CO2 Sorbent Research Assistant (Materials & Scale-up)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University’s NEWRI seeks a dedicated researcher to undertake full research work and administrative duties, coordinating project execution and communication among collaborators, PI and Co-I, and to develop sorbent materials for CO2 capture from real combustion flue gas.

The candidate should hold a bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Materials Science, have experience with calcium-based CO2 sorbents for circulating fluidized beds, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, or a relevant field.
• Experience in developing CO2 sorbents, especially calcium-based CO2 sorbents for circulating fluidized beds.
• Extensive knowledge in treatment and reutilisation of incineration ashes is highly desired.
• Good record of peer‑reviewed papers is advantageous.
• Scientific articles, proposals and reports writing skill is required.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork awareness.
• Productive, hard-working and dedicated to the completion of any task assigned.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the project execution and communication among the collaborating parties.
• Work synergistically with PI and Co-I in experimental designs, conducting experiments, troubleshooting and data analysis.
• Develop sorbent materials for CO2 capture from real combustion flue gas.
• Scale up the production of sorbent materials for CO2 capture from real combustion flue gas.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the reactor apparatus.
• Procure raw materials, consumables and research equipment.
• Write and publish research papers.
• Effectively communicate research findings to collaborators, funding agencies and the scientific community.
• Provide training to research associate/assistant on the relevant skills for the proposed project.
• Summarise the findings in this project and produce the progress reports, final report and scientific recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Experimental design

Scientific writing

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

CO2 sorbents development

Education

Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, or a relevant field

Job description

Nanyang Technological University’s NEWRI seeks a dedicated researcher to undertake full research work and administrative duties, coordinating project execution and communication among collaborators, PI and Co-I, and to develop sorbent materials for CO2 capture from real combustion flue gas.

The candidate should hold a bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Materials Science, have experience with calcium-based CO2 sorbents for circulating fluidized beds, strong