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Research Fellow, Nanomaterials

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
7 Nov 2020

Job Details

The School of Materials Science and Engineering is looking for a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join us as a Research Fellow (RF). The RF will join a government agency funded project led by A/P Ng Kee Woei (https://www.ntu.edu.sg/home/kwng/).

The RF will join a multidisciplinary research team and will be responsible to develop nanomaterials formulation(s) suitable for application as matrices in MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry analysis. The RF will also be responsible to profile the nanotoxicological risks associated with potential human exposure to the developed nanomaterials. The RF will supervise and lead a small team of junior researchers including students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough literature review and generate periodic updates
  • Synthesize, functionalize, and characterize nanomaterials (e.g. TEM, XRD, DLS, FTIR etc.)
  • Carry out MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry to analyse biocorona on nanomaterials
  • Carry out nanotoxicological assessments
  • Develop and optimize protocols
  • Supervise junior research staff, undergraduate and graduate student projects
  • Manage logistical issues and laboratory inventory
  • Coordinate collaborative work within multidisciplinary team and external collaborators
  • Generate periodic progress report as required by funding agency

Requirements

  • PhD in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related fields
  • A strong track record of research ability and demonstrated contribution to research (e.g. research publications, grant applications, patents)
  • 2 years relevant postdoctoral training experience
  • Experience in nanomaterials synthesis, functionalization, and characterization required (e.g. TEM, DLS, FTIR, XRD etc.)
  • Experience in nanotoxicology research
  • Experience with MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry and biostatistics data analysis is preferred
  • Good communication and writing skills
  • Good coordination/project management skills
  • Able to plan and execute experiments with minimal supervision
  • Able to take initiative to improve processes and troubleshoot problems
  • Able to organize well and adhere to deadlines

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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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