Research Fellow (Materials Engineering)

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.

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We are seeking a Research Fellow who will explore development of new functional materials using pollen or similar materials. These functional materials will have broad potential applications such as stimulus-responsive bioadhesives specifically tailored to the in vivo microenvironment such as water content and pH levels, or mechanical shape morphing devices/structures. These novel materials are engineered to provide robust functions triggered by internal stimuli, e.g., on-demand adhesion and debonding and degradation properties. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the development of chemical fabrication process and characterization and testing of these materials, as well as exploring their potential applications in various areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Play an essential role in the conceptualization and design of experiments.

• Design chemical structures and synthesize polymeric materials to achieve stimuli-responsive and dynamically tunable functionalities.

• Characterize the chemical and physical properties of the functional materials.

• Collaborate with PhD students and visiting scholars working on the project, providing guidance on material synthesis and experimental assistance in materials development and characterization.

• Write papers and publish research results in internationally reputable journals.

• Help to mentor/train junior students through the FYP/URECA programmes.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Chemistry or Materials Science and Engineering

• Rich experience in polymer chemistry and synthesis, mechanical chatacterization and testing

• Good communication and writing skills;

• Good interpersonal skills;

• Strong responsibility for research work;

• Good publication record.

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