Project Officer (Environmental Engineering / Microbiology)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Materials Science and Engineering at NTU Singapore invites applications for a Project Officer with expertise in Environmental Engineering or Microbiology. You will lead a bilateral project between Singapore and China, designing and optimizing experiments on bioflocs in climate-resilient aquaculture systems.

You will also collect, analyze and present data, while working with researchers from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, biochemical engineering, environmental biotechnology/microbiology or related field.
• Solid foundation in microbial biotechnology with research publications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in biofilm- or biofloc-related topics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project under a larger research programme between Singapore and China.
• Design, perform, and optimize experiments with scientific rigor.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Communicate findings through technical reports, papers, and presentations.
• Collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering

Bachelor's degree in biochemical engineering

Bachelor's degree in environmental biotechnology/microbiology

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. For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/research. We are looking for a Project Officer (PO) with expertise and experience in Environmental Engineering / Microbiology. The PO will engage in innovative research focused on the formation, structure, and function of bioflocs in climate-resilient aquaculture systems. This position provides an exceptional opportunity to engage in impactful, interdisciplinary research in a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional research team. It also provides opportunities to closely interact with industry leaders in aquaculture.

Key Responsibilities

• The candidate would be required to lead a project under a larger research programme between Singapore and China.
• Design, perform, and optimize experiments with scientific rigor.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Communicate findings clearly through technical reports, papers, and presentations.
• Work collaboratively with researchers from diverse backgrounds.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, biochemical engineering, environmental biotechnology/microbiology or a related field in science or engineering.
• Solid foundation in microbial biotechnology, as evidenced by documented research experience, e.g., journal publications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Research experience in biofilm- or biofloc-related topics is highly desirable.

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

Hiring Institution

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg