Research Associate (Polymer Materials Chemistry)

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a research associate to work on polymer materials design and synthesis for membrane applications. Responsibilities include conducting research, developing methods, and collaborating with local and international partners. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. Experience in a research environment is required, with a focus on sustainability in engineering.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of hands-on research experience in polymer synthesis, materials chemistry or processing, and membrane-related research.
• Familiarity with chemical laboratory practices, including SOPs, safety regulations, and proper experimental documentation.
• Experience in student supervision or collaborative research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on polymer materials design, synthesis, and scale-up for membrane-based applications.
• Develop and optimise polymer synthesis and materials processing methods and laboratory protocols.
• Perform material screening and scalable synthesis to support downstream membrane and electrochemical evaluation.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Materials chemistry

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a leading academic unit in education and research on sustainable infrastructure, environmental engineering, and water and energy technologies. Through innovative, interdisciplinary research, CEE addresses pressing global challenges. Aligned with this mission, the Ye Lab focuses on the design of advanced porous materials and membrane technologies for energy and environmental applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on polymer materials design, synthesis, and scale-up for membrane-based applications.

• Develop and optimise polymer synthesis and materials processing methods and laboratory protocols.

• Perform material screening and scalable synthesis to support downstream membrane and electrochemical evaluation.

• Analyse data and prepare high-quality reports, publications and presentations.

• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners locally and internationally.

• Assist in supervising and training undergraduate and postgraduate students.

• Support laboratory operations, including inventory management, equipment setup and safety compliance.

Job Requirements

• Master degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 0–2 years of hands-on research experience in polymer synthesis, materials chemistry or processing, and membrane-related research.

• Familiarity with chemical laboratory practices, including SOPs, safety regulations, and proper experimental documentation.

• Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to analyse data and contribute to reports, publications, and presentations.

• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.

• Experience in student supervision or collaborative research is desirable.

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