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Research Fellow, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute

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Environmental/Biochemical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Environmental Microbiology/Biotechnology

A Research Fellow position is currently available in Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute - Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre (NEWRI-AEBC).

Job Requirements

  • Carry out sampling and experiment for heavy metals characterization in liquid and sludge samples
  • Produce biochar and optimize the process conditions, including pyrolysis process and steam activation process
  • Perform sample analysis for biochar, bio-oil, pyrolysis gases and sludge feedstocks using advanced analytical equipment (GC, GC-MS, BET, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, MP-AES etc.)
  • Survey on the HMs discharge from various industries
  • Manage project budget and research team, interact with funding agencies
  • Prepare research reports and presentation materials

Job Requirements

  • Ph.D degree in Environmental/Biochemical Engineering Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Microbiology/Biotechnology, and will integrate into AEBC’s R&D thrust on waste solids reclamation and resource recovery
  • Hands on experience in biochar production and characterization, particularly in pyrolysis process and heavy metals leaching technologies
  • Hands on experience on HMs characterization and good knowledge on HMs distribution
  • Knowledge and experience in plant nutrients and/or soil remediation will be an advantage
  • 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 will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

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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