413 Research Scientists jobs in Singapore

Social Service Research Centre at National University of Singapore is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill a full-time position as a Research Fellow.

The appointment will be for a period of two years with the possibility of renewal, providing an opportunity to establish long-term research partnerships and collaborations.

The Research Fellow will join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team and have the opportunity to work with academics, field practitioners, government and non-governmental agencies in various projects, contributing to the advancement of social science research.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Centre's research and programmes aimed at developing research capabilities for the social service sector, collaborating with experts from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.

• A Ph.D. from a recognized university in Social Sciences preferably in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Social Policy, Public Health, and Behavioral Economics;
• An aptitude for and relevant experience in collaborative as well as independent social science research;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and dissemination of research findings;
• Strong research and publication record, demonstrating expertise in social science research methodologies and analysis;
• Familiarity with Singapore's social service sector is an advantage, providing insight into local policies and practices.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of their qualifications and potential contributions to the Centre's research endeavours.

The ideal candidate will be embedded into a team of researchers that is working on improving the DaCe toolchain, with the goal of making it possible to apply DaCe to HPC codes used by stakeholders in Singapore.

Some key components in the work are:

• Collecting different scientific use-cases of the QE code-base and understanding how to interpret its output.
• Performance analysis of QE on different HPC systems and for different use-cases
• Improving the FOTRAN frontend of DaCe, with the goal to ingest the QE codebase and compile it into a DaCe SDFG.
• Extending DaCe with transformations that optimize the QE SDFG for CPU and GPU architectures.
• Utilizing Automatic Differentiation features within DaCe to replace compute-intensive functions within QE with trained models.
• Preparing key insights from the work performed for submission as scientific papers.

Requirements:

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field.
• Successful candidates have a strong background in computer science, parallel computing, compilers, performance optimization, and high-performance computer systems. Excellent knowledge of Python and C++ are required, knowledge of FORTRAN is an advantage.
• Some familiarity with DaCe is an advantage, ideally a candidate has already used DaCe to some degree and is familiar with the DaCe development model and the team behind it. Similarly, knowledge of QuantumEspresso and some of its use-cases are a big advantage.
• The candidate should be able to work independently and at the same time proactively communicate with both teams. Candidate with remote working experience is preferred.
• Applicants need to be proficient in written and spoken English.

Candidates should have excellent technical skills in computer science and software engineering, including proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++. Strong communication and collaboration skills are also essential.

Additional requirements include:

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field.
• Knowledge of DaCe and its development model is an advantage.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

As a member of our research team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with talented colleagues. You will also have access to resources and training opportunities to support your professional growth.

Other benefits include:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to resources and training opportunities.

At the forefront of innovation, our organization seeks a highly motivated and talented individual to fill the role of Research Assistant. This exciting position offers the opportunity to collaborate with esteemed colleagues in cutting-edge research projects.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting thorough analyses of data flow patterns in emerging applications, designing and developing high-performance file systems, and evaluating the implications of alternative storage semantics.

To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a strong foundation in computer science or related disciplines, excellent knowledge of parallel and distributed computing, and demonstrated expertise in algorithm design and performance analysis.

The ideal candidate will have proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python, as well as exceptional teamwork and communication skills. We welcome applicants who are eager to contribute to innovative research and make a meaningful impact in their field.

What the role is:
School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture)
What you will be working on:

• Plan and conduct life science related R&D experiments and routine operations with a focus on aquaculture such as husbandry, fish breeding, developmental biology, transcriptomics, routine molecular biology techniques, optimization of operations, diagnostics, health, genetics
• Work with the project leader and co-project leaders to achieve the aim of the research projects.
• Mentor students involved in final year projects, internships, short-term work attachments, and similar programmes.
• Support the procurement of consumables and equipment together with lab management.
  What we are looking for:
• Relevant qualification in life science, Aquaculture, Agriculture or molecular biology.
• Experience in aquaculture operations and/or research would be an added advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.
• Possess sound planning, organising, good multi-tasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.
• Proficient in IT skills.
• Good documentation skills, laboratory techniques, research and data analysis skills.
• Successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis and will be based either fully or on a rotational basis at one of the local partner institutions
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The SSRC GRF is now open for application.

