Research Fellow (Main Group Chemistry)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow role in the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. The appointee will contribute to synthesis and study of boron-containing compounds and develop fundamental p-block chemistry.

The position involves experimental work from Schlenk techniques to computational methods, drafting reports, mentoring students, and assisting in laboratory management and university duties. Shortlisted candidates only will be notified.

Responsibilities

• Research/project progress
• Data collection/report/presentation/writing manuscript
• Mentorship
• Laboratory management
• Cooperation for the university’s duties & tasks.

Job description

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Research fellow. The Research fellow will take on a significant role in research. The appointed Research Fellow will synthesize low valent main group compounds featuring an unique electronic structure, and investigate the reactivity. The reactivity of those compounds will also be investigated. The research staff will develop the fundamental chemistry of p-block elements-based compounds, in particular boron-containing molecules. The research staff will use experimental and analytical skills ranging from basic schlenk technique to computational methods with the Gaussian program. Draft detailed reports conveying experimental results and presenting findings to other scientists. Monitor laboratory equipment to minimize malfunctions and adhere to safety regulations. Supervise undergrads, exchange students, PhD students, and new research staff to enhance the mentor and leadership skills. The research staff will also be involved in the laboratory management as well as the university’s duties & tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research/project progress
• Data collection/report/presentation/writing manuscript
• Mentorship
• Laboratory management
• Cooperation for the university’s duties & tasks.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution:

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive