98 Principal Scientist jobs in Singapore

Job Description:
Leads conceptual and technical integration of various research studies to provide leading edge solutions towards treatment of maternal-child viral diseases, with a focus on
impact of re-emerging vector-borne viral infections on maternal immunity and fetal immune reprogramming during early childhood .
Conceptualize and create new technologies, patents and publications.
Review and manage operating budget of grants and team.
Establish collaborations, develop scientific proposals and ensure timely achievement of project milestones.
Manage a team and provide scientific and career mentorship to researchers and students.
Job Requirements:
PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology or related field.
Minimally 4 years of post‐PhD relevant experience with a strong record in clinical collaborations.
Strong background in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Genomics.
Strong publication record, especially on mosquito‐borne viruses.
Highly motivated and able to develop strong research ideas to secure grant and funding.
Strong analytical, technical and problem‐solving skills.
Team player with good interpersonal skills.
Good spoken and written communication skills.
Eligibility Criteria:
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR IDL) is seeking for a Principal Scientist to join us in our mission to be a leading centre of infectious diseases research. A*STAR IDL aims to develop a cohesive A*STAR response to drive and deliver translational infectious diseases research to better health and economic outcomes.

Job Description:

• Leads conceptual and technical integration of various research studies to provide leading edge solutions towards treatment of maternal-child viral diseases, with a focus on impact of re-emerging vector-borne viral infections on maternal immunity and fetal immune reprogramming during early childhood .
• Conceptualize and create new technologies, patents and publications
• Review and manage operating budget of grants and team.
• Establish collaborations, develop scientific proposals and ensure timely achievement of project milestones.
• Manage a team and provide scientific and career mentorship to researchers and students.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology or related field as above
• Minimally 4 years of post-PhD relevant experience with a strong record in clinical collaborations.
• Strong background in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Genomics.
• Strong publication record, especially on mosquito-borne viruses.
• Highly motivated and ability to develop strong research ideas to secure grant and funding
• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written communication skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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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.
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ISCE2 is looking for a highly motivated candidate to join Digital Chemistry Division and drive data-rich experimental and process development workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organic synthetic chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating, implementing and driving projects in multiphasic and continuous flow, and process intensification.
Responsibilities
Drive ideation and projects involving multiphase flow processes, automation, digitalization and high throughput experimentation.
Implementation and development of flow technologies and analytics for projects.
Application of kinetic models and design of experiments (DoE) for flow development.
Utilisation of chemical analysis (UHPLC-MS, GC-MS, NMR, etc), including in-line/on-line flow analysis.
Writing of publications, research proposals and patent applications
Communicating with internal ISCE2, A*STAR and industrial collaborators.
Daily supervision of MSc and PhD Students for scientific aspects and well-being.
Qualifications
Experience in synthetic organic chemistry, especially in continuous processing and high throughout experimentation.
Strong ability to work in multidisciplinary teams with both academic and industrial laboratories.
Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards related to chemical testing.
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Role & Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing appropriate levels of metal/metal-alloy contaminations by oxygen and other contaminants; determining the root cause of contaminants, and establishing protocols for characterizations.
• Hands-on providing support for onsite metal PVD, including creating, running, and characterizing recipes to achieve the lowest resistances.
• Collaborates closely with equipment vendors and device engineers to optimize the metal-stack for device performances and robustness/reliability, from low to high temperatures.
• Lead data analysis related to implant-induced defects and cleaning issues on metal contacts with solutions development.
• Examines the work-functions of metal/metal-alloys suitable for Ohmic contact on SiC.
• Responsible for designing experiments for Ohmic contact on various SiC substrates with different doping types, determining their impact, and resolving issues to achieve the lowest specific contact resistances.
• Designing cleaning processes to obtain ideal Schottky diode using various metal/metal-alloys on SiC for high-performance applications.
• Work closely with cross-departmental and integration teams and in 3–5 years’ time develop a WBG backend process integration team of at least 4 persons.

Requirements:

• PhD Degree in Material Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• > 8 years related industrial experience including backend process module integration.
• Extensive hands-on experience in PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) processing for metal depositions and interface tuning.
• Strong understanding of metal-semiconductor contact physics.
• Expertise in work-function tunings of metal and metal-alloy.
• Proficiency in modulating electron affinity through implantation or surface treatments of semiconductors.
• Good understanding of wide band-gap semiconductor materials and their interactions with metal/metal-alloys under varying temperature conditions.
• Thorough fundamentals in Ohmic contact and Schottky diode physics, as well as the impact of defects and contaminations on electrical properties.
• Skilled at mentoring and transferring knowledge to junior staff members.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with customers, address their needs and concerns, and provide suitable solutions.

ISCE2 is looking for a highly motivated candidate to join Digital Chemistry Division and drive data-rich experimental and process development workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organic synthetic chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating, implementing and driving projects in multiphasic and continuous flow, and process intensification.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive ideation and projects involving multiphase flow processes, automation, digitalization and high throughput experimentation.
• Implementation and development of flow technologies and analytics for projects.
• Application of kinetic models and design of experiments (DoE) for flow development.
• Utilisation of chemical analysis (UHPLC-MS, GC-MS, NMR, etc), including in-line/on-line flow analysis.
• Writing of publications, research proposals and patent applications
• Communicating with internal ISCE2, A*STAR and industrial collaborators.
• Daily supervision of MSc and PhD Students for scientific aspects and well-being.

Key requirements:

• Experience in synthetic organic chemistry, especially in continuous processing and high throughout experimentation.
• Strong ability to work in multidisciplinary teams with both academic and industrial laboratories.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards related to chemical testing.

ISCE2 is looking for a highly motivated candidate to join Digital Chemistry Division and drive data-rich experimental and process development workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organic synthetic chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating, implementing and driving projects in multiphasic and continuous flow, and process intensification.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive ideation and projects involving multiphase flow processes, automation, digitalization and high throughput experimentation.
• Implementation and development of flow technologies and analytics for projects.
• Application of kinetic models and design of experiments (DoE) for flow development.
• Utilisation of chemical analysis (UHPLC-MS, GC-MS, NMR, etc), including in-line/on-line flow analysis.
• Writing of publications, research proposals and patent applications
• Communicating with internal ISCE2, A*STAR and industrial collaborators.
• Daily supervision of MSc and PhD Students for scientific aspects and well-being.

Key requirements:

• Experience in synthetic organic chemistry, especially in continuous processing and high throughout experimentation.
• Strong ability to work in multidisciplinary teams with both academic and industrial laboratories.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards related to chemical testing.

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.
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Overview
ROLE:
A*STAR-IME is leading the way in establishing the industry’s first 200 mm open Silicon Carbide (SiC) R&D program. The program’s specific focus is on advancing 200 mm SiC technologies in key areas such as epitaxy, gate stack, ion implantation, and dry etching, and integrating these modules to fabricate high-performance power devices. Our objective is to drive innovation in power device research, particularly in power MOSFETs rated above 1.2 kV. Developing key innovative processes is crucial for creating high-performance devices that will contribute to advancements in automotive technologies, vehicle electrification, safety measures, sustainable energy grids, data centers, and industrial & aerospace automation. This role involves growing leadership in ion implantation processes for p-body, channel, guard ring, source contact, and other components. We are currently seeking an individual with ~5 years of experience in ion implantation. The chosen candidate will be responsible for independently supervising ion implantation processes, conducting ion implant simulations, possessing knowledge of crystallography and ion interaction with atoms, and having a strong understanding of implanters and related thermal processing physics, beam optics, dosimetry systems, and vacuum technology. The ideal candidate should also be willing to collaborate with various departments, the technology development group, and customers. Furthermore, the candidate will contribute to the wide-bandgap team by sharing ion implantation expertise on compound semiconductor materials and collaborating with other departments working with Si-based technology. The candidate will also be groomed to lead this diffusion process module group of ~6 headcounts into the future.
Responsibilities
Diagnose malfunctions by utilizing appropriate diagnostic tools and software to identify and rectify equipment faults, applying knowledge of ion implant system functionality.
Support on-site ion implanters in creating, running & characterizing recipes for recipe validation and develop processes to achieve the desired dopant profile with excellent damage recovery.
Collaborate with vendors to optimize equipment performance and reduce tool downtime.
Analyze data related to implant-related defect formation to quantify impact and develop effective minimization strategies.
Examine work orders and communicate with equipment operators to resolve equipment problems & determine mechanical or human factors contributing to the issues.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks with tool operators, especially in checking, cleaning, repairing, detecting and preventing problems.
Responsible for designing experiments for ion implantation at various dose, energy, tilt, and twist levels.
Requirements
M.Sc./Ph.D. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
>5 years industrial experience in semiconductor device process development or high-energy ion implantation applications.
Extensive proficiency in medium- to high-energy/current ion implantation processes, including a comprehensive knowledge of implant equipment, equipment parts, and troubleshooting techniques to minimize equipment downtime.
Good understanding of wide-bandgap semiconductor materials and their corresponding dopant species.
Expertise in ion channeling, ion bombardment, and their impact on implant species profiles.
In-depth comprehension of defect formation and annihilation processes in the implanted region of semiconductors.
Familiarity with essential device properties resulting from ion implantation.
Adept at mentoring and transferring knowledge to junior staff members.
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