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Research Fellow, Chemical Engineering/Process System Engineering

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
14 Oct 2020

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NTU Main Campus, Singapore

The School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering invites applications for our Research Fellow position.

The overall objective of the research is to develop a 2050 CCSU roadmap towards achieving, at least partially, a carbon-circular economy in Singapore.

In addition to the roadmap, the proposed study will also address the following specifics:

  • 2050 emission reduction target for Singapore to keep in line with the global effort to limit warming within 2 °C
  • Capacity at which CCSU technologies must be operating by 2050 and 2100, respectively, taking into account other emission reduction efforts such as improved energy efficiency
  • Optimal matching between the carbon capture technologies and the various point sources of emissions, taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of various carbon capture technologies
  • A carbon-circular supply chain based on CCSU, matching CO2 conversion technologies, local demands and international market demands
  • Need for carbon sequestration, storage and CO2 exporting
  • Impact of potential technological revolutions, e.g. electrification of road transport, the adoption of synthetic kerosene for aviation and the switching to green marine fuels (e.g. methanol) on the demand for CCSU technologies
  • Impact of cost-reduction of renewables on the cost effectiveness of CCSU technologies
  • Impact of energy price fluctuations and carbon tax variations on the evaluation of CCSU technologies
  • Quantitative impact of fundamental research breakthroughs, e.g. better sorbents, better catalysts, and better electrodes, on the cost competitiveness of CCSU technologies
  • Potential impact of Singapore-based CCSU research in the ASEAN region

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct experimental research as outlined by PI
  • Develop new research methodologies
  • Provide support to research students and other research staff
  • Report research progress regularly
  • Publish research findings

Job Requirement:

  • A PhD degree in chemical engineering, process system engineering, or any other relevant field
  • An undergraduate degree in chemical engineering is highly desired
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experiences in performing techno-economic analysis and life cycle analysis
  • Demonstrate excellent command of English
  • Excellent communication skill and the ability to work in a team is a must

We regret that 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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