Research Engineer (Advanced Instrumentation & Field Studies)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore (NUS) Environmental Research Institute is seeking a Research Engineer to support advanced instrumentation and field studies focused on urban air quality. You will work with the PI and team to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-end instruments while contributing to data analyses and reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering related to aerosols/air quality, plus hands-on instrument experience, field study execution, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in science/engineering or related aerosol/air quality field.
• Experience operating/maintaining advanced instruments ACSM/AMS/PTR-MS.
• Experience handling and analyzing data.
• Experience conducting field studies.
• Proficient in presentations, slide making, and reporting.
• Strong teamwork, initiative, and ownership of the research project.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-end instruments for air quality studies.
• Conduct field studies in urban environments.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Present findings and contribute to publications.

Skills

Instrument operation

Data analysis

Field studies

Data handling

Technical presentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Aerosol & air quality sciences

Tools

ACSM

AMS

PTR-MS

Job description

Job Title: Research Engineer (Advanced Instrumentation & Field Studies)

University-Level Unit: NUS Environmental Research Institute

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Research

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 28/08/2026

Job Description

The job holders are to work with PI and the research team to operate, maintain high-end and general instrument and field studies to study air quality in urban environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Science / Engineering / Aerosol & air quality sciences or related discipline
• Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and data analyses of advanced instruments of ACSM, AMS, PTR-MS, etc.
• Handling and analyzing data
• Conducting field studies
• Proficient in technical presentation, slide making, report writing, etc.
• Proven rounded and effective team player with strong initiative and ownership of the research project

Req ID: 33169