Scientific Officer (Teaching Laboratories, Department of Physics)

About the role

The National University of Singapore is looking for a Scientific Officer to support the Teaching Laboratories in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science. The post covers hands-on support for laboratory equipment, student troubleshooting and some administrative work related to laboratory modules.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Teaching Laboratory Managers in keeping the teaching laboratories running smoothly for classes.
• Keep the laboratory equipment serviceable and perform calibration before each semester begins.
• Troubleshoot equipment as requested by students or Teaching Assistants during use.
• Help with administrative tasks such as procurement and consolidation of marks for laboratory modules.
• Take part in departmental safety activities, including licensing and developing standard operating procedures and risk assessments.
• Carry out other administration duties assigned by Professors and Senior Managers, and help with lab-based teaching and outreach activities.

Required profile

• BSc (Physics) or BEng (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
• Basic technical knowledge and comfort taking things apart and fixing them; interest in education, research and laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with laboratory operations and safety standards is useful; no experience needed.

Required skills

• Knowledge of lasers, spectroscopy, x-ray, electron diffraction and other physics undergraduate experiments is an added advantage.

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 appointment grade suited to the candidate's merits.