Research Associate (Adhesive Bonding Technologies, Design and Debonding Instrumentation Development)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Aumovio-NTU Corporate Laboratory Centre in Singapore seeks a motivated researcher to investigate the bonding and debonding of adhesively bonded hybrid joints using modified adhesives, with emphasis on surface preparation and meeting design specifications.

The role includes fabricating joints, developing test matrices, and applying finite element or machine learning tools for process optimization, with expected dissemination via journals and conferences.

Qualifications

• MSc/MTech/MEng in relevant engineering/science fields with polymers/adhesive bonding background.

Responsibilities

• Deep dive into modification of adhesives with trigger chemicals and study hysteresis heating response.
• Fabricate hybrid joints with modified adhesives and study debonding behavior.
• Develop test matrices for comprehensive parametric studies.
• Create instrumentation and fixtures for automation.
• Apply finite element or machine learning tools for process optimization.
• Disseminate results through journals, conferences and patents.

Skills

Teamwork

Project management

Polymers handling

Adhesive bonding tech

Machine design

Mechanical testing

Positive attitude

Education

MSc in Materials Science

MTech in Mechanical Engineering

MEng in Chemical Engineering

Background in polymer chemistry

Tools

Finite element analysis

Machine learning basics

Job description

The Aumovio-NTU Corporate Laboratory Centre is a robust, dynamic and multi-disciplinary international research community comprising of world-class scientists and bright researchers. It prides itself in its excellent research capabilities in areas including automotive mechanical and electrical design, data management, life cycle sustainability management through technology and materials innovation. It has 13 projects in these thrust working across various Schools in NTU, Singapore. In the new era of industrial 4.0 and sustainable living, the centre is rigorous in developing new competencies to support the growth and competitiveness of our automotive designs in the global landscape. For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/ancl

Key Job Purpose

Conduct investigations on the bonding and debonding of adhesively bonded hybrid joints with modified adhesives via down-selected process route. Cleaning the adhesive traces and capability to rebond with minimum surface preparation meeting the original design requirements and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deep drive into the modification of adhesives with suitable trigger chemicals and investigate the hysteresis heating response under the external stimuli.
• Able to fabricate the hybrid joints with modified adhesives for their joining and investigate the debonding response.
• Develop necessary test matrix to do comprehensive parametric studies.
• Develop instrumentation and fixtures for the automation.
• Capabilities in advanced finite element or machine learning tools for process optimisation.
• Disseminate the research outcomes into Journal publications, conference presentations and patents, where appropriate.

Job Requirements:

• MSc or MTech or MEng in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering or Chemical or Aerospace Engineering with background in Polymer chemistry, adhesive bonded joints failure analysis and material design or mechanical design and chemical testing (rheology)
• Soft skills : Good team player, project management skills, positive attitude
• Hard skills : hands‑on experience in handling polymers, adhesive bonding technology, Machine or mechanisms Design and Mechanical Testing
• Experience: One or two years research (academic) or industrial experience is preferred.
• Competencies: Good hands‑on experimental exposure.

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% is 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 About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive