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The research fellow will be part of a team of Continental-NTU corporate lab to conduct/assist research on customized functional adhesives and glue materials for automotive display panels, coating, lamination, and testing. He/she will contribute to the development of new application driven materials and production processes, located mostly at Nanyang Technological University.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and establish a chemical and material integration approach for automotive grade adhesives and bonding materials for display panels with partnering industries.
• Material screening, selection and synthesis of automotive grade application driven adhesives such as gluing, optical bonding, adhesive tapes, etc.
• Technology development from the perspective of chemical processes involved in product components manufacturing
• Definition of appropriate material stacks, materials and processes products from chemical and mechanical aspects
• Chemical characterization of materials within component specifications
• Chemical compatibility analysis of materials for different components
• Mechanical characteristics evaluation and optimization
• Support mechanical and chemistry relevant qualification and failures analysis
• Drive specific technologies scouting (e.g. bonding and coating materials, functional foils), roadmaps and solutions benchmarking from own expert area perspective
• Perform market scouting for adhesive solutions, maintain internal material database and recommend suitable solutions for the application projects
• Co-work with partnering institutions and other departments in regard to display system materials (e.g. optical bonding, coating, shielding tapes) evaluation and release.
• Perform project documentation and technical reports.
• Manage completion of engineering task based on agreed scope and timeline.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or PhD degree in relevant field with minimum 1 years of experience in relevant field
• Advanced knowledge in chemistry field with focus on display materials, plastics and die cast
• Advanced understanding of the applied chemical processes in display components and display products manufacturing.
• Advanced understanding of adhesive materials and technologies
• Able to build up a network and experience working in cross functional and international teams
• Hands on mentality with Experience with wet-bench processes and chemical handling in lab.
• Experience with material properties characterization: SEM, EDS, XRD, Microscopy, Rheometer, Mechanical characterizations, DMA.
• Hands-on experience in synthesis and processing of adhesives and glue for display panel products.
• Basic reporting, documentation, and presentation: Microsoft office.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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One postdoc position is available at the Surface and Interface Lab in Prof. CHEN WEI’s group at National University of Singapore. The successful candidate will work with Prof CHEN Wei on Interface Engineering for low-dimensional materials based device applications under a project on NRF Investigatorship project: Interface Engineered Ferroelectric 2D Materials for Artificial Synapses and Neuromorphic Computing.

The project focuses on the interface engineering for 2D materials based device and related electrical and optoelectrical characterization for memory and neuromorphic computing application. The selected candidate will work together with a team comprising experts in MBE growth and STM characterization, device fabrication and related electrical and optoelectrical characterization, and surface reaction mechanism study using home-made interface characterization tools.

Qualifications / Discipline:
- The candidate shall obtain PhD in Physics/chemistry/materials in a research intensive and renowned University or Research Institute.
- The candidate shall have extensive research experience. The candidate shall publish at least 3-5 first-authored papers on Tier I journals.

Skills:
- Excellent English writing and communication skill, team management skill,
- Expert in surface and interface science, surface science techniques of low-temperature scanning tunnelling microscopy, q-plus AFM, MBE growth of 2D materials, 2D materials interface engineering, and multi-physics understanding at the integrated device level.

Experience:
- The candidate shall obtain PhD in Physics/chemistry/materials in a research intensive and renowned University or Research Institute.
- The candidate shall have extensive research experience, particularly familiar with surface science techniques of low-temperature scanning tunnelling microscopy, q-plus AFM, MBE growth of 2D materials, 2D materials interface engineering, and multi-physics understanding at the integrated device level, excellent lab safety management skills and experience.

Element has an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician for sample preparation & testing. He/ She also needs to assist Chemist in laboratory testing and on-site sampling (if required).

Location: Sungei Kadut Loop, Singapore.

Job Duties:

• Analysis of cement, soil, aggregates, concrete and polymer samples as per standard method
• Operation of analytical instruments like UV-visible spectrophotometers, FTIR, auto titrator
• Prepare the reagents, standard solution and ensure standardisation of the solution used in the laboratory
• Handling and storage all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Issue reports and receive samples to and from the respective entities
• Ensure work compliance to ISO 17025 requirements
• Willing to assist in other activities from time to time that may be requested by the department manager to assist in the execution of Element Material Technology annual targets and budget

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Chemistry with at least 1 year experience in materials testing
• Have the ability to work in teams under pressure and flexible to work different working hours if required or necessary
• Good English communication skills: reading, writing, speaking and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Team player with initiatives with good communication skills and dedicated in responsibilities
• Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operation is advantageous

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants, please submit your updated resume to

Please state your availability, current & expected salaries for processing purpose. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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The research fellow will be part of a team at the Continental-NTU corporate lab conducting research on customized functional adhesives and glue materials for automotive display panels, coating, lamination, and testing. The role involves developing new application-driven materials and production processes, primarily located at Nanyang Technological University.

• Lead and establish chemical and material integration approaches for automotive-grade adhesives and bonding materials for display panels in collaboration with industry partners.
• Screen, select, and synthesize automotive-grade adhesives such as gluing, optical bonding, and adhesive tapes.
• Drive technology development focusing on chemical processes involved in product manufacturing.
• Define appropriate material stacks, and evaluate chemical and mechanical properties of materials.
• Perform chemical characterization and compatibility analysis of materials.
• Evaluate and optimize mechanical characteristics.
• Support qualification and failure analysis related to mechanical and chemical aspects.
• Scout specific technologies (e.g., bonding and coating materials, functional foils), develop roadmaps, and benchmark solutions.
• Conduct market scouting for adhesive solutions, maintain a material database, and recommend suitable solutions for projects.
• Collaborate with partner institutions and other departments on display system materials evaluation and release.
• Document projects and prepare technical reports.
• Manage engineering tasks to meet scope and timelines.

