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Research Assistant, Engineering

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
13 Dec 2020

Job Details

A Research Assistant position is currently available in the Cognition and Behavioural Sciences Laboratory (COVE), Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.

Job Responsibilities

  • Facilitating the operation of Cognition and Behavioural Sciences Laboratory
  • Planning, preparation and running of laboratory which includes coordinating for laboratory equipment/facilities booking, protocols with faculty, research staff, plan timeline and prepare materials s and provide assistance
  • Coordinating procurement of required materials and consumables for practical sessions within allocated budget
  • Being responsible for ensuring adequate supply of materials needed
  • Being responsible for safety practices in the lab which includes ensuring that lab, proper storage of hazardous chemicals and experiment involving harmful reagents are carried out in appropriate places; educating lab users on safety, e.g. risk assessment
  • Housekeeping of labs, maintenance of equipment and perform inventory of chemicals and assets
  • Documenting all approved IRB studies (for audit purpose)
  • Preparing reports (e.g. utilisation, user profile) for COVE Management
  • Coordinating with School Tech Team on the maintenance and rectification works of the lab, e.g. air-con servicing every quarter
  • Other administrative duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • BSc in Engineer or related qualifications
  • At least 1  years lab experience
  • Effective communication
  • High level of safety awareness
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Good team player
  • Hard working, self-discipline, responsible, committed, meticulous
  • Able to work independently and effectively under pressure
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Good time management skills

Company

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).


We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme. 

About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.

The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.

Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.

Eligibility: 

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university. 

Terms and Conditions: 
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.  
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure. 

Application Procedure:

Please click here for more information.

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

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020

Company info
Telephone
+(65)67911744
Location
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG

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