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Research Fellow (Experimental Nanomechanics)
Role summary
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The Research Fellow will conduct experimental research in nanomechanics, likely involving the mechanical behavior of nanoscale materials, devices, or structures. Candidates are generally expected to hold a PhD in mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, nanotechnology, or a related discipline, with strong research experience in experimental techniques. Practical skills in atomic force microscopy, nanoindentation, microscopy, microfabrication, data analysis, or laboratory instrumentation would be valuable. The role requires the ability to design experiments, analyze and interpret results, prepare publications and reports, present findings, and work effectively with an interdisciplinary research team. Candidates should demonstrate scientific independence, careful laboratory practice, strong communication skills, and a record of relevant research or publications.
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 known internationally for engineering, science, technology, business, education, and interdisciplinary research. NTU hosts extensive laboratory facilities, research institutes, and collaborations with government agencies, industry partners, and universities worldwide. Its research community includes academic staff, postdoctoral researchers, research fellows, graduate students, and professional specialists. The university supports work across areas such as advanced materials, nanotechnology, sustainability, artificial intelligence, biomedical science, and manufacturing. As an employer, NTU offers an international and highly collaborative environment, with opportunities to contribute to funded research projects and publish in leading journals. Research Fellow appointments are typically project-based and may include access to specialist equipment, conferences, professional development, and collaboration with researchers from different disciplines.