Research Engineer (Chemical Characterization & Field Studies)

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

Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date

25/02/2026

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

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

• 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