At A*STAR, we offer an internationally competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

• Three-year contract (renewable)
• Return air passage
• Relocation and shipping allowance
• Transit accommodation
• Comprehensive life, personal accident and medical insurance
• Annual vacation leave of 21 days, in addition to 11 public holidays
• Assistance with Settling-in

Remuneration
Fresh postdocs can expect to receive a competitive remuneration package. Please note that remuneration will commensurate with the applicant's experience, training and track records.
Singapore has an attractive tax environment and many postdocs pay less than 10% in income taxes. For detailed information on Singapore tax, please refer to http://www.iras.gov.sg.

Cost of LivingSingapore has a reasonable cost of living that is lower than many western countries. A postdoc's major monthly expenditure in Singapore is estimated as follows:

• Accommodation: S$500 - S$1,600
• Utilities: S$60 - S$150
• Food: S$450 - S$750
• Public Transport: S$90 - S$200
• Telecommunications: From S$30

For more information on the comparison of living costs between Singapore and other nations, please visit http://www2.homefair.com/calc/salcalc.html.

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Why Singapore
Singapore ranks top as talent attraction hub. Singapore offers strong governmental support, visionary leadership, good research funding, ethical and intellectual property frameworks that meet international standards, robust communication networks. Singapore is highly committed to building and sustaining world class Research & Development capabilities.

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