Research Fellow: Bioelectronics & Wearable Tech

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore at the Kent Ridge Campus invites applications for a Research Fellow in Bioelectronics, iHealthtech. The role focuses on wearable, flexible, and implantable bioelectronics research within the NUS Bioelectronic Lab, collaborating across disciplines to advance health technologies.

Successful candidates will lead projects, design experiments, validate devices in models, and contribute to high-impact journal publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong interest in bioelectronics, wearable electronics and flexible electronics.
• Excellent independent research skills, critical thinking and experimental design; experience leading multidisciplinary projects is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary research project.
• Design and conduct research in flexible electronics, implantable electronics, wearable electronics and electrical engineering.
• Validate bioelectronic devices in pre-clinical or clinical models.
• Prepare and draft manuscripts for high-impact journals.

Skills

Independent research skills

Critical thinking

Experimental design

Communication in English

Project leadership

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; or Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

PCB design

Firmware

App development

Job description

Job Title: Research Fellow (Bioelectronics, iHealthtech)

University-Level Unit: Inst for Health Innovation & Technology

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Inst for Health Innovation & Technology

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 13/07/2026

Job Description

At iHealthtech, we envision advancing health through innovation, integration of smart technology and on-demand health solution. Our organisation consists of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and clinicians who work with our industrial partners to push the frontier of science to meet patients' needs.

Job Description

The laboratory of Presidential Young Professor Liu Yuxin at National University of Singapore (NUS Bioelectronic lab website: https://www.lab-liu.com/) seeks postdoctoral research fellows with strong enthusiasm and interest in wearable electronics, flexible electronics, and bioelectronics research.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary research project
• Design and conduct research in flexible electronics, implantable electronics, wearable electronics, and electrical engineering area
• Validating bioelectronics in pre-clinical or clinical models
• Prepare and draft manuscripts for high-impact journals
  
  

Qualifications

• Obtained or expecting a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, or related fields
• A strong interest in bioelectronics, wearable electronics, flexible electronics. Scientific curiosity and motivation to perform scientifically rigorous experimental work.
• Excellence in conducting independent research with great critical thinking and experimental design. Interested in working in a multidisciplinary team and leading a multidisciplinary project
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Previous experience in printed electronic board (PCB) design, electronic circuits, firmware and APP development is advantageous
  
  

To apply, please send your cover letter, CV and names of 3 references (name, institution, email) to Prof. Yuxin Liu ([e-mail]). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Req ID: 33711