Research Fellow: Composite Materials & AM

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in Composite Materials and Additive Manufacturing. The role is based at Kent Ridge Campus within the Mechanical Engineering unit of the College of Design and Engineering.

Research focuses on designing, fabricating, and characterizing advanced composites, optimizing formulations and 3D printing processes, and translating findings into prototyping and engineering applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline.
• Expertise in composite materials, additive manufacturing, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in materials characterization and mechanical testing; ability to independently design experiments.
• Strong publication record in reputable peer‑reviewed journals.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to work in multidisciplinary research teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on design, fabrication, and characterization of advanced composite materials for additive manufacturing.
• Develop, optimize, and evaluate material formulations and 3D printing processes for high‑performance composite structures.
• Perform materials characterization, mechanical testing, and data analysis to understand processing–structure–property relationships.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary collaborators to translate research outcomes into functional prototypes and engineering applications.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in leading international journals and present research findings at conferences.
• Support the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to laboratory operations, including equipment upkeep and safety compliance.

Skills

Composite materials

Additive manufacturing

Materials characterization

Mechanical testing

Data analysis

Publications

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in Composite Materials and Additive Manufacturing. The role is based at Kent Ridge Campus within the Mechanical Engineering unit of the College of Design and Engineering.

Research focuses on designing, fabricating, and characterizing advanced composites, optimizing formulations and 3D printing processes, and translating findings into prototyping and engineering applications.