24 Postdoctoral Fellowship at National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore

We are seeking highly motivated researchers with expertise in computational modelling of biological systems to join our group at National University of Singapore for the engineering of microbes for biomanufacturing, a field which is rapidly developing and has great potential in providing environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions to address our ongoing challenges. The researchers will be contributing to an industrial project led by A*Star SIFBI. The researchers will have opportunity to work with a diverse group of scientists from NUS, A*Star and the company. Our group @ NUS (https://engbio.syncti.org) specializes in Synthetic Biology in which we engineer microbes with useful capabilities for medical and industrial applications and we are part of SynCTI at NUS (https://syncti.org). 

We are seeking applications for two full-time postdoctoral researcher/research fellow positions to work on building a theoretical framework to examine factors that affect public trust in digitalization, alongside trust in government and public institutions to manage associated risks. Through multi-city large scale surveys and online experiments, the study seeks to understand public attitudes towards technology, the digital information pipeline, and the role of government. This research will contribute to policy design and the implementation of digital technologies in a way that is sensitive to public concerns and expectations.

 

The two positions are available from Q3 2024 (reasonably earlier or later start date is negotiable) for 3 years each. The researchers are expected to have significant experience in designing and conducting survey research with a focus on digital technologies, platforms, AI, public trust, or other closely related areas.   The project using a policy design lens will contribute to the literature on building trust in digitalization through mixed-method research in multiple phases. The project will conceptualise trust in digital information and examining factors such as trust in technology and trust in government. 

 

Please provide CV, 3 writing samples (preferably journal articles) and a letter of interest indicating your expertise and experiences in survey methodology as well as potential contribution to research in sphere 3 on regulation and policy considerations for building trust and digital resilience.

The Signature Research Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) aims to pioneer the development and discovery of new and more effective methods for the treatment, prevention and control of new and emerging pathogens. The key outcome of the research will be the early identification of new pathogens, out of which new diagnostic tests, treatments and control strategies will be developed.
 

The laboratory of Immunotherapy in HBV Infection within EID is focused on the study of immune response of Hepatitis B and the liver microenvironment. The laboratory is also at the forefront in developing T-cell receptor (TCR) cell therapy against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).  Recently, the laboratory is actively involved in studying the immune responses in SARS-CoV1, SARS-CoV2 and other emerging viral diseases.
 

We are looking for a talented Research Fellow to study the antigen-specific cellular immune response to emerging viral diseases using classical and newly developed cellular assays.

This position is for a full-time Research Fellow in the Coronavirus Lab led by Assistant Professor Mart Lamers in The Signature Research Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID). Our team uses cutting-edge technology (e.g. organoids, CRISPR, and single cell omics) to understand coronavirus-host interactions relevant to pandemic potential and pathogenesis. 

We welcome applications from candidates with a strong background in Virology, Immunology, Cell Biology or Stem Cell Biology. The candidate is expected to play a critical role in generating and fostering a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research environment by performing a variety of research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his/her designate. 

The research group of Assistant Professor Ho Wen Wei (Presidential Young Professor) at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, NUS, and Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), is seeking multiple Research Fellows (Postdoctoral Scholar) to work on theoretical aspects of nonequilibrium quantum many-body physics and quantum information science.

Applications are invited for a Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore. This is a 2-year contractual position offered in connection with CIL’s expansion of its programme on peace and security. The objective of the position is to develop the research capabilities and knowledge of junior scholars by immersing them in a dynamic and supportive research environment where they can enhance their understanding of different areas of peace and security.

Our vision at the Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES) is to develop “fit-for-purpose” policy solutions to address Southeast Asia’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges. As part of the prestigious Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), our mission is to enhance policy design capacity building through research, training, dialogues, and problem-oriented analysis.

Applications are invited for a Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore. This is a 2-year contractual position offered in connection with CIL’s expansion of its programme on climate change law and policy. The objective of the position is to develop the research capabilities and knowledge of junior scholars by immersing them in a dynamic and supportive research environment where they can enhance their understanding of different areas of on climate change law and policy.

Applications are invited for a Senior Research Fellow position in the Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore. This is a 2-year contractual appointment offered in connection with CIL’s expansion of its programme on international law  and technology, artificial intelligence and digitalization. The objective of the position is to develop the research capabilities and knowledge of junior scholars by immersing them in a dynamic and supportive research environment where they can enhance their understanding of different areas of international law  and technology, artificial intelligence and digitalization.

