Research Engineer (Solid State Batteries)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Engineer (Solid State Batteries) within the College of Design and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering unit. The project focuses on long-life solid-state batteries using intelligent composites with active interfaces and scalable synthesis.

The role includes advanced structural/electrochemical characterisation, optimisation of cathode composites, and integration of sensors for high-performance pouch cell batteries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Materials Science or a related discipline is required.
• Some prior knowledge of electrochemical battery characterisation, preferably involving solid state or polymer batteries.
• Basic knowledge in impedance spectroscopy, XRD and solid state NMR is desired.
• Ability to work independently and cooperate effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Good writing and presentation skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and realise long-life solid-state batteries by intelligent composites with active interfaces.
• Collaborate on scalable synthesis and advanced structural and electrochemical characterisation.
• Optimise cathode composites and their interfaces with the electrolyte.
• Integrate functionally intelligent sensors and actuators for high performance solid state pouch cell batteries.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Materials Science or related discipline

Tools

Impedance spectroscopy

XRD

Solid state NMR

Job description

Job Title: Research Engineer (Solid State Batteries)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Materials Science and Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 21/07/2026

Job Description

We are looking for a highly talented and motivated candidate to design and realise Long-life Solid-State Batteries by intelligent composites with active interfaces. This ongoing collaborative project will run until June 2029.

The focus is on designing composites of nanostructured inorganic solid electrolytes with polymers that retain the high conductivity of the materials, allow for low-cost thin film preparation and yield stable interfaces with electrode materials to achieve solid-state batteries with enhanced rate performance and capacity retention.

Key tasks for the Research Engineer in this project will be to cooperate with team members for an effective scalable synthesis, advanced structural and electrochemical characterisation, optimisation of cathode composites and their interfaces with the electrolyte, and integration of functionally intelligent sensors and actuators for achieving high performance solid state pouch cell batteries with long cycle life.

The position will be open from 1 September 2026 initially for two years with optional extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Materials Science or a related discipline is required.
• Some prior knowledge of electrochemical battery characterisation is expected preferably involving solid state or polymer batteries. This can be achieved by a Final Year or Master project on a related topic.
• Basic knowledge in impedance spectroscopy, XRD and solid state NMR is desired
• Ability to work independently and cooperate effectively with the interdisciplinary team in this CRP project is necessary.
• Good writing and presentation skills are needed

Req ID: 33802