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Research Associate (Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electronics Engineering)
Role summary
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This research position is suited to candidates with a degree, and preferably postgraduate training, in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline. Applicants should have relevant knowledge of areas such as embedded systems, artificial intelligence, hardware design, computer networks, signal processing, or software development, depending on the assigned project. Practical research, programming, analytical, laboratory, and technical writing skills are expected. The candidate will support experimental work, develop and test prototypes or algorithms, analyse results, prepare reports and publications, and collaborate with academic staff and research partners. Independence, careful problem-solving, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary university environment 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 engineering, technology, science, business, education, and interdisciplinary research, with strong links to industry and government. NTU operates a large, modern campus and hosts students, academics, researchers, and professional staff from Singapore and around the world. Its research strengths include artificial intelligence, electronics, advanced materials, sustainability, biomedical sciences, robotics, and digital technologies. Research Associates typically work within faculty laboratories or funded projects, supporting experiments, publications, prototypes, and collaborations with external partners. The university offers an academically ambitious environment, access to specialised facilities, and opportunities to work with researchers from different disciplines. Employment conditions, benefits, and salary depend on the project, qualifications, experience, and university policies.