The NUS Centre for International Law (CIL) is seeking applications from motivated and committed candidates for a 2-year position as Senior Research Fellow for its Energy Law and Policy Programme (ELP).

The ideal candidate would be interested in working on globally-oriented energy governance issues with a regional focus, particularly topical issues of a cross-cutting nature. CIL encourages its research staff to develop independent and joint research within its areas of focus. Candidates with interdisciplinary research experience/perspectives are encouraged to apply. 

In addition to conducting research, the Senior Research Fellow is expected to assist in planning and organising international and regional conferences, workshops and training courses for government officials; and to be involved in drafting background papers and/or reports for such events.

In the case of cross-cutting issues, the Senior Research Fellow is expected to collaborate with other research teams within CIL to ensure efficient and effective research outcomes. He/ She is also expected to contribute to the development and maintenance of an internal knowledge base as well as efforts to keep the CIL website and other research-related social media platforms up to date.

The successful candidate can look forward to working at the forefront of governance issues as part of the global energy transition and contributing to shaping the future of energy governance at both the global and regional levels. CIL also provides opportunities for its research staff to attend regional and international conferences, workshops and symposiums. There would also be opportunities to work with leading international and regional experts in this field and gain valuable exposure to a range of energy governance issues and perspectives. The successful candidates can look forward to joining a small collegial team that values team work and excellence.

Our vision at the Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES) is to develop “fit-for-purpose” policy solutions to address Southeast Asia’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges. As part of the prestigious Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), our mission is to enhance policy design capacity building through research, training, dialogues, and problem-oriented analysis.

A post-doctoral position is open in the group of Alexia Auffèves (MajuLab, CQT, Singapore), as part of the project HQI funded by the French Quantum Strategy. The fellow will explore the physical resource cost of near term quantum processors and study the conditions for energetic advantages of quantum nature. Doing so, the post-doc will contribute to build methodologies and bring answers to the emerging research line of the Quantum Energy Initiative, which aims at studying the energy cost of quantum technologies.  An important objective of the QEI is to develop an understanding of the conditions for an energetic advantage of quantum nature, by which a computation performed on a quantum processor would consume less energy than with a classical processor.

The successful candidate will work on developing new molecular building blocks for 2D and 3D carbon rich networks. The main responsibilities of the position include synthesis of organic molecules, forming metal organic framework (MOF), full characterization using various spectroscopic and analytical methods, exploring applications.  The candidate also need to work with other group members working on the project. Sufficient number of published papers in the relevant area is necessary. Good communication and writing skills are important criteria in the selection process. 

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing (SoC). The Fellow will work with Prashant Nalini Vasudevan (https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~prashant/) on the foundations of cryptography and related aspects of complexity theory and algorithms. The position comes with internationally competitive salary and benefits. Funds for research-related travel and other resources are available. The position is for one or two years. The expected start date is early-to-mid 2025.To apply, submit your application through this job advert with your CV and a detailed statement discussing past work and future research plans. Kindly also arrange for 2-3 referral letters to be sent directly to prashant@comp.nus.edu.sg. If you are unsure of your suitability for this position, or have any other related questions, you can contact Dr Prashant at the above email address. Further details available here: https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~prashant/ads.html

The Global Health Law and Governance Program at the NUS Centre for international Law is recruiting a one-year Research Associate position. The Program focuses on the international legal, regulatory and governance aspects of pandemic prevention and response, as well as international public health emergencies. Topics of interest include the World Health Organization’s negotiations on a new pandemic accord, the revision of the International Health Regulations, improving fair and equitable access to medicines, access and benefit sharing of pathogen samples/genetic sequencing data, intellectual property and technology transfer, global health innovation and technologies, and more. The program conducts research, offers education and training, and organizes events. The Research Associate will support the work of the Program and will also undertake a personal research project. 

