About this role
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a leading academic unit in education and research on sustainable infrastructure, environmental engineering, and water and energy technologies. Through innovative, interdisciplinary research, CEE addresses pressing global challenges. Aligned with this mission, the Ye Lab focuses on the design of advanced porous materials and membrane technologies for energy and environmental applications.
We are seeking a Research Associate to support the development and scale-up of polymer materials for membrane-based technologies. The role focuses on polymer synthesis, materials processing, membrane fabrication and laboratory capability building, contributing to high-impact research aligned with NTU’s mission in sustainable energy and environmental solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct research on polymer materials design, synthesis, and scale-up for membrane-based applications.
Develop and optimise polymer synthesis and materials processing methods and laboratory protocols.
Perform material screening and scalable synthesis to support downstream membrane and electrochemical evaluation.
Analyse data and prepare high-quality reports, publications and presentations.
Collaborate with academic and industrial partners locally and internationally.
Assist in supervising and training undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Support laboratory operations, including inventory management, equipment setup and safety compliance.
Job Requirements:
Master degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
0–2 years of hands-on research experience in polymer synthesis, materials chemistry or processing, and membrane-related research.
Familiarity with chemical laboratory practices, including SOPs, safety regulations, and proper experimental documentation.
Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to analyse data and contribute to reports, publications, and presentations.
Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
Experience in student supervision or collaborative research is desirable.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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About Nanyang Technological University Singapore
The National Institute of Education (NIE), an autonomous institute of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore is among the world's top education institutes, renowned for its excellence in teacher education and education research.
Founded in 1950, NIE has played a pivotal role in developing Singapore's teaching workforce. In a dynamic education milieu, NIE prepares teachers with the requisite values, skills and knowledge to meet the continuous demands of diverse learners across the lifespan.
The quality of our programmes is based on evidence-informed reviews and enhancement, and delivered with innovative pedagogies in digitally mediated learning spaces. Our degree, higher degree and professional development programmes offer global perspectives through international practice and semester exchanges, while 21st Century pedagogies, multidisciplinary curricula and service-learning initiatives help to develop the holistic reflective practitioner and school leader.
Internationally, the NIE has gained a strong reputation as a thought leader in the field of education and education-related disciplines, and built strategic alliances with many other renowned institutions in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. The Institute also offers the only local sports-related undergraduate degree programme in Sport Science & Management that provides academic and professional pathways to sports-related careers.
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What you'll do
- The Research Associate will conduct research on polymer materials design, synthesis, and scale-up for membrane-based applications. They will also develop and optimize polymer synthesis methods and support laboratory operations.
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