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Research Associate, Chemical/Petroleum/Process System Engineering

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
3 Sep 2020

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Job Details

As a part of the Surbana Jurong Corporate Lab (SJ-NTU Corp Lab), we are looking for a research staff with strong background in chemical engineering to develop novel solutions for process energy efficiency and emission reduction.

Job Description

  • Actively participate in research and development in selected areas across thermal energy systems, for instance in areas that can include process system simulation, develop novel thermochemical processes, and design novel unit operations
  • Conduct literature reviews and technology scans of existing emission reduction processes
  • Carry out process simulation of thermo-mechanical processes
  • Carry out techno-economic analysis of novel processes
  • Discover and develop thermal/chemical energy storage materials for novel thermochemical applications
  • Support writing project progress reports, prepare presentations in official and internal technical meetings, preparation of seminars and workshops
  • Collaborate in publication of research papers

Job Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Process System Engineering or a closely related discipline
  • Candidates with research degrees are preferred but not essential
  • A good working knowledge of fundamental thermodynamics, design of unit operations, heat integration network and process simulation
  • A good understanding of the principles and applications of commercial and open-source process modelling packages (e.g. MATLAB-Simulink, Aspen Plus, gPROMS, Open LCA, Gabi, etc)
  • Knowledge in data science, machine learning, parallel computing and high performance computing is a plus
  • Strong communication skill and ability to work in a diverse, international and cross-disciplinary R&D environment
  • Drive for results: Focuses on expedient delivery, to the right level of resolution and quality
  • Concern for accuracy: Consistently delivers the required level of accuracy and quality
  • Attitude: Takes job responsibilities seriously, and conducts themselves in a positive and professional manner
  • Planning and Organizing: Able to develop clear, efficient and logical approaches to work

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Company

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).


We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme. 

About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.

The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.

Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.

Eligibility: 

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university. 

Terms and Conditions: 
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.  
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure. 

Application Procedure:

Please click here for more information.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020

Company info
Telephone
+(65)67911744
Location
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG

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