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Research Fellow, Chemical Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Materials Science

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
31 Oct 2020

Job Details

A Research Fellow position is currently available in the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute - Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre (NEWRI-R3C).

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead a research team working in the following areas: (1) Syngas purification – materials and processes for syngas upgrading (e.g., tar, chlorine, sulfur removal) and (2) Syngas utilization – fuel cells and gas engine
  • Ensure the development of strong technical expertise in these domains within the team.
  • Prepare research proposals, publications, and technology disclosures.
  • Supervise students and junior research staff

Job Requirements

  • Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science or a related field.
  • Previous R&D or work experience with (1) syngas purification and (2) syngas utilization
  • Hands-on experience with system engineering, process modelling and optimization, technology prototyping, materials synthesis, characterization and applications would be an advantage
  • Industrial chemical engineering experience is preferred
  • Able to supervise a project team
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good writing and communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork awareness
  • Experienced in preparation of progress reports and peer-reviewed publications

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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