Agriculture Research and Innovation Centre - Research Engineer

[What the role is]

Research Engineer

[What you will be working on]

•    Collaborate with the Project Leader to execute the MOE-TIF project on AI-driven optimization of aeroponic systems.
•    Manage and operate aeroponic cultivation systems for leafy vegetables and high-value fruiting crops.
•    Design and conduct experiments to investigate plant physiological responses under different spray regimes and nutrient formulations.
•    Monitor plant growth parameters, nutrient uptake efficiency, and environmental conditions to support AI model training.
•    Plan and execute experiments, prepare progress reports, and provide regular updates on project milestones.
•    Assist in system installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and modification of aeroponic equipment.
•    Document experimental data, analyse results, and contribute to project reports and publications.
•    Coordinate with industrial collaborators and support pilot testing at partner farm sites.
•    Manage procurement processes, including liaising with vendors, sourcing materials, equipment, and testing supplies, and raising purchase requests.
•    Document and track project issues, expenses, budget, action logs, and equipment maintenance.
•    Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Project Leader.

[What we are looking for]

•    Relevant qualification in Agricultural Science, Food Science, Horticulture, Plant Science, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, or related disciplines.
•    Hands-on experience in urban agriculture cultivation, plant nutrition management, and controlled environment agriculture systems.
•    Experience in operating cultivation equipment and designing controlled experiments.
•    Ability to work effectively in a team and follow project timelines and operational arrangements.
•    Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks with a strong sense of responsibility to meet project milestones. 
•    Candidates from related industries who are interested in transitioning into aeroponic and smart urban agriculture are encouraged to apply.
•    Successful candidates will be employed on a contract basis for two year duration of the project.