288 Research Associate jobs in Singapore

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) is recruiting a full-time Research Associate at the ADVANcing Clinical Evidence in Infectious Diseases (ADVANCE-ID) Network, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH). Founded in 1905, NUS is consistently ranked among the world's top 30 universities and Asia's top 2 universities. It is an innovative, research-intensive university with over 36,000 students from 100 countries. ADVANCE-ID is a global network for infectious disease clinical studies. Our aim is to conduct rapid, cost-effective randomised controlled trials to deliver relevant and high-quality evidence to guide clinical practice. We hope to achieve this vision through equity (shared ownership), sustainability (build long-term capacity and trust) and engagement of key stakeholders (including clinicians, scientists, governments, industry).

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Research Associate with strong project management expertise to support a regional initiative that aims to develop and evaluate community engagement strategies in clinical trials. This role involves end-to-end project management as the primary focus and will also support research activities. This position will work closely with principal investigators, country leads and research teams, and external partners to drive operational excellence, compliance, and impact.

Job scope:

• Project management: planning, communication, coordination, timeline management, monitoring, and budget, data and resource management

• Stakeholder and partner management and serve as the central point of contact among stakeholders

• Organize cross-country meetings; prepare agendas and minutes.

• Coordinate travel and support site visits; travel to participating countries as needed.

• To work with the lead investigator on collaborative and international research with partner organisations nationally and globally (including NGOs, industry, hospitals and other research and academic institutions).

• Assist research activities as needed, including qualitative and quantitative research data collection, analyses, and reporting.

• Prepare and coordinate research ethics protocols.

• Support the dissemination of project outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets including guidelines and policy recommendations.

• Be involved in capacity building in the region by supporting workshops and relevant training activities.

Requirements and selection criteria:

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, health sciences, social sciences, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, stakeholder management and coordination.

• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to produce clear documentation, reports, and meeting materials.

• Familiarity with research ethics, IRB processes, and data protection requirements.

• Knowledge of research methods and data analytic capability in quantitative and/or qualitative research.

• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

• Able to work effectively independently as well as with a team.

The following requirement will be considered as an advantage:

• Field experience in Asia

Recruitment is open immediately. The grade of appointment will be accorded based on candidate's academic qualifications and years of relevant experience.

Applicants should submit the following documents during the application:

a. Cover letter highlighting career goals and relevant experience, and how they meet the selection criteria

b. Curriculum Vitae

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Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Department : Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 30540

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health is seeking a motivated and capable Research Associate (Quantitative) to join an interdisciplinary team examining the intersections of the built environment, socio-spatial dynamics, and community well-being.

This role will focus on the development of validated measurement framework for assessing how community hubs build community capacities and social capital, stakeholder engagement, and advanced socio-spatial analysis. The work will contribute to new knowledge on how intergenerational urban design, programming, and governance models shape community capacity-building, and how these pathways influence social resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Measurement & Quantitative Research

-Develop, adapt, and validate survey instruments and indexes to assess community capacities and social capital.

-Design and lead Delphi surveys with experts to refine indicators and ensure contextual relevance.

-Conduct advanced quantitative analyses, including regression, multilevel modelling, and factor analysis.

• Socio-Spatial & Mixed-Methods Analysis

-Contribute to GIS-based socio-spatial analysis linking designs of community hubs, land use, accessibility, and environmental features with social and community-level outcomes.

-Integrate quantitative and qualitative findings to generate holistic insights.

-Support participatory and citizen-science approaches to capturing lived experiences of public spaces.

• Stakeholder Interviews and Engagement

-Conduct interviews, focus groups, and workshops with government agencies, NGOs, and community partners.

-Contribute to stakeholder mapping, governance analysis, and synthesis of engagement practices.

-Facilitate and coordinate a multi-agency advisory group involving academics, government agencies, NGOs, and community partners.

-Translate research findings into actionable recommendations for practitioners and policymakers.

• Project Management & Dissemination

-Manage day-to-day research activities, including ethics submissions, data management, and coordination with collaborators.

-Draft reports, policy briefs, and manuscripts for academic and practitioner audiences.

