Research Fellow (Materials Science)

The Nanyang Technological University School of Materials Science and Engineering (NTU MSE) is looking for a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join us as Research Fellow (RF). The RF will join in a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research project funded by Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF), aiming to develop a data-centered, autonomous, sustainable and intelligent urban farming system for whole-plant yield optimization.

The RF will join the research team in the efforts to develop a sustainable nutrient delivery approach in soil- and hydroponics- based cultures. The RF will be responsible to develop and fully characterize the delivery platform. The RF will also be responsible to assess the performance of the developed delivery platform in a model greenhouse to optimize productive traits and yield.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct thorough literature review and generate periodic updates

• Synthesize, functionalize, and characterize green sustainable delivery platform (e.g. TEM, XRD, DLS, FTIR, TGA, ICP-MS, etc.)

• Carry out to assays and analysis to optimize and control the nutrient release from the platform

• Assess nutrient delivery effectiveness through measurement of seed germination, plant growth, disease resistance

• Carry out biochemical and biological assays to assess bioavailability, phytotoxicity, cytotoxicity of the developed delivery platform.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of the research work

• Develop and optimize protocols

• Supervise junior research staff, undergraduate and graduate student projects

• Manage logistical issues and laboratory inventory

• Coordinate collaborative work within multidisciplinary team and external collaborators

• Generate periodic progress report as required by funding agency

• Disseminate research results in reputable peer-reviewed journals and/or international conference

Job Requirements: 

• PhD in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Biological Sciences/Forensics or related fields

• Experience in biomaterial, nanomaterials synthesis, functionalization, and characterization required (e.g. TEM, XRD, DLS, FTIR, TGA, ICP-MS, etc.)

• A strong track record of research ability and demonstrated contribution to research (e.g., research publications, grant applications, patents) required

• Experience in agriculture/plant science research preferred

• Experience in mammalian cell culture preferred

• Good communication and writing skills

• Good coordination/project management skills

• Able to plan and execute experiments with minimal supervision

• Able to take initiative to improve processes and troubleshoot problems

• Able to organize well and adhere to deadlines

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 Nanyang Technological University School of Materials Science and Engineering (NTU MSE) is looking for a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join us as Research Fellow (RF). The RF will join in a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research project funded by Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF), aiming to develop a data-centered, autonomous, sustainable and intelligent urban farming system for whole-plant yield optimization.

The RF will join the research team in the efforts to develop a sustainable nutrient delivery approach in soil- and hydroponics- based cultures. The RF will be responsible to develop and fully characterize the delivery platform. The RF will also be responsible to assess the performance of the developed delivery platform in a model greenhouse to optimize productive traits and yield.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct thorough literature review and generate periodic updates

• Synthesize, functionalize, and characterize green sustainable delivery platform (e.g. TEM, XRD, DLS, FTIR, TGA, ICP-MS, etc.)

• Carry out to assays and analysis to optimize and control the nutrient release from the platform

• Assess nutrient delivery effectiveness through measurement of seed germination, plant growth, disease resistance

• Carry out biochemical and biological assays to assess bioavailability, phytotoxicity, cytotoxicity of the developed delivery platform.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of the research work

• Develop and optimize protocols

• Supervise junior research staff, undergraduate and graduate student projects

• Manage logistical issues and laboratory inventory

• Coordinate collaborative work within multidisciplinary team and external collaborators

• Generate periodic progress report as required by funding agency

• Disseminate research results in reputable peer-reviewed journals and/or international conference

Job Requirements: 

• PhD in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Biological Sciences/Forensics or related fields

• Experience in biomaterial, nanomaterials synthesis, functionalization, and characterization required (e.g. TEM, XRD, DLS, FTIR, TGA, ICP-MS, etc.)

• A strong track record of research ability and demonstrated contribution to research (e.g., research publications, grant applications, patents) required

• Experience in agriculture/plant science research preferred

• Experience in mammalian cell culture preferred

• Good communication and writing skills

• Good coordination/project management skills

• Able to plan and execute experiments with minimal supervision

• Able to take initiative to improve processes and troubleshoot problems

• Able to organize well and adhere to deadlines

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 .