Job Title: Research Assistant / Research Associate (Textile Design and Manufacturing), DD

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Division of Industrial Design

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 22/09/2026

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant/Associate to kick-start, manage, and contribute to an advanced textile manufacturing lab in NUS. Our lab explores the design and development of intelligent textiles and soft systems across scales to reimagine and shape future objects and wearables, interactions and environments.

Key Responsibilities

Utilize and advance digital knitting, weaving, embroidery, sewing, and other textile methodologies.
Maintain textile laboratory equipment and research supplies through routine maintenance, cleaning, and procurements.
Train and assist research team members regarding textile equipment, garment making, and various soft-hardware integration techniques.
Fabricate technical textile materials and samples, and document processes for review.
Conduct research in intelligent textiles, fabric actuation, and sensing technologies.
Communicate results through presentations, reports, figures, and articles for publication in collaboration with the research team.
Contribute to laboratory operations, supervision, and the teaching of students across all levels in textile/fashion design and engineering.

Qualifications

Qualifications

University degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in fashion, textiles, industrial design, fine arts, media arts, computer science, or another relevant discipline. Alternatively, equivalent industry experience in textiles or textile-related organizations.
Experience in digital machine knitting, weaving, embroidery, sewing, and/or other textile-based crafts.
Knowledge in flat-bed, circular, or whole-garment knitting technology.
Proficiency in programming for knitting and weaving machines.

Attributes

Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to textile research and development. A passion for advancing textile and garment design through innovative approaches.
Interest in exploring emerging applications of intelligent textiles for health, human-computer interaction, and architectural applications.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Division of Industrial Design

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 34467

Req ID: 34467