Most of the world now live in cities. Liveable, sustainable and resilient cities are needed to face the looming challenges of climate change, the next pandemics, ageing populations and technological, social and economic disruptions such as what we are currently experiencing.
NUS Cities is a multi-disciplinary, open and inclusive collaborating platform comprising the following three pillars: education, research and advisory.
Education: Educate the next generation of students as well as current practitioners to take an urban systems approach to plan, govern, build and manage cities, using a strong case-based approach taught by both practitioners and academics.
Research: Taking a systems approach tacking some of our biggest urban challenges, and in the process, gradually developing a Science of Cities
Advisory: Provide strategic advisory services to organisations and cities. NUS Cities will also partner other universities and research institutions locally and internationally, as well as with industry partners worldwide.
NUS Cities hence draws on the varied talent and expertise of the University in its colleges, faculties and departments and centres of excellence to drive research to better plan, manage, and govern, high-density, high-growth, sustainable, resilient, and liveable cities through an urban systems approach and systems thinking.  

This job aims to address some critical issues about metasurface-based high-dimensional photodetectors. The main targets are threefold:

1. Understand in depth the optimization algorithms in the design of metasurfaces and 2D materials and various light properties. Investigate how algorithms impact the design process of optoelectronic devices and enhance the manipulation and detection of light’s fundamental characteristics such as polarization, wavelength, and orbital angular momentum.

2. Study the physical fundamentals that underpin the design of optoelectronic devices: Deeply explore how symmetry properties, band theory, eigenmode analysis, and coupling theories can inform and enhance optimization algorithms. This study should focus on applying these physical principles to drive the design of functional optoelectronic devices, aiming to optimize key performance metrics such as increased responsivity, enhanced functionalities, and faster response speeds in photodetectors and other related devices. 

3. Find practical schemes to demonstrate the optimized optoelectronic devices in real-world applications. Fabricate and evaluate the performance of design such as on-chip multi-dimensional light properties photodetection. At last, one or two prototypical designs should be experimentally demonstrated.

Considering the above research targets, the candidate should possess in-depth physical insights and interdisciplinary knowledge of electromagnetics, metasurface, 2d material, computer-aided engineering, etc. Practical experience in the design, optimization, fabrication, measurement and characterization of optoelectronic systems is preferred.
 

This position is dedicated to advancing the exploration and applications of reconfigurable topological photonic crystals based on a soft-matter platform. The role encompasses developing the new tunable topological photonics control methods and demonstrating on chip reconfigurable devices using liquid crystal topological photonics in the near-infrared band. The main targets are threefold:

1. Conduct comprehensive research and understand in depth the topological effects based on group theory, and develop new scheme of topological photonic crystals based on symmetry breaking of liquid crystal. Establish topological models and complete the structure analysis of cholesteric liquid crystal, ferroelectric liquid crystal, and blue liquid crystal. Research results should provide a new perspective for reconfigurable topological photonic crystal regulation.

2. Explore the modulation mechanism of electromagnetic waves under the topology structure based on the diversity of liquid crystals and their different responses to electricity, light, force and heat. Explore the precise control of liquid crystal in nanoscale and eliminate the influence of viscous effect of liquid crystal on topological effect. 

3. Study the design, process and control methods of tunable topological devices based on the dynamic characteristics of liquid crystals, combined with the requirements of the topological structure symmetry breaking.  Execute experiments and evaluate device performance in near-infrared band. 

Considering the above research targets, the candidate should possess in-depth physical insights and interdisciplinary knowledge of electromagnetics, topology science, material science, etc. Practical experience in the simulation, design, fabrication, measurement and characterization of liquid crystal in topological photonics is preferred.

This job aims to address some critical issues in realizing efficient tunable polarization-entangled state and hyper-entangled state generation based on the nonlinear metasurface platform. The main targets are threefold:

1. Develop high-efficiency polarization-entangled Bell state sources based on the nonlinear metasurface platform: By optimizing the design of the metasurfaces, achieving triple high-Q factor resonances at both the pump, single, and idler wavelengths of the spontaneous parametric down-conversion process to boost the polarization-entangled photon pair generation at the nanoscale. The efficiency is expected to be comparable to that of traditional crystal-based light sources. 

2. Develop tunable polarization-entangled state sources based on the active nonlinear metasurface platform: By employing electro-optic or all-optical modulation methods, dynamically control the second-order nonlinear susceptibility tensors of the metasurfaces to manipulate both the intensity and polarization state of the entangled photon pairs, enabling continuous tuning of the photon pairs’s state from a determined state to an entangled Bell state.

