Research Fellow (Chemical Engineering / Chemistry)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow focused on developing wood-based membrane materials. The role involves leading research efforts, conducting experimental characterization, and mentoring students. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, possess postdoctoral experience, and have expertise in polymer functionalization and structural characterization techniques. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively disseminating research findings.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant postdoctoral experience.
• Ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary research environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research activities to ensure timely completion of project objectives.
• Conduct experimental characterization of wood based membranes.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Polymer functionalization

Microstructural characterization

Experimental design

Strong communication skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

SEM

EDS

TEM

IC

ICP

Job description

Overview

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) is a unique department at NTU Singapore, advancing cutting-edge education and research in diverse areas of chemistry, chemical engineering, bio(medical)engineering, biotechnology, and other relevant multidisciplinary fields. The key objective is to support efforts to develop wood based membranes for resource recovery.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to develop and study novel wood-based membrane materials. The role will focus on wood processing, polymer functionalization, experimental design and characterization to develop novel membranes and study their structure-performance relationships. Through these contributions, the Research Fellow will support NTU’s mission of research excellence and societal impact through innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead research activities to ensure the timely completion of project objectives and deliverables.
• Process and polymerize various types of wood to develop membranes for experimental study.
• Conduct experimental characterization of wood based membranes, including chemical, structural, and mechanical.
• Investigate the internal network structure of membranes to understand anisotropic behaviour of these membranes and establish structure-property relationships.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to conference presentations.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and research methods.
• Support the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and facilities, including procurement of supplies and liaison with vendors and suppliers.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
• At least 1 year of relevant postdoctoral experiences
• Familiarity with polymer functionalization, microstructural characterization (SEM, EDS, TEM), and analytical methods (IC, ICP etc.)
• Applicants should have an excellent academic record and thrive in collaborative multidisciplinary research environment.
• The candidate should have the ability to be excited about working in a diverse lab group setting, plan and conduct assessments independently and collaboratively, interpret data, and present results to diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support research reporting and collaboration.
• Excellent scientific writing skills and the ability to organize data and clearly disseminate findings and scientific concepts are essential.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.