Research Positions

About TUMCREATE TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities, public agencies, and industry for the advancement of future technologies. Our research program undertaken with Nanyang Technological University, ‘Life Cycle and Economic Assessment of Emerging Technologies for Decarbonization’, proposed to quantify potential for direct and indirect environmental impact reduction in carbon footprint and water footprint. Through an overarching theme encompassing sustainability and economic assessment of emerging technologies for decarbonization and future food, a multidisciplinary team from different research programs including ‘Proteins4Singapore’ and ‘GreenCirc: Towards Zero-waste Valorisation’, will carry out LCA and economic analysis of 3 process pathways related to decarbonisation technologies: (i) Catalytic conversion of CO₂to chemicals and fuels, (ii) Conversion of CO₂ to chemicals and fuels through synthetic biology and photo-bacterial processes, (iii) Catalytic process pathways for conversion of biomass to functional and feedstock chemicals. Please visit www.tum-create.edu.sg for more information about TUMCREATE. Job Title/Position: Research Fellow and Research Associate (Decarbonization and Future Food) Job Purpose / Objective of the Position: The Research Fellow (PhD holder) and Research Associate (PhD candidate) will have the unique opportunity to engage and collaborate with an interdisciplinary research initiative across different projects that unites leading experts working across diverse decarbonization and food processing pathways. These pathways include CO₂ utilization via synthetic biology for fuel and food, catalytic conversion of CO₂ into sustainable aviation fuels and chemicals, and biomass transformation into fuels and value-added products. Emerging research fronts in convergence of Artificial Intelligence application in LCA tools and methodologies will also be investigated. Collaborative teams will design and advance innovative processes and technologies to support global net zero emission goals. Your primary responsibility will be to support decarbonization and food processing projects through continuous LCA, including attributional, consequential, and prospective approaches. This will involve identifying environmental hotspots, conducting comparative assessments of alternative processes and products, and recommending effective mitigation strategies. You will also undertake economic evaluations, including TEA, prospective cost analysis, and supply chain optimization, to assess the feasibility and commercialization potential of emerging technologies. The project integrates LCA, TEA, process modelling, and supply chain analysis, positioning the role at the interface of multi-pathway decarbonization strategies and systems level sustainability assessment. This is a fixed term contract until September 2027 when applicable. Extension of contract is subject to availability of project funding and performance. Job Responsibilities: Job Requirements/Competencies: Qualification Requirements What TUM CREATE offers you Applications Please send the following compulsory documents in your application: to Email Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to your application!

About TUMCREATE TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are partnering with universities, public agencies, and industry to advance future technologies. Our public-private research partnership program, HEARTwise – Heart Failure Assessment with Reliable Technology using Wearables and In Vitro Diagnostics – is funded by Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and represents a collaborative effort between the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the National University Health System (NUHS), the National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS), and the National University of Singapore (NUS).  As a member of the HEARTwise team, you will collaborate within an interdisciplinary consortium comprising leading experts in cardiology, telemedicine, biomedical engineering, acoustics, data privacy, and industry. Please visit www.tum-create.edu.sg for more information about TUMCREATE. Background & Scientific Context Heart failure (HF) affects 2.5% of Singapore’s population and is the leading cardiac cause of hospital admission – presenting a decade earlier and more aggressively than in Europe or North America. The 30% rehospitalization rate within 90 days of discharge is both a major clinical burden and a window of opportunity for early, data-driven intervention. The HEARTwise project is a public-private research initiative funded by Singapore’s National Research Foundation, bringing together clinical cardiologists (CADENCE / NUHS, NHCS), engineers from TUM and TUMCREATE, and MedTech partners. The project develops a multimodal platform for non-invasive, early decompensation detection in ambulant HF patients – combining wearable mobility sensing, acoustic environment recognition, and integration with additional digital biomarker sources. This is a fixed-term contract until March 2029. Supervision & Academic Environment The position is jointly supervised by principal investigators at TUM Munich and TUMCREATE Singapore, with close integration into the CADENCE clinical network. The candidate will work within a growing team of researchers across engineering and clinical disciplines in Singapore, with strong links to the Munich ecosystem. The position combines the rigor of TUM’s doctoral program with direct access to clinical partners and the unique research infrastructure of TUMCREATE. The Research Position This PhD is embedded in the HEARTwise engineering team at TUMCREATE Singapore and is centered on the actibelt® wearable technology platform – a body-worn 3D accelerometer system with a mature clinical track record, an established algorithm library, and over 64 years of recorded patient data. The core scientific contribution expected is the development, validation, and clinical deployment of actibelt-based mobility analysis in HF patients. The candidate will engage with open methodological questions – including how to extract richer clinical information from inertial data, how to improve reference data acquisition for algorithm development, and what mobility-based signatures may carry predictive value for HF decompensation – as well as with the translational challenge of deploying these methods in a real clinical setting. Central research questions include: Your Responsibilities Core project deliverables: Research and methodological development: Required Qualifications: Highly valued: What we offer Applications Please submit the following essential documents to Email: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to your application!

