Research Fellow/Engineer (SCB1)

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Undertake these responsibilities in the project:
i. Meet the milestone and deliverables in the project together with the PI,   co-I in the team 
ii. Prepare ITQ for the procurement of equipment as well as consumables needed in the project 
iii. To co-supervise Final Year project students with PI and co-PIs.

• Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations for the various process in the project.
• Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers for equipment training, maintenance and operation issue.
• Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Support in the maintenance of the vertical farm to be setup in SIT@Dover and willing to work on 
• Liaise with co-I from NetaTech and Tohoku University to apply the in-house developed light conversion film on the architectural design and system used for the UmFm.
• Taking care of the day to day operation of the umFm module unit used in vertical farm which includes handling of soil compost, irrigating of the crops and taking note of the sensors incorporation in the vertical farm inhouse.

Job Requirements:

• Have relevant competence in the areas of material science and chemical synthesis
• Have a degree in materials science/ chemistry. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will be advantageous with prior experience working in the laboratory for synthesis of chemical and applying it to film.
• Knowledge and interest in urban farming will be advantageous and willingness to work on composts from the waste recycler into soiled based growth unit for vertical farm