Job Description

The candidate will work with research and development projects exploring the synthesis, classification, purification, passivation/functionalisation of carbon-based nanomaterials at the Centre for Adva The candidate will work with research and development projects exploring the synthesis, classification, purification, passivation/functionalisation of carbon-based nanomaterials at the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials at the National University of Singapore. Propose, conduct, and optimise synthesis methods of carbon-based nanomaterials Propose, conduct, and optimise size classification methods Propose, conduct, and optimise purification methods Propose, conduct, and optimise passivation/functionalisation methods Review technical and scientific literature and prepare presentations or proposals for discussion Design, establish, and write standard operating procedures for processing routes, equipment usage, and training Calibrate and maintain equipment assigned Perform laboratory analysis, evaluate and discuss the results, and present reports Manage general laboratory inventory (e.g., consumable inventory) Work in a laboratory environment within a team of multidisciplinary researchers Participate in routine housekeeping Job Requirements The candidate must hold an internationally recognised PhD degree, preferably in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science or engineering, or equivalent Experience working on synthesis and characterisation of carbon nanomaterials (preferably oxide) Experience working with size classification and purification systems Experience on passivation/functionalisation of carbon nanoparticles Experience working on stablisation and characterisation of colloidal suspensions Experience working in wet chemistry laboratory and cleanroom environment Additionally, the candidate should be/have: Accountable for technical deliverables and milestones according to agreed timelines Self-motivated to study and achieve proposed goals Able to troubleshoot and root cause analysis It is a bonus if the candidate has: Knowledge on pilot or industrial processes above described Knowledge or previous experience on upscaling processes knowledge and experience in analytical techniques and sample preparation (e.g., TEM, SEM, FTIR, TGA, DSC, XPS, DRX, AFM, QMS, CHNS, ICP, Raman, PL, and fluorescence microscopy) Previous experience working in an industrial environment or in research and development projects with industrial partners Previous experience working on synthesis/characterisation of carbon dots, carbon quantum dots, carbon nanodots, or graphene quantum dots Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our . We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. COVID-19 Message At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required. Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.