Research Associate (Materials)

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

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore seeks a Research Associate to conduct advanced research in sustainable materials and decarbonization science. The role focuses on materials characterization, structure–property analysis, and development of innovative materials for wind turbines, contributing to ERI@N’s mission.

You will work within the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N), collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on sustainability initiatives, preparing technical reports and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in materials synthesis, corrosion studies, or advanced characterization techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Entry-level candidates with relevant research experience are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct materials research and characterization using advanced analytical methods.
• Design experiments and develop protocols for material performance testing.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports and research publications.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.
• Support project reporting, proposals, and supervision of students or interns.

Skills

Materials characterization

Corrosion studies

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or related field

Job description

The key objective is to support efforts to advance sustainable technologies through materials innovation and decarbonization research. The Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) leads multidisciplinary research in sustainable materials, energy systems, and low-carbon technologies to accelerate the global transition toward net-zero emissions. ERI@N’s research spans material characterization, corrosion and durability studies, and the development of advanced materials for offshore and onshore renewable energy applications. We are looking for a Research Associate to conduct advanced research in sustainable materials and decarbonization science. The role will emphasize materials characterization, structure–property analysis, and the development of innovative materials for wind turbines, contributing to the ERI@N’s mission of advancing sustainable engineering research.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct materials research and characterization using advanced analytical methods.
• Design experiments and develop protocols for material performance testing.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports and research publications.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.
• Support project reporting, proposals, and supervision of students or interns.

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

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in materials synthesis, corrosion studies, or advanced characterization techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail and organization.
• Entry-level candidates with relevant research experience are welcome to apply.

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 About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive