PhD studentship on (organic) photocatalysis

European Commission; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Commission, via Nanyang Technological University, invites applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship in solar chemical synthesis. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research on photocatalysts, gaining valuable skills in material science and engineering under the mentorship of expert faculty.

Qualifications

• Interest in solar chemical synthesis and interdisciplinary research.
• Ability to work in laboratory and outdoor conditions.
• Knowledge of material science and chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop semiconductor nanoparticles and co-catalysts.
• Screen substrates for organic oxidations to produce value-added chemicals.
• Conduct advanced material characterizations.

Skills

Synthesis of semiconductor powders

Quantification of gas and liquid products

Advanced material characterization

Substrate screening

Job description

School of Materials Science and Engineering

Organisation/Company Nanyang Technological University Department School of Materials Science and Engineering Research Field Chemistry » Solar chemistry Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Singapore Application Deadline 1 Oct 2025 - 12:00 (Asia/Singapore) Type of Contract Temporary 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

Applications are invited for a fully-funded 4-year PhD studentship in the group of Asst Prof Virgil Andrei at NTU Singapore, starting in January 2026. The PhD position will focus on developing nanoparticle photocatalysts for solar chemical synthesis, working at the interface between material science, chemistry and engineering. This interdisciplinary research will involve developing semiconductor nanoparticles, interfacing them with selective co-catalysts for proton and CO2 reduction, and screening the substrate scope of organic oxidations to value-added chemicals.

The successful candidate will develop the following expertise during their PhD:

• synthesis of semiconductor powders, nanoparticles and quantum dots
• synthesis of inorganic and organic catalysts for redox reactions
• quantification of gas and liquid products via gas chromatography, NMR, HPLC
• advanced material characterisation using transmission electron microscopy, optical spectroscopy
• substrate screening under laboratory and outdoor conditions

We welcome Singapore-based and international applicants to join our group!

Interested candidates are invited to get in touch and submit a detailed CV to:

Asst Prof Virgil Andrei

School of Materials Science and Engineering