Research Fellow (Solid Waste Valorization)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU NEWRI invites applications for a Research Fellow to develop and test thermal technologies for solid waste valorization in a laboratory setting, focusing on heterogeneous catalysis, pyrolysis and carbon capture. You will design experiments, evaluate catalysts, and contribute to project outcomes.

You will publish findings, report to stakeholders, and collaborate with external partners; a PhD and hands-on experience in the field are required, with entry-level candidates welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering/Science or related field.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in pyrolysis, carbon capture, solid carbon and hydrogen generation.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for solid/liquid characterization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental work on thermal waste treatment technologies (pyrolysis, carbon capture, solid carbon and hydrogen generation).
• Design, procure, install and operate experimental prototypes; Investigate performance of catalysts, system configuration and process conditions that influence the yield and quality of outputs from waste.
• Develop improvements in catalyst formulation and system design to mitigate the factors decreasing quality and yield of outputs.
• Characterize samples and interpret the results (N2 adsorption, Raman, FESEM, TEM, XPS, XRD, TGA, TPO, TPR, GC-MS, etc.);
• Liaise with project collaborators;
• Publish research papers and document developed intellectual property.
• Report the progress to stakeholders (internal and external).

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Experimental design

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Environmental Engineering

Tools

N2 adsorption

Raman spectroscopy

FESEM

TEM

XPS

XRD

TGA

GC-MS

Job description

Globally recognized as a leading research and technology organization, the Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI) addresses national priorities through its diverse expertise in Biotechnology and Bioprocesses, Membrane Technology, Chemicals and Materials, Resource Recovery, and Modeling & Artificial Intelligence. By harnessing its cross‑cutting, interdisciplinary, and transformative capabilities, NEWRI drives innovation in water circularity and sustainability, next‑generation solid waste solutions, circular economy resource recovery, climate resilience and digitalization. For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/newri. We are looking for a Research Fellow to work on the development and testing of thermal technologies for solid waste valorization. The role will focus on experimental work in laboratory and will be related to the application of heterogeneous catalysis, pyrolysis and carbon capture for solid waste treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct experimental work on thermal waste treatment technologies (pyrolysis, carbon capture, solid carbon and hydrogen generation).
• Design, procure, install and operate experimental prototypes; Investigate performance of catalysts, system configuration and process conditions that influence the yield and quality of outputs from waste;
• Develop improvements in catalyst formulation and system design to mitigate the factors decreasing quality and yield of outputs;
• Characterize samples and interpret the results (N2 adsorption, Raman, FESEM, TEM, XPS, XRD, TGA, TPO, TPR, GC-MS, etc.);
• Liaise with project collaborators;
• Publish research papers and document developed intellectual property.
• Report the progress to stakeholders (internal and external).

Job Requirements:

• PhD qualification degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Environmental Engineering/Science or related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experiences in relevant role / technical hands-on experience in pyrolysis, carbon capture, solid carbon and hydrogen generation.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for solid/liquid characterization.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in design of experiments, interpretation of experimental results, writing papers/reports.
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply.

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 About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive