Research Fellow (MOF – 6th)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance MOF‑based electrochemical and CO2 removal research. The role includes MOF synthesis, electrochemical testing under varying conditions, and simulations of scaled-up processes.

You will collaborate with the machine learning group to build a database and data interfaces, supporting discovery and potential patents. A PhD and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science/Physics.
• Experience with MOF synthesis and electrochemical systems.
• Strong publication or patent records preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advance MOF-based electrochemical and CO2 removal research.
• MOF synthesis and electrochemical testing under various conditions.
• Simulation of scaled-up processes for deployment.
• Interface with the machine learning group to set up a database and data interfaces.

Skills

MOF synthesis

Electrochemistry

Materials chemistry

Machine learning exposure

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science/Physics

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.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a Research Fellow to advance MOF‑based electrochemical and CO2 removal research. Electrochemical process on interface phenomena MOF synthesis, testing under different conditions Simulation of scaled up process. Interface with machine learning group on database set up CO2 removal process.

Job Requirements

• Candidates with strong background in Materials chemistry/Physical chemistry
• Experience with MOF synthesis, energy storage system or electrochemical system
• PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science/Physics
• Encourage initiating activities on MOF development, devising, and analytical process
• Experience in machine learning will be preferred
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Candidates with strong publication/patent records will be preferred

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

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