-Prepare presentations and data visualizations to communicate findings effectively.

Requirements

• Master's degree in public health, Urban Studies, Geography, Sociology, Data Science, or related disciplines.

• At least 2 years of prior research experience in applied social, health or built environment research (preferably post-masters)

• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative methods (survey design, psychometrics, regression, multilevel modelling, factor analysis).

• Experience in measurement development and validation (indexes, scales, Delphi surveys)

• Familiarity with GIS and socio-spatial analysis highly preferred.

• Exposure to mixed-methods research and participatory approaches.

• Proficiency in at least one statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS, Python).

• Excellent writing, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work at the intersection of public health, behavioural science, and urban design to generate policy-relevant insights.

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary network of academics, government agencies, and design professionals.

• Gain hands-on experience in community measurement, socio-spatial research, and participatory evaluation frameworks.

• Contribute to shaping inclusive, resilient, and community-driven urban environments.

Position Type: 1-year contract (renewable), full-time, based in Singapore

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Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Department : Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 30541

The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) is an interdisciplinary school that will be a world leader in environmental research focused on Asian environmental challenges. The ASE integrates Earth and environmental sciences to build an understanding of our planet and environment and to address key issues of environmental sustainability and its impact on society. For more details, please view

The Research Associate will have knowledge of ecosystem services assessment, ecological engineering, social sciences, carbon policy, environmental science, and/or similar coastal environmental issues at the policy-academic interface. They will work closely with the research team for the 'Ecosystem services provided by current and future coastal defences, including recreation and education'.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Associate will collaborate closely with the project team primarily assessing ecosystem services and supporting Principal Investigators (PIs) in meeting the objectives outlined in the project work plan. The researcher will be responsible for assisting with identification and analysis if ecosystem services, social science data collection, collation and analysis of current ecosystem services and artificial coastline data and assisting with data management. The successful applicant will assist in all aspects of the work package. This will additionally include conducting literature reviews of relevant articles and information, managing and analyzing ecological and socioeconomic datasets related to coastal ecosystem services in Singapore, and conducting field work to collect new data.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of Master's degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Social Sciences or a closely related field.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of spatial analysis tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized and proactive
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Positive working attitude, both in a team and independently
• As the position requires stakeholder engagement in English, candidate must be fluent in English
• Familiar with data analysis software (e.g., R, Matlab, SPSS, Primer or Python)
• Experience with data analysis techniques (e.g., ANOVA, PCA, Regression, MDNS)
• Experience with ecosystem service identification and analysis
• Excellent data management and analysis skills

ASE seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit based on merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, or disability.

Interested applicants should submit a CV and a statement of interests. Applicants will be asked to appear for interview (including online). For further information on the project please contact Dr Natasha Bhatia via clicking "QUICK APPLY". Evaluation of application starts immediately until the position is filled.

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

The Research Associate will perform cutting-edge research on AI-centered cybersecurity, including but not limited to the following domains: Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) based and/or cryptographic enabled confidential AI computing, trustworthy AI such as information leaks of AI models, backdoor threats to AI, etc., and application of AI technologies for security protection such as carrier-network protection, software vulnerability analysis, etc. The candidate will work closely with the research team to advance existing work, propose innovative solutions, and integrate security protection into AI and machine learning frameworks and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform research on AI-centered cybersecurity techniques.
• Develop innovative methods to enhance security and privacy protection for AI systems or for other computing systems using AI.
• Collaborate with researchers around the world to integrate protection into real-world systems and AI models.
• Analyze and interpret experimental results.
• Prepare and publish high-impact research at top venues (e.g., S&P, USENIX Security, CCS, NDSS etc.)

