- Company: National University of Singapore (nationwide)
- Location: Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Salary: S$2,160–S$3,120/wk
National University of Singapore (nationwide) at a glance
nus.edu.sg- Founded 1905
- Employees 17340
SEC filings mentioning "National University Of Singapore (nationwide)": 405 — search EDGAR
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $3.6M from the Department of Defense (started Jan 29, 2016) — via USAspending.gov
Investigating the risk of human disease from parasites of small mammals and bites.
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 549300UOO4Z667405T51, SG) — via GLEIF
Recipient of NIH research funding: 4 grants, most recently in 2008 from the NCCIH — via NIH RePORTER
Clinical trial sponsor: 57 trials registered, 17 currently active/recruiting — via ClinicalTrials.gov
10,475 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Head, Microfabrication Core (Mechanobiology Institute) at National University Of Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide) in Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
About the Role
The Head of the Microfabrication Core within the Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide) (NUS) will lead a team dedicated to developing and maintaining state-of-the-art microfabrication capabilities. This role is pivotal in advancing research on cell, tissue, and organ mechanics/dynamics and mechano-signal transduction.
Core Duties
- Oversee the design, fabrication, and validation of microscale devices for mechanobiology studies
- Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of core facilities and equipment
- Collaborate with researchers to develop custom microfabrication solutions for their projects
- Provide training and mentorship to staff and students on microfabrication techniques
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in microfabrication technology and incorporate them into research practices
Who We're Looking For
We seek a highly skilled individual with extensive experience in microfabrication, preferably within a biomedical or mechanobiology context. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Experience in leading a core facility and managing a team of technicians is essential.
About National University Of Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
NUS is a premier research institution committed to fostering innovation and excellence in science, technology, medicine, social sciences, humanities, arts, and architecture. The Mechanobiology Institute operates on an open-lab philosophy, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research.
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Singapore (nationwide), officially the Republic of Singapore (nationwide), is an island country in Southeast Asia. Its territory comprises a main island, over 60 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. The country is about one degree of latitude north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore (nationwide) Strait to the south along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to the east and the Straits of Johor along with the State of Johor in Malaysia to the north.
Note: Singapore (nationwide) observes a public holiday on Aug 10 — National Day.
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National unemployment rate in Singapore (nationwide): 2.8% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in Singapore (nationwide): $98,814 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in Singapore (nationwide): 0.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in Singapore (nationwide): 5.0% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per week in Singapore (nationwide): 46.3 — via ILOSTAT
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- Role Head, Microfabrication Core (Mechanobiology Institute)
- Employer National University of Singapore (nationwide)
- Location Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) S$2,160–S$3,120/wk
- Posted August 6, 2026
- Apply by September 5, 2026
- Country Singapore (nationwide)
- Overview Full job description on this page (242 words)
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