Research Fellow (Chemical Engineering/Physical Chemistry/Materials Chemistry)

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

The School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (SCBE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will be undertaking full research work and administrative duties during the term of employment.

Key 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

  • Measure reaction kinetics of CO2 mineralisation

  • Investigate the reaction mechanism of CO2 hydrogenation to higher alcohols

  • Develop reactions models for thermal catalytic CO2 hydrogenation

  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the reactor apparatus

  • Procure chemicals, consumables and research equipment

  • Write and publish research papers

  • Effectively communicate research findings to collaborators, funding agencies and the scientific community

  • 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, Physical Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, or a relevant field

  • Experience in heterogeneous catalysis, especially thermal catalysis

  • Knowledge in catalyst characterisation (XRD, XPS, XAFS, TPR/TPD, etc) is essential

  • Good record of peer-reviewed papers is advantageous

  • Scientific articles, proposals and reports writing skill is required

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Good English writing and communication skills

  • Excellent teamwork awareness

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

We regret 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 .



The School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (SCBE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will be undertaking full research work and administrative duties during the term of employment.

Key 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

  • Measure reaction kinetics of CO2 mineralisation

  • Investigate the reaction mechanism of CO2 hydrogenation to higher alcohols

  • Develop reactions models for thermal catalytic CO2 hydrogenation

  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the reactor apparatus

  • Procure chemicals, consumables and research equipment

  • Write and publish research papers

  • Effectively communicate research findings to collaborators, funding agencies and the scientific community

  • 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, Physical Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, or a relevant field

  • Experience in heterogeneous catalysis, especially thermal catalysis

  • Knowledge in catalyst characterisation (XRD, XPS, XAFS, TPR/TPD, etc) is essential

  • Good record of peer-reviewed papers is advantageous

  • Scientific articles, proposals and reports writing skill is required

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Good English writing and communication skills

  • Excellent teamwork awareness

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

We regret 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 .



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