Job Requirements:

• A Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or a related field with a strong foundation in AI/ML and quantitative methods.
• Outstanding academic record from a leading university.
• Prior work in cybersecurity or trustworthy AI is highly preferred.
• Publications in top-tier security or AI/ML venues are a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in programming and experience with security or AI.
• Strong analytical rigor, problem-solving ability, and teamwork to collaborate with world-class researchers

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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• To support the identification, classification and interpretation of genetic variants by collecting and analysing data.
• Data Collection & Management: Ensure the accuracy, consistency and proper documentation of data. Assist in preparing reports of NGS test results, update and manage variant data in database.
• Variant Annotation & Curation: Help classify variants using available guidelines, prepare analysis data for interpretation, perform comprehensive review of scientific literature.
• Documentation & Reporting: Keep records of variant analysis, assist in preparing reports or presentations on curated variants. Help with the preparation of manuscripts or research papers.
• Provides administrative and management support: Coordination of educational programmes and multidisciplinary meetings with ASEAN partners.
• Coordinates the collection and processing of laboratory samples.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary meetings eg variant curation meetings.
• Preparation of grant review reports and submission of claims.
• Work environment involves exposure to infectious and hazardous specimens or materials that are found in a typical medical testing laboratory environment. Abide by the laboratory etiquette, dress code and general standards.

Job Requirements:

• Master or Degree with min 2 years experience in Life Sciences/Health Sciences or related field.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical software preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized and meticulous in performing tasks.

We are expanding our laboratory unit at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Office, SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Center. As a Research Associate, you will be working on molecular and cellular characterization of genes and biochemical/functional experiments related to translational aspects of human carcinogenesis, as well as mouse models.

Job Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Science or related discipline with min 2 years of experience.
• Technical competence in a broad set of laboratory skills.
• Laboratory experience in molecular biological and cell culture techniques will be required.
• Experience in handling experiment with laboratory mice.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently, a good team player with good communication skills and dedication to the job.
• Conscientious, well organized and efficient in work management.
• Position is available for Bioinformatics, for individuals with advanced skills in computing and statistics analyses.

You are expected to work in a very friendly laboratory environment, with great learning opportunities, and mentorship from a clinician-scientist. Motivated individuals with good academic performance are encouraged to apply.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email. Thank you for your application.

Join Our Immersive Storytelling Lab

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary research team exploring the intersection of art, technology, and cultural narratives. The School of Art, Design and Media is looking for a passionate and creative individual to contribute to projects that investigate urban ecologies, local communities, and hidden sites in Singapore through immersive storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and edit immersive soundscapes for VR/AR environments, installations, and exhibitions
• Collaborate with artists and researchers to develop audio-visual narratives and communication strategies
• Contribute to the project's communication design and visual identity across web, print, and social media platforms

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Proven experience in research, academia, and/or creative practice
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and team collaboration
• Familiarity with Singapore's cultural and ecological landscapes would be advantageous in supporting the needs of this project

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

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduates students and 2,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

Today, the School has become one of the world's largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in computationally solving electrodynamics problems involving electron-photon and electron-matter interactions in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) regime
• Assist in developing new, efficient software for modeling unprecedented electromagnetic phenomena, using languages such as C++ and Python
• Collaborate with senior researchers to formulate new theories pertaining to EUV generation, obtained ab initio from Maxwell's equations and quantum electrodynamics/quantum field theory
• Lead papers and publish in high-impact journals
• Present at top-tier international conferences
• Assist PI in writing grants and provide logistical support pertaining to laboratory operation for the project.

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field
• Strong background in electrodynamics simulations techniques
• Strong background in C++, Python or similar languages
• Strong background in theoretical physics and mathematical physics
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Competent in teamwork and presenting results in informative visuals
• Interpersonal skill: Ability to work under pressure, Ability to work independently, develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details, excellent organizational / time management skills
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply

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

We invite suitable candidate to join a strong research team in Temasek as a Research Associate with the following requisites:

Key Responsibilities:

• The candidate is expected to conduct research (together with a lead scientist or faculty) and development in projects related to 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.
• The candidate is expected to work with other researchers in the project and possibly with PhD students.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer & Electronics Engineering or other related fields
• Strong background and knowledge in Cybersecurity and Computer Networks, as demonstrated by relevant projects and/or research experience.
• A track record in research and development of cybersecurity technologies is a plus.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, python etc.
• Knowledge on machine learning or deep learning is a plus.
• Good writing skills for writing proposals, reports and publications in good academic journals

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