Research Fellow (Materials Science & Engineering / Mechanical Engineering)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore seeks a Research Fellow to focus on additive manufacturing of metallic components. Candidates should have a PhD in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering, with expertise in advanced alloys and a proven publication record. Responsibilities include conducting microstructural analysis, mentoring students, and preparing scientific reports. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with a focus on sustainable innovation.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant post-PhD hands-on experience in advanced alloys.
• Proficiency in unnotched fatigue, fracture toughness, and fatigue crack growth measurements.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-level research with a good publication record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct additive manufacturing of metallic components.
• Perform microstructural characterization.
• Write scientific reports and publications.
• Mentor MSc and FYP students.

Skills

Microstructural characterization

Mechanical property characterization

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SEM

TEM

EBSD

Nanoindentation

Job description

Overview

The Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP) offers a full range of additive manufacturing services, from design and infrastructure to production and validation. With advanced technologies such as topology optimization, generative design, and bioinspired design, SC3DP creates optimized products using a variety of novel materials and printing processes, including hybrid printing, post-processing, and emerging technologies. Sustainability is a top priority for SC3DP, which offers material development and control services that combine artificial intelligence, big data, and other digital tools for process optimization, as well as non-destructive testing for AM parts. Backed by a team of experts and a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest equipment and technologies, SC3DP is committed to leading the way in sustainable additive manufacturing research and development.

For more details, please view the URL: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sc3dp/

We are looking for a Research Fellow to assist the PI in conducting research specified in a sponsored project. The role will focus on additive manufacturing of metallic components and conduct detailed microstructural and mechanical property studies on the printed parts.

Key Responsibilities

• AM of metallic components
• Microstructural characterization
• Tensile property characterization
• Fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth characterization
• Write scientific reports and publications
• Mentor MSc and FYP students

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in Materials Science & Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 2 years of relevant post-PhD hands-on experience in advanced alloys and their microstructural and mechanical property characterization. Proficiency in unnotched fatigue, fracture toughness, and fatigue crack growth property measurements. Familiarity with Ti and other advanced alloys, experimental characterization of fracture and fatigue and other mechanical properties. Must be highly competent in microstructural characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, EBSD, nanoindentation.
• Demonstrated expertise in high level research through a good scientific publication record, especially in standard journals of the research area. At least one or more papers in Acta Materialia as the first author is a must.
• Good written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated record of outstanding scientific publication record
• Interpersonal skill (e.g. Ability to work independently / develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details / excellent organizational / time management skills). Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels and to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Possesses international experience, with a strong network of contacts in the region.

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