Job Description

The Emerging nanoscience Research Institute (EnRI) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

Research design: collaborating with Principal Investigator and other team members to design and plan experiments related to the synthesis of nitro/nitramine based organic derivatives

Conducting hands-on organic synthesis and experimentation to prepare and characterize nitro/nitramine based organic derivatives

Analyzing experimental results and drawing conclusions from the data obtained

Preparing and delivering presentations on research findings, both within the research group and at conferences. Writing scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Mentoring and guiding graduate or undergraduate students working in the lab

Job Requirements:

PhD degree in Organic Chemistry/Chemical Technology

Prior experience in a laboratory or industrial setting working with nitro/nitramine based organic derivatives or conducting nitration/hydrogenation reactions is preferred

Experience in handling and storing hazardous materials

Proficiency in various laboratory techniques, including but not limited to distillation, filtration, and recrystallization

Experience with analytical instruments like gas chromatography (GC), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry (MS) for product analysis and characterization

A good team player with effective communication skills to convey technical information, experimental results, and safety protocols to colleagues/stake holders

Self-motivated and able to work independently

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

Nanyang Technological University