Research Fellow, Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/Physics/Material Science
- Employer
- NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Singapore
- Closing date
- 27 Aug 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Physical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering invites applications for our Research Fellow position.
The Choksi research group is seeking a Research Fellow funded by the start up grant. The Research Fellow will help advance foundational knowledge in the area of transforming stranded hydrocarbons into chemical building blocks. The Research Fellow will employ electronic structure calculations, first principles thermodynamics, and microkinetic modelling to understand catalytic processes at the molecular scale.
Key responsibilities:
- Performing ab initio calculations for heterogeneous catalysts
- Using ab initio thermodynamics to determine catalytic structures under working conditions
- Calculating reaction rates using microkinetic models
- Understanding catalyst deactivation using multi-scale models
- Working together with PhD students from Choksi’s group, and undergraduate researchers
- Writing papers and delivering technical presentations
The competencies and qualifications of an ideal candidate are listed below:
- PhD or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science or an allied field
- Extensive experience in using quantum mechanical and molecular modelling packages like VASP and Quantum ESPRESSO, has advanced knowledge of first principles thermodynamics, and reaction kinetics modelling
- Familiarity with Python and working in a Linux based platform
- Intellectually curious and think deeply and creatively
- Good interpersonal skills and enjoy working in cross disciplinary teams
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently
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
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50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG
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