  About TUMCREATE TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities, public agencies, and industry for the advancement of future technologies. Our research program on post-quantum Security, ‘QUASAR – QUANTUM SECURITY AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES’ funded by Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), is a collaborative effort between the Technical University Munich (TUM), Fraunhofer Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS). At TUMCREATE, we will focus on developing an open and verifiable Quantum safe RISC-V processor platform as a foundation for the QUASAR program. As part of the QUASAR team, you will work alongside renowned scientists in Integrated Circuit (IC) design, security, and quantum technologies. Please visit www.tum-create.edu.sg for more information about TUMCREATE.   Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher in Side-Channel Security of post-quantum cryptography (PQC). You will explore possible side-channel analysis (SCA) weaknesses of leading-edge PQC implementations and develop countermeasures. You will be responsible for preparing and maintaining a side-channel evaluation lab that is in addition used for testing a RISC-V based system developed in QUASAR. You will research, implement, and test countermeasures against SCA attacks on PQC algorithms. This is a fixed term contract until March 2029.   Key Responsibilities Perform SCA of PQC algorithms. Research, implement, and test SCA countermeasures. Prepare and maintain the lab and necessary lab setups (including PCB designs) for side-channel measurements and testing of a secure RISC-V platform. Collaborate with experts in IC design and security to enable leading-edge IC design. Write scientific manuscripts, contribute to project reports, and present findings at international conferences and stakeholder meetings.   Key Competencies Proven expertise in side-channel analysis and/or electronic measurement techniques and/or signal processing and/or PCB design Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex analytical results to multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international research environment.   Qualification Requirements We are seeking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields with at least two years of experience in the domain of electronic measurement techniques or PCB design, or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields with focus on hardware security, side-channel analysis, measurement techniques or signal processing. PhD degree related to hardware security, embedded security, embedded systems, circuit design, measurement techniques or signal processing. Candidates expecting to fulfil one of these requirements within 2 months after application are welcome to apply. Publications in the domain of hardware security at premier conferences and in premier journals are considered a strong asset.   What we offer A collaborative and inclusive world-class research environment. Opportunities for scientific leadership for research fellows. The opportunity to pursue a PhD (awarded by the Technical University of Munich) for research associates with a master’s degree. Opportunities for professional development. Engagement with a leading international team addressing challenges in IC design for post-quantum security.   Applications Please send your complete application, including cover letter (compulsory), CV, university transcripts to Email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to your application!

