Research Fellow (Organomineral Research)

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow in the Asian School of the Environment. The successful candidate will conduct fieldwork and laboratory analysis, focusing on geoscience and related methodologies. Candidates must hold a PhD in Geoscience or a related field, and demonstrate experience in isotope geochemistry and environmental mineralogy. Strong communication skills in English are required, along with the ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geoscience or related field.
• Experience in isotope geochemistry and environmental mineralogy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and laboratory analysis.
• Perform HPLC and mineral analysis using XRD.
• Publish results in international peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Isotope geochemistry

Environmental mineralogy

Analytical geochemistry

Wet chemical handling

Communication

Education

PhD in Geoscience or related field

Tools

HPLC

XRD

Job description

The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) at Nanyang Technological University is an interdisciplinary school that aims to be a world leader in environmental research focused on Asian environmental challenges. The ASE integrates earth and environmental life science, ecology, engineering and technology, human ecology, humanities, and the social sciences to address key issues of the environment and sustainability. For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/ase

The Organo-Mineral Group (OMG) within the Asian School of the Environment (ASE) is seeking a Research Fellow. This position is part of a Nanyang Assistant Professor startup grant. The Research Fellow will conduct fieldwork and laboratory analysis.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Conduct fieldwork
• HPLC analysis including preparative HPLC for compound specific isotope analysis with amino acids and their enantiomers
• Mineral analysis through XRD and characterization through N2 BET surface area determination
• Develop new analytical approaches for characterizing organic matter-mineral associations
• Participate in mentoring research assistants/associates and students
• Publishing results in international peer-reviewed journals

The competencies and qualifications of an ideal candidate are listed below:

• PhD in Geoscience or related field
• Isotope geochemistry including work with natural abundance radiocarbon
• Environmental mineralogy and relevant methodology (e.g., XRD)
• Familiarity with environmental chemistry and fieldwork
• As the position requires stakeholder engagement in English, candidate should have good written and oral communication skills in English
• Proficiency in wet chemical handling, analytical geochemistry
• Ability to develop new analytical methodology
• Competent in communication, fieldwork and logistics
• Ability to work independently/ develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details/ excellent organizational/ time management and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to write and publish scientific articles in internationally peer-reviewed journals at the forefront of the discipline
• Strong mentoring skills for research assistants/associates and students
• Enthusiasm for research and team spirit

ASE seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, or disability.

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