Research Fellow (Electrocatalysis)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University in Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance electrocatalysis and electrochemical synthesis. The role focuses on catalyst design, reaction mechanisms, and scalable process development for selective electrochemical conversions of organics.

Independent execution of experiments and publication readiness are essential. The successful candidate will contribute to cross-disciplinary research in MSE, collaborate across projects, mentor junior

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in electrochemistry/electrocatalysis with research in electrocatalytic transformations, electrosynthesis, hydrogen/oxygen electrocatalysis, fuel cells, or related reactions.
• Hands-on experience in catalyst/materials synthesis, electrochemical testing, reaction optimization, quant. product analysis, and/or mechanistic investigation.
• Experience in reaction pathway analysis, electrocatalytic kinetics, and structure-activity/selectivity relationships; reactor engineering/scale-up or techno-economic analysis would be an advantage.
• Strong research record with peer-reviewed publications and ability to work independently; good teamwork, mentoring, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize electrocatalysts and electrode systems for selective electrochemical transformations.
• Conduct electrochemical measurements and optimize reactions for activity, selectivity, Faradaic efficiency, stability, and kinetics.
• Investigate reaction pathways and interfacial mechanisms using electrochemical analysis and materials characterization.
• Develop and optimize electrochemical reactors and scale-up strategies, including high-current-density operation and techno-economic feasibility.
• Analyze data, maintain records, prepare manuscripts/patents, mentor junior researchers, collaborate across projects, and support lab safety.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Electrocatalysis

Catalyst synthesis

Material characterization

Independent researcher

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Electrochemical workstations

XRD

SEM/TEM

Job description

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/research.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to conduct research in advanced electrocatalysis and electrochemical synthesis. The role will focus on catalyst design, reaction mechanisms, and process development for selective electrochemical conversion of organic molecules and related energy-conversion reactions. The candidate will independently design and conduct experiments, establish structure-activity/selectivity relationships, develop scalable electrochemical systems and prepare publications. Depending on experience, the candidate may pursue independent research projects aligned with the team’s research directions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, synthesize, and characterize electrocatalysts and electrode systems for selective electrochemical transformations of organic molecules and related energy-conversion reactions.
• Conduct electrochemical measurements and reaction optimization to evaluate activity, selectivity, Faradaic efficiency, stability, and kinetics under relevant operating conditions.
• Investigate reaction pathways and interfacial mechanisms using electrochemical analysis, product analysis, and appropriate materials characterization, and establish structure-activity/selectivity relationships.
• Develop and optimize electrochemical reactors and scale-up strategies, including high-current-density operation and evaluation of process and techno-economic feasibility where relevant.
• Analyze data independently, maintain clear research records, prepare manuscripts, patents, reports and presentations, mentor junior researchers, collaborate across projects, and support laboratory safety and operations.

Job Requirements:

• A PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong background in electrochemistry and electrocatalysis, with research experience in electrocatalytic organic transformations, electrosynthesis, hydrogen/oxygen electrocatalysis, fuel cells, or related reactions
• Hands‑on experience in catalyst or materials synthesis, electrochemical testing, reaction optimization, quantitative product analysis, and/or mechanistic investigation
• Experience in reaction pathway analysis, electrocatalytic kinetics, and structure-activity/selectivity relationships; experience in reactor engineering, scale‑up, or techno‑economic analysis would be an advantage
• Strong research track record demonstrated by peer‑reviewed publications, with the ability to plan and conduct research independently and solve problems systematically
• Good teamwork, mentoring, organizational, and written and spoken communication skills

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