SASEAF Postdoctoral Fellow

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position ofResearch Fellow. This role will support an interdisciplinary research programme on the development of photo(electro)chemical methods for energy and environmental applications. It will help to advance research excellence in Sustainable Earth, one of the key pillars of research in NTU, and also strengthen the collaborations between CCEB and academia and industry in Malaysia.

The Research Fellow will take on a significant role in research about photo(electro)catalysis for energy and environmental applications, training of graduate and undergraduate students and maintenance of key instruments. The Research Fellow is also responsible for drafting reports, papers and proposals, as well as coordinating collaborations across multiple research institutes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Synthetic research in heterogeneous photocatalysis for energy/environmental applications

• Characterisation of novel materials

• Development of photoelectrochemical systems

• Maintenance of key instruments

• Training of Ph.D. students, undergraduate researchers, and exchange students

• Administrative duties, e.g. purchase of chemicals and equipment

• Presentation of research and outreach

• Drafting reports, papers, and proposals

• Coordinate collaborations

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a related field

• At least 5 years of relevant experiences in similar role / technical hands-on experience in photocatalysis, photoelectrocatalysis, materials synthesis and characterisation

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency in synthesis, materials characterisation, electrochemistry, photoreactions

• Competent in Microsoft Office suite, Origin and software for processing scientific data

• Ability to work independently

• Able to develop solutions under strict timelines

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