"Research Fellow (Electrochemistry)"

Research Fellow (Electrochemistry)

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/research.

We are looking for a research fellow with a strong background in electrochemistry and catalysis to Development and optimization of biomass chemical conversion technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and evaluate solvent systems and additives for chemical transformations.
• Conduct high-throughput computational screening to accelerate discovery of candidate molecules for reaction media optimization.
• Investigate interfacial stability, solvation dynamics, and transport properties relevant to biomass-derived feedstocks and catalytic systems.
• Collaborate with synthetic and catalysis teams to validate computational insights through experimental workflows.
• Maintenance of lab or equipment or supplies that include procurement and liaison with suppliers.
• Assist or produce high quality reports and documents that consolidate research findings
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
• Contribute to the mentoring and guidance of junior researchers and students, fostering an environment of learning and innovation within the project team.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field with strong computational and theoretical focus.
• Proven expertise in electrolyte and solvent design, particularly in energy-related systems such as lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries.
• Familiarity with high-throughput simulation workflows and materials discovery pipelines. 
• Demonstrated ability to design and fabricate device prototypes for innovative applications.
• Strong track record of publications in high-impact journals.
• Capable of conducting independent research while effectively collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU