senior scientist, r&d

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Fixed Terms

Closing on 14 Sep 2025

What the role is

This is a 2-year contract position as a Senior Scientist, R&D in the Centre for Environmental Sustainability.

What you will be working on

Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)'s Centre for Environmental Sustainability (CfES) drives industry partnership for green solutions and talent development as part of NP's Sustainability Education & Ecosystem Development (SEED) initiative. CfES is intent on doing our part to forge strategic alliances with partners not only to innovate sustainable solutions but to upskill industry professionals to achieve their organisations' green targets.

Together with forward-thinking companies, our multidisciplinary experts bring proven expertise and unwavering commitment to the cause to drive cutting-edge innovations in energy efficiency, waste valorization, and circular economy solutions. Visit the Centre for Environmental Sustainability (CfES) webpage ) for more information.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist, R&D to lead and contribute to cutting-edge research in Materials resource recovery, sustainable materials development, and decarbonization technologies.

Your responsibilities but are not limited to, the following:

• Secure, lead and manage consultancy projects focused on environmental sustainability innovation in collaboration with industry partners (startups, SMEs, MNCs).
• Enhance CfES's capability in materials resource recovery, advanced materials synthesis, and surface functionalization.
• Cultivate and expand networks with key stakeholders, including industries, government agencies, institutes of higher learning (IHLs), and trade associations.
• Conduct research and development of decarbonization process technologies (such as but not limited to: Carbon capture) to significantly reduce carbon footprints from industrial waste.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and conduct lifecycle assessments (LCA) for new and existing products or processes.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to foster and drive innovation in sustainable technologies.
• Proficient in project management and execution, including presentations, technical reports, outcome documentation, and vendor/supplier procurement.
• Provide mentorship and training to students and industry partners.

What we are looking for

• PhD in Material Science, Chemical Engineering or other related disciplines or master's degree with at least 2 or more years of relevant Industry experience.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in operating process equipment's such as Continuous stirred-tank reactors, Roll-to-roll coating, Twin screw extrusion, Injection molding, and composite/polymer materials characterization, including ICP, MFI, FTIR, TGA, BET, Raman, and tensile strength, ball mill machine, Gas chromatography, etc.
• Proven track record on the development of sustainable solutions. Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in developing solutions to technical problems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with industry partners.

About Ngee Ann Polytechnic

At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, our nine academic schools offer over 40 full-time diplomas to a growing student population of more than 15,000. As a public tertiary institution, internationally-recognised for its academic excellence and close industry links, NP prides itself on having a dedicated and professional teaching faculty, complete with campus facilities that are among the finest in the world.
An institution of higher learning, Ngee Ann Polytechnic believes in giving every student an enriching learning experience and every employee the opportunity to build a meaningful career.
If you are a self-starter with an innovative mind, a versatile person with the drive for all-rounded excellence, and a dedicated team player who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our inspired team.

About your application process

This job is closing on 14 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Ngee Ann Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.