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Senior Materials Scientist / Engineer (Construction Materials)

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BusinessSingapore PolytechnicOnsitePosted 3 weeks ago

About the role

Senior Materials Scientist/Engineer (Construction Materials) to join the Advanced Materials Technology Centre. Focus on applied R&D for sustainable and functional cementitious materials, including FCC ash upcycling, 3D printable cement, and foamed cement composites.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead innovation projects in functional cementitious materials.
  • Oversee end-to-end material development and validation.
  • Provide technical consultation and R&D support to built environment enterprises.
  • Contribute to knowledge transfer and capability development.
  • Mentor interns and supervise student R&D projects.
  • Collaborate with academic researchers and industry partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Materials Science, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience in cementitious materials or construction materials.
  • Solid understanding of cement composite formulation and material characterisation.
  • Experience in experimental design and laboratory testing.
  • Familiarity with rheology, 3D concrete printing, or foamed cement composites advantageous.
  • Strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.