Research Fellow (Long-term Trial of High-temperature Sludge Gasification and Investigating the Use of Sludge Slag in Structural Concrete Applications)

A Research Fellow position is currently available in the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute. The candidate will be undertaking full research work and administrative duties during the term of employment with the following domains:

Job Responsibilities

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

• Provide expertise on resource recovery from waste residues, metals recycling and extraction through molten salt electrolysis and other methods, phosphorus extraction and recovery from ashes

• Design the sampling protocols and analytical methods applicable for different types of waste residues and the recovered resources such as phosphorus and metals

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

• Summarise the findings in this project and produce the final report and recommendations for the sustainable treatment of sludge and resource recovery

Job Requirements

• PhD in Environmental Engineering; Chemistry; Chemical Engineering or a relevant field

• Hands-on experience with metals recovery, wastes treatment and analytical testing

• Extensive knowledge in resource recovery, electrolysis, extraction, and purification techniques

• High motivation and strong responsibility for research and development

• Good written and oral skills in English for effective communication/collaboration with international workgroup

• Experience in carrying out independent research

• Good interpersonal skills, good team player with excellent teamwork awareness

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

• Good publication record is advantageous

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

Hiring Institution: NTU