Research Fellow (Biomass Conversion)

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

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking a researcher to support biomass conversion projects under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The role requires developing and executing experimental plans, interpreting data, and presenting findings at conferences.

The candidate should hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, demonstrate expertise in biomass conversion, and communicate fluently in English. Collaboration with a team and active manuscript preparation are expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry required.
• Expertise in biomass conversion with strong publication record.
• Proficient in professional written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support at least one project under the supervision of the PI.
• Develop a well-justified approach once a problem statement is defined by the PI.
• Execute plans experimentally and interpret data critically.
• Report to the PI and propose changes when challenges arise.
• Draft manuscripts and attend conferences to publicise findings.
• Support other team members.

Skills

Biomass conversion

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

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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

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Job Description

The staff would support at least one project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). The scope of the project is on the development of applications and use cases of biomass conversions. The staff will need to develop a well-justified approach to achieve a goal once a problem statement and/or a research scope are defined by the PI and the staff. The staff will need to execute the plan experimentally and interpret the data critically. The staff will need to report to the PI proactively and take the initiative to propose changes to the plan when the project faces a technical challenge. The staff will need to draft manuscripts and attend conferences to publicise the project findings. The staff will need to support other team members.

Qualifications

A well-qualified candidate should (1) be passionate about research; (2) have a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a similar/equivalent discipline; (3) be an expert of biomass conversion; (4) command both spoken and written English at professional level; (5) be a good team player; (6) excellent publication record in related areas.