Job Description

Job Title:  Research Engineer (Porous Materials)
University-Level Unit:  Centre for Hydrogen Innovations
Faculty/Department-Level Unit:  Centre for Hydrogen Innovations
Employee Category:  Research Staff
Location_ONB:  Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date:  26/06/2026

Job Description

  • Design, synthesize, and optimize advanced porous materials, with a particular focus on organic porous materials, for gas/vapor adsorption and separation applications.
  • Develop and implement synthetic strategies to tailor the pore structure, chemical functionality, and host–guest interaction properties of porous adsorbents.
  • Conduct comprehensive material characterization to elucidate structural, chemical, and morphological properties of the synthesized materials.
  • Evaluate adsorption and separation performance toward target gas and vapor molecules, and related molecular separation processes.
  • Analyze experimental results to establish structure–property–performance relationships and provide mechanistic insights for materials and separation process design and optimization.
  • Prepare technical reports, research summaries, presentation materials, and manuscript-related data to support project progress and dissemination.
  • Support laboratory operations, including experimental planning, instrument operation, data management, safety compliance, and coordination with project team members.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
  • Experience in organic synthesis and porous material research, including the design and synthesis of organic monomers, targeted molecular structures, and functional porous materials. 
  • Relevant academic or research experience in chemistry, materials science, porous materials, adsorption, separation, or related fields.
  • Good understanding of experimental research, material development, and analytical characterization.
  • Ability to carry out research tasks independently, interpret experimental results, and contribute to project progress.
  • Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative research environment.
Req ID:  33542