3. Develop hyper-entangled state sources based on the spatially-inhomogeneous anisotropy nonlinear metasurface platform: By superimposing signal and idler photons with different phase distributions, achieve hyper-entangled states involving polarization and emission path or optical angular momentum. Additionaly, by designing different resonant modes for signal and idler photons, achieve hyper-entangled states involving polarization and frequency. 

Considering the above research targets, the candidate should possess in-depth physical insights and interdisciplinary knowledge in nonlinear and quantum optics, nanophotonics, metasurfaces, plasmonics, and related fields. Candidates with practical experience in designing and characterizing nonlinear metasurfaces and measuring quantum entangled states is preferred.

This position is dedicated to advancing the understanding and practical applications of phonon polaritons in van der Waals materials and heterostructures. The role encompasses exploring new phenomena, effects, and high-performance devices based on phonon polaritons, with a focus on enhancing light control at the nanoscale. The main targets are threefold:

1. Conduct comprehensive research and understand in depth the phonon polaritons in van der Waals materials and heterostructures, and explore new effects, novel phenomena, unique features and high-performance devices based on phonon polaritons. Research directions include hyperbolic materials, phonon-plasmon coupling, etc. 

2. Explore phonon polaritons across various types of van der Waals materials and heterostructures from the aspect of electromagnetics. The research results should be able to efficiently provide a new perspective for understanding the physics behind new phenomena and be expected to provide functionalities for light control at the nanoscale. 

3. Design and execute experiments, including nanofabrication and near-field characterization, to validate theoretical models and concepts related to phonon polaritons. Evaluate device performance and functionality through rigorous experimental testing and detailed data analysis. 

Considering the above research targets, the candidate should possess in-depth physical insights and interdisciplinary knowledge of electromagnetics, near-field optics, material science, etc. Practical experience in the simulation, design, fabrication, measurement and characterization of phonon polaritons in optical crystals and van der Waals materials is preferred.

The National University of Singapore – which is the top ranked university in Asia – is recruiting a full-time Senior Research Fellow (Biostatistician) for the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH). The position will specifically work in the Biostatistics and Modelling Domain (BSMD) of SSHSPH. Researchers with existing research activities applying statistical methods in cancer, epidemiological studies, health promotion, physical activity, nutrition and primary care are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Centre for International Law at the National University of Singapore is a university-level research centre, with the mission of producing cutting edge research on international law. It is also at the forefront of capacity-building initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region through workshops, conferences, trainings and academic programmes reaching a diverse audience of government and private sector professionals as well as academics. 

CIL is soliciting applications for several Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions commencing in August / September 2024. Initial appointments will be for one year (with the possibility of extension to a second year based on the progress accomplished during the first year).

Applications are open to prospective fellows in all areas of International Law but of special interest are applicants who are interested in the Asia-Pacific region; technology and digital economy; sustainable development; cybersecurity; international economic law; and international dispute resolution. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches, such as (1) human rights and technology/ artificial intelligence/ global health/ international humanitarian law/ environment; (2) trade and climate change/ technology; (3) sustainable development and economic law; and (4) cybersecurity/ IHL/ international criminal law.

Preference will be given to prospective fellows whose ambition is to pursue an academic career – the program is tailored to facilitate such careers. In addition to mentoring in the specific areas of specialization, the CIL Postdoctoral Fellowship program engages in workshops which involve all aspects of academic life: research design, writing, teaching and examining, publication strategies, supervising, as well as upgrading Fellows’ methodological skillsets. There are different models of Postdoctoral programs. CIL follows the Academic Community model, whereby fellows are part of an academic community learning and advancing not only from their more senior mentors but from each other in a continuous cross-fertilization across international law subjects and different approaches to legal scholarship.

The program will be directed by Dr. Nilufer Oral, Director of CIL and member of the International Law Commission, as well as Professor Joseph Weiler who holds a regular visiting appointment position at NUS.

A PostDoctoral position (research fellow) is available in the group of Assistant Professor Yanwei LUM at the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The goal of the project is to understand the electrochemical CO2 reduction mechanism to value-added chemicals and fuels.

The candidate is expected to build model catalyst systems to investigate hypothesis and validate existing theories. It is expected that will eventually lead to rationally designed catalysts for electrochemical CO¬2 reduction. The research fellow is expected to play an active role in guiding and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the group.