Research Fellow (Gas Sensors / Electronic Nose Development)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Fellow to join the Scent Digitalization and Computation project, a cutting-edge research initiative aimed at revolutionizing scent analysis and evaluation through innovative sensor technology and data analytics. This interdisciplinary project focuses on the development of a digital scent database with intelligent algorithms. Scent Digitalization and Computation has applications in various sectors, including consumer care, health care, food industry, and environment monitoring. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge sensor technologies for applications in volatile organic compounds (VOC) sensing.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct experimental research on gas sensors, with a focus on volatile organic compounds (VOC) sensing.
• Optimize sensor materials, structures, and mechanisms to enhance sensitivity, selectivity, and stability.
• Characterize sensor materials and devices using techniques such as [SEM, XRD, FTIR, electrochemical testing, etc.]
• Lead the integration of multiple sensor types into a single device, ensuring that the sensors work in synergy to provide comprehensive scent profiling data.
• Implement and further develop differential sensing technologies to address sensor drift and improve feature extraction.
• Develop and implement multimodal sensor interfaces that capture environmental conditions and responses from different sensing mechanisms.
• Reduce system noise, enhance system robustness, and improve data accuracy.
• Collaborate with the research team to achieve seamless sensor operation and synchronized data collection.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers within the institution and with external partners.
• Contribute to the drafting of research proposals and securing funding for future projects.
• Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.

Interested applicants may send their motivation letter and CV via email to eleez@nus.edu.sg

Qualifications

Candidate should meet at least 4 criteria from the following list:

• PhD in relevant fields including Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry.
• Proven experience in gas sensor research, demonstrated through publications, patents, or prior projects.
• Expertise in sensor fabrication, material characterization, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
   

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 22713