Graphene & 2D Materials Research Assistant

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) invites a Research Assistant to support graphene growth and materials characterization within the furnace core facility. You will collaborate with research scientists and industry partners to advance high-temperature processes and ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include growing graphene and few-layer graphene on metal substrates using CVD, transferring films to other substrates, and

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (chemistry, physics, engineering or nanotechnology); master's preferred.
• Substantial experience operating and maintaining research-grade equipment, especially high-temperature furnaces and ovens, vacuum systems and gas lines.
• Strong communication, organisation and technical writing skills.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to support researchers and colleagues.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to experiments and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Grow graphene and few-layer graphene on metal substrates using CVD
• Transfer carbon films to other substrates and assess transfer quality
• Characterize films using Raman spectroscopy, AFM, electrical measurements and SEM
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot research equipment including high-temperature furnaces, ovens, vacuum systems and gas lines
• Plan experiments with researchers and facility stakeholders, coordinate equipment and materials
• Document procedures and results and contribute to method improvements
• Manage procurement from purchase request through delivery and goods receipt

Skills

Graphene growth

CVD processing

Characterization techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, engineering or nanotechnology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Raman spectroscopy

AFM

Electrical measurements

SEM

High-temperature furnaces

Job description

The National University of Singapore's Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) invites a Research Assistant to support graphene growth and materials characterization within the furnace core facility. You will collaborate with research scientists and industry partners to advance high-temperature processes and ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include growing graphene and few-layer graphene on metal substrates using CVD, transferring films to other substrates, and