Research Assistant / Research Associate (Textile Design and Manufacturing), DD

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate to lead and contribute to an advanced textile manufacturing lab. The role focuses on intelligent textiles, soft systems, and wearables research in a multidisciplinary setting at the Kent Ridge Campus.

The candidate will work on digital knitting, weaving, embroidery, sewing, and related textile techniques, train team members, and help publish results with the research group.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent industry experience in textiles or textile-related organizations.
• Experience with digital machine knitting, weaving, embroidery, sewing, or related textile crafts.
• Knowledge of flat-bed, circular, or whole-garment knitting technology.
• Proficiency in programming for knitting and weaving machines.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and advance digital knitting, weaving, embroidery, sewing, and other textile methodologies.
• Maintain textile laboratory equipment and research supplies through routine maintenance, cleaning, and procurements.
• Train and assist research team members regarding textile equipment, garment making, and soft-hardware integration.
• Fabricate technical textile materials and samples, and document processes for review.
• Conduct research in intelligent textiles, fabric actuation, and sensing technologies.
• Communicate results through presentations, reports, figures, and articles for publication in collaboration with the research team.
• Contribute to laboratory operations, supervision, and the teaching of students across all levels in textile/fashion design and engineering.

Skills

Digital knitting

Weaving

Embroidery

Sewing

Textile crafts

Programming knitting/weaving machines

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in fashion, textiles, industrial design, fine arts, media arts, computer science

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant/Associate to kick-start, manage, and contribute to an advanced textile manufacturing lab in NUS. Our lab explores the design and development of intelligent textiles and soft systems across scales to reimagine and shape future objects and wearables, interactions and environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize and advance digital knitting, weaving, embroidery, sewing, and other textile methodologies.
• Maintain textile laboratory equipment and research supplies through routine maintenance, cleaning, and procurements.
• Train and assist research team members regarding textile equipment, garment making, and various soft-hardware integration techniques.
• Fabricate technical textile materials and samples, and document processes for review.
• Conduct research in intelligent textiles, fabric actuation, and sensing technologies.
• Communicate results through presentations, reports, figures, and articles for publication in collaboration with the research team.
• Contribute to laboratory operations, supervision, and the teaching of students across all levels in textile/fashion design and engineering.

Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in fashion, textiles, industrial design, fine arts, media arts, computer science, or another relevant discipline. Alternatively, equivalent industry experience in textiles or textile-related organizations.
• Experience in digital machine knitting, weaving, embroidery, sewing, and/or other textile-based crafts.
• Knowledge in flat-bed, circular, or whole-garment knitting technology.
• Proficiency in programming for knitting and weaving machines.

Attributes

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to textile research and development. A passion for advancing textile and garment design through innovative approaches.
• Interest in exploring emerging applications of intelligent textiles for health, human-computer interaction, and architectural applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

More Information

• Location: Kent Ridge Campus
• Organization: College of Design and Engineering
• Department : Division of Industrial Design
• Employee Referral Eligible: No