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Universidade Kimpa Vita

Universidade Kimpa Vita is part of Angola’s national network of autonomous regional public universities. 
It was founded in 1983 as the Instituto Superior de Ciencias da Educacio de Uige. It was part of Agostinho Neto university before attaining independence in 2009. 
It was named after Kimpa Vita, a religious leader and anti-slavery campaigner.
It is located in Uige, Angola with a second campus in Kwanze North.
There are faculties of law, economics, management, accountancy, nursing, computer engineering, agronomy, veterinary science, economics, and a higher polytechnic school. 
The Kwanze campus is home to the faculties of management accountancy and information technology management, administration management and clinical analysis. 
An annual interdisciplinary journal, RCI-UNIKIVI, was launched in 2023 with an issue focussed on social sciences and humanities.
Since 2012, it has enjoyed a partnership with Dresden Technical University, with current joint projects including the restoration of the university's botanical garden.

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The Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit Research Scientist to work on advanced sustainable functionalized membranes for desalination and water treatment, under the supervision of Professor Nidal Hilal, Director of the Water Research Center and Global Professor of Engineering.

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Schemes of Service: Research
Division: Professional Officers
Employment Type: Fixed Term

Job Purpose:

The Research Engineer will support applied research and innovation in environmental sustainability, working with internal teams and industry partners to develop practical solutions. The role focuses on translating scientific concepts into scalable solutions that address challenges in meeting environmental sustainability target through resource efficiency, waste management, and other sustainable solutions for various industries.

Research engineers will collaborate closely with faculty, professional officers and industry partners to execute commercially viable solutions that address real-world challenges. In the process, research engineers gain valuable applied research capabilities aligned with evolving industry needs.

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Applied Research & Development


	Develop tools and platform for environmental sustainability database for both generic industry-wide and industry-specific applications, such as life cycle analysis (LCA), environmental impact assessments, energy analysis and resource optimization studies
	Perform data analysis and generate results for sustainability assessment, solutions development to meet sustainability project deliverables.
	Support development of sustainability solution road mapping and development framework to support identification and follow-through of sustainability solutions for organizational green transition


Industry Collaboration


	Support collaborations with industry partners to understand problem statements and contribute to solution development



	Assist in project scoping by gathering technical inputs and identifying relevant capabilities within the ecosystem (IHLs, research centres, industry partners)
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Project Execution & Support


	Assist in planning and executing projects to ensure timely delivery of outcomes
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	Contribute to grant proposals and project submissions where required
	Track project progress and maintain proper documentation of activities


Job Requirements:


	Bachelor’s degree with 5+ year experience OR Master’s degree with 2+ year experience in Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field or related disciplines with relevant experience in research, engineering, product development or sustainability related work.
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	Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
	Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


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	Possess understanding of sustainability challenges faced by industries locally and globally
	Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with industry partners and stakeholders
	Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment.
	Proactive approach to continuous learning and development in the sustainability field.
	Proficient in technical writing and presentation
	Possess good analytical and critical thinking skills
	Shows good initiative and takes ownership of work undertaken



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Schemes of Service: Research
Division: Infocomm Technology​​​​​​​
Employment Type: Fixed Term

Introduction

As a University of Applied Learning, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) collaborates actively with industry in our research work. We seek a motivated candidate who is keen on rigorous research, the practical applications of code exfiltration and reverse engineering as well as security penetration testing.

The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an industry innovation research project where you will be part of a research team to investigate and determine potentially critical Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) drone system vulnerabilities impacting confidentiality, integrity and availability.

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	Participate in the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PIs and research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
	Initiate and help guide work and demonstrations in the following tasks:
	
		Firmware extraction and reverse engineering.
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		Design, develop and test AI-driven security testing techniques.
		Design, develop and test control augmentation techniques.
		Adaptation of developed techniques for more generic use.
	
	
	Perform project documentation and technical mentoring of student assistants.
	Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.
	Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.


 Job Requirements


	A good degree in Computer Science / Engineering, preferably with a relevant postgraduate qualification for Research Fellow.
	Proficiency with firmware extraction and reverse engineering.
	Proficiency with penetration testing techniques and tools.
	Proficiency with software scripting and development work on desktop and / or mobile platforms.


Key Competencies


	Self-directed learner who believes in continuous learning and development.
	Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
	Show strong initiative and take ownership of work.
	Proficient in technical writing and presentation.
	Able to build and maintain good working relationships with people within and external to the university.



