Scientific Officer (Core Facilities, Department of Physics)

About the role

The National University of Singapore is looking for a Scientific Officer to support the Core Facilities in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science. The post involves hands-on support for central departmental equipment and facilities, liaison with vendors and users, and some administrative and teaching support.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the core facility manager in maintaining central departmental equipment and facilities, including analytical instruments such as Raman Spectroscopy and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, with basic troubleshooting and repairs where needed
• Communicate with vendors and users, arrange training and maintain a user list
• Maintain the core facility booking system and resolve booking issues
• Support departmental safety activities as a committee member, including licensing, standard operating procedures and risk assessments
• Carry out departmental administration duties assigned by Professors and Senior Managers, including support for lab-based teaching and outreach activities

Required profile

• BSc (Physics) or BEng (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)
• Basic technical knowledge and comfort with taking apart and fixing things
• Interest in working in an education, research and laboratory environment
• No experience is required; those with no experience are welcome to apply

Required skills

• Experience and familiarity with laboratory operations and safety standards is useful
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining experimental equipment such as SEM, AFM, Raman, XPS or X-ray equipment is advantageous

What we offer

• Remuneration based on a 12-month salary structure with an annual variable bonus depending on performance and university policy
• Placement at an appropriate appointment grade based on individual merits