A*STAR

Scientist, ISCE2

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 4 weeks ago

About the role

Research scientist position focusing on electrocatalytic and photocatalytic systems for decarbonised chemical conversions, developing catalysts and conducting operando spectroscopy.

ResearchOnsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop effective catalysts for commodity chemicals with reduced carbon footprint
  • Conduct electrochemical CO2 reduction and hydrogen evolution research
  • Perform electro/photocatalytic transformation of small molecules
  • Explore biomass valorization pathways
  • Develop and characterize new electro/photocatalyst materials
  • Carry out operando spectroscopy (Raman, X-ray absorption)

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field
  • Experience in electro/photochemistry
  • Experience with electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR)
  • Experience with hydrogen evolution reaction (HER)
  • Experience with electro/photocatalytic transformation of small molecules
  • Experience with biomass valorization