Zeolite Synthesis & Catalysis Research Fellow

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore's Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) invites applications for a Research Fellow specializing in zeolite synthesis and application. The role focuses on zeolite materials synthesis, catalyst preparation, performance evaluation, and mechanistic understanding via detailed characterizations.

Responsibilities include hydrothermal and solvothermal synthesis, catalyst loading and modification (impregnation and ion exchange), and designing formulations with

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials chemistry or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in zeolite synthesis and catalyst development.
• Familiarity with GC, HPLC and materials characterization methods.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hydrothermal and solvothermal synthesis of zeolites, catalyst loading and modification techniques such as impregnation and ion exchange.
• Design formulations and optimize processes for zeolite-based catalysts, including control of crystallization conditions, screening of structure-directing agents, and post-treatment processes.
• Set up and maintain catalyst performance evaluation systems, including fixed-bed and batch reactors.
• Systematically assess catalyst activity, selectivity, and stability in target thermal catalytic reactions, such as hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, hydrodeoxygenation, and isomerization.
• Catalyst Characterization

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

PhD in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials chemistry or related field

Tools

GC

HPLC

Materials characterization methods

Job description

Nanyang Technological University Singapore's Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) invites applications for a Research Fellow specializing in zeolite synthesis and application. The role focuses on zeolite materials synthesis, catalyst preparation, performance evaluation, and mechanistic understanding via detailed characterizations.

Responsibilities include hydrothermal and solvothermal synthesis, catalyst loading and modification (impregnation and ion exchange), and designing formulations with