Research Fellow (Char and activated carbon)

A Research Fellow position is currently available in the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute to support the research for the project titled: Deployment, demonstration and optimisation of the Thermo-Disintegration Waste to Energy (TDWE) system as a decentralised, flexible, and value-adding waste management strategy for a zero waste sustainable city. The suitable candidate will become a part of a vibrant team addressing Singapore’s challenges in waste and resource management and contribute to promote Singapore as a zero-waste circular economy smart city hub.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the project execution and communication among the collaborating parties

• Work synergistically with PI and Co-I in experimental designs, conducting experiments, troubleshooting and data analysis

• Provide expertise on modification and application of char generated from the pyrolysis of waste/biomass for different potential areas which include purification/adsorption processes, catalytic conversion, and electrochemistry reactions

• Design and conduct the screening, testing, usage, and optimization of char and activated carbon in different applications (sorbent, catalysis, electrochemistry, etc.)

• Perform characterization of materials applied and the modified char/activated carbon produced

• Provide training to research associate/assistant on the relevant skills for the proposed project

• Summarise the findings in this project and produce the progress reports, final report and scientific recommendations

Job Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a relevant field

• Experience in production, testing, modification and application of char and activated carbon

• Extensive knowledge in various applications of char/activation and carbon characterization is desired

• Good record of peer-reviewed papers is advantageous

• Scientific article, proposal and report writing skills are required

• Good interpersonal skills

• Good English writing and communication skills

• Excellent teamwork awareness

• Productive, hard-working and dedicated to the completion of any task assigned

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

In line with Singapore’s nationwide Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS), employees must be fully vaccinated to return to the workplace, unless certified to be medically ineligible. For Information on VDS, please click here .

A Research Fellow position is currently available in the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute to support the research for the project titled: Deployment, demonstration and optimisation of the Thermo-Disintegration Waste to Energy (TDWE) system as a decentralised, flexible, and value-adding waste management strategy for a zero waste sustainable city. The suitable candidate will become a part of a vibrant team addressing Singapore’s challenges in waste and resource management and contribute to promote Singapore as a zero-waste circular economy smart city hub.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the project execution and communication among the collaborating parties

• Work synergistically with PI and Co-I in experimental designs, conducting experiments, troubleshooting and data analysis

• Provide expertise on modification and application of char generated from the pyrolysis of waste/biomass for different potential areas which include purification/adsorption processes, catalytic conversion, and electrochemistry reactions

• Design and conduct the screening, testing, usage, and optimization of char and activated carbon in different applications (sorbent, catalysis, electrochemistry, etc.)

• Perform characterization of materials applied and the modified char/activated carbon produced

• Provide training to research associate/assistant on the relevant skills for the proposed project

• Summarise the findings in this project and produce the progress reports, final report and scientific recommendations

Job Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a relevant field

• Experience in production, testing, modification and application of char and activated carbon

• Extensive knowledge in various applications of char/activation and carbon characterization is desired

• Good record of peer-reviewed papers is advantageous

• Scientific article, proposal and report writing skills are required

• Good interpersonal skills

• Good English writing and communication skills

• Excellent teamwork awareness

• Productive, hard-working and dedicated to the completion of any task assigned

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

In line with Singapore’s nationwide Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS), employees must be fully vaccinated to return to the workplace, unless certified to be medically ineligible. For Information on VDS, please click here .