SSRC GRF is an engagement tool targeting overseas Singaporeans at an early stage in their careers with the following objectives:

• Facilitate the engagement of outstanding early‑career Singaporean social science and humanities researchers who have been accepted for their doctoral or postdoctoral training at leading overseas research or academic institutions
• Forge strong professional networks with promising early‑career Singaporean social science and humanities researchers. This broadened network of Singaporean researchers based both locally and abroad facilitates a rich exchange of ideas between local and international scholars that strengthens Singapore’s research capabilities
• Assist in the development of promising overseas‑based early‑career researchers so as to broaden the potential pipeline of Singaporean researchers who may eventually take up appointments within the local research ecosystem

The SSRC GRF offers the following:

• A two-year research grant of up to SGD$10,000 for PhD Students; and up to $0,000 for Postdoctoral Fellows. The award may be used for travel or other research‑related expenses
• An opportunity to be mentored by an experienced researcher in a Singapore Autonomous University (AU), including the Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Applicants are required to contact a potential NTU mentor prior to submission of the application. The mentor should be an experienced researcher based on the applicant’s proposed area of research, who can provide access to valuable academic and career guidance. Mentors may be nominated from the following NTU units:

• School of Humanities -
• School of Social Sciences -
• National Institute of Education -
• S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies -

The eligibility criteria for applicants are as follows:

• Singapore citizens;
• Outstanding undergraduate academic record (at least a bachelor’s degree with second upper honours or equivalent);
• Applied or accepted for doctoral or postdoctoral training (or equivalent) at a leading overseas academic or research institution; and
• Applicants should not be recipients of other scholarships from the Singapore Government.
• Applicants must provide supporting documents to show that their home university does not offer postdoctoral fellow positions, and their current position could be considered equivalent to that of a postdoctoral fellow.

• Tenable for a period of two years;
• Tenable for research in any social science and humanities discipline, although research on local issues of relevance is encouraged;
• Two categories of award: (A) Up to SGD$10,00 per award for doctoral students and (B) SGD 20,000 per award for postdoctoral fellows. The award may be used for travel or other research‑related expenses;
• (Specific to NTU) Applicants are required to contact and confirm an NTU mentor prior to submission of the application. The mentor should be an experienced faculty based on the applicant’s proposed area of research, who can provide access to valuable academic and career guidance;
• Awardees will be required to return to Singapore at least once during the tenure of award to participate in engagement activities within the AU and with SSRC members; and
• Awardees must comply with reporting requirements stipulated by the host AU.
• The SSRC GRF is bond‑free, and host AUs are not obliged to hire GRF awardees as faculty members beyond the GRF tenure.
• Prospective SSRC GRF awardees may only accept one GRF offer from one host AU at any point in time.
• SSRC GRF recipients may reapply for a second award after the term of their first award has been completed. However, an individual will be limited to a maximum of 2 awards in total throughout their career (regardless of category). All applications for the GRF award will compete on an equal basis.
• SSRC GRF recipients will inform MOE through the host AU once they receive other scholarships from the Singapore Government post‑award, and the awards will be closed with effect from scholarship start date.
• SSRC GRF applicants in the last year of their PhD programme may be offered conditional awards should they have an offer for a suitable postdoctoral position which they would assume upon graduation. Holders of conditional awards will inform MOE and the AU should there be any changes to the pre‑agreed postdoctoral training plans, for review.
• SSRC GRF applicants who have yet to secure a PhD programme or postdoctoral position may be offered in‑principle awards by the AUs. The fellowship will only be confirmed when applicants have secured a place in the pre‑agreed PhD programme or postdoctoral position. Applicants should update the AUs on their application status and provide supporting documentation by the acceptance deadline.

• 15 July 2025 Call for SSRC GRF applications open via the AUs
• 15 September 2025 Call for SSRC GRF applications closes
• February 2026 Conveyance of outcome of SSRC GRF call
• April 2026 – March 2028 Tenure of the 2025 SSRC GRF award

Interested applicants are to read through the documents listed below, complete the application form, include all supporting documents, and send their applications via NTU Workday (Click the APPLY button on this page).

