Postdoctoral Fellow (High-Throughput Synthesis)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support efforts in discovering novel solid-state materials through high-throughput synthesis and automation. The role involves designing synthesis workflows, operating advanced data-driven platforms, and performing characterizations. Candidates should have a PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science and strong experience in solid-state synthesis techniques. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• PhD with strong research experience in Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Hands-on experience in solid-state synthesis techniques.
• Solid background in synthesis science and crystallography.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute high-throughput synthesis workflows for solid-state materials.
• Operate and maintain data-driven synthesis platforms.
• Perform structural and compositional characterization using XRD, SEM-EDS.

Skills

Solid-state synthesis

Phase diagram analysis

Crystallography

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science or related disciplines

Job description

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to support our ongoing efforts in accelerating the discovery of novel solid-state materials through high-throughput synthesis, automation, and data-driven approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute high-throughput synthesis workflows for solid-state materials, including intermetallics, chalcogenides, and oxides.
• Operate and maintain data-driven synthesis platforms, including programmable furnaces, robotic sample handling systems, and reaction chambers.
• Perform structural and compositional characterization using techniques such as XRD, SEM-EDS, and related in-house or collaborative methods.

Job Requirements:

• PhD (with strong research experience) in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related disciplines.
• Extensive hands-on experience in solid-state synthesis, including arc melting, annealing, and powder metallurgy techniques.
• Strong background in synthesis science, phase diagram analysis, and crystallography.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.