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Research Assistant (Structured Light & Optical Tweezers)

Singapore National Technological University SGD 3,000–SGD 5,000 per month*
Job Description

The role supports research in structured light, optical tweezers, photonics, and optical engineering. Candidates are generally expected to hold a bachelor's or master's degree in physics, optical engineering, photonics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. Relevant laboratory experience, strong skills in optics and experimental techniques, and familiarity with lasers, imaging systems, programming, or data analysis are advantageous. The successful candidate should be capable of designing and conducting experiments, analysing results, maintaining laboratory equipment, documenting findings, and contributing to research publications and presentations. Good communication, careful laboratory practice, teamwork, independence, and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research are important.

Company Info

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university located in Singapore. It is recognised internationally for strengths in science, engineering, technology, business, education, and interdisciplinary research. The university operates a large, modern campus with advanced laboratories, research institutes, teaching facilities, residential colleges, and extensive student services. NTU collaborates with government agencies, industry partners, and universities worldwide, offering researchers opportunities to work on projects with practical and global significance. Its research environment supports areas such as photonics, materials science, artificial intelligence, sustainability, biomedical engineering, and quantum technologies. The university community is highly international, bringing together students, academics, and professional staff from many countries. Research assistants typically work under academic supervisors and contribute to funded projects, laboratory experiments, technical reports, conference presentations, and scholarly publications.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city with strong opportunities in research, higher education, engineering, technology, finance, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. English is widely used at work, and the culture combines Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences. Life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable services, diverse food, shopping, parks, beaches, and a warm tropical climate. Housing can be expensive, especially near the city centre, so newcomers often consider university accommodation, shared apartments, or neighbourhoods connected by MRT. Employment Pass or S Pass eligibility depends on the role, salary, qualifications, and employer sponsorship; universities normally guide successful foreign hires through the application process. New arrivals should budget for rent, transport, healthcare, deposits, and daily expenses, and check employment, tax, and visa requirements before relocating.

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