Social Science Research Council Graduate Research Fellowship (SSRC GRF)
The SSRC GRF is now open for application.
Objectives
SSRC GRF is an engagement tool targeting overseas Singaporeans at an early stage in their careers with the following objectives:
Facilitate the engagement of outstanding early‐career Singaporean social science and humanities researchers who have been accepted for their doctoral or postdoctoral training at leading overseas research or academic institutions
Forge strong professional networks with promising early‐career Singaporean social science and humanities researchers. This broadened network of Singaporean researchers based both locally and abroad facilitates a rich exchange of ideas between local and international scholars that strengthens Singapore’s research capabilities
Assist in the development of promising overseas‐based early‐career researchers so as to broaden the potential pipeline of Singaporean researchers who may eventually take up appointments within the local research ecosystem
What the Scheme Offers
The SSRC GRF offers the following:
A two-year research grant of up to SGD$10,000 for PhD Students; and up to $0,000 for Postdoctoral Fellows. The award may be used for travel or other research‐related expenses
An opportunity to be mentored by an experienced researcher in a Singapore Autonomous University (AU), including the Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Applicants are required to contact a potential NTU mentor prior to submission of the application. The mentor should be an experienced researcher based on the applicant’s proposed area of research, who can provide access to valuable academic and career guidance. Mentors may be nominated from the following NTU units:
School of Humanities - School of Social Sciences -
National Institute of Education -
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies -
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for applicants are as follows:
Singapore citizens;
Outstanding undergraduate academic record (at least a bachelor’s degree with second upper honours or equivalent);
Applied or accepted for doctoral or postdoctoral training (or equivalent) at a leading overseas academic or research institution; and
Applicants should not be recipients of other scholarships from the Singapore Government.
Applicants must provide supporting documents to show that their home university does not offer postdoctoral fellow positions, and their current position could be considered equivalent to that of a postdoctoral fellow.
Terms
Tenable for a period of two years;
Tenable for research in any social science and humanities discipline, although research on local issues of relevance is encouraged;
Two categories of award: (A) Up to SGD$10,00 per award for doctoral students and (B) SGD 20,000 per award for postdoctoral fellows. The award may be used for travel or other research‐related expenses;
(Specific to NTU) Applicants are required to contact and confirm an NTU mentor prior to submission of the application. The mentor should be an experienced faculty based on the applicant’s proposed area of research, who can provide access to valuable academic and career guidance;
Awardees will be required to return to Singapore at least once during the tenure of award to participate in engagement activities within the AU and with SSRC members; and
Awardees must comply with reporting requirements stipulated by the host AU.
The SSRC GRF is bond‐free, and host AUs are not obliged to hire GRF awardees as faculty members beyond the GRF tenure.
Prospective SSRC GRF awardees may only accept one GRF offer from one host AU at any point in time.
SSRC GRF recipients may reapply for a second award after the term of their first award has been completed. However, an individual will be limited to a maximum of 2 awards in total throughout their career (regardless of category). All applications for the GRF award will compete on an equal basis.
SSRC GRF recipients will inform MOE through the host AU once they receive other scholarships from the Singapore Government post‐award, and the awards will be closed with effect from scholarship start date.
SSRC GRF applicants in the last year of their PhD programme may be offered conditional awards should they have an offer for a suitable postdoctoral position which they would assume upon graduation. Holders of conditional awards will inform MOE and the AU should there be any changes to the pre‐agreed postdoctoral training plans, for review.
SSRC GRF applicants who have yet to secure a PhD programme or postdoctoral position may be offered in‐principle awards by the AUs. The fellowship will only be confirmed when applicants have secured a place in the pre‐agreed PhD programme or postdoctoral position. Applicants should update the AUs on their application status and provide supporting documentation by the acceptance deadline.
Timeline
15 July 2025 Call for SSRC GRF applications open via the AUs
15 September 2025 Call for SSRC GRF applications closes
February 2026 Conveyance of outcome of SSRC GRF call
April 2026 – March 2028 Tenure of the 2025 SSRC GRF award
Application
Interested applicants are to read through the documents listed below, complete the application form, include all supporting documents, and send their applications via NTU Workday (Click the APPLY button on this page).
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National Parks Board

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What the role is

(What the role is)

We are looking for a research grant administration manager to support the administration of NParks' R&D funding initiatives. You will play an active role in ensuring the proper administration of grants/funding for NParks-funded programmes, in accordance with the programme requirements and in alignment with the Government's financial rules and best practices. You may also have the opportunity to facilitate various planning and project activities to foster R&D foresighting, collaboration, and administration in NParks.

