Senior Research Fellow / Research Fellow (X-Ray Facilities)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 85.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nanyang Technological University in Singapore invites applications for Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow to lead and operate advanced X-ray techniques and support users.

The role requires a PhD with 4+ years in materials science or related field; strong crystallography expertise; you will teach courses, provide consultancy, and generate reports.

Qualifikationen

• Strong expertise in crystallography, including single-crystal and powder diffraction.
• Experience with advanced quantitative structure analysis, Rietveld, in-situ/operando diffraction and PDF techniques.
• Proficiency in data interpretation, scientific reporting and presenting findings to diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.

Aufgaben

• Operate X-ray diffraction/scattering and X-ray fluorescence/photoemission instruments and train users.
• Maintain instruments and liaise with vendor engineers to troubleshoot issues.
• Deliver courses on X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoemission spectroscopy.
• Provide consultancy for university projects on crystallography and write up reports.

Kenntnisse

X-ray diffraction

X-ray scattering

Rietveld refinement

PDF analysis

XPS data analysis

crystallography

in-situ/operando diffraction

data interpretation

scientific reporting

multidisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

FACTS is NTU's central shared facility specialising in characterisation using electron microscopy and X-ray techniques. FACTS invites applications for the position of Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for running of X-ray diffraction/scattering and/or X-ray fluorescence/photoemission spectroscopy instruments and support users in terms of training, consultation, usage, etc, so as to enable a broad user base to use the machines efficiently and safely. Conduct maintenance on the above machines, liaising with vendor engineers and trouble-shooting regular problems and issues. A strong knowledge of X-ray diffraction and scattering concepts. With knowledge and experience of advanced quantitative Rietveld, in-situ measurements and PDF analysis. A good understanding of principles in X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (photoelectric effect, electron attenuation factor, chemical shifts, spin-orbit splitting, surface charging and neutralization, significance of differential charging, depth profiling and angle-resolved technique). Understand surface charging and apply appropriate sample mounting technique for various types of samples. Able to perform spectral and quantitative analyses on XPS data. Deliver courses on X-ray diffraction and/or X-ray photoemission spectroscopy. These range from single lecture through to multi-day, in-depth courses that take users from beginners through to advanced. Organise, lecture and provide support for those users, in collaboration with external vendors. Provide consultancy for various ongoing university projects on the subjects of crystal chemistry and crystallography. Write up experimental reports and paper sections in accordance to the work done. Fulfil any other assigned duties as needed.

Job Requirements

PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline with more than 4 years of experience. Strong expertise in crystallography, including single-crystal diffraction, powder diffraction, and pair distribution function (PDF) analysis. Proven experience in advanced quantitative structure analysis, including Rietveld refinement, in-situ/operando diffraction studies, and total scattering/PDF techniques. Proficiency in data interpretation, scientific reporting, and presenting research findings to diverse audiences. Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail. Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.

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