17 Materials Science jobs in Singapore

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We are looking for an experienced Materials Science Content Analyst to help us improve various business outcomes and drive innovation. You will join a multidisciplinary team helping to shape our Product development. This is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of emerging trends and technologies to a real-world difference.

• Drive the development and improvement of the materials intelligence cloud platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams and focusing on user needs and scalability.
• Identify, integrate, and curate diverse materials science data sources, ensuring data quality, consistency, and accessibility. Implement data quality control measures.
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant standards and ontologies in materials science and chemistry.
• Apply and adapt AI, ML, and LLM techniques to analyze and interpret materials science data, extracting insights, predicting properties, and accelerating discovery.
• Leverage patent data, cheminformatics and matinformatics principles to identify trends, opportunities, and enhance data analysis and interpretation.
• Proactively research and explore new data sources, algorithms, and emerging technologies in materials informatics.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Perform advanced data analytics and create visualizations to communicate complex findings effectively.

• Ph.D. or Master's in a relevant field (Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, etc.) with deep experience in computational or data-driven approach for material science innovation.
• Deep understanding of materials science principles, characterization techniques, and applications in diverse material-driven industry domains.
• Proficiency in applying AI/ML/LLM techniques, strong programming skills, and experience with data curation and preprocessing. Familiarity with cloud computing and cheminformatics tools is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret complex datasets and derive meaningful insights.

Overview
Research Fellow (Materials Science/Engineering) at National University of Singapore
Responsibilities
Conducting literature reviews
Planning and implementing experiments
Writing progress reports
Other lab activities
Writing papers
Qualifications
PhD or doctorate in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields
Good attitude, self-motivated, good team player
Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English
Experience with biodegradable or stimuli-responsive materials is highly desirable
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: College of Design and Engineering
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID: 30267
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
Education Administration Programs
Strategic Management Services
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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.
Job Description
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering invites talented academics with excellent research track records in science, technology and engineering to apply for appointments as NUS Presidential Young Professors.
Successful candidates will receive:
A tenure-track position with an attractive salary package as an assistant professor at NUS
Up to SGD 1 million in a start-up research grant + Scholarships to hire PhD students
An award of SGD 250,000 in white space funding
An opportunity to compete for the Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship, which comes with a five-year research grant of up to SGD 3 million
About the University
Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world, NUS is internationally respected for its high-quality multi-disciplinary research that addresses complex and critical issues facing Asia and the world. NUS was placed 8th in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2025.
About the College
The College of Design and Engineering (CDE)’s 10 Departments and Division as well as 14 corporate laboratories and research centres build on the convergence between the disciplines of engineering, architecture, and design to offer a distinctive interdisciplinary educational experience for our students and foster a cutting-edge multi-disciplinary research environment for our researchers.
To learn more about our College and department, please visit: Qualifications
Applications
Candidate should have/is completing a PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field, preferably with teaching and post-doctoral research experience.
Applications for the NUS Presidential Young Professorship can be submitted throughout the year. Interested applicants are welcome to submit the CV and supporting documents to the NUS Career portal. You can also contact us at if you require more information.
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Research Fellow (Materials Science and Engineering) page is loaded# Research Fellow (Materials Science and Engineering)locations:
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Full timeposted on:
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R 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.Aligned with NTU’s vision to cultivate researchers and leaders, MSE, in collaboration with the Smart Technologies Lab—which conducts cutting-edge research to tackle complex challenges—offers an excellent platform for individuals to contribute to impactful research, deepen their expertise, and collaborate with a diverse team of professionals. The environment fosters creativity and critical thinking, empowering researchers to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the development of innovative solutions.We are looking for a Research Fellow who can contribute to the following objectives of this research project: Identifying the critical materials and technology issues related to the problems, understanding the fundamental science behind these issues, and formulating coatings that meet the project specifications.**Key Responsibilities:*** Critically analyzing the state-of-the-art in durable repellent surfaces.* Formulating strategies towards solutions.* Carry out materials characterizations and performance evaluation.* Responsible for lab safety and maintenance.* Literature review and review reporting.* Establishing research methodology.* Conducting materials preparation, characterization, and performance evaluation.* Carrying out quantifiable durability assessment.* Analyzing results and writing reports.**Job Requirements:*** PhD degree in Materials engineering or related engineering field.* Able to work independently and as part of a team to realize project objectives.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Relevant publication track records are an advantage.We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTUNTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.For more information, visit
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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 Department of Materials Science and Engineering invites talented academics with excellent research track records in science, technology and engineering to apply for appointments as NUS Presidential Young Professors.

Successful candidates will receive:

• A tenure-track position with an attractive salary package as an assistant professor at NUS
• Up to SGD 1 million in a start-up research grant + Scholarships to hire PhD students
• An award of SGD 250,000 in white space funding
• An opportunity to compete for the Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship, which comes with a five-year research grant of up to SGD 3 million

About the University

Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world, NUS is internationally respected for its high-quality multi-disciplinary research that addresses complex and critical issues facing Asia and the world. NUS was placed 8th in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2025.

About the College

The College of Design and Engineering (CDE)’s 10 Departments and Division as well as 14 corporate laboratories and research centres build on the convergence between the disciplines of engineering, architecture, and design to offer a distinctive interdisciplinary educational experience for our students and foster a cutting-edge multi-disciplinary research environment for our researchers.

To learn more about our College and department, please visit:

Applications

Candidate should have/is completing a PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field, preferably with teaching and post-doctoral research experience.

Applications for the NUS Presidential Young Professorship can be submitted throughout the year. Interested applicants are welcome to submit the CV and supporting documents to the NUS Career portal. You can also contact us at if you require more information.

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.

Aligned with NTU’s vision to cultivate researchers and leaders, MSE, in collaboration with the Smart Technologies Lab—which conducts cutting-edge research to tackle complex challenges—offers an excellent platform for individuals to contribute to impactful research, deepen their expertise, and collaborate with a diverse team of professionals. The environment fosters creativity and critical thinking, empowering researchers to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the development of innovative solutions.

We are looking for a Research Fellow who can contribute to the following objectives of this research project: Identifying the critical materials and technology issues related to the problems, understanding the fundamental science behind these issues, and formulating coatings that meet the project specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Critically analyzing the state-of-the-art in durable repellent surfaces.
• Formulating strategies towards solutions.
• Carry out materials characterizations and performance evaluation.
• Responsible for lab safety and maintenance.
• Literature review and review reporting.
• Establishing research methodology.
• Conducting materials preparation, characterization, and performance evaluation.
• Carrying out quantifiable durability assessment.
• Analyzing results and writing reports.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Materials engineering or related engineering field.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team to realize project objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Relevant publication track records are an advantage.

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

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NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is a collaboration between Nanofilm Technologies International Limited (“Nanofilm”, “NTI”), Nanyang Technological University (“NTU”) and supported by Singapore under RIE2025. The Laboratory’s objective is to propel Innovation and Technologies commercialisation through NTU’s innovation and NTI’s deep technology. NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory aligns with Singapore’s RIE2025 handbook – which emphasises the nation’s commitment to research and innovation, aiming to drive economic growth and address national challenges.
The Nanyang Technological University NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is seeking to hire a Research Fellow. The selected candidate will characterize and analysis the thin composite materials and thin film coatings.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and optimization of plasma-based PVD and CVD processes for advanced material applications.
Operate and maintain semiconductor analysis and metrology tools to evaluate thin film and device properties.
Lead and execute independent investigations, ensuring accurate interpretation of experimental data and effective communication of key findings.
Plan, implement, and refine experimental methodologies to validate hypotheses and explore novel material behaviors.
Leverage data analytics platforms, coding skills, and simulation environments to enhance process understanding and improve outcomes.
Contribute to scaling R&D concepts into practical engineering solutions, bridging the gap between research and application.
Compile and present detailed technical documentation and progress reports to fulfill the requirements of funding bodies and internal project milestones.
Job Requirements
Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
At least 2 years of combined specialized post-doctoral experience in industry or a recognized research institute.
Extensive research experience in the characterization of thin film coatings, with a strong emphasis on semiconductor or relevant characterization techniques.
Applicants must demonstrate effective collaboration skills in multidisciplinary settings.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
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Research Fellow (Materials Science/ Chemical Engineering/ Physics)
Research Fellow (Materials Science/ Chemical Engineering/ Physics)
Apply locations NTU Main Campus, Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R
NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is a collaboration between Nanofilm Technologies International Limited (“Nanofilm”, “NTI”), Nanyang Technological University (“NTU”) and supported by Singapore under RIE2025. The Laboratory’s objective is to propel Innovation and Technologies commercialisation through NTU’s innovation and NTI’s deep technology. NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory aligns with Singapore’s RIE2025 handbook – which emphasises the nation’s commitment to research and innovation, aiming to drive economic growth and address national challenges.
The Nanyang Technological University NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is seeking to hire a Research Fellow. The selected candidate will deposit and characterize oxide/nitride and other types of thin composite materials and thin film coatings.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and optimize PVD and CVD plasma-based processes for advanced thin film deposition.
Perform oxide and nitride composite thin film deposition, followed by in-depth materials characterization using relevant techniques.
Conduct independent research, including experimental design, data collection, and interpretation, to support project objectives.
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop experimental methods, troubleshoot process issues, and interpret complex data sets.
Utilize data analysis software, simulation tools, and relevant programming languages for modeling, process optimization, and reporting.
Manage the transition from lab-scale experimentation to scalable, production-ready solutions in collaboration with engineering teams.
Prepare and deliver comprehensive technical reports and documentation to fulfill grant requirements and internal/external stakeholder expectations.
Job Requirements:
Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
At least 2 years of combined specialized post-doctoral experience in industry or a recognized research institute.
Extensive research experience in the characterization of thin film composite coatings, with a strong emphasis on oxide and nitride composite thin film coatings.
Applicants must demonstrate effective collaboration skills in multidisciplinary settings.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
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The School of Materials Science and Engineering is looking for a highly motivated candidate to join us as a Project Officer (PO). The PO will join an MOE funded project led by Prof Ng Kee Woei. The project aims to upcycle keratinous waste for the bioplastics development. The PO will be responsible to develop and optimize the formulation of keratin-based bioplastics, characterize the produced bioplastics and assess its biodegradation profile in soil.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough literature review and generate periodic updates
Extract the keratin protein
Formulate and optimize keratin-based bioplastics
Characterize the keratin-based bioplastics properties (e.g. Mechanical strength, FTIR, SEM, degradability, permeability, water contact, etc.)
Analyse and interpret research data
Develop and optimize protocols
Manage logistical issues and laboratory inventory.
Participate in collaborative work within multidisciplinary team and external collaborators
Assist the generation of periodic progress report as required by funding agency
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Chemistry/Environmental Engineering/Biology or related fields
Experience in polymers, biomaterials research and material characterization required (e.g. Mechanical strength, FTIR, SEM, degradability, permeability, water contact, etc)
Experience in environmental science and engineering will be a bonus
Good communication and writing skills
Good coordination/project management skills
Able to plan and execute experiments with minimal supervision
Able to take initiative to improve processes and troubleshoot problems
Able to organize well and adhere to deadlines
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
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