Research Engineer (Sustainable Materials)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore is seeking staff to lead research projects focused on synthetic strategies from biomass. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related fields, excellent English skills, strong teamwork, and a passion for research. Responsibilities include developing research strategies, executing plans, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities for attending conferences and publishing findings.

Qualifications

• Passionate about research.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Expertise in chemical conversion of polymers.
• Professional level command of English.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Lead at least one project under the Principal Investigator's supervision.
• Develop a strategy to achieve research goals.
• Execute plans and interpret data.
• Report findings and propose improvements.
• Draft manuscripts and attend conferences.
• Support and train junior colleagues.
• Draft research proposals with the PI.

Skills

Research passion

Team player

Expertise in chemical conversion

Professional English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

Job Description

The staff will lead at least one project under supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). The project focuses on the new synthetic strategy of “hub” molecules from biomass or plastic waste. The staff are required to develop a well‑justified approach to achieve a goal once a problem statement and/or a research scope is defined by the PI. They will execute the plan experimentally, interpret the data critically, report to the PI proactively, and take the initiative to propose changes when the project faces a technical challenge. The staff will draft manuscripts, attend conferences to publicise the project findings, support other team members, train junior colleagues, and draft research proposals together with the PI.

Qualifications

• Passionate about research.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a similar/equivalent discipline.
• Expertise in the chemical conversion of natural and synthetic polymers.
• Command of spoken and written English at a professional level.
• Good team player.
• Excellent publication record in related areas.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Centre for Hydrogen Innovations
Department: Centre for Hydrogen Innovations
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID: 31402