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Associate Director, Scientific Research
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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life‑changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world‑changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
Position SummaryIllumina, a world‑leading microarray and next generation sequencing (NGS) company, is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Singapore Assay R&D team. The successful candidate will lead in executing scientific R&D in the field of molecular biology and biochemistry to develop novel, best‑in‑class multiomics NGS products. The Associate Director will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team working to execute the design and development of novel, robust products for Illumina sequencing platforms. They will be a strong technical and strategic contributor to the development of biochemistry and have a successful track record of working collaboratively on projects in a matrixed organization.
Responsibilities- Develop and execute strategies focused on business excellence, aligning with the overall goals of the organization and company vision.
- Directly manage, guide, coach and develop a team of scientists, managers and other staff to meet project milestones and business objectives.
- Oversee day‑to‑day departmental operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with company goals and standards.
- Lead or support various projects, including technology transfers, new process implementation and scientific initiatives, often across multiple sites or globally, through ambitious goals and challenging trade‑off decisions while maintaining an energized and motivating work environment.
- Liaise effectively and influence peers within departments and across the organization. Build and maintain close relationships with other functional groups in RnD, Process Engineering, Operations, Business Development, Product Management, and QA.
- Recommend targets for new capabilities, technologies and initiatives, and drive evaluation and implementation of process improvements and technological integration.
- Manage functional spending, budget creation, forecasting, and financial management activities for the department and its programs.
- Prioritize, align and adjust resources to ensure success across multiple projects and priorities.
- Demonstrated ability for strong leadership skills, including ability to lead teams, develop talent, and manage multiple priorities.
- Proven ability to assess and organize complex information, solve ambiguous problems, and develop actionable strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and in presentation for effective engagement with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven experience in the biotech or pharma industry, with a strong understanding of relevant product development, operational and regulatory landscapes.
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to build relationships with global stakeholders.
- Requires PhD or equivalent, with a strong foundation in relevant scientific discipline such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics or related fields.
- 10+ years of extensive experience in reagent and product development in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero‑net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact To learn more, visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
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Associate Director, Scientific Research
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41342-JOB# At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.# Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.# **Position Summary:**Illumina, a world-leading microarray and next generation sequencing (NGS) company, is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Singapore Assay R&D team. The successful candidate will lead in executing scientific R&D in the field of molecular biology and biochemistry to develop novel, best-in-class multiomics NGS products.The Associate Director will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working to execute the design and development of novel, robust products for Illumina sequencing platforms. They will be a strong technical and strategic contributor to the development of biochemistry and have a successful track record of working collaboratively on projects in a matrixed organization.Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.**Responsibilities:*** Develop and execute strategies focused on business excellence, aligning with the overall goals of the organization and company vision.* Directly manage, guide, coach and develop a team of scientists, managers and other staff to meet project milestones and business objectives.* Oversee day-to-day departmental operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with company goals and standards.* Lead or support various projects, including technology transfers, new process implementation and scientific initiatives, often across multiple sites or globally, through ambitious goals and challenging tradeoff decisions while maintaining an energized and motivating work environment.* Liaise effectively and influence peers within departments and across the organization. Build and maintain close relationships with other functional groups in RnD, Process Engineering, Operations, Business Development, Product Management, and QA.* Recommend targets for new capabilities, technologies and initiatives, and drive evaluation and implementation of process improvements and technological integration.* Manage functional spending, budget creation, forecasting, and financial management activities for the department and its programs.* Prioritize, align and adjust resources to ensure success across multiple projects and priorities.All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodation for additional tasks and responsibilities.**Qualifications and Skills:*** Demonstrated ability for strong leadership skills, including ability to lead teams, develop talent, and manage multiple priorities.* Proven ability to assess and organize complex information, solve ambiguous problems, and develop actionable strategies.* Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and in presentation for effective engagement with diverse stakeholders.* Proven experience in the biotech or pharma industry, with a strong understanding of relevant product development, operational and regulatory landscapes.* Strong collaborative skills and ability to build relationships with global stakeholders.**Experience/Education:*** Requires PhD or equivalent, with a strong foundation in relevant scientific discipline such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics or related fields.* 10+ years of extensive experience in reagent and product development in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.# #
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact To learn more, visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
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Scientific Officer/ Research Associate
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Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) was established through a landmark collaboration between two world-class institutions; Duke University and National University of Singapore, with the objective of providing innovative education and impactful research that enhance the practice of medicine in Singapore and beyond.
The Centre of Regulatory Excellence (CoRE) was established at Duke-NUS in 2014 with the mission of forming regional platforms and networks to grow competencies, build capacity and promote thought leadership in regulatory science and health policy in the Asia Pacific, with a focus on South-East Asia.
CoRE has established a strong and highly regarded education portfolio for industry professionals and regulators. The Centre also enables thought leadership and policy innovation in areas of health products regulation, and its expanded scope now includes issues related to global health, health policies and health system strengthening. Its key focus areas are digital health, vaccines & pandemic preparedness, advanced and innovative therapeutics, innovative clinical trials, and medical devices.
In 2023, Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) appointed CoRE to establish and lead the Standards Development Organisation (SDO) supporting the Biomedical and Health Standards Committee. CoRE is seeking a dedicated and experienced Scientific Officer to support the technical and operational functions of SDO. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing national objectives related to the development and implementation of health product manufacturing standards, with the following key responsibilities:
- Identify industry needs and emerging trends for standard development in medical devices and quality management systems, aligned with Singapore Standards Council's objectives.
