Research Fellow/Engineer (SCB1)

European Commission; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Chemistry Researcher to manage and participate in innovative projects. The role involves overseeing project deliverables, coordinating procurement, and supporting urban farming initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess a strong background in materials science and chemical synthesis, with advanced degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant competence in material science and chemical synthesis.
• Experience in laboratory synthesis of chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Manage research project deliverables with PI and team.
• Prepare procurement ITQ for project equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment training and maintenance.

Skills

Material Science

Chemical Synthesis

Urban Farming

Education

Degree in Materials Science/Chemistry

Master’s or PhD

Job description

Organisation/Company SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT) Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Singapore Application Deadline 14 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Undertake these responsibilities in the project:
  
  i.Meet the milestone and deliverables in the project together with the PI, co-I in the team
  
  ii.Prepare ITQ for the procurement of equipment as well as consumables needed in the project
  
  iii.To co-supervise Final Year project students with PI and co-PIs.
• Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations for the various process in the project.
• Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers for equipment training, maintenance and operation issue.
• Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Support in the maintenance of the vertical farm to be setup inSIT@Dover and willing to work on
• Liaise with co-I from NetaTech and Tohoku University to apply the in-house developed light conversion film on the architectural design and system used for the UmFm.
• Taking care of the day to day operation of the umFm module unit used in vertical farm which includes handling of soil compost, irrigating of the crops and taking note of the sensors incorporation in the vertical farm inhouse.

Job Requirements:

• Have relevant competence in the areas of material science and chemical synthesis
• Have a degree in materials science/ chemistry. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will be advantageous with prior experience working in the laboratory for synthesis of chemical and applying it to film.
• Knowledge and interest in urban farming will be advantageous and willingness to work on composts from the waste recycler into soiled based growth unit for vertical farm