What you will be working on

(What you will be working on)

• Grant Governance and Administration

o Ensure compliance to funding rules through the development and implementation of governance guidelines.

o Liaise with researchers and agency officers to manage pre and post award processes such as processing of claims in an accurate and timely manner.

o Work closely with agency officers and key stakeholders on the management of research projects to ensure timely submission and monitoring of project milestones.

o Organise and administer briefings to agency officers or potential grant applicants for a variety of grant related activities, such as to build agency capabilities in research grant governance or to inform applicants of funding rules.

o Update on overall research programme progress at meetings with senior management.

o Draft submissions to seek approvals for key project milestones.

o Monitor funding compliance rules and update guidelines, where required.

o Prepare for audits by Auditor-General's Office (AGO), NParks Internal Audit Unit (IAU), and external auditors and follow up on audit findings and recommendations.

o Review processes and procedures and drive process transformation to improve efficiency and governance in managing R&D projects.

o Facilitate other general workstreams and projects related to science & technology planning, including supporting the organisation and conduct of relevant meetings, workshops, briefings and/or events where required.

What we are looking for

• Areas of study in Finance, Accountancy, Life Sciences, Environmental Management or related discipline
• Prior experience in the following areas will be an advantage:

o Grant or procurement governance and controls implementation

o Audit, or finance administration

o Administration of grants and/or R&D projects

o Management of contracts.

• Possess good writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• A meticulous, resourceful and self-driven team player who is able to work independently and multi-task to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Experience in Workday or Integrated Grant Management System (IGMS) is preferrable

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered a 11-month employment contract

(What we are looking for)

About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

About your application process

This job is closing in 1 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.

Description

Are you looking to have an impact on the future of air traffic management in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region? If so, the Research & Development Associate position at the Leidos Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research and Collaboration Centre in Singapore will allow you to research, develop, and implement cutting-edge technology that will change the world and nature of air traffic management.

Leidos is a world leader in developing air traffic management solutions and has proven itself in the United States by implementing large contracts to supply the Federal Aviation Administration with a robust Air Traffic Management System (En Route Air Modernization) and a tactical flow management system (Time-Based Flow Management). Now, Leidos' international offering combines the best of both in the form of the SkyLine-X ATM system.

Leidos is now taking the next step to expand its footprint in the Asia Pacific region. Establishing the Leidos Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research and Collaboration Centre in Singapore enables Leidos to collaborate with regional research institutes and partners to explore and develop new concepts to optimize air traffic management and enhance safety.

Joining us will allow you to:

• Expand your knowledge of existing and upcoming, cutting-edge Leidos technologies being developed for countries around the world including the US and Singapore to solve the most complex Air Traffic Management problems,
• Be at the forefront of next generation ICAO initiatives and programs that will revolutionize air traffic management
• Challenge yourself to solve problems that are influenced by political, technological, social, economic and environmental concerns
• Work with a team of driven and forward-thinking individuals in Singapore and the United States

Research & Development Associate responsibilities:

• Conduct research on optimization techniques and machine learning models relevant to transportation systems.
• Experience / background in in Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems and/or aviation is a bonus.
• Collect, process, and analyze air traffic data relevant to the project.
• Develop or use existing simulation platforms to validate the developed algorithms and models.
• Analyses simulation data and create visualizations to support research findings.
• Design and build prototypes or intelligent tools
• Collaborate effectively with industry and academic partners to integrate AI models into ATM decision support systems.
• Participate in project meetings, prepare research reports, and contribute to high-impact publications in leading academic conferences and journals.
• Assist in drafting project proposals and preparing technical documentation.
• Support the Lead Research Manager on assigned project management tasks.

Job Requirements:

• Degree / Advanced degree in Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Transportation or Aerospace Engineering.
• Evidence of creation of predictive algorithms using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applied to domains that use, among other data, historical data, to train the AI/ML model
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C/C++.
• Good English writing and communication skills for research work.
• Proactive and a self-starter
• Independent and team player
• Singaporean Citizenship

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range -

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.