Job Overview
Research Fellow (Analytical Chemistry)
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NTU Main Campus, Singapore
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A Research Fellow position is currently available in the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute to achieve the rapid on-site detection of environmental pollutants in waste materials and high value-added products (e.g. biochars and active carbons). 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
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Undertake full research work and administrative duties during the term of employment with the following domains: Establishment of the protocols and analytical procedures for analyses and characterizations for a broader range of feedstocks and products; Development and optimization of portable devices for on-site applications; On-site characterization solutions of different feedstocks and value-added products; Rapid on-site determination of heavy metals and other pollutants in the different feedstocks and value-added products.
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Assist the PL and Co-PI in experimental designs, conducting experiments, and troubleshooting
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Prepare research proposals, publications, and technology disclosures
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Supervise students and junior research staff
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Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential for that
Job Requirements
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Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Material Engineering/Science or a relevant field
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Experience in environmental sampling methods is needed
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Experience in new sensors and sensing platform developments is required
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Extensive knowledge in waste material analysis and characterization is desired
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Hands-on experience with on-site material characterization is desired, especially handheld XRF and handheld FTIR
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Ability to operate and analyze results of HPLC, IC, SEM, TEM, Electrochemical work station, goniometer, null ellipsometer, ICP-MS and ICP-OES is advantageous
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Good record of peer-reviewed papers is preferred
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Scientific articles, proposals and reports writing skills are required
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Good interpersonal skills
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Good English writing and communication skills
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Excellent teamwork awareness
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Productive, hard-working and dedicate to the completion of any task assigned
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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Job Detail
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Offered SalaryNot Specified
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Career LevelNot Specified
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ExperienceNot Specified
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GenderBoth
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INDUSTRYEducation
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QualificationDoctorate Degree (Ph.D.)