About the role
Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering) is a active engineering role at ntu in NTU Main Campus, Singapore. Open the role to review the official description and apply on the company site.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the research and development of next-generation VRFB stack components, including bipolar plate material selection, flow field design, drawing on fuel cell stack design principles.
- Develop and validate integrated multi-physics models for VRFB cells and stacks, simultaneously resolving fluid dynamics, thermal behaviour, and mechanical stress to predict and optimise operational performance.
- Investigate the feasibility of dual-stack systems capable of functioning as both fuel cells and VRFBs, assessing material compatibility and performance under dual operational modes.
- Perform electrochemical characterisation including potentiodynamic polarisation, chronoamperometry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) to evaluate component performance.
- Collaborate closely with industry partners on prototyping, fabrication, and validation of optimised designs, and contribute to the scaling of VRFB technology from 5 kW to 50–100 kW.
- Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, present at international conferences, and contribute to intellectual property development.
- Supervise and mentor junior researchers, research engineers, and postgraduate students within the project team.
- Prepare progress reports, milestone deliverables, and contribute to future research proposals and grant applications
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong research background in electrochemical energy systems, with demonstrated expertise in fuel cells, redox flow batteries, or related electrochemical technologies.
- Proven experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and/or multi-physics modelling using COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS Fluent, or equivalent simulation platforms.
- Hands-on experience in materials characterisation techniques including electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic polarisation, mechanical testing, and thermal analysis.
- Knowledge of bipolar plate materials, membrane technologies (particularly hydrocarbon-based membranes), and electrode materials for electrochemical applications.
- Track record of publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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- Candidates with prior industry experience in energy storage or fuel cell systems are particularly encouraged to apply
- We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
- Hiring Institution: NTU