  About TUMCREATE TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities, public agencies, and industry for the advancement of future technologies. Our research program on post-quantum Security, ‘QUASAR – QUANTUM SECURITY AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES’ funded by Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), is a collaborative effort between the Technical University Munich (TUM), Fraunhofer Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS). At TUMCREATE, we will focus on developing an open and verifiable Quantum safe RISC-V processor platform as a foundation for the QUASAR program. As part of the QUASAR team, you will work alongside renowned scientists in Integrated Circuit (IC) design, security, and quantum technologies. Please visit www.tum-create.edu.sg for more information about TUMCREATE.   Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher in the domain of Secure Operating Systems (OS). You will be responsible for integrating GyroidOS (https://gyroidos.github.io), a leading-edge secure-operating system, into a quantum safe secure RISC-V platform. You will research how well new PQC algorithms integrate in secure OS concepts like secure boot or trusted boot and the impact of PQC signature schemes on remote attestation. You will benchmark the impact of hardware accelerators implemented in QUASAR on the performance of the overall system. This is a fixed term contract until March 2029.   Key Responsibilities Integrate a secure operating system into a quantum safe secure RISC-V platform. Research and benchmark the impact of PQC algorithm on the performance of a secure system. Collaborate with experts in design automation, IC design, and security to enable leading-edge hardware security solutions and IC design. Write scientific manuscripts, contribute to project reports, and present findings at international conferences and stakeholder meetings.   Key Competencies Proven expertise in the domain of operating systems, secure software design, or secure embedded systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex analytical results to multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international research environment.   Qualification Requirements We are seeking for candidates with a Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related fields with focus on security, embedded systems, or operating systems. PhD degree related to embedded security or operating systems. Candidates expecting to fulfil one of these requirements within 2 months after application are welcome to apply. Publications in the domain of embedded software security at premier conferences and in premier journals are considered a strong asset.   What we offer A collaborative and inclusive world-class research environment. Opportunities for scientific leadership for research fellows. The opportunity to pursue a PhD (awarded by the Technical University of Munich) for research associates with a master’s degree. Opportunities for professional development. Engagement with a leading international team addressing challenges in IC design for post-quantum security.   Applications Please send your complete application, including cover letter (compulsory), CV, university transcripts to Email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to your application!

  About TUMCREATE TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities, public agencies, and industry for the advancement of future technologies. Our research program on post-quantum Security, ‘QUASAR – QUANTUM SECURITY AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES’ funded by Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), is a collaborative effort between the Technical University Munich (TUM), Fraunhofer Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS). At TUMCREATE, we will focus on developing an open and verifiable Quantum safe RISC-V processor platform as a foundation for the QUASAR program. As part of the QUASAR team, you will work alongside renowned scientists in Integrated Circuit (IC) design, security, and quantum technologies. Please visit www.tum-create.edu.sg for more information about TUMCREATE.   Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Researcher in Secure Hardware Design. You will research the integration and implementation of leading-edge innovative post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms in embedded systems exploiting hardware/software co-design techniques in an application context, using a RISC-V processor. You will investigate and provide highly optimized ASIC designs of post-quantum algorithms that are integrated into an open-source post-quantum secure system. You will be responsible for the logical design and the integration of digital components in a team for IC design of a secure RISC-V processor. This is a fixed term contract until March 2029.   Key Responsibilities Research and design accelerators for PQC accelerators for an open-source RISC-V processor. Research and perform logical design using open-source tools, especially for the design of an open-source post-quantum secure RISC-V processor. Collaborate with experts in design automation, IC design, and security to enable leading-edge hardware security solutions and IC design. Write scientific manuscripts, contribute to project reports, and present findings at international conferences and stakeholder meetings.   Key Competencies Proven expertise in hardware security and/or digital design. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex analytical results to multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international research environment.   Qualification Requirements We are seeking for candidates with a Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields with focus on hardware security or digital design. PhD degree related to hardware security, embedded security, embedded systems or circuit design. Candidates expecting to fulfil one of these requirements within 2 months after application are welcome to apply. Publications in the domain of hardware security at premier conferences and in premier journals are considered a strong asset.   What we offer A collaborative and inclusive world-class research environment. Opportunities for scientific leadership for research fellows. The opportunity to pursue a PhD (awarded by the Technical University of Munich) for research associates with a master’s degree. Opportunities for professional development. Engagement with a leading international team addressing challenges in IC design for post-quantum security.   Applications Please send your complete application, including cover letter (compulsory), CV, university transcripts to Email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to your application!

