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Research Fellow (MEMS Fabrication and Piezoelectric; Sensors; Hydrogel; Machine learning; Robotic)

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National University of Singapore (NUS)

Kent Ridge Campus

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Research Fellow (MEMS Fabrication and Piezoelectric; Sensors; Hydrogel; Machine learning; Robotic)

Research Fellow

2026-07-27

Location

Kent Ridge Campus

National University of Singapore

Type

Academic / Faculty

Required Qualifications

MEMS, sensors, wearable sensors courses (post-grad, A- or better)
Strong clean room microfabrication + journal publications
3+ years wearable sensor device experience
1+ year MEMS design experience
Proficiency in L-Edit, Lumerical, CST, COMSOL, ANSYS
Fluent English
1+ first-authored papers in top journals (e.g. Nature Communications)

Research Areas

MEMS Fabrication
Piezoelectric Sensors
Hydrogel
Machine Learning
Robotic
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Research Fellow (MEMS Fabrication and Piezoelectric; Sensors; Hydrogel; Machine learning; Robotic)

Job Description

Work on hands-on experiments for few of the following tasks:

  1. Design, Simulation, and Fabrication of wearable sensors using Piezoelectric MEMS and hydrogel
  2. Design, modelling and testing of human-machine-interface with in-sensor computing function
  3. Design, modelling and testing of in-sensor computing enabled neural networks using ionic gel materials
  4. Write 2 or more research papers based on derived data of the above devices in the first year in the top-notch journals
  5. Write research grant proposals
  6. Supporting and guiding the experiments of MSc students

Qualifications

  1. Have learned MEMS, sensors and wearable sensors related courses for one semester at post-graduate level and earned score of A- or better.
  2. Strong background in hands-on microfabrication techniques at clean room and with journal publications showing such evidences
  3. With 3 years and more experience in making and testing wearable sensor devices
  4. With 1 year and more working experience in MEMS design
  5. Strong knowledge in L-Edit; Lumerical; CST; COMSOL; ANSYS;
  6. Fluent in English speaking and writing
  7. Having more than 1 1st-authored international peer-reviewed journal papers, e.g., Nature Communications and Science Advances (for Research Engineer)

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Frequently Asked Questions

🔬What are the main duties of this Research Fellow position?

Duties include design, simulation, and fabrication of wearable sensors using piezoelectric MEMS and hydrogel, modelling human-machine interfaces, writing 2+ research papers in top journals in the first year, preparing grant proposals, and guiding MSc student experiments. See faculty research roles for similar positions.

🎓What qualifications are required for this MEMS Research Fellow role?

Applicants need post-graduate MEMS/sensor courses (A- or better), strong clean-room microfabrication experience with publications, 3+ years in wearable sensors, 1+ year in MEMS design, proficiency in L-Edit, Lumerical, CST, COMSOL, ANSYS, fluent English, and at least one first-authored paper in high-impact journals. Explore research jobs.

📍Is this Research Fellow position full-time and what is the location?

This is a full-time Academic / Faculty role located at Kent Ridge Campus (NUS). The contract runs until the expiration date of 2026-07-27. Check higher-ed jobs for similar opportunities.

🧪What research areas does this MEMS position focus on?

Core areas include MEMS Fabrication, Piezoelectric Sensors, Hydrogel, Machine Learning, and Robotic applications for wearable devices and in-sensor computing. View faculty positions in engineering.

📝How competitive is this Research Fellow role at NUS?

Highly competitive due to requirements for clean-room experience, publications in top journals (e.g. Nature Communications), and specific software skills. Strong candidates often have prior postdoc experience.

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