Catalyst Materials Scientist: HEA Nanoparticles

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore invites a Research Scientist (IMRE/A*STAR) to lead high-throughput synthesis and structural characterization of supported HEA nanoparticle catalysts for accelerated discoveries in catalysis.

You will develop automated workflows, curate datasets, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to generate insights, publish findings, and contribute to grant writing depending on experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in solution synthesis of nanoparticles and heterogeneous catalyst fabrication.
• Strong competence in advanced nanoparticle/catalyst characterization (XRD, XRF, XAS, TEM).
• Experience with automated/robotic synthesis platforms and high-throughput experimentation is advantageous.
• Basic scripting or data handling skills (Python/MATLAB) for instrument interfacing, data processing, or automated reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Track record of high-quality publications; strong written and verbal communication and good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-throughput fabrication workflows for supported alloy/HEA nanoparticles.
• Operate and optimize automated/robotic solution synthesis to produce diverse compositional libraries of catalysts.
• Perform and/or coordinate structural and compositional characterization (XRD, XRF, XAS, TEM, in-situ/operando where applicable).
• Curate experimental datasets and write SOPs, reports, and contribute to manuscripts and presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (AI/modelling and testing) and contribute to grant writing depending on experience.

Skills

Nanoparticle synthesis

Catalyst fabrication

High-throughput experimentation

Python

MATLAB

English communication

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering

Tools

XRD

XRF

XAS

TEM

Job description

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore invites a Research Scientist (IMRE/A*STAR) to lead high-throughput synthesis and structural characterization of supported HEA nanoparticle catalysts for accelerated discoveries in catalysis.

You will develop automated workflows, curate datasets, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to generate insights, publish findings, and contribute to grant writing depending on experience.