Research Assistant (Photocatalysis)
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science Characterisation Materials Science Defence Composite Materials Functional Composite Materials Energy Nanomaterials Low Dimensional Materials Biomaterials Materials Biological Materials Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.
The Andrei laboratory develops unconventional approaches to renewable energy harvesting focusing on solar-driven conversion of small building blocks into useful fuels and chemicals. To this end our team specializes in rational photo(electro)catalyst design to increase device efficiency and steer product selectivity moisture encapsulation techniques to improve stability as well as reactor engineering towards real-world applications. Our recent highlights include the introduction of floating artificial leaves pixelated oxide-based photocathodes for long-term hydrogen production thermoelectric modules for solar waste heat harvesting or perovskite-silicon devices for light-driven chemical synthesis.
For more details please view are seeking to hire aResearch Assistant to develop photocatalytic systems for unassisted solar fuel and chemical synthesis. The role will focus on developing semiconductor photocatalysts for water splitting CO2 reduction and oxidative organic reactions. The successful candidate will contribute to setting up a state-of-the-art photocatalytic characterization platform including a solar light simulator customized solar reactor and gas chromatograph. The candidate will also contribute substantially to material characterization of photoelectrodes and electrocatalysts for collaborative projects within the group. The applicant is expected to develop novel concepts in the areas outlined below by combining their own expertise with the core capabilities of the lab.
Key Responsibilities:
Participate in the conduct of research project with team members to ensure completion of deliverables
Produce high quality reports and documents that consolidate research findings
Develop a bespoke photocatalytic characterisation setup and protocols for product analysis
Material characterization of photoelectrodes and electrocatalysts developed within the group
Maintenance of equipment and supplies that include procurement and liaison with suppliers
Work together with internal and external collaborators on renewable energy projects
Daily mentoring of junior group members
Job Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Materials Science Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related fields
Proficiency in soft or porous material fabrication processing and material characterization (SEM EDX XRD AFM UV-vis) is essential
Expertise in electrochemistry organic and gas product analysis (gas chromatography NMR HPLC) is highly desirable
Expertise in 3D CAD rendering reactor engineering programming or organic synthesis is desirable but not essential
Competency in data analysis plotting and interpretation manuscript drafting
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team excellent organizational and time management skills
Entry level candidates are welcome to apply
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTURequired Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
