Scientific Manager (Ionising Radiation - Teaching laboratory, Policy and Safety)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for Scientific Manager (Ionising Radiation - Teaching Laboratory, Policy and Safety) to support the Department of Physics at Kent Ridge Campus. The role combines teaching lab oversight with rigorous safety governance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include scheduling student experiments, maintaining equipment, procuring supplies, managing radiation stores and licences, coordinating dosimetry, and assisting teaching and outreach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or a BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; PhD welcomed.
• PhD holders with 2–3 years experience; BSc/BEng with 6–7 years experience preferred.
• Experience with laboratory operations and safety standards; handling ionising radiation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Medical Physics Laboratory.
• Safety management of laboratory and regulatory compliance.
• Schedule student bookings and maintain equipment.
• Procure equipment and consumables.
• Provide in-class operational support.
• Manage radiation store, licensing, and inventory.
• Coordinate TLD badge exchange and dose monitoring.
• Assist with teaching and outreach activities.
• Perform safety inspections and audits.
• Ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab operations

Safety management

Radiation safety

Documentation and compliance

Education

BSc in Science or BEng in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

PhD (optional)

Tools

Radiation licensing knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Scientific Manager (Ionising Radiation - Teaching laboratory, Policy and Safety)

University-Level Unit: Science

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Physics

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 06/10/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

The incumbent will provide support to the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following -

• Teaching Lab – Medical Physics Laboratory
• Safety management of laboratory
• Scheduling of student bookings to perform experiment in the laboratory
• Maintenance and ensure serviceability of equipment
• Procurement of equipment, accessories, consumables, etc
• Provide in-class operational support
• Management of Radiation store and licencing
• Manage radioactive waste and keep inventory updated
• Manage radioactive materials within department and updating of the inventory and movement list
• Perform routine checks and tests as required by regulation
• Application and renewal of L3 ionising equipment and radioactive material licences for the department
• Application and renewal of N2 non ionising equipment licence for the department
• Coordinate exchange of Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD) badges and monitoring of dose for all staff and students in the department
• Advise staff and students on safety, regulation and application of ionising radiation
• Management of C-60 gamma irradiator.
• Other duties
• Perform safety-related duties (lab inspection, safety audits, safety documentation, etc)
• Assist with Department teaching and outreach activities
• Assist with ad-hoc duties as assigned by Department Management

Qualifications/Requirements/Other Info

• Possess at least a BSc in Science or a BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Candidates with a PhD in a relevant field are also welcome to apply.
• Candidates with a PhD should preferably have two to three years of relevant work experience, while candidates with a BSc or BEng should preferably have six to seven years of relevant work experience. PhD holders without prior work experience are also welcome to apply.
• Experience and familiarity with laboratory operations and safety standards, as well as the handling of ionising radiation, will be preferred.

Employment Notes

• Remuneration is based on a 12-month salary structure, with annual variable bonus which is subject to incumbent’s performance and the University/School’s prevailing remuneration policies.
• The incumbent will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on his/her individual merits.