Research Fellow (Operando Functional Imaging of Energy Materials)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to perform research in operando functional imaging of energy materials. The role emphasizes independent and collaborative work, with a strong publication record and excellent English communication.

Candidates with experience in optical imaging, ML for materials discovery, DFT for catalysis, and MATLAB/Python are encouraged to apply; compensation is internationally competitive and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials/science or related field as specified.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform research in operando functional imaging of energy materials.

Skills

Independent researcher

Strong communication

Peer-reviewed publications

Education

PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields

Tools

MATLAB

Python

COMSOL

DFT calculations

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Perform research in operando functional imaging of energy materials.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess the following:

• A PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields
• Highly motivated, committed, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Good communication skills in English (both written and oral)
• Prior experiences with the following will be a plus
• Optical instrumentation, single-molecule/ super-resolution microscopy, magnetic/optical tweezers, ultrafast spectroscopy, or other in-situ operando imaging tools
• Machine learning for materials discovery or quantitative image analysis, DFT calculations for catalyst design, experiences with MATLAB / Python / AutoCAD / COMSOL
• Organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials, micro/nano-fabrications, genetic engineering of microorganisms
• Techno-economic analysis of sustainability technologies

For postdoctoral fellows, compensation and benefits package will be internationally competitive (including annual base salary, performance-based bonus, medical insurance and vacation leave), and will be commensurate with experiences and qualifications.