Research Fellow (Electronic Engineering/ Material Science/ Chemistry/ Physics)

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU-NTI Corporate Laboratory invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance hybridised composite materials and thin film coatings. The role involves design, simulation, fabrication and characterization of plasma process equipment, with a focus on scalable solutions and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates should have a PhD in engineering or science and at least 2 years of post‑doctoral experience, with proven publications and patent activity in plasma physics and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• At least 2 years of post-doctoral experience in industry or a research institute.
• Expertise in plasma physics, plasma source design, and plasma control system design.
• Strong record of research publications and patent filings.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Simulate, design, fabricate and characterize plasma process equipment.
• Familiar with COMSOL to simulate magnetic field effects on plasma flow.
• Conduct design simulations to refine processes.
• Optimize vacuum coating processes and lead R&D in materials science for applications.
• Drive development and implementation of coating techniques.
• Oversee the transition from experimental designs to scalable solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for funding entities and corporate mandates.

Skills

Plasma physics

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Research publications

Education

PhD in engineering or science

Tools

COMSOL

Vacuum coating equipment

Job description

NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is a collaboration between Nanofilm Technologies International Limited ("Nanofilm", "NTI"), Nanyang Technological University ("NTU") and supported by Singapore under RIE2025. The Laboratory's objective is to propel Innovation and Technologies commercialisation through NTU's innovation and NTI's deep technology. NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory aligns with Singapore's RIE2025 handbook - which emphasises the nation's commitment to research and innovation, aiming to drive economic growth and address national challenges.

The Nanyang Technological University NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is seeking to hire a Research Fellow. The selected candidate will innovate hybridized composite materials and thin film coatings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Simulate, design, fabricate and characterize plasma process equipment.
• Familiar with COMSOL software to simulate the influence of magnetic field on plasma flow.
• Conducts various design simulations to refine processes.
• Optimize vacuum coating processes, and leading R&D efforts in material science for application development.
• Drives the development and implementation of coating techniques.
• Oversee the transition from experimental designs to scalable solutions.

Additionally, the role requires preparation and delivery of comprehensive reports to satisfy the stipulations of funding entities and corporate mandates.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline is required.
• At least 2 years of combined specialized post-doctoral experience in industry or a recognized research institute.
• Expertise in plasma physics, plasma source design, plasma control system design and a strong track record of research publications and patent filings are essential.
• Applicants must demonstrate effective collaboration skills in multidisciplinary settings.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU