Job Description

The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) is an interdisciplinary school that will be a world leader in environmental research focused on Asian environmental challenges. The ASE integrates earth and environmental life science, ecology, engineering and technology, human ecology, humanities, and the social sciences to address key issues of the environment and sustainability.We are currently recruiting one Research Associate who will join the laboratory of Professor Simon Redfern at the Asian School of the Environment, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), to work closely with the lead PI to build the experimental programme, maintain instruments and coordinate with the international community.Key Responsibilities:Develop laboratory experiments to synthesise and study materials at extreme temperatures, pressure and under controlled chemical environmentsPrepare literature surveys to outline research / technology development in the fieldEmploy and develop experimental methods using high-temperature furnaces, one atmosphere gas-mixing furnaces, diamond anvil cells as well as piston cylinder apparatusCharacterisation and analysis methods will include FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, EPMA, electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and XAS, and allied techniques, using both in-house and international synchrotron and neutron sourcesParticipate in research program, including research experiments and data collectionPrepare reports and documentations for the research programs, and support data analysisAssist in duties related to lab safety, documentation, training of student researchers and outreachJob Requirements:Masters degree in Materials Science, Materials Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or a related fieldProficiency in either Diamond Anvil Cell (DAC) high pressure experiments or Large Volume Press (LVP) high pressure experimentsEvidence of published output in relevant scientific literatureBasic understanding of the scientific principles behind the research activitiesAttention to detail and proceduresEffective communication and report writing skillsWillingness to learn and develop new skillsASE seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit based on merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.Hiring Institution: NTU

Nanyang Technological University