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Principal Scientist/Senior Principal Scientist, Program Lead for Accelerated Materials Innovation (IMRE)

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IMRE is seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to drive our initiatives in self-driving experiments for accelerated materials innovation. This pivotal role is for a visionary individual with a strong track record in building and deploying high-throughput, AI-driven experimental platforms across multiple materials classes. You will be instrumental in establishing an ecosystem-level initiative for materials innovation, fostering industry adoption, and propelling Singapore to the forefront of materials innovation.

The Challenge & The Vision: The "Compressed 21st Century" demands that we accelerate the development of new materials for sustainability, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and other critical technologies. IMRE is committed to creating a future where AI and automation conduct scientific experiments at a level beyond human intelligence, compressing decades of progress into months. We are seeking to find a strong technical leader who can turn this vision into reality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Platform Leadership: Spearhead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge automated experimental platforms for materials synthesis, characterization, and testing.
• Accelerated Discovery: Drive the integration of AI, machine learning, and computational materials science with experimental workflows to accelerate the discovery and optimization of novel materials across diverse classes (e.g., polymers, ceramics, metals, composites).
• Industry Adoption & Impact: Cultivate strong partnerships with industry leaders to ensure the successful adoption and commercialization of new materials and automated discovery platforms. Demonstrate clear pathways for industrial translation and economic impact.
• Team & Capability Building: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Ecosystem Development: Play a crucial role in building and expanding a national-level ecosystem for automated materials development, collaborating with universities, research institutes, and government agencies.
• Strategic Direction: Contribute to IMRE's strategic roadmap for materials innovation, identifying emerging trends and shaping future research priorities.

We are Looking For:

• Proven Leadership: A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline, with substantial experience in a leadership role within a leading university, research institution or industry setting.
• Platform Builder: Demonstrated strong track record in successfully building, deploying, and managing automated experimental platforms (e.g., high-throughput synthesis robots, autonomous labs) for materials research.
• Industry Acumen: Extensive experience in driving industry adoption of new materials or technological platforms, with a strong understanding of commercialization pathways and intellectual property management.
• Multi-Material Expertise: Experience with a wide range of materials classes and experimental techniques.
• AI/ML Integration: Deep understanding and practical experience in integrating AI, machine learning, and data science methodologies into experimental workflows for accelerated discovery.
• Collaboration Champion: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to foster national and international collaborations.
• Visionary: A forward-thinker with a passion for materials innovation and a commitment to making a tangible impact on scientific progress and economic growth.

Why IMRE? At IMRE, you will have the unique opportunity to work with world-class talent and state-of-the-art facilities. You will be empowered to lead transformative projects that address global challenges and contribute to Singapore's position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and deep technology. Your work will directly shape the future of materials discovery and have a profound impact on industries and society.

Principal Scientist/Senior Principal Scientist, Program Lead for Accelerated Materials Innovation (IMRE)
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Principal Scientist/Senior Principal Scientist, Program Lead for Accelerated Materials Innovation (IMRE)
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IMRE is seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to drive our initiatives in self-driving experiments for accelerated materials innovation. This pivotal role is for a visionary individual with a strong track record in building and deploying high-throughput, AI-driven experimental platforms across multiple materials classes. You will be instrumental in establishing an ecosystem-level initiative for materials innovation, fostering industry adoption, and propelling Singapore to the forefront of materials innovation.
The Challenge & The Vision:
The "Compressed 21st Century" demands that we accelerate the development of new materials for sustainability, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and other critical technologies. IMRE is committed to creating a future where AI and automation conduct scientific experiments at a level beyond human intelligence, compressing decades of progress into months. We are seeking to find a strong technical leader who can turn this vision into reality.
Key Responsibilities:
Platform Leadership:
Spearhead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge automated experimental platforms for materials synthesis, characterization, and testing.
Accelerated Discovery:
Drive the integration of AI, machine learning, and computational materials science with experimental workflows to accelerate the discovery and optimization of novel materials across diverse classes (e.g., polymers, ceramics, metals, composites).
Industry Adoption & Impact:
Cultivate strong partnerships with industry leaders to ensure the successful adoption and commercialization of new materials and automated discovery platforms. Demonstrate clear pathways for industrial translation and economic impact.
Team & Capability Building:
Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Ecosystem Development:
Play a crucial role in building and expanding a national-level ecosystem for automated materials development, collaborating with universities, research institutes, and government agencies.
Strategic Direction:
Contribute to IMRE's strategic roadmap for materials innovation, identifying emerging trends and shaping future research priorities.
We are Looking For:
Proven Leadership:
A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline, with substantial experience in a leadership role within a leading university, research institution or industry setting.
Platform Builder:
Demonstrated strong track record in successfully building, deploying, and managing automated experimental platforms (e.g., high-throughput synthesis robots, autonomous labs) for materials research.
Industry Acumen:
Extensive experience in driving industry adoption of new materials or technological platforms, with a strong understanding of commercialization pathways and intellectual property management.
Multi-Material Expertise:
Experience with a wide range of materials classes and experimental techniques.
AI/ML Integration:
Deep understanding and practical experience in integrating AI, machine learning, and data science methodologies into experimental workflows for accelerated discovery.
Collaboration Champion:
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to foster national and international collaborations.
Visionary:
A forward-thinker with a passion for materials innovation and a commitment to making a tangible impact on scientific progress and economic growth.
Why IMRE?
At IMRE, you will have the unique opportunity to work with world-class talent and state-of-the-art facilities. You will be empowered to lead transformative projects that address global challenges and contribute to Singapore's position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and deep technology. Your work will directly shape the future of materials discovery and have a profound impact on industries and society.
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Temasek invites suitable candidate to join a strong research team as a Principal Research Scientist with the following requisites:

