Research Fellow (Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Materials Chemistry)

Location: NTU Main Campus, Singapore

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialisation and deployment. ERI@N has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real-world applications.

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We are looking for a Research Fellow for zeolite synthesis and application. The role will focus on zeolite materials synthesis, catalyst preparation, performance evaluation, and mechanistic understanding via detailed characterizations.

Key Responsibilities

Hydrothermal and solvothermal synthesis of zeolites, catalyst loading and modification techniques such as impregnation and ion exchange.

Design formulations and optimize processes for zeolite-based catalysts, including control of crystallization conditions, screening of structure-directing agents, and post-treatment processes.

Set up and maintain catalyst performance evaluation systems, including fixed-bed and batch reactors.

Systematically assess catalyst activity, selectivity, and stability in target thermal catalytic reactions, such as hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, hydrodeoxygenation, and isomerization.

Catalyst Characterization

Job Requirements

PhD qualification degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials chemistry or related field

At least 2 years of relevant experiences in zeolite synthesis and related catalyst development and hands-on experience running thermal reactions.

Familiarity with GC, HPLC and materials characterization methods

Good communication skills

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

Hiring Institution: NTU