Research Fellow (Carbon Dots)

Job Description

The candidate will work with research and development projects exploring the synthesis, classification, purification, passivation/functionalisation of carbon-based nanomaterials at the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials at the National University of Singapore.

• Propose, conduct, and optimise synthesis methods of carbon-based nanomaterials
• Propose, conduct, and optimise size classification methods
• Propose, conduct, and optimise purification methods
• Propose, conduct, and optimise passivation/functionalisation methods
• Review technical and scientific literature and prepare presentations or proposals for discussion
• Design, establish, and write standard operating procedures for processing routes, equipment usage, and training
• Calibrate and maintain equipment assigned
• Perform laboratory analysis, evaluate and discuss the results, and present reports
• Manage general laboratory inventory (e.g., consumable inventory)
• Work in a laboratory environment within a team of multidisciplinary researchers
• Participate in routine housekeeping

Job Requirements

• The candidate must hold an internationally recognised PhD degree, preferably in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science or engineering, or equivalent
• Experience working on synthesis and characterisation of carbon nanomaterials (preferably oxide)
• Experience working with size classification and purification systems
• Experience on passivation/functionalisation of carbon nanoparticles
• Experience working on stablisation and characterisation of colloidal suspensions
• Experience working in wet chemistry laboratory and cleanroom environment

Additionally, the candidate should be/have:

• Accountable for technical deliverables and milestones according to agreed timelines
• Self-motivated to study and achieve proposed goals
• Able to troubleshoot and root cause analysis

It is a bonus if the candidate has:

• Knowledge on pilot or industrial processes above described
• Knowledge or previous experience on upscaling processes
• knowledge and experience in analytical techniques and sample preparation (e.g., TEM, SEM, FTIR, TGA, DSC, XPS, DRX, AFM, QMS, CHNS, ICP, Raman, PL, and fluorescence microscopy)
• Previous experience working in an industrial environment or in research and development projects with industrial partners
• Previous experience working on synthesis/characterisation of carbon dots, carbon quantum dots, carbon nanodots, or graphene quantum dots

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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: Centre for Advanced 2D Materials
Job requisition ID : 8456