Research Associate - Metal AM & Microstructure Analysis

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU's Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP) seeks a Research Associate to advance an industry-collaborative project on metal additive manufacturing. You will focus on microstructural analysis, mechanical property evaluation, and post-processing impact on materials and components.

You will conduct SEM/EBSD/XRD analyses, tensile and fatigue testing, and prepare technical reports for industrial partners. A master's degree in a related field and hands-on testing experience are required;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a materials-related field with strong engineering background.
• Hands-on experience with SEM, EBSD, XRD and mechanical testing equipment.
• Strong understanding of structure-property relationships in metallic systems.
• Ability to analyse data and prepare detailed technical reports for partners.

Responsibilities

• Material characterizations: SEM, EBSD, XRD, optical microscopy analyses.
• Mechanical testing: tensile, fatigue, hardness, and impact testing of AM samples.
• Data analysis, visualization, and reporting for industrial partners.
• Evaluate post-processing effects on material properties and identify defects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent reporting

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

SEM

EBSD

XRD

Tensile testing

Fatigue testing

Hardness testing

Job description

NTU's Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP) seeks a Research Associate to advance an industry-collaborative project on metal additive manufacturing. You will focus on microstructural analysis, mechanical property evaluation, and post-processing impact on materials and components.

You will conduct SEM/EBSD/XRD analyses, tensile and fatigue testing, and prepare technical reports for industrial partners. A master's degree in a related field and hands-on testing experience are required;