NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

Research Fellow, Chemistry

Location
Singapore
Posted
14 Mar 2023
End of advertisement period
13 Apr 2023
Ref
12110644
Academic Discipline
Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with A/Prof Yeo Boon Siang Jason on the Electrochemical Activation of Small Molecules.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

  1. Design and synthesize new electrocatalysts, and characterize and evaluate them for activity, selectivity, and stability for specific electrochemical reactions. Reactions of interest include carbon dioxide electroreduction, electro-oxidation of methanol, etc. 
  2. Mentor PhD students working in this project.  

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline: 

  • PhD degree from a reputable university in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences or a related discipline. 

Skills:  

  • Expertise in electrochemistry, materials synthesis, assembly and testing of electrolyzers is necessary.
  • A demonstrated ability to work independently, and adapt into new areas as the needs of the project evolve. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills. 
  • Demonstrated ability to publish high-quality peer-reviewed publications. 

Experience:  

  • 4-5 years of experience in the area of electrochemistry, materials synthesis, assembly and testing of electrolyzers is necessary.

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 presence is required.

Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Science
Department : Chemistry
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 18260

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