Schemes of Service: Research
Division: Professional Officers
Employment Type: Fixed Term

Job Purpose: 

The Research Engineer will support applied research and innovation in environmental sustainability, working with internal teams and industry partners to develop practical solutions. The role focuses on translating scientific concepts into scalable solutions that address challenges in meeting environmental sustainability target through resource efficiency, waste management, and other sustainable solutions for various industries.

Research engineers will collaborate closely with faculty, professional officers and industry partners to execute commercially viable solutions that address real-world challenges. In the process, research engineers gain valuable applied research capabilities aligned with evolving industry needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Applied Research & Development


	Conduct reviews on sustainability literature, frameworks and assessment tools for both generic industry-wide and industry-specific applications, such as life cycle analysis (LCA), environmental impact assessments, energy analysis and resource optimization studies
	Develop sustainability solution road mapping and development framework to supports identification and follow-through of sustainability solutions for organizational green transition.
	Support development of sustainability solutions and applications to implement organizational green transition through project execution (experimentation, data collection, analysis and evaluation) including includes but not limited to carbon management, circular economy, renewable energy, and sustainable materials.


Industry Collaboration


	Support collaborations with industry partners to understand problem statements and contribute to solution development
	Assist in project scoping by gathering technical inputs and identifying relevant capabilities within the ecosystem (IHLs, research centres, industry partners)
	Participate in industry meetings, discussions, and project engagements


Project Execution & Support


	Assist in planning and executing projects to ensure timely delivery of outcomes
	Generate technical reports, presentations, and documentation on the development of sustainability solutions and applications
	Contribute to grant proposals and project submissions where required


Track project progress and maintain proper documentation of activities

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	Bachelor’s degree with 5+ year experience OR Master’s degree with 2+ year experience in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Engineering with sustainability training, or a related field or related disciplines with relevant experience in research, engineering, product development or sustainability related work.
	Possess understanding of sustainability concepts (e.g., LCA, carbon foot printing, resource efficiency)
	Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
	Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Resourceful, meticulous and problem-solving attitude.

Key competencies:


	Possess understanding of sustainability challenges faced by industries locally and globally
	Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with industry partners and stakeholders
	Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment.
	Proactive approach to continuous learning and development in the sustainability field.
	Proficient in technical writing and presentation
	Possess good analytical and critical thinking skills
	Shows good initiative and takes ownership of work undertaken


Project management skills, including planning and execution of sustainability projects.


Schemes of Service: Research
Division: Infocomm Technology
Employment Type: Fixed Term

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.

The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an industry innovation research project where you will be part of the research team to develop build proof-of-concept cyber security solutions and smart nation related systems.

Key Responsibilities


	Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
	Undertake these responsibilities in the project:
	Implement post quantum cryptography on the IoT devices.
	Research and evaluate the existing post quantum cryptography protocol.
	Assist in writing research papers for the internation conferences.
	Coordinate and assist the installation of IoT devices.
	Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.
	Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers.


Job Requirements


	Have relevant competence in the areas of Cyber Security.
	Degree in Infocomm, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will be advantageous.
	Strong interest and passion in Cyber Security.
	Able to grasp new technology concepts quickly, and combine contrarian, out-of-the-box thinking when performing security assessments.
	OSCP, CISSP and GXPN holder will be advantageous.
	Experience in post quantum cryptography will be advantageous.
	Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.


Key Competencies


	Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university.
	Self-directed learner who believes in continuous learning and development
	Proficient in technical writing and presentation
	Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills
	Show strong initiative and take ownership of work



Universidade Kimpa Vita

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Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026
1501+

No Poverty 2026
801+

Good Health and Wellbeing 2026
1001+

Quality Education 2026
1001+

Gender Equality 2026
1001+

Reduced Inequalities 2026
801+

Partnership for the Goals 2026
1001-1500^th

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Universidade Kimpa Vita

About Universidade Kimpa Vita

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No Poverty 2026801+

Good Health and Wellbeing 20261001+

Quality Education 20261001+

Gender Equality 20261001+

Reduced Inequalities 2026801+

Partnership for the Goals 20261001-1500th

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Business and Economics

Engineering

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Life Sciences

Medical and Health

No Poverty 2026
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Good Health and Wellbeing 2026
1001+

Quality Education 2026
1001+

Gender Equality 2026
1001+

Reduced Inequalities 2026
801+

Partnership for the Goals 2026
1001-1500^th