Job Description

School of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) is looking for Project Officer to support several projects targeted for the development of materials for the application in sporting goods.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for materials characterization, testing properties of developed composites, writing reports, preparation of samples/foams/coatings based on the project requirement.

Preparation of 10-15 samples/composites with non-newtonian liquids per month. Synthesis and fabrication of non-newtonian liquid if necessary

Characterization of properties of composite samples: DSC, impact test, instron test, TGA, FTIR.

Preparation hydrophobic samples based on cellulose materials

Characterization of properties of hydrophobic prepared materials -contact angle, moisture uptake, SEM, FTIR, Instron

Development of composite/foams for the application in sport protective equipment.

Writing reports

Job Requirements:

Bachelor in Materials Science;

Experience in work with non-newtonian liquids;

Ability to work in wet lab, making simple synthesis and transformation of materials in fume hood.

Knowledge of analytical equipment and testers for characterization of chemical and physical properties of materials

Good communication skills (English)

Familiar with analytical equipment and testers to characterize properties of materials and composite (such as DSC, TGA, DMA, SEM, FTIR, Instron etc)

Have skills working with material, solvents in wet lab and fume hood. He/she should know general methods of organic inorganic synthesis and be able to work with chemical glassware

Knowledge and expertise in work with cellulose, non-newtonian liquids would be desirable Knowledge of processes of surfaces/fibers/films hydrophobization is a plus.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

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