Nanocatalyst Research Fellow - Organic Electrosynthesis

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore’s School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology seeks a Research Fellow for Organic Electrosynthesis to advance heterogeneous nanocatalysts for sustainable synthesis. The role includes designing nanomaterials, performing electrochemical tests, and leading advanced characterizations.

You will guide students, develop mechanisms, and contribute to high-impact publications, while ensuring laboratory safety and collaboration with partners and funding agencies.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a related field and strong background in catalysis and materials science.
• Expertise in heterogeneous catalyst synthesis and nanomaterial chemistry.
• Hands-on electrochemical techniques and material characterization.
• Proven ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals and excellent communication skills.
• Experience with in-situ/operando spectroscopy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and optimize heterogeneous nanocatalysts for electrosynthetic reactions.
• Characterize nanocatalysts using XRD, XPS, TEM/SEM, FTIR, Raman, NMR, and BET.
• Conduct electrochemical experiments (CV, LSV, chronoamperometry) to assess performance and stability.
• Elucidate reaction pathways and active site structures; develop structure–property relationships.
• Draft manuscripts and contribute to patents; mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers.

Skills

Catalyst synthesis

Nanomaterials

Electrosynthesis

Electrochemistry

Characterization

Independent research

Mentoring

Publications

Education

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Materials Science

Tools

XRD

XPS

TEM

SEM

EDX

NMR

GC-MS

HPLC

Job description

NTU Singapore’s School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology seeks a Research Fellow for Organic Electrosynthesis to advance heterogeneous nanocatalysts for sustainable synthesis. The role includes designing nanomaterials, performing electrochemical tests, and leading advanced characterizations.

You will guide students, develop mechanisms, and contribute to high-impact publications, while ensuring laboratory safety and collaboration with partners and funding agencies.