Research Fellow (Material Science and Engineering)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University invites applications for a Research Fellow in the School of Materials Science and Engineering to advance soft materials for actuation and sensing. The role spans interdisciplinary research at the interface of materials science, manufacturing, robotics, and sensing.

The successful candidate will conduct independent studies, develop actuation technology, optimize polymer formulations, collaborate with faculty and researchers, and publish results in top journals

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Engineering, Actuators or Polymer Synthesis.
• Strong background in materials formulations or synthesis.
• Experience in printing technology or coating techniques.
• Expertise in actuator device fabrication.
• Expertise in AI and machine learning is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in areas related to soft materials for actuation and/or sensing
• Develop and implement actuation technology
• Optimization of formulation for polymer synthesis and functionalization for actuators fabrication
• Contribute to ongoing soft robotics research
• Collaborate with faculty and other researchers on interdisciplinary projects
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at top conferences
• Assist in mentoring students

Skills

Soft materials

Actuation

Polymer synthesis

Independent research

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Materials Science/Engineering

Specialization in actuators or polymer synthesis

Tools

Printing technology

Coating techniques

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 seeking a highly motivated research fellow to join our dynamic team at the School of Materials and Science Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting‑edge research at the intersection of materials science, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and sensing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in areas related to soft materials for actuation and/or sensing
• Develop and implement actuation technology
• Optimization of formulation for polymer synthesis and functionalization for actuators fabrication
• Contribute to ongoing soft robotics research
• Collaborate with faculty and other researchers on interdisciplinary projects
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at top conferences
• Assist in mentoring students

Job Requirement

• Ph.D. in Material Science, Engineering, Actuators and Polymer Synthesis
• Strong background in materials formulations or synthesis
• Experience in printing technology or coating techniques
• Expertise in Actuator device fabrication
• Expertise in AI and machine learning is advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

Hiring Institution: NTU