Research Fellow (Inorganic Materials)

Nanyang Technological University

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NTU Main Campus, Singapore Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2026 Last posted March 27, 2026
Job description

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.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/research.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to work closely with NTU MSE and A*STAR researchers. The role will focus on improvement of resistance to hydrogen embrittlement (HE) for steels and nickel-based alloys.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the conduct of research project with research team members to ensure completion of deliverables

  • To help PI lead the HE research team

  • Improvement of resistance to hydrogen embrittlement

  • To configure the theoretical calculation before the experimental work

  • Develop the surface treatment methods to slow down the hydrogen intake

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on theoretical analysis and microstructure characterization

  • To help train PhD students

  • Assist in grant writing

  • Maintenance of lab or equipment or supplies that include procurement and liaison with suppliers

  • Assist or Produce high quality reports and documents that consolidate research findings

Job Requirements:

  • PhD qualification degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

  • Familiarity with computational materials science and macrostructure analysis

  • Good written and oral communication skills

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

Hiring Institution: NTU

About this role

Summary

Conduct research on hydrogen embrittlement resistance in steels and alloys, collaborate, and train students.

Job title

Research Fellow (Inorganic Materials)

Experience level

PhD

Industry

education

Location requirements

On-site at NTU Singapore, no remote work mentioned.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PhD in materials science or related fieldfamiliarity with computational materials sciencemacrostructure analysiscommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

computational materials sciencemicrostructure analysismaterials engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site