Research Fellow (Soft Electronics), ChBE

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow to collaborate on innovative research in liquid metal composites for soft electronics. The ideal applicant will hold a PhD in Materials Science or a related field and have a strong publication record. Responsibilities include developing strategies for functional fibers fabrication and characterizing soft conductive materials for use in wearable devices. The position commences in April 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in a relevant area.
• Good publication record.
• Experience in conductive composites design and characterization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator on liquid metal composites design.
• Develop new strategies for functional fibers fabrication.
• Fabricate soft conductive materials for wearable electronic devices.

Skills

Conductive composites design

Electromechanical properties characterization

Fiber-based electronic devices fabrication

Education

PhD degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Materials Physics, Microelectronics or related field

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUSCareer Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUSCareer Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

• The Research Fellow will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. LIN Yiliang, on the research project of liquid metal composites design for soft electronic applications.
• Will help to develop new strategies for functional fibers fabrication, perform materials characterization, fabricate soft conductive materials toward wearable electronic devices/textiles.

Job Requirement

• A PhD degree in a relevant area, e.g., Materials Science, Polymer Science, Materials Physics, Microelectronics or a closely related discipline
• Good publication record
• A background in conductive composites design, electromechanical properties characterization, soft electronic device design and characterization
• Any experience with 1) Conductive composites design and characterization, 2) Fiber-based electronic devices fabrication is a plus
• This position is available from Apr 2026