Job Description

Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development (MESD) Centre of Excellence, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is looking into various alternative fuels for maritime industry, investigating the supply chain, adoption and technology. The Centre calls for talents with inspiration in maritime decarbonisation to join the team. Joining as a Research Fellow, you will participate in different maritime research projects and also lead your own projects.

Job Responsibilities:

The Research Fellow will work on research projects investigating the total solutions of alternative fuels (e.g. Biofuel, Ammonia, Methanol, etc) for maritime industry, covering port operations, harbour craft and international shipping. The main scope would be to study the compatibility of the alternative fuels for maritime applications, including onboard trial.

The Research Fellow will also need to assist in drafting proposal, preparing project report and papers for publications, conducting experiments, making presentation to stakeholders, etc.

Being a Research Fellow with the opportunity to lead own research topic, you are expected to:

Identify research topics with high relevance and impact to maritime industry in the area of maritime energy and sustainable development

Work closely with agency and industry to understand their needs and attain the collaboration

Liaise with project stakeholders, including funding agencies, industrial partners and academic staff in universities and institutes (locally and internationally)

Job Requirements:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering or related field

Capable of using software tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, BOOST, CRUISE, EXCITE, FIRE, PSIM, ASPEN HYSYS, etc.

Have basic knowledge in decarbonisation

Good analytical and comprehensive skills for literature review

Working experience in maritime industry or alternative fuels will be an advantage

Ability to develop and manage R&D projects with good understanding of industrial needs

A good team member with good communication & interpersonal skills as well as the capability to work independently

Good command of English, both oral and written with ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individual and professional groups

Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Hiring Institution: NTU

Nanyang Technological University