Research Associate (Environmental Biotechnology)

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

Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore is seeking a Research Associate in environmental biotechnology. This role focuses on harnessing microorganisms for clean energy solutions, including developing microbial systems for carbon fixation and bioconversion. Candidates must have a Master's degree and hands-on laboratory experience, and familiarity with environmental biotechnology is preferred. Excellent communication skills are also necessary. Join us in driving innovative research for sustainability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental science and engineering or related field required.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in relevant experimental research is essential.
• Familiarity with environmental biotechnology and net-zero technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop microbial consortia and co-culture systems for CO2 conversion.
• Construct electro-microbial systems to drive sustainable bioconversion.
• Perform experiments to assess the performance of biological systems.

Skills

Environmental biotechnology

Metabolic engineering

Laboratory experience

Written and oral communication

Education

Master’s degree in environmental science and engineering

Job description

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is a leading school for sustainability and environmental research. The key objective is to support efforts to excellence in providing advanced education, spearheading groundbreaking research, and delivering unparalleled professional services.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/cee

We are looking for a Research Associate in environmental biotechnology to harness environmental microorganisms to address challenges in clean energy and carbon mitigation. The role will focus on developing biological systems and sustainable processes that enable microbial carbon fixation and biohydrogen production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop microbial consortia and co-culture systems for CO2 conversion and hydrogen generation.
• Construct electro-microbial systems to drive sustainable bioconversion processes.
• Apply metabolic engineering approaches to enhance microbial conversion efficiency.
• Perform experiments to assess the performance and stability of the biological systems.
• Conduct techno-economic and life-cycle assessments to evaluate economic feasibility and environmental impact.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and intellectual property (IP) disclosures.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory safety, documentation, and quality control.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in environmental science and engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with environmental biotechnology and other relevant net-zero technologies.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in relevant experimental research.
• A record of publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals in environmental engineering or related fields.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

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