Key Responsibilities:

• The candidate is expected to conduct and lead research sensor array and radar processing. in particular the detection, localization and tracking of active and passive targets in a cellular network under harsh urban environment conditions.
• The candidate is expected to conduct both theoretical development of methods and experimental validation of 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 Electrical & Electronics Engineering or other related fields
• Strong background and knowledge in modern RF communications / digital signal processing particularly in  wireless communications, RF Array processing and Radar Signal processing with at least 15 years of research experience.
• Proven track record in research, development of algorithms, publications and/or patents.
• Strong algorithm development and programming skills in MATLAB/Pyton and C++
• Working knowledge of state of the art machine learning techniques
• Familiarity with Ettus USRP devices, GNU Radio/Labview programming are plus factors.
• Good writing skills for writing proposals, reports and publications in good academic journals

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

Jinan-NTU Green Technology Research Institute (GreenTRI) was established to focus on international collaborations in digital technologies and GreenTech.

GreenTRI is looking for a motivated Principal Research Scientist to guide the centre of excellence in achieving its vision and mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Director in providing strategic direction and leadership to guide the centre of excellence in achieving its vision and mission.
• Assist the Director in offering scientific insights and strategic direction for research collaborations with industry partners.
• Help the Director plan, strategize, and implement frameworks and processes to meet the center's milestones and goals.
• Lead research programs focused on emerging technologies and talent development.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal teams and external collaborators to achieve common objectives.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and support to researchers and PhD students.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree from a world leading university, preferably in a field related to Computer Science/Engineering, with at least 20 years' experience in a research-intensive educational and research environment.
• Strong leadership in managing executive and professional programmes
• Strong experience as subject matter expert in digital technologies, cross-disciplinary areas, etc.
• Significant experience in supervising and mentoring research staff and students
• Significant experience and success in leading strategic collaborations.
• Excellent oral and written communications, with strong interpersonal skills.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Air Traffic Management Research Institute (ATMRI), established in 2013 through a strategic partnership between NTU and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), is a premier institution dedicated to advancing the science and technology of air traffic management. ATMRI aims to enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of the worldwide air transport system. We invite a suitable candidate to join the strong research team in ATMRI (MAE, NTU) as a Principal Research Scientist to provide strategic leadership and support for all aspects of R&D activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and guide R&D projects, with a particular focus on human factors, human-AI ATC systems, and advanced machine learning algorithms.
• Take a leading role in designing theoretical foundations of methods as well as experiments validating the developed methods.
• Plan and execute detailed R&D activities to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Supervise researchers/students.
• Initiate and evaluate relevant literature reviews and assessments of the state-of-the-art technologies.
• Generate novel scientific or technological concepts for application of breakthrough nature.
• Conduct innovative and high-quality research.

Job Responsibilities:

• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Science or other relevant fields from the top renown universities.
• At least 15 years of R&D experience in academia or industry.
• Solid technical foundation in human factors, AI, and human-machine interaction with a comprehensive understanding of global current and emerging trends.
• Sound research records and publications in human factors for ATCM systems, AI methods and algorithms.
• High Google Scholar h-index citation count (above 25).
• PI/Co-PI experience in projects under competitive research grants.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, and excellent problem-solving skills.

The successful applicant will typically be placed on a 1-year contract. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to join our team on a range of projects in the field of neuroscience research.

• Conducting mouse stereotaxic surgeries, conducting mouse behavior and imaging experiments, RNA-FISH and IF histology experiments, confocal microscopy, processing and analysis of behavior and confocal data.

• Master's Degree in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Biological Science or Biotechnology. Strong interest in neuroscience research.

• Excellent time and resource management skills, excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, ability to work well with interdisciplinary colleagues.

• At least two years of experience in small animal care surgery and husbandry is required, understands small rodent behaviour, experience in fiber photometry or one/two-photon fluorescence microendoscopic imaging will be strongly considered, proficient in histology, RNA-FISH and RNA sequencing experiments, experience in computational behavior and image analysis will be advantageous, some experience in confocal fluorescence microscopy.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Advanced Packaging Program at the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is seeking a passionate and skilled Scientist or Senior Scientist to join our team. The candidate will be responsible to advance the state-of-the-art chip-to-wafer and wafer-to-wafer fusion/hybrid bonding capabilities, develop 2.5D interposer and 3D chip stacking process integration flows for Heterogenous Integration of chiplets for Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing applications, and conducting electrical, thermal and mechanical reliability characterization. The position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technologies and collaborate with a dynamic team of researchers and external stakeholders.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Advanced Packaging Program at the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is seeking a passionate and skilled Scientist or Senior Scientist to join our team. The candidate will be responsible to advance the state-of-the-art chip-to-wafer and wafer-to-wafer fusion/hybrid bonding capabilities, develop 2.5D interposer and 3D chip stacking process integration flows for Heterogenous Integration of chiplets for Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing applications, and conducting electrical, thermal and mechanical reliability characterization. The position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technologies and collaborate with a dynamic team of researchers and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and lead internal capability development and external industry projects involving new materials, advanced process integration approaches, and innovative concepts.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project team for the execution of industry projects with manageable risks and mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Engage and manage internal and external stakeholders for the R&D projects execution and provide timely updates for timely deliverable.
• Conduct research and develop advanced fine-pitch flip-chip & hybrid bonding techniques for chip-to-wafer, emphasizing bonding parameter optimization and process enhancements.
• Investigate and refine wafer bonding processes for interposer fabrication, inter-dielectric gap fill, and alignment accuracy, addressing critical factors such as warpage, bonding strength, and yield.
• Optimize die-bonding processes, including the selection of low-temperature organic and inorganic bonding materials, surface preparation, bonding materials and bonding methods.
• Conduct engineering experiments for process characterization to drive quality and yield improvements.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for both internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance and expertise.
• Collaborate with senior staff, process integrators, and external partners to address technology roadmap and process capabilities development.
• Inspire and mentor talents in semiconductor technology, contributing to workforce development in the field.
  
  

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in device fabrication, back-end-of-line (BEOL) and advanced packaging processes & integration required for 2.5D/3D heterogeneous integration applications. Project and stakeholder (including industry partners) management experience will be added advantage. Hands-on experience in BEOL wiring processes & integration, C2W/W2W fusion/hybrid bonding and flip-chip bonding are required.
• Strong knowledge in advanced packaging technologies in particular hybrid bonding equipment, bonding materials, processes & integration, and reliability characterization are preferable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation and design of experiments. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve process-related challenges. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research-oriented environment (OEMs, customers, and Internal stakeholders). Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries Research Services

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Advanced Packaging Program at the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is seeking a passionate and skilled Scientist or Senior Scientist to join our team. The candidate will be responsible to advance the state-of-the-art chip-to-wafer and wafer-to-wafer fusion/hybrid bonding capabilities, develop 2.5D interposer and 3D chip stacking process integration flows for Heterogenous Integration of chiplets for Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing applications, and conducting electrical, thermal and mechanical reliability characterization. The position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technologies and collaborate with a dynamic team of researchers and external stakeholders.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Advanced Packaging Program at the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is seeking a passionate and skilled Scientist or Senior Scientist to join our team. The candidate will be responsible to advance the state-of-the-art chip-to-wafer and wafer-to-wafer fusion/hybrid bonding capabilities, develop 2.5D interposer and 3D chip stacking process integration flows for Heterogenous Integration of chiplets for Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing applications, and conducting electrical, thermal and mechanical reliability characterization. The position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technologies and collaborate with a dynamic team of researchers and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Conceptualise and lead internal capability development and external industry projects involving new materials, advanced process integration approaches, and innovative concepts.
Lead multi-disciplinary project team for the execution of industry projects with manageable risks and mentor less experienced colleagues.
Engage and manage internal and external stakeholders for the R&D projects execution and provide timely updates for timely deliverable.
Conduct research and develop advanced fine-pitch flip-chip & hybrid bonding techniques for chip-to-wafer, emphasizing bonding parameter optimization and process enhancements.
Investigate and refine wafer bonding processes for interposer fabrication, inter-dielectric gap fill, and alignment accuracy, addressing critical factors such as warpage, bonding strength, and yield.
Optimize die-bonding processes, including the selection of low-temperature organic and inorganic bonding materials, surface preparation, bonding materials and bonding methods.
Conduct engineering experiments for process characterization to drive quality and yield improvements.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for both internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance and expertise.
Collaborate with senior staff, process integrators, and external partners to address technology roadmap and process capabilities development.
Inspire and mentor talents in semiconductor technology, contributing to workforce development in the field.
JOB REQUIREMENT/Qualifications
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field.
5 to 10 years of experience in device fabrication, back-end-of-line (BEOL) and advanced packaging processes & integration required for 2.5D/3D heterogeneous integration applications. Project and stakeholder (including industry partners) management experience will be added advantage. Hands-on experience in BEOL wiring processes & integration, C2W/W2W fusion/hybrid bonding and flip-chip bonding are required.
Strong knowledge in advanced packaging technologies in particular hybrid bonding equipment, bonding materials, processes & integration, and reliability characterization are preferable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation and design of experiments. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve process-related challenges. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a research-oriented environment (OEMs, customers, and Internal stakeholders). Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Seniority level
Seniority level Associate
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Employment type Full-time
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Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Research Services
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Job Responsibilities

• Leading central lithography team under pattern transfer group.
• Selection, procurement and qualification of litho tool sets based on program -- from contact aligner to immersion.
• Actively working with cross functional stake owners to plan and develop new lithography process.
• Validate design, reticle tap out and post tap out verification.
• Assist in internal and external technical discussion to overcome process related challenge and provide relevant solution.
• Perform process characterization, margin study to determine the process capability of new process platform.
• Act as a subject matter expert and resource for researchers and industry partners to enable process and/or product realization.
• Publish process development outcome and breakthrough in research community.
• Engage with relevant equipment makers/vendors and responsible for selecting and procuring research equipment.
• Work with fab team in establishing SPC for newly developed process.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; lead small projects with manageable risks.
• Accelerate parallel process development capability to meet aggressive project timelines and supporting faster innovation cycles.
• Build a sustainable talent pipeline across both research and engineering levels.

Job Requirements:

• PhD/ Master Degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, and Microelectronics, or closely related fields are welcome to apply.
• More than 10 years relevant working experiences in R&D and/or industry environment with broad exposure in handling 6”, 8” and/or 12” substrate covering nano to micron tech nodes, preferably experiences in SiC/GaN/Photonics.
• Proficient in Photolithography tools including Immersion/KrF/I-line Scanner/Stepper/Mask Aligner, knowledge in EBEAM Lithography tool will be added advantage.
• Hands-on experiences in metrology including but not limited to CDSEM, Overlay, OCD, DRSEM, Microscope. Capable to create recipe to support various research requirement.
• Knowledge in design and simulation (Prolith, OPC, etc), reticle layout (oas, gds) review and basic tap out process.
• Equip with Lithography skills set including fundamental Lithography theory, Photoresist characteristic and application, new process setup (swing curve, FEM, DOE, statistical root cause analysis and problem-solving methods, etc), optimization and margin improvement.