About the role
Research Associate (Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical 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
- Support the experimental development and testing of VRFB stack components, including bipolar plates and flow field structures.
- Prepare and process material samples for bipolar plate evaluation, including graphite-based composites and metallic substrates with protective coatings (e.g., CrN, TiN via physical vapour deposition).
- Conduct electrochemical testing and materials characterisation, including potentiodynamic polarisation, chronoamperometry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and corrosion testing in vanadium-containing electrolytes (1–2 M H₂SO₄).
- Perform mechanical testing (tensile strength, elongation) and thermal cycling experiments to evaluate material durability and structural integrity under VRFB operating conditions.
- Assist in the fabrication and assembly of single-cell and multi-cell VRFB test fixtures for laboratory-scale performance evaluation.
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment including potentiostats, impedance analysers, flow test rigs, and environmental testing chambers.
- Collect, organise, and analyse experimental data, and prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for project milestones and deliverables.
- Coordinate with industry partners on the procurement of materials and equipment, and support prototyping and scaling activities.
- Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, present at international conferences, and contribute to intellectual property development.
- Prepare progress reports, milestone deliverables, and contribute to future research proposals and grant applications
Requirements
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong hands-on laboratory experience in electrochemistry, materials characterisation, or related experimental fields.
- Familiarity with electrochemical testing techniques such as potentiodynamic polarisation, EIS, and corrosion testing is highly desirable.
- CFD simulation tools (COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS Fluent) is an advantage.
- Knowledge of fuel cell or flow battery systems, bipolar plate materials, and/or membrane technologies is preferred.
- Proficiency in data analysis and documentation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Microsoft Office).
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Candidates with relevant industry or research experience in energy storage systems are encouraged to apply
- We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
- Hiring Institution: NTU