Research Fellow (Physics)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow (Physics) based at Kent Ridge Campus. The role centers on in-situ/operando Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) to study nanoscale processes including phase transitions, materials growth, crystallization, catalysis and electrochemistry.

PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or related fields with a strong publication record is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related disciplines with outstanding publication record.
• Experience in TEM is mandatory.
• Experience in nanomaterials synthesis or electrochemistry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-situ/operando TEM investigations.
• Explore phase transitions, materials growth, crystallization, catalysis, and electrochemistry.
• Contribute to research outputs and publications.

Skills

Python

Image processing

Nanomaterials synthesis

Electrochemistry

Education

PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry

Tools

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Job description

Job Description

Investigation of nanoscale processes using in-situ/operando Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Key research topics include phase transitions, materials growth, crystallization, catalysis, and electrochemistry.

Job Title: Research Fellow (Physics)

University-Level Unit: Science

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Physics

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 07/07/2026

Job Description

Investigation of nanoscale processes using in-situ/operando Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Key research topics include phase transitions, materials growth, crystallization, catalysis, and electrochemistry.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related disciplines, with a proven ability for outstanding research that is reflected in applicants' publication record.

Skills And Experience

• Programming in Python (must), Image processing (desirable).
• Basics of Si Microfabrication and familiarity with lithography, wet and dry etch, liftoff process, etc. (desirable).
• Experience in Transmission Electron Microscopy (must).
• Experience in a nanomaterials synthesis (desirable) and electrochemistry (desirable)

Req ID: 33613