Research Associate (iHealthtech, NUS)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Institute for Health Innovation & Technology (iHealthtech) invites applications for a research position in the Healthtech Translation Hub (HATCH) team. The role focuses on translating innovative technologies from lab to clinic and market, enabling translational research and development with scientists, engineers and clinicians.

You will work as an integral member of the HATCH translation team, providing support to translational managers in operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (EE/CE/Biomedical) from a reputable university.
• Experience in a research/lab environment and familiarity with research operations is advantageous.
• Experience in rapid prototyping; CAD is preferred.
• Experience in sensor technology or flexible electronics is preferred.
• Familiar with multiple coding platforms (C++, Javascript, Matlab, LabVIEW, ARM).
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must meet employment requirements for Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Translate research-driven technology into products with different teams.
• Review literature and draft product requirements.
• Develop hardware and software algorithms for various applications.
• Conduct proof-of-concept studies or pilot trials.
• Present research technology to collaborators and investors.
• Supervise users on core lab equipment and manage training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, biomedical engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

C++

Javascript

Matlab

LabVIEW

ARM

CAD

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

About iHealthTech

The Institute for Health Innovation & Technology (iHealthtech) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) was founded in 2017 to advance health through technological innovation. Focused on tackling clinical challenges, iHealthtech develops innovative health technologies, bridging the gap from the laboratory to the clinic and market. This process aims to ultimately benefit patients and society. To realise this mission, iHealthtech emphasises close interdisciplinary collaboration among its Principal Investigators, collaborators from engineering, medicine, and science, as well as industrial partners and entrepreneurs.

Job Description

We have a research position opening in Healthtech Translation Hub (HATCH) team at the Institute for Health Innovation & Technology, National University of Singapore (NUS). HATCH focuses on the translation of innovative technologies from lab to clinic and market. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work on translational research and development projects between scientists, engineers, and clinicians.

You will work as an integral member of the HATCH translation team, providing support to translational managers in operations, administrative tasks and research translation.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate and self-motivated researcher to join our team for the following key tasks:

• Work with different teams to translate research-driven technology into products


• Review literature, draft product requirements


• Develop customized hardware and software algorithm for different applications


• Develop and execute proof-of-concept studies or pilot trials


• Present research technology to potential collaborators and investors


• Supervise users on core, prototyping and fabrication equipment, including training and equipment usage management


• Schedule equipment maintenance/repairs and calibration


• Liaise with vendors for related laboratory duties


• Perform purchase requisitions


• Support the operations team on laboratory safety and documentation


• Assist in technology related workshops, seminars and conferences, and other ad hoc tasks that may be assigned in course of duty

Requirements

• At least bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, biomedical engineering or related technical discipline from a reputable university


• Working experience in a research/laboratory environment and familiarity with research operations will be an advantage


• Experience in rapid prototyping, CAD is preferred.


• Experience in sensor technology or flexible electronics preferred


• Familiar with multiple coding platforms (C++, Javascript, Matlab, Labview, ARM, etc)


• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills


• Candidates must meet the applicable requirements for employment in Singapore

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.