Job Description
Job Title:  Research Officer, Diagnostics & Imaging Devices, A*STAR Skin Research Labs
Requisition ID:  2607
Posting Start Date:  29/05/2026

Job Summary

SkinTech and Biophotonics team at A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*STAR SRL) is committed to advancing next generation biophotonics technologies to tackle key national healthcare challenges. We offer access to cutting-edge biophotonics tools, collaboration with leading clinicians and industry partners, and opportunities for meaningful clinical and commercial translation.

https://www.a-star.edu.sg/asrl/principal-investigators/dinish-u-s

We are currently seeking a Research Officer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge optical spectroscopy device platform with innovative AI-analytics for skin health/Medtech applications and its clinical translation.

 

Job scope/responsibilities:

•    Development of optical spectroscopy and imaging systems for clinical applications 
•    Develop data analytics and AI models 
•    Testing of developed spectroscopy/imaging system in phantoms 
•    Take part in clinical study in hospitals (data collection and analysis) for the translation of the developed systems
•    Support the team in preparing and managing research ethics documentation and protocols, as well as managing general lab procurement processes.
•    Present study concepts, experimental results, new findings to the management team and the research team members 

 

Job requirements:
•    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, Optical Engineering or in related field 
•    1-2 years of relevant work experience is preferred
•    Proven experience in optical system development for biomedical applications and validation is preferred  
•    Familiar with AI models and experience on AI algorithm development for image/spectral analysis 
•    Proficiency in Matlab, Python, Solid works, Zemax, and ANSYS is highly beneficial    
•    Strong English communication, writing, and presentation skills.
•    Meticulous and highly organized
•    Industry working experience is advantageous
•    Clinical projects may involve data collection from female subjects at certain hospitals. Therefore, female staff may be required to participate in the data collection process using the developed optical systems.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.