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience or PhD with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge in chemistry, focusing on display materials, plastics, and die casting.
• Understanding of chemical processes in display manufacturing.
• Knowledge of adhesive materials and technologies.
• Ability to work in cross-functional and international teams.
• Hands-on experience with wet-bench processes and chemical handling.
• Experience with material characterization techniques such as SEM, EDS, XRD, microscopy, rheometry, DMA.
• Experience in synthesizing and processing adhesives for display panels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Higher Education

Key responsibilities

• Independently carry out automation project experiments, ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental data, and ensure the smooth completion of the project as planned. 
• Based on AI spectrum interpretation, collect, organize and analyze experimental data, use professional software (such as Origin, ChemDraw, etc.) to draw charts and write experimental reports. 
• Test and evaluate the performance of subsystems such as AI models and automation unit components used in the automation system in chemical scenarios and make optimization suggestions.
• Follow up on the software and hardware failures of the automation system in chemical scenarios and provide timely feedback to equipment management colleagues.
• Collaborate with AI, Automation, and related teams to jointly build a mature AI-driven automation system platform.
• Ensure the safety, environmental protection and hygiene of all experiments. Standardize the use of equipment, make full use of resources, and implement daily maintenance work.
• To teach junior researchers, solve routine automation system application problems, train and share experiences.
• Others: Complete other tasks assigned by the company/superior as required.

Necessary qualifications and qualities

• Full-time bachelor’s degree or above, focusing on chemical synthesis, and preferably incorporating automation engineering and computer science.
• At least 2 years of experience in organic synthesis, and preferably more than 3 years of experience working in a CRO/CDMO.  i>
• Robust basic knowledge of organic chemistry with experience in an R&D role.
• Must be able to use laboratory equipment and complete daily maintenance, with a high degree of safety awareness.
• Exceptional learning and problem-solving skills. Must be results-oriented with the ability to continuously improve and optimise work practices.
• Be familiar with and proficient in the use of common chemical software and databases （ChemDraw, Scifinder/Reaxys etc.）.
• Be able to search and consult literature and independently carry out R&D and synthesis work.  < >
• Strong work ethic, with an inherent sense of responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and professionalism, with a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Enthusiasm for pharmaceutical research and development.
• Optimistic about the automation and AI-driven development direction of the pharmaceutical industry and a strong desire to help and quickly promote the development of the company's capabilities.
• Fluency in English speaking, reading and writing.
• Willingness to travel internationally for training

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The successful candidate will work with Prof. Jie WU on photocatalysis under a project on "Development of photo hydrogen atom transfer catalysis for C-H functionalizations".

The main responsibilities of the position include:
1) Conduct high quality research, publish high impact journal paper
2) Mentor junior PhD students and MSc students
3) Assist PI for at least one proposal preparation

Qualifications / Discipline:
- PhD Degree in Chemistry or close to submitting/submitted PhD thesis
- Excellent tracking record in organic synthesis, with good publication record

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The successful candidate will work with Prof. Jie WU on photocatalysis under a project on "Development of photo hydrogen atom transfer catalysis for C-H functionalizations".

The main responsibilities of the position include:
1) Conduct high quality research, publish high impact journal paper
2) Mentor junior PhD students and MSc students
3) Assist PI for at least one proposal preparation

Qualifications / Discipline:
- PhD Degree in Chemistry or close to submitting/submitted PhD thesis
- Excellent tracking record in organic synthesis, with good publication record

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The successful candidate will work with Prof. LIU Xiaogang on the development of X-ray detectors under a project on "Solution-Processed Perovskite Materials for Next-Generation Integrated X-Ray Sensors".

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• To independently undertake research in the development of highly sensitive X-ray detectors.
• To lead the production of research reports and publications as required by the grantor.
• To assist PI in supervising the students involved in the project.
• To undertake any other duties relevant to the research project.

Qualifications / Discipline:
1. PhD in optical engineering, electronic science, materials engineering, or strongly related fields.
2. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
3. Demonstrated a high level of formal written and oral communication skills.
4. Evidence of contributions to research, including peer-reviewed publications.

Skills:
- Nano/Microfabrication techniques such as photolithography, ink-jet printing, and sputtering.
- Synthesis of nanomaterials, AFM, TEM, optical microscope, etc.

Experience:
- Experience in materials patterning and nano/micromaterials characterization.

Element has an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician for sample preparation & testing. He/ She also needs to assist Chemist in laboratory testing and on-site sampling (if required).

Location: Sungei Kadut Loop, Singapore.

Job Duties:

• Analysis of cement, soil, aggregates, concrete and polymer samples as per standard method
• Operation of analytical instruments like UV-visible spectrophotometers, FTIR, auto titrator
• Prepare the reagents, standard solution and ensure standardisation of the solution used in the laboratory
• Handling and storage all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Issue reports and receive samples to and from the respective entities
• Ensure work compliance to ISO 17025 requirements
• Willing to assist in other activities from time to time that may be requested by the department manager to assist in the execution of Element Material Technology annual targets and budget

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Chemistry with at least 1 year experience in materials testing
• Have the ability to work in teams under pressure and flexible to work different working hours if required or necessary
• Good English communication skills: reading, writing, speaking and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Team player with initiatives with good communication skills and dedicated in responsibilities
• Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operation is advantageous

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants, please submit your updated resume to

Please state your availability, current & expected salaries for processing purpose. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.