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Senior Research Fellow (Civil Engineering/ Environmental Engineering)
Role summary
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The role typically requires a PhD in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with strong research experience in areas such as water treatment, environmental systems, sustainability, infrastructure, or related fields. Candidates should demonstrate a record of high-quality publications, technical report writing, data analysis, and preferably experience securing or supporting research grants. The successful candidate is expected to conduct independent and collaborative research, supervise students or junior researchers, contribute to publications and presentations, manage project deliverables, and work effectively with academic, industry, and government partners. Strong communication, analytical, project-management, and laboratory or fieldwork skills are important.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in Singapore. It is internationally recognised for strengths in engineering, science, technology, business, education, and interdisciplinary research. The university operates a large academic and research campus with modern laboratories, specialist institutes, teaching facilities, and collaborations involving industry, government agencies, and global universities. NTU places strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and research with practical social and economic impact. Its College of Engineering is particularly well known for work in civil, environmental, materials, and infrastructure-related disciplines. Employees work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to publish, collaborate internationally, supervise students, and participate in funded research programmes. Benefits and employment terms vary by appointment type, grant funding, experience, and university policy.