  About TUMCREATE TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities, public agencies, and industry for the advancement of future technologies. Our research program on post-quantum Security, ‘QUASAR – QUANTUM SECURITY AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES’ funded by Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), is a collaborative effort between the Technical University Munich (TUM), Fraunhofer Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS). At TUMCREATE, we will focus on developing an open and verifiable Quantum safe RISC-V processor platform as a foundation for the QUASAR program. As part of the QUASAR team, you will work alongside renowned scientists in Integrated Circuit (IC) design, security, and quantum technologies. Please visit www.tum-create.edu.sg for more information about TUMCREATE.   Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher in FPGA Design and Verification. You will explore the integration and implementation of leading-edge post-quantum secure cryptographic algorithms on FPGA in an application context using a RISC-V processors. You will research design verification of security features such as Side-Channel Analysis (SCA) resistance of post-quantum secure cryptographic algorithms. You will be responsible in a team of IC designers for the verification of a RISC-V and for pre-manufacture testing it on FPGA. This is a fixed term contract until March 2029.   Key Responsibilities Perform FPGA implementation of a post-quantum secure RISC-V processor core. Perform functional verification and test of the RISC-V based platform including accelerators for post-quantum secure cryptography. Research the design-time verification of hardware-security features such as side-channel analysis resistance considering the use-case of a post-quantum secure RISC-V processor platform. Collaborate with experts in IC design and security to enable leading-edge IC design. Write scientific manuscripts, contribute to project reports, and present findings at international conferences and stakeholder meetings.   Key Competencies Proven expertise in hardware security and/or FPGA design and/or design verification. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex analytical results to multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international research environment.   Qualification Requirements We are seeking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields with at least two years of experience in FPGA design, verification, or testing, or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields with focus on hardware security, digital or analog design, or PhD degree related to hardware security, embedded security, embedded systems or circuit design.  Candidates expecting to fulfil one of these requirements within 2 months after application are welcome to apply. Publications in the domain of FPGA design or verification at premier conferences and in premier journals are considered a strong asset.   What we offer A collaborative and inclusive world-class research environment. Opportunities for scientific leadership for research fellows. The opportunity to pursue a PhD (awarded by the Technical University of Munich) for research associates with a master’s degree. Opportunities for professional development. Engagement with a leading international team addressing challenges in IC design for post-quantum security.   Applications Please send your complete application, including cover letter (compulsory), CV, university transcripts to Email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to your application!

  About TUMCREATE TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities, public agencies, and industry for the advancement of future technologies. Our research program on post-quantum Security, ‘QUASAR – QUANTUM SECURITY AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES’ funded by Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), is a collaborative effort between the Technical University Munich (TUM), Fraunhofer Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS). At TUMCREATE, we will focus on developing an open and verifiable Quantum safe RISC-V processor platform as a foundation for the QUASAR program. As part of the QUASAR team, you will work alongside renowned scientists in Integrated Circuit (IC) design, security, and quantum technologies. Please visit www.tum-create.edu.sg for more information about TUMCREATE.   Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher in Secure Hardware Design. You will research leading-edge True Random Number Generator (TRNG) and Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) solutions in the context of post quantum security applications, especially dedicated to a RISC-V processors. You will investigate and provide advanced designs and algorithms for PUF-based key-storage and authentication solutions and accelerators to provide randomness to an open-source post-quantum secure system. You will be responsible for the physical design and the integration of analog components in a team for IC design of an RISC-V processor. This is a fixed term contract until March 2029.   Key Responsibilities Research and provide TRNG and PUF solutions for an open-source RISC-V processor. Research and perform backend design using open-source tools, especially for the design of an open-source post-quantum secure RISC-V processor. Collaborate with experts in design automation, IC design, and security to enable leading-edge hardware-intrinsic security solutions and IC design. Write scientific manuscripts, contribute to project reports, and present findings at international conferences and stakeholder meetings.   Key Competencies Proven expertise in hardware security and/or analog design and/or digital design and/or physical IC design. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex analytical results to multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international research environment.   Qualification Requirements We are seeking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields with at least two years of experience in physical IC design or analog circuit design, or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields with focus on hardware security, digital circuit design or analog circuit design, or PhD degree related to hardware security, embedded security, embedded systems or circuit design. Candidates expecting to fulfil one of these requirements within 2 months after application are welcome to apply. Publications in the domain of TRNGs or PUFs at premier conferences and in premier journals are considered a strong asset.   What we offer A collaborative and inclusive world-class research environment. Opportunities for scientific leadership for research fellows. The opportunity to pursue a PhD (awarded by the Technical University of Munich) for research associates with a master’s degree. Opportunities for professional development. Engagement with a leading international team addressing challenges in IC design for post-quantum security.   Applications Please send your complete application, including cover letter (compulsory), CV, university transcripts to Email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to your application!