Research Associate: Solid-State Battery Interfaces & Materials

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's E2ESR Lab seeks a highly motivated Research Associate to lead independent research in next-generation electrochemical energy systems. You will support interdisciplinary collaborations across materials science, electrochemistry, and mechanics, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

The role focuses on solid-state batteries, interfacial chemistry, electro-chemo-mechanics, and novel energy materials, contributing to cutting-edge research and scholarly publications.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role / hands-on experience in materials synthesis, electrochemical testing, and advanced characterization techniques
• Proven track record of high-quality research publications in high-impact journals
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research on solid-state batteries
• Explore high energy batteries development
• Synthesize materials for electronic devices like sensors, semiconductors, switches, transistors
• Design and perform electrochemical, mechanical, and advanced materials characterizations
• Collaborate with internal and external academic/industrial partners on joint projects
• Prepare manuscripts for high-impact journal publications and present at international conferences
• Contribute to grant proposal writing and new project development
• Mentor and supervise PhD, Master’s, and undergraduate students in the laboratory

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electrochemical testing

Job description

NTU Singapore's E2ESR Lab seeks a highly motivated Research Associate to lead independent research in next-generation electrochemical energy systems. You will support interdisciplinary collaborations across materials science, electrochemistry, and mechanics, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

The role focuses on solid-state batteries, interfacial chemistry, electro-chemo-mechanics, and novel energy materials, contributing to cutting-edge research and scholarly publications.