and NTU (Singapore), facilitating effective cross-national coordination.
- Lead the design, commissioning, and operation of the Automated Flow Chemistry Laboratory, including layout design, staffing, and procurement.
- Drive the development and optimization of closed-loop, automated flow chemistry systems for biomass valorization, integrating data-driven design and in-line analytics.
- Ensure effective project management, team coordination, and progress reporting, while maintaining high standards of safety and scientific rigor.
- Mentor and guide a team of 5–6 researchers, including Research Fellows and Assistants.
- Oversee project progress, ensure milestone achievements, and contribute to the drafting of research proposals and industrial engagement activities.
- Disseminate results through high-impact journals, patents, and global conferences.
- Represent MPI in administrative, academic, and strategic discussions, including engagement with CREATE leadership and NRF stakeholders.
Job Requirements:
- Doctoral degree in Chemical Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in flow chemistry, automation, Chemputer-based platforms, and closed-loop experimentation.
- Experience in digitalization of chemical synthesis, lab automation, and pilot-scale system development.Strong research portfolio with high-impact publications
- Demonstrated leadership in interdisciplinary or international research projects.
- Experience in managing lab-scale to pilot-scale chemical processes, including automation, scale-up, and data-driven optimization.
- Prior involvement in programme proposal writing, lab layout design, and research coordination is a strong plus.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and manage cross-institutional collaborations.
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Research Scientist
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The Alibaba-NTU Global e-Sustainability CorpLab (ANGEL) represents a key collaboration between Alibaba Group and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Supported by the Singapore RIE2025 Fund, ANGEL creates and deploys impactful green digital technologies for global sustainability.
ANGEL's mission aligns seamlessly with Singapore's national objectives, such as the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and the Singapore Smart Nation Initiative. ANGEL's work in developing sustainable and equitable digital solutions and promoting a sustainable and green lifestyle will contribute to a smaller carbon footprint. Its holistic approach will help to secure a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity.
ANGEL will also cultivate human talents equipped with both advanced technical skills and a solid understanding of sustainable practices. They will enable Singapore to realise its environmental and technological ambitions.
ANGEL is looking for a motivated Research Scientist to conduct research on AI, reinforcement learning, AI agents, and machine learning.
Job Description
- Conduct research in the field of neural networks, natural language processing (NLP), and large language models (LLMs).
- Independently read and critically evaluate existing literature on NLP and LLMs.
- Implement neural networks and carry out experiments under the supervision of a professor
- Write papers and present the research work to a wide audience
Job Requirements
- PhD in computer science or artificial intelligence
- Strong background in Python and PyTorch programming
- Curiosity in learning new knowledge and investigating unsolved problems
- Keen observation for clues that most people may overlook
- Courage to carry on after temporary setbacks
- Excellent oral and written communication in English for research work
- Excellent teamwork, sense of responsibility, and interpersonal skills
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Research Scientist
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We invite suitable candidate to join a strong research team in Temasek as a Research Scientist with the following requisites:
Key Responsibilities:
- The candidate is expected to conduct and lead research in Wireless and Cellular Security, in particular the discovery of novel wireless attacks and their detection and mitigations.
- The candidate is expected to conduct both theoretical development of methods and experiment design to validate the developed methods.
- Other research responsibilities include supervising junior researchers/interns/students, carrying out detailed literature review and assessment of the state-of-the-art technologies. planning and executing detailed R&D activities to meet project objectives and deadlines, generating novel scientific or technological concepts for application of breakthrough nature and contributing to research proposals.
- Administrative responsibilities may include safety, asset management and other aspects related to being a member of Temasek .
Job Requirements:
- PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer & Electronics Engineering or other related fields.
- Strong background and knowledge in at least one or preferably more of the following fields: Cybersecurity, Deep Learning and Cybercrime with at least 3-5 years of research experience (including PhD training) in related fields.
- Proven track record in research and development of cybersecurity and/or Deep Learning technologies.
- Strong publication record in top cybersecurity or systems conferences/journals (e.g., Digital Investigation, USENIX Security, NDSS, ASE, TSE, TIFS, ICSE, FSE, ICST etc.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++, python etc.
- Knowledge on Software Engineering and Cybercrime are plus.
- Good writing skills for writing proposals, reports and publications in good academic journals.
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