Research Fellow, Environmental/Biochemical Engineering/Environmental Microbiology
- Employer
- NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Singapore
- Closing date
- 10 Oct 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Physical Sciences, General Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
A Research Fellow position is currently available in Nanyang Environment & Water Research Insititute - Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre (NEWRI-AEBC).
Job Responsibilities
- Operation of a pilot-scale fermentation system for high-quality biofertilizer production from food waste
- Coordinating the project, planning and conducting the experiments, optimizing the process conditions for high-quality biofertilizer production. This will also entail preparing crude enzymes and hydrolysis of food waste.
- Perform sample analysis for feed stocks and final products using advanced analytical equipment (LC-MS, GC, MP-AES etc.)
Job Requirements
- PhD degree in Environmental/Biochemical Engineering, or Environmental Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biology, and will integrate into AEBC’s R&D thrust on biological processes
- Candidates with Master degree in Environmental/Biochemical Engineering, or Environmental Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biology can be considered for a Research Associate position
- Hands on experience in biological processes, particularly in fermentation and enzyme technologies
- Hands on experience on reactor design and operation
- Good laboratory and planning skills
- Good writing and communication skills
- Able to commence work in short notice will be preferred
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would 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
- Telephone
- +(65)67911744
- Location
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50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG
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