Research Associate (Adhesive Bonding Technologies, Design and Debonding Instrumentation Development)

About This Role

The Aumovio-NTU Corporate Laboratory Centre is seeking a Research Associate to investigate adhesive bonding and debonding of hybrid joints, including modifying adhesives with trigger chemicals, fabricating hybrid joints for testing, and developing instrumentation. The candidate must possess a materials science or mecha

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations on the bonding and debonding of adhesively bonded hybrid joints with modified adhesives via down-selected process route.
• Deeply modify adhesives with suitable trigger chemicals and investigate the hysteresis heating response under external stimuli.
• Fabricate hybrid joints with modified adhesives for joining and investigate the debonding response.
• Develop necessary test matrices to do comprehensive parametric studies on hybrid joints.
• Develop instrumentation and fixtures for the automation of bonding tests.
• Apply advanced finite element or machine learning tools for process optimisation.

Requirements

• MSc or MTech or MEng in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with a background in Polymer chemistry, adhesive bonded joints failure analysis, material design, or mechanical testin
• One or two years of research experience in academic or industrial settings is preferred.
• Good team player, project management skills, and positive attitude are required.
• Hands-on experience in handling polymers, adhesive bonding technology, and mechanical testing is essential.
• Experience with machine or mechanisms design and mechanical testing is preferred.