Research Associate (Scientific Coordination in Arts, Science and Biological Ecologies)
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Job Summary
Position: Research Associate (Scientific Coordination in Arts Science and Biological Ecologies)
Location: Centre for Art Science and Biocultural Ecologies Singapore
The Centre for Art Science and Biocultural Ecologies (CASBE) succeeds the Nanyang Technological University Centre for Contemporary Art. This transition reflects the direction the former Centre has taken in recent years with increasing focus on environmental futures biocultural approaches curation as research and interdisciplinary experimentation.
The Centre seeks to position NTU and Singapore as regional leaders in art-science research on environmental futures and biocultural knowledge. It aims to build a platform where creative practice cultural inquiry and scientific insight meet to shape more sustainable imaginative and equitable worlds.
The Centre will host theMax PlanckNanyang Technological University Centre for Biocultural Worlding launching in 2026. This will be the first Max Planck centre in the humanities in Asia. It brings together leading scholars from the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) and creative and scientific communities in Singapore.
The incumbent will provide scientific coordination support and will work at the interface of research and administration supporting the academic curatorial and operational activities of the Centre. The role will support the leadership team serving as the primary point of contact for CBCW scholars and fellows advisory board members affiliated artists citizen scientists and policymakers while facilitating the integration of CBCW activities into existing and planned programmes at CASBE and MPIWG.
Key Responsibilities:
Administration Coordination
Assist Leadership team in the establishment and ongoing development of CBCW structures and processes
Facilitate recruitment and selection processes for new CBCW members
Organise onboarding and orientation programmes for incoming scholars fellows and short-term guests
Provide secretarial support to the leadership team
Research Support
Provide managerial oversight of research field trips exchange programmes publishing and editorial activities
Coordinate research publications and contribute to the logistics of public-facing or scholarly presentations
Oversee research data management ensuring systematic practices and compliance with University and partner institute policies
Handle public facing event support and community liaison
Cost Monitoring
Maintain and track the Centres annual budget
Process travel reimbursements invoices and contractual documentation
Event Planning and Facilitation
Plan and deliver a diverse programme of events in collaboration with CBCW members including symposia public talks workshops and artistic and curatorial laboratory sessions
Coordinate event logistics including venue bookings travel arrangements accommodation and catering
Liaise with curators artists scholars and the steering committee to support exhibition development execution and public engagement
Communication and Outreach
Oversee the Centres digital presence including website updates newsletters and social media channels
Job requirements:
Masters degree in the arts social sciences or humanities
Minimum of four years relevant experience in a similar role or environment
Experience in research coordination interdisciplinary project management or curatorial research
Competency in operational finance including budgeting expenditure tracking and financial reporting
Strong written communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and work independently under tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across academic administrative and external stakeholders in an international environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTURequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
