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The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is a robust, dynamic and multi-disciplinary international research community comprising of world-class scientists and bright students. MAE prides itself in its excellent research capabilities in areas including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biomedical, energy, industrial engineering, maritime engineering, robotics, etc. The school is equipped with state-of-the-art research infrastructure, housing a comprehensive range of cluster laboratories, test bedding facilities, research centres/institutes and corporate laboratories. Cutting-edge research in MAE addresses the immediate needs of our industries and supports the nation’s long-term development strategies. In the new era of industrial 4.0 and sustainable living, MAE is rigorous in developing new competencies to support the growth and competitiveness of our engineering sector in the global landscape. MAE has grown to be leader in Engineering Research, ranking amongst the top engineering schools in the world.

The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is seeking to hire a Research Associate to conduct comprehensive and innovative research on Energy-free Cooling. The incumbent will contribute to the exploration, development and analysis of cooling performance, providing insightful content that help to advance the knowledge of passive cooling. The role aims to deliver high-quality research outcomes that can drive the advancement in the field of energy-free cooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the conduct of research project with research team members to ensure completion of deliverables
• Develop polymer materials with desired material properties
• Thermal measurement of the developed the materials
• Lead recipe design/formation
• Develop and optimize recipe of cooling paint
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholder on cooling paints
• 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 Requirement

• Master in Material Science, Thermal Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge in thermal science
• Graduate from a reputable university;
• Strong understanding of research methodologies, data analysis, and statistical techniques.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information, collaborate and build relationship.
• Ability to produce technical content for publications and deliver informative presentations to diverse audience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to analyse and interpret research data
• Attention to details and a commitment to upholding ethical standards in all research activities
• Passion in the field of research and a desire to contribute to meaningful projects.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU has a vibrant research eco-system with a high proportion of early career researchers. It has a healthy environment for interdisciplinary research collaboration and the research is well funded. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg.

We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship programme.

About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science and Medicine.

The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.

Please refer to link: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/docs/librariesprovider108/tracs-docs/list-of-research-areas_2024-lky-pdf.pdf?sfvrsn=eaf2f904_3 for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.

Eligibility:

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university.

Terms and Conditions:

• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant up to S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure.
• Application Procedure:

Interested candidates are invited to apply online and upload all the required documents to the online system.

Please refer to link: https://apps.ntu.edu.sg/TRACS_ui/welcomepage?pgm=LPDF to apply.

Required documents for application:

• Cover Letter/Statement of Research Intent (what you have to offer and why you chose NTU, in no more than two A4 pages)
• Comprehensive CV with Full Publication List (with information on citation and impact factor)
• Detailed proposal of your research project. Please use template here for submission.
• Three (3) International Referee Reports (including contact details) who are known to the applicant in the last 4 years
• Top 3 publications (in PDF)
• Educational Certificates
• Applications with missing documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For enquiries, please write to [email protected]

Application Window: 22 Nov 2023 to 01 February 2024.