Research Fellow (Chemistry)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a candidate for a research position on synthetic carbon allotropes. The successful applicant will design and synthesize various carbon structures and study their properties. A PhD in a relevant field and expertise in organic synthesis are essential for this role, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field.
• Experience in organic synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize fully conjugated carbon nanobelts.
• Design and synthesize zigzag-edge-rich carbon nanostructures.
• Design and synthesize non-alternant hydrocarbons.
• Study the physical properties of newly prepared target molecules.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Materials characterization

Education

PhD Degree

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Prof. Chi Chunyan on Molecular Carbons under a project on "Synthetic Carbon Allotropes and Topological Molecular Carbons".

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Design and synthesis of fully conjugated carbon nanobelts;
• Design and synthesis of zigzag-edge-rich carbon nanostructures;
• Design and synthesis of non-alternant hydrocarbons;
• Studies of the physical properties of newly prepared target molecules.

Qualifications / Discipline: PhD Degree

Skills: Organic synthesis, materials characterization

Experience: Organic synthesis