- Support the development and promotion of national and international standards in collaboration with industry partners.
- Review existing standards with stakeholders to ensure continued relevance and accuracy.
- Drive stakeholder engagement for standard adoption through events such as launches, conferences, and workshops.
- Support the administration and coordination of technical committees and working groups.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or MD/MBBS with at least 2 years' relevant work experience in healthcare regulation or medical devices quality management.
- Relevant work experience in health product regulation, medical devices, quality management systems, or standards development is preferred.
- Familiarity with digital health and the Singapore's healthcare innovation ecosystem.
- Strong project management and coordination skills.
- Excellent communicator – Written, Spoken and Presenting
- Highly organised, detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and able to effectively multi-task and perform well under pressure, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Demonstrates discretion, intellectual agility, and sensitivity to stakeholder dynamics
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Scientific Officer/ Research Associate
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National University of Singapore – Central Singapore
Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) was established through a landmark collaboration between Duke University and National University of Singapore, with the objective of providing innovative education and impactful research that enhance the practice of medicine in Singapore and beyond.
The Centre of Regulatory Excellence (CoRE) was established at Duke-NUS in 2014 with the mission of forming regional platforms and networks to grow competencies, build capacity and promote thought leadership in regulatory science and health policy in the Asia Pacific, with a focus on South-East Asia.
CoRE has established a strong and highly regarded education portfolio for industry professionals and regulators. The Centre also enables thought leadership and policy innovation in areas of health products regulation, and its expanded scope now includes issues related to global health, health policies and health system strengthening. Its key focus areas are digital health, vaccines & pandemic preparedness, advanced and innovative therapeutics, innovative clinical trials, and medical devices.
In 2023, Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) appointed CoRE to establish and lead the Standards Development Organisation (SDO) supporting the Biomedical and Health Standards Committee. CoRE is seeking a dedicated and experienced Scientific Officer to support the technical and operational functions of SDO. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing national objectives related to the development and implementation of health product manufacturing standards, with the following key responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Identify industry needs and emerging trends for standard development in medical devices and quality management systems, aligned with Singapore Standards Council’s objectives.
Support the development and promotion of national and international standards in collaboration with industry partners.
Review existing standards with stakeholders to ensure continued relevance and accuracy.
Drive stakeholder engagement for standard adoption through events such as launches, conferences, and workshops.
Support the administration and coordination of technical committees and working groups.
Qualifications
Master’s degree or MD/MBBS with at least 2 years’ relevant work experience in healthcare regulation or medical devices quality management.
Relevant work experience in health product regulation, medical devices, quality management systems, or standards development is preferred.
Familiarity with digital health and the Singapore’s healthcare innovation ecosystem.
Strong project management and coordination skills.
Excellent communicator – Written, Spoken and Presenting
Highly organised, detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
Adaptable and able to effectively multi-task and perform well under pressure, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Demonstrates discretion, intellectual agility, and sensitivity to stakeholder dynamics
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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Research Assistant/ Clinical Research Coordinator (Public Healthcare Institutions) REF:HXP
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- Public Healthcare Institution
- Good Bonuses & Good Salary
- Central Location
Job Description:
- Manage research studies and provide administrative support including handling study recruitment, monitoring studies etc.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the Principal Investigator in the development of research project.
- Conduct literature search and write up of research findings.
- Perform data collection, data cleaning, data analysis and presentation of findings to stakeholders.
- Assist in developing publication and communication plans, posters and slides for presentations.
Requirement:
- Bachelor Degree in a Life Science, Public Health or related discipline
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Research Scientist/Research Associate
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Temasek is hiring a Research Scientist or Associate for a project to study social science phenomena on social media using natural language processing. The Research Scientist or Associate will perform a variety of functions related to research. The candidate is expected to work closely with the project team to perform task assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to all technical related activities.
- Contribute to project-specific technology scan and review reporting.
- Contribute to research design, data collection and statistical analyses.
- Contribute to software development of project-related deliverables.
- Contribute to writing of project progress and research reports.
- Contribute to research publications and presentations.
- Perform administrative work associated with project
Job Requirements:
- PhD or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Computational Social Science or its equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree holders need to have at least three years of experience working in Computational Social Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Large Language Models and/or Natural Language Processing.
- Possesses good knowledge in MS office, Python, statistical analysis using R or Jamovi.
- Good writing skills for writing proposals, reports and publications in good academic journals
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Temasek is hiring a Research Scientist or Associate for a project to study social science phenomena on social media using natural language processing. The Research Scientist or Associate will perform various research-related functions and work closely with the project team to execute assigned tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to all technical activities related to the project.
Conduct technology scans and review reports specific to the project.
Design research, collect data, and perform statistical analyses.
Develop software for project-related deliverables.
Write progress reports and research publications.
Present research findings and contribute to publications.
Handle administrative tasks associated with the project.
Job Requirements
PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computational Social Science, or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of experience in Computational Social Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, or Natural Language Processing.
Proficiency in MS Office, Python, and statistical analysis tools like R or Jamovi.
Strong writing skills for proposals, reports, and academic publications.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industry: Higher Education
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Senior Research Scientist/Research Scientist
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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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