Research Engineer — Air Quality Field Studies & Chemistry

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 44,640 - 66,960; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer to focus on chemical characterization and air quality studies. The ideal candidate should have experience with advanced scientific instruments and data analysis tools such as R, Python, or Matlab. Responsibilities include operating research instruments and conducting field studies. Effective team collaboration and strong technical presentation skills are essential for success in this role. Join us in advancing urban air quality research.

Qualifications

• Experience in operation and maintenance of advanced scientific instruments.
• Proficient in data analysis with R, Python, Matlab.
• Strong technical presentation and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-end and general instruments.
• Conduct field studies to analyze air quality in urban environments.

Skills

Operation of advanced instruments

Data analysis via R

Data analysis via Python

Data analysis via Matlab

Technical presentation skills

Team collaboration

Tools

SMPS

MOUDI

gas analyzers

ACSM

PTR‑MS

Job description

Job Title: Research Engineer (Chemical Characterization & Field Studies)

University-Level Unit: NUS Environmental Research Institute

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: NUS Environmental Research Institute

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 20/08/2026

Job Description

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

Qualifications

One or more of (but not limited to) experiences of the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, chemical engineering, chemistry, chemical science, or related disciplines
• Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and data analyses of multiple common (e.g., SMPS, MOUDI, gas analyzers, etc.) and advanced instruments (e.g., ACSM, PTR-MS, etc.)
• Handling data via R, Python, Matlab, etc.
• Laboratory (offline) chemical speciation and quantification
• Proficient in technical presentation, slide making, report writing, etc.
• Proven rounded and effective team player with strong initiative and ownership of the research project
  
  

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Environmental Research Institute

Req ID: 31875