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Research Fellow (Ecology/Biogeochemistry/Earth/Soil Science/Environmental Science/Hydrology/Computer Science)
Role summary
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The Research Fellow will conduct independent and collaborative research in areas such as ecology, biogeochemistry, earth and soil science, environmental science, hydrology, or computer science. Typical requirements include a PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, strong research and analytical skills, experience with fieldwork, laboratory methods, environmental data, modelling, or programming, and a record of scholarly publications. The candidate is expected to design and carry out experiments or field studies, analyse and interpret results, prepare manuscripts and reports, present findings, support grant-related work, and collaborate effectively with researchers and external partners. Familiarity with statistical tools, GIS, computational methods, or environmental monitoring would be advantageous.
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 recognised internationally for work in engineering, technology, science, sustainability, medicine, business, education, and the humanities. NTU operates a large, modern campus with extensive laboratories, research centres, academic facilities, and partnerships with industry and public-sector organisations. The university supports interdisciplinary research addressing issues such as climate change, biodiversity, environmental resilience, digital innovation, and sustainable development. Research Fellows typically work within a school, institute, or externally funded project under the guidance of a principal investigator. NTU offers an international academic environment, with colleagues and students from many countries, and provides access to advanced research infrastructure and professional collaboration networks. Employment terms, benefits, and appointment duration vary according to the funding source and the candidate’s experience.