Research Associate, Mechanical Engineering
- Employer
- NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Singapore
- Closing date
- 4 Oct 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Associate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
NTU Main Campus, Singapore
The Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) is a unique interdisciplinary Research Centre of Excellence (RCE), funded by National Research Foundation, Singapore Ministry of Education, Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore. Hosted by NTU in partnership with NUS, SCELSE is linking new insights from the life sciences with expertise from the emerging technologies in engineering and natural sciences to understand, harness and control microbial biofilm communities.
SCELSE is seeking for a Research Associate to join a recently funded multidisciplinary project for wastewater-based epidemiology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, test, build, and implement a system for event-triggered wastewater sampling and ultrafiltration for pathogen concentration
- Collaborate closely with colleagues in biology and public health
- Integrate feedback to improve system design
- Participate in monitoring programs with existing and prototype sampling technologies
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
- Strong communication and data analysis skills
- Ability to write research reports and publications required
- Previous experience with sensors, control systems, water filtration technology and prototype development is highly preferred
- Knowledge of wastewater engineering systems would be advantageous
We regret 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
- Telephone
- +(65)67911744
- Location
-
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG
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