Research Associate, 3D Printing & Biomaterials

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU's Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP) seeks a Research Associate to support additive manufacturing, computational design, biomaterials, and biomedical engineering research. The role focuses on designing, fabricating, and validating advanced 3D-printed structures and patient-specific devices.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams, publish findings, and contribute to translational biomedical engineering efforts, with responsibilities spanning experimental design, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in additive manufacturing and computational design.
• Experience in biomaterials, tissue engineering, or biomedical applications.
• Experience in materials characterization, mechanical testing, microscopy, and image analysis.
• Experience with CAD, numerical modelling, optimization, or artificial intelligence-assisted design is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research environment.
• Good publication record in relevant research areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in additive manufacturing, computational design, biomaterials, and biomedical engineering.
• Design and optimize three-dimensional printed structures using computer-aided design, numerical modelling, data-driven optimization, and artificial intelligence-assisted methods.
• Develop and characterize bioactive polymeric, ceramic, or composite materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
• Plan and perform additive manufacturing experiments, including process optimization, mechanical testing, structural characterization, and biological evaluation.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare technical reports, journal publications, and research presentations.
• Collaborate closely with researchers, students, clinicians, and industrial partners to support interdisciplinary research activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures.

Skills

Additive Manufacturing

Computational Design

Biomaterials

Mechanical Testing

CAD

AI-assisted Design

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

NTU's Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP) seeks a Research Associate to support additive manufacturing, computational design, biomaterials, and biomedical engineering research. The role focuses on designing, fabricating, and validating advanced 3D-printed structures and patient-specific devices.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams, publish findings, and contribute to translational biomedical engineering efforts, with responsibilities spanning experimental design, data analysis, and