Research Assistant (CO2 capture)

Globally recognized as a leading research and technology organization, the Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI) addresses national priorities through its diverse expertise in Biotechnology and Bioprocesses, Membrane Technology, Chemicals and Materials, Resource Recovery, and Modeling & Artificial Intelligence. By harnessing its cross-cutting, interdisciplinary, and transformative capabilities, NEWRI drives innovation in water circularity and sustainability, next-generation solid waste solutions, circular economy resource recovery, climate resilience and digitalization.

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

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will be undertaking full research work and administrative duties during the term of employment:

• Coordinate the project execution and communication among the collaborating parties.
• Work synergistically with PI and Co-I in experimental designs, conducting experiments, troubleshooting and data analysis.
• Develop sorbent materials for CO2 capture from real combustion flue gas.
• Scale up the production of sorbent materials for CO2 capture from real combustion flue gas.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the reactor apparatus.
• Procure raw materials, consumables and research equipment.
• Write and publish research papers.
• Effectively communicate research findings to collaborators, funding agencies and the scientific community.
• Provide training to research associate/assistant on the relevant skills for the proposed project.
• Summarise the findings in this project and produce the progress reports, final report and scientific recommendations.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, or a relevant field.
• Experience in developing CO2 sorbents, especially in developing calcium-based CO2 sorbents to be used in circulating fluidized beds.
• Extensive knowledge in treatment and reutilisation of incineration ashes is highly desired.
• Good record of peer-reviewed papers is advantageous.
• Scientific articles, proposals and reports writing skill is required.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork awareness.
• Productive, hard-working and dedicated to the completion of any task assigned.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU