Job Description

Job Title:  Research Assistant (Chemistry)
University-Level Unit:  Science
Faculty/Department-Level Unit:  Chemistry
Employee Category:  Research Staff
Location_ONB:  Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date:  20/07/2026

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Prof. Richard Wong on "Low-Temperature Thin Film Deposition of SiO2: Pre-Screening of Oxygenation Precursors" under a project on Applied Material-NUS Advance Materials Corporative Lab.


The main responsibilities of the position include: 
(1)    Performance research related to synthesis and characterization of silicon precursors
(2)    Conduct literature survey on proposed chemistries, processes and approaches on novel silicon precursors for low-temperature atomic layer deposition of silicon oxide and nitride.


Qualifications / Discipline:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry


Skills: 
1)  Good knowledge of fundamental synthetic methodologies, 
2)  Demonstrated interest in research, 
3)  Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, 
4)  Good multitasking skills and ability to set priorities in a fast, dynamic environment, 
5)  Good command of oral and written English, and 
6)  Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint and data analysis software


Experience:   
•    Research experience in synthetic chemistry (academic or working)

Req ID:  33746