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Research Fellow, Catalysis of CO2 Utilization

Employer
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Location
Singapore
Closing date
23 Jul 2022

Job Description

The Singapore’s low-carbon energy research (LCER) program offers a very significant opportunity to collaborate with NUS, NTU, and ICES in studying the potential of new materials synthesised in Singapore for use in processes, e.g. in carbon dioxide conversion and utilization (e.g., selective hydrogenation etc). This project will focus on the fundamentals of catalytic reactions within these materials. The long-term objective is to develop robust catalytic materials for CO2 hydrogenation applications. Materials of particular interest include those based on noble metal and transition metal nanoparticles; earth abundant metal oxides and their intercalated solids (e.g., LDHs); nanostructured MOFs and MOFs modified materials through the deposition of metal nanoparticles; structured porous polymers; structured carbon materials; graphene and graphene oxide materials; mesoporous SiO2, Al2O3, MgO, CaO and other metal oxides or silicates as catalyst supports. An important objective will be to develop low-cost catalysts and their carrier materials capable of reducing energy demand and carbon footprint at reasonable cost. In this research, it is expected that analytical tools will be used such as HRTEM/EDX, FT-IR, Raman, XPS, TGA, XRD, ICP, etc. 

The successful applicant will be required to participate in, and organise, research discussion with local industries and partners, overseas universities and to write reports as required by the National University of Singapore.  

Qualifications

  • First degree and PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, with a track record in heterogeneous catalysis and materials research. Previous familiarity with synthesis skills on nanomaterials and nanocatalysts would be a significant advantage.
  • Very strong theoretical and experimental abilities.
  • Ability to organise and manage own work and to specify critical experiments. Evidence of good management skills. 
  • Ability to work independently or in a team in the realisation of the R&D work. 
  • Ability to publish journal papers.
  • Ability and willingness to train and advise graduates on relevant procedures.
  • Regular reports and good documentation of research work are expected. A very high standard of written English for scientific presentation is expected. 
  • Candidates who are in the final stages of PhD studies (i.e., submitted thesis/ pending oral defence) may also be considered.

Covid-19 Message

At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presences are required. 

In accordance with Singapore's legal requirements, unvaccinated workers will not be able to work on the NUS premises with effect from 15 January 2022. As such, job applicants will need to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: College of Design and Engineering
Department : Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 12122

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