Research Engineer (Gas Sensing)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer (Gas Sensing) to join the Centre for Hydrogen and Carbon Innovations. The role focuses on designing and synthesizing porous materials and MOFs for gas sensing and adsorption, with hands-on device fabrication and data analysis.

You will characterize materials using PXRD, SEM-EDS, XPS, and spectroscopic tools, maintain records, and collaborate with researchers to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, and related fields.
• Relevant research experience in the synthesis and characterization of porous materials, MOFs, metal oxides, nanomaterials, or related functional materials.
• Experience in gas sensing, gas adsorption, sensor fabrication, electrical measurements, or related experimental data analysis is preferred.
• Strong laboratory, analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with the ability to plan and conduct experiments independently.
• Good written and spoken English, effective teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to meet project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and modify porous materials, MOFs, MOF-derived metal oxides, and related nanomaterials for gas sensing and volatile organic compound adsorption.
• Fabricate and evaluate gas-sensing devices; assess sensitivity, selectivity, response and recovery, stability, and the effects of temperature and humidity; and analyze the resulting data.
• Characterize materials using PXRD, SEM-EDS, XPS, Raman/FTIR spectroscopy, gas adsorption analysis, electrical measurements and related techniques, and interpret structure-property-performance relationships.
• Maintain experimental records, equipment, SOPs, and laboratory safety; prepare reports, presentations, manuscripts, patent-related materials, and project documentation; and collaborate with the Principal Investigator, research team, and external partners.

Skills

Synthesis of porous materials

MOFs

Gas sensing

Characterization techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

PXRD

SEM-EDS

XPS

Raman/FTIR

Gas adsorption analysis

Electrical measurements

Job description

Job Title: Research Engineer (Gas Sensing)

University-Level Unit: Centre for Hydrogen and Carbon Innovations

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Centre for Hydrogen and Carbon Innovations

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 25/09/2026

Job Description

• Design, synthesize, and modify porous materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), MOF-derived metal oxides, and related nanomaterials for gas sensing and volatile organic compound adsorption.
• Fabricate and evaluate gas-sensing devices; assess sensitivity, selectivity, response and recovery, stability, and the effects of temperature and humidity; and analyze the resulting data.
• Characterize materials using PXRD, SEM-EDS, XPS, Raman/FTIR spectroscopy, gas adsorption analysis, electrical measurements and related techniques, and interpret structure-property-performance relationships.
• Maintain experimental records, equipment, SOPs, and laboratory safety; prepare reports, presentations, manuscripts, patent-related materials, and project documentation; and collaborate with the Principal Investigator, research team, and external partners.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, and related fields.
• Relevant research experience in the synthesis and characterization of porous materials, MOFs, metal oxides, nanomaterials, or related functional materials.
• Experience in gas sensing, gas adsorption, sensor fabrication, electrical measurements, or related experimental data analysis is preferred.
• Strong laboratory, analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with the ability to plan and conduct experiments independently.
• Good written and spoken English, effective teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to meet project milestones.

Req ID: 34505