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Research Fellow (Oceanography / Sediment Dynamics / Ocean Engineering / Environmental Engineering)
Role summary
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The Research Fellow will conduct research in oceanography, sediment dynamics, ocean engineering, or environmental engineering, likely focusing on marine processes, sediment transport, coastal systems, modelling, field surveys, laboratory experiments, and data analysis. Candidates normally need a PhD in a relevant discipline, strong research and analytical skills, and experience with scientific equipment, numerical modelling, programming, or environmental data. The role expects the ability to design and complete independent research, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, prepare reports and presentations, collaborate with academic and industry partners, and contribute to research proposals. Good communication, project-management skills, and the ability to work safely in field and laboratory environments are also 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 western Singapore. It is internationally recognised for engineering, science, technology, sustainability, business, education, and interdisciplinary research. NTU operates a large main campus and works closely with government agencies, businesses, and research institutes on projects with regional and global impact. Its research community includes academics, research fellows, postdoctoral researchers, technical staff, and graduate students from around the world. The university supports modern laboratories, advanced computing, marine and environmental research, and collaborative programmes addressing climate change, urban development, and sustainable infrastructure. Employees typically work in a multicultural, highly academic environment with opportunities to publish, attend conferences, develop specialist expertise, and collaborate across disciplines. Benefits and appointment terms vary according to the role, funding source, and candidate’s experience.