Research Engineer, Materials Science
- Employer
- NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
- Location
- Singapore
- Closing date
- 14 Jul 2021
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Chemical Engineering
- Job Type
- Research Related, Other Research Related
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description
We are looking for a highly talented and motivated candidate to design and realise safe high-performance sodium-based batteries from abundant low cost materials. The project will focus on glass-ceramic all-solid-state sodium batteries combining computational design and machine learning with synthesis, advanced structural and electrochemical characterisation of the shortlisted candidate systems. Beyond the materials synthesis the project will involve the use of operando XRD studies, operando solid-state NMR techniques and interfacial engineering e.g. using Atomic Layer Deposition.
Qualifications
- B.Eng. in Materials Science or related disciplines
- Experience in computational materials design is required
- Prior knowledge of ceramic materials synthesis for battery applications as well as of electrochemical characterisation of battery materials is helpful
- Basic knowledge in impedance spectroscopy, solid state NMR and XRD is desirable
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary, international teams.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Engineering
Department: Materials Science And Engineering
Employee Referral Eligible: No
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