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Research Assistant (Sensor Miniaturization)
Role summary
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The Research Assistant will support research on sensor miniaturization at Nanyang Technological University. Candidates are generally expected to hold a relevant bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, electronics, materials science, mechanical engineering, physics, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline. Experience with sensor development, microfabrication, electronics, CAD, laboratory testing, data analysis, or scientific instrumentation is advantageous. The role requires careful experimental work, technical documentation, troubleshooting, literature review, and preparation of reports or research papers. The successful candidate should be analytical, organized, safety-conscious, able to work independently, and comfortable collaborating with academic researchers and multidisciplinary project teams.
Can I work in Singapore?
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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 recognized for engineering, technology, science, sustainability, business, and interdisciplinary research. NTU works closely with government agencies, hospitals, and industry partners on projects involving advanced materials, artificial intelligence, robotics, semiconductors, healthcare, and environmental innovation. The university has a large multicultural community of students, faculty, researchers, and professional staff, supported by modern laboratories, teaching facilities, residences, and research institutes. Research assistants at NTU typically contribute to funded projects under the supervision of professors or principal investigators. They may gain experience in experimental design, equipment operation, data analysis, academic writing, conference presentations, and collaboration with external partners. NTU offers a dynamic environment for early-career researchers seeking practical research experience and potential progression to doctoral study or technical industry roles.