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Singapore - Singapore

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is a robust dynamic and multi-disciplinary international research community comprising of world-class scientists and bright students. MAE prides itself in its excellent research capabilities in areas including advanced manufacturing aerospace biomedical energy industrial engineering maritime engineering robotics etc. The school is equipped with state-of-the-art research infrastructure housing a comprehensive range of cluster laboratories test bedding facilities research centres/institutes and corporate laboratories. Cutting-edge research in MAE addresses the immediate needs of our industries and supports the nations long-term development the new era of industrial 4.0 and sustainable living MAE is rigorous in developing new competencies to support the growth and competitiveness of our engineering sector in the global landscape. MAE has grown to be leader in Engineering Research ranking amongst the top engineering schools in the world.

For more details please view are looking for aResearch Associate to support advanced research on solid oxide cells (SOCs) oxygen-vacancy-driven interface engineering and atomic layer deposition (ALD) based surface modification for perovskite oxide electrodes. This position will contribute to next-generation high-efficiency electrochemical energy systems focusing on stability and activity Sr segregation suppression surface defect control strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Experimental Research & Materials Processing

  • Conduct ALD coating processes on perovskite electrodes

  • Execute wet-chemical infiltration and nanoparticle exsolution for SOC electrodes.

  • Prepare SOC samples including powder synthesis pellet pressing sintering and cell assembly

Electrochemical Characterization

  • Perform EIS DRT LSV Power density impedance stability tests under fuel cell and electrolysis modes

  • Operate button-cell test station high-temperature furnace systems gas flow control units

Advanced Characterization & Mechanistic Study

  • Conduct structural and chemical analysis:
    XPS TEM/STEM-EDX SEM GI-XRD

  • Correlate oxygen vacancy chemistry with cation behavior phase evolution and surface

Data Analysis & Interpretation

  • Perform peak fitting DRT modeling defect-chemistry analysis and thermodynamic interpretation

  • Build reaction mechanisms and degradation maps linking nanostructure and performance relationships

Documentation Writing & Presentation

  • Prepare high-impact manuscripts for top energy and materials journals

  • Draft project reports SOPs and safety documents

  • Present findings in group meeting conference and academic seminars

Collaboration & Project Contribution

  • Work with team members

  • Support senior researchers and supervise student trainees when necessary

Safety and Facility Management

  • Maintain ALD system and sample preparation facilities

  • Ensure compliance with lab safety protocols

Job Requirements:

Education qualifications

  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Materials Engineering Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Energy Systems or related field

Soft Skills

  • Strong scientific communication and manuscript writing

  • Independent proactive and detail-oriented research attitude

  • Excellent collaboration and time-management ability

Hard Skills

  • Hands-on experience inALD electrochemistry perovskite oxides or thin-film systems

  • Proficiency inXPS XRD TEM/STEM EIS DRT surface analysis

  • Python/Origin/Matlab for data analysis is advantageous

Experience

  • Experience inSOC/SOFC/SOEC electrocatalysis ALD nanocoatings or defect engineeringpreferred

Competencies

  • Materials synthesis vacuum systems surface science

  • Electrochemical testing and reliability studies

  • Strong understanding ofoxygen vacancy chemistry and cation transport

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU


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