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Research Associate, Materials/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
24 Dec 2020

Job Details

As part of the Surbana Jurong-NTU Corporate Lab (SJ-NTU Corp Lab), we are looking for experienced individuals with strong technical background and interest in materials or mechanical engineering. You will work alongside a R&D team that will develop innovative thermal energy storage solutions and components for cold and cryogenic energy storage. This is a R&D program that extends beyond research and theoretical studies into a pilot implementation at NTU with relevant innovations tested and integrated in real-life conditions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Development of materials for thermal energy storage systems
  • Lead all the aspects related with materials’ cyclic testing, characterization system setup and equipment/material procurement
  • Develop, analyse and evaluate technical specifications for purchases which includes equipment components and materials
  • Support the detailed design of new, bench and pilot scale equipment: particular focus will be on the scaling up of the lab tested system into a large pilot scale system
  • Support writing project progress reports, prepare presentations in official and internal technical meetings, preparation of seminars and workshops
  • Lead in publication of papers
  • Any other ad-hoc duties assigned by the project PI / supervisors

Job Requirements

  • Candidate must possess either MSc in Materials/Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from a reputable university
  • Candidates must have at least 3 years of research or engineering experience in thermal energy storage research from reputable institutions
  • Experience related with thermal energy storage materials development and/or improvement, especially on thermo-chemical energy storage and/or phase change materials enhanced with nanomaterials and materials synthesis techniques
  • High-quality and relevant scientific publications, patents and IP will be preferred
  • Identify and keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets
  • Strong communication skill and ability to work in a diverse, international and cross disciplinary research and development environment

We regret 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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