Research Fellow - Stretchable Electronics Interconnects

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU's School of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to develop soft, stretchable interconnect technologies for next-generation stretchable and flexible electronic devices.

The role focuses on design, fabrication, and reliability of conductive interconnects on soft substrates, exploring printable conductive materials, low-temperature bonding and sintering, interfacial reactions, and electromechanical reliability under repeated deformation.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related discipline with a strong publication record.
• Experience in flexible/stretchable electronics interconnection and printed electronics.
• Familiarity with low-temperature bonding and interfacial joining.
• Strong communication and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and characterize stretchable and flexible interconnects and bonded joints on soft, deformable substrates.
• Develop conductive inks, nanoparticle and composite material systems, and interlayer/interface designs.
• Conduct microstructural, chemical, mechanical, and electromechanical characterization, including electrical and reliability evaluation under bending, stretching, and cyclic deformation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers to integrate soft-interconnect solutions into stretchable electronic devices.
• Assist in manuscript preparation, conference presentations, grant development, and reporting to funding agencies and collaborators.
• Mentor junior researchers and students and support laboratory management.

Skills

Interfacial engineering

Printed electronics

Conductive inks

Low-temperature bonding

Soldering/bonding

Device reliability testing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related

Tools

Printable ink formulation tools

Characterization equipment for interconnects

Job description

NTU's School of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to develop soft, stretchable interconnect technologies for next-generation stretchable and flexible electronic devices.

The role focuses on design, fabrication, and reliability of conductive interconnects on soft substrates, exploring printable conductive materials, low-temperature bonding and sintering, interfacial reactions, and electromechanical reliability under repeated deformation.