Advanced Research Materials Scientist

3 days ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR) Full time

The School of Materials Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a world-renowned research institution addressing critical global challenges in energy storage and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop advanced electrode materials and catalytic systems for ammonia cracking, focusing on efficient hydrogen production.
  • Utilize computational tools and machine learning techniques to simulate and optimize material properties, reaction pathways, and ammonia decomposition mechanisms.
  • Synthesize and characterize catalytic materials using advanced techniques such as XRD, Raman spectroscopy, TEM, and XAFS to evaluate structural stability, activity, and long-term performance under ammonia cracking conditions.
  • Perform electrochemical testing to assess catalytic efficiency, hydrogen yield, and energy conversion performance while developing optimized testing protocols.
  • Integrate experimental results with machine/deep learning models and theoretical insights to uncover and understand new reaction mechanisms for enhanced ammonia decomposition.
  • Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present at leading international conferences.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • PhD in Computational Chemistry, Catalysis, Energy Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Extensive expertise in Density Functional Theory (DFT) for material design and optimization.
  • Proficiency in computational tools and software, including VASP, Gaussian, CP2K, and DFTB+.
  • Experience with machine learning force fields and multi-scale simulations to model material behavior and reaction mechanisms.
  • Strong background in material synthesis, advanced characterization techniques (XRD, Raman spectroscopy, TEM, XAFS), and electrochemical testing methodologies.
  • Proven track record of high-impact publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating significant contributions to materials science and electrocatalysis.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to integrate experimental findings and theoretical approaches to address complex research challenges.
  • Demonstrated organizational and project management capabilities, ensuring the timely delivery of impactful research outcomes.


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