Research Engineer (SHINE Programme Management and Operations)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a Research Engineer to support SHINE Programme Management and Operations at the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. The role involves coordinating research programmes, liaising with PIs, researchers and partners, and ensuring timely delivery of project objectives.

Responsibilities include monitoring milestones, budgets, reports, and governance meetings; preparing materials; maintaining records; and providing administrative support in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline required.
• Experience in research programme management or project coordination advantageous.
• Ability to engage with investigators, researchers, industry partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and execution of SHINE research programmes in close collaboration with the Programme Director, principal investigators, researchers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor programme deliverables, milestones, KPIs, and reporting timelines across SHINE projects and research thrusts.
• Support coordination across SHINE research thrusts and facilitate interactions among principal investigators, researchers, industry partners, and funding stakeholders.
• Coordinate and consolidate programme reports, including mid-term reviews, annual reports, final reports, presentations, and programme updates.
• Support budget monitoring, grant utilisation tracking, expenditure reporting, fund requisitions, and budget viremount processes.
• Coordinate Governing Board (GB), Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), programme review meetings, and related stakeholder engagements.
• Assist in the preparation of technical and programme review materials, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with principal investigators, researchers, industry partners, and funding agencies to support programme execution and ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
• Coordinate technical visits, industry engagements, and programme-related activities to support alignment between research activities and industry needs.
• Maintain programme documentation, fixed asset records, compliance materials, and operational records.
• Provide operational and administrative support for SHINE programme activities and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management systems

Job description

Job Title: Research Engineer (SHINE Programme Management and Operations)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 24/06/2026

Job Description

SHINE Programme Management and Operations

• Support the coordination and execution of SHINE research programmes in close collaboration with the Programme Director, principal investigators, researchers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor programme deliverables, milestones, KPIs, and reporting timelines across SHINE projects and research thrusts.
• Support coordination across SHINE research thrusts and facilitate interactions among principal investigators, researchers, industry partners, and funding stakeholders.
• Coordinate and consolidate programme reports, including mid-term reviews, annual reports, final reports, presentations, and programme updates.
• Support budget monitoring, grant utilisation tracking, expenditure reporting, fund requisitions, and budget virement processes.
• Coordinate Governing Board (GB), Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), programme review meetings, and related stakeholder engagements.
• Assist in the preparation of technical and programme review materials, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with principal investigators, researchers, industry partners, and funding agencies to support programme execution and ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
• Coordinate technical visits, industry engagements, and programme-related activities to support alignment between research activities and industry needs.
• Maintain programme documentation, fixed asset records, compliance materials, and operational records.
• Provide operational and administrative support for SHINE programme activities and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics), preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in research programme management, project coordination, industry collaborations, technology development programmes, research administration, or related functions would be advantageous.
• Experience coordinating research projects, collaborative programmes, technical workshops, industry engagements, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Ability to engage effectively with principal investigators, researchers, students, industry partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and workstreams concurrently.
• Familiarity with semiconductor technologies, advanced packaging, microelectronics, photonics, or related technology domains would be advantageous.
• Experience in a university, research institute, government agency, corporate laboratory, or technology-related environment would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working with project management and administrative systems.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently in a dynamic research environment.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Open to appointment on a fixed-term contract