National University of Singapore

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About the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.

CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore. The Centre also has staff at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With some 200 staff and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment

Learn more about CQT at https://www.cqt.sg/

Job Description

The Centre for Quantum Technologies is seeking a Research Assistant to support the management of the Dieter Schwarz Professorship on Quantum Communications and Security. The successful candidate will support the activities of the research teams under the Professorship and Exchange Programme, as well as the Strongly Enhanced Nonlinear Interaction using Optical Resonators (SENIOR) project.

The Dieter Schwarz Professorship and Exchange Programme is an endowed Professorship located at the National University of Singapore and managed by the Centre for Quantum Technologies. It aims to foster research into quantum communications and security and to promote an exchange of students and staff between NUS and partner universities in Germany.

The Candidate is expected to:

• Support expense management for the research teams participating within the Exchange Programme.
• Support budget tracking for the research teams, including interfacing with various administrative departments within the university.
• Support management of relevant documentation for the Professor and research teams, including but not limited to, tracking of Equipment, preparing of audit reports, liaising between procurement and finance.
• Support the onboarding of new staff, including maintenance of their safety records and laser licenses.
• Act as first contact for administrative questions by research teams, and to liaise with various administrative departments within the university for follow-up action.
• Organize visitor flight and accommodation arrangements.
• Support the organization of local events supported by the Professorship and Exchange Programme.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings of the Professor and research teams

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• 2 years of relevant experience; fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Experience in budget tracking will be an added advantage

More Information

Location: [[Kent Ridge Campus]]

Organization: [[National University of Singapore]]

Department : [[Centre for Quantum Technologies]]

Job requisition ID : [[29593]]