We are actively recruiting for several research positions. Watch this page for current and forthcoming positions with CARES.
HYCOMBS is a new project part of CREATE’s investment in Decarbonisation. The multi-institute collaboration between Singapore, Japan, France, and Norway focuses on the combustion fundamentals of hydrogen, ammonia, their blends, and their blends with hydrocarbon fuels.
SM3 is a new project part of CREATE’s investment in Decarbonisation. The project will address systemic challenges, including the integration of regionally available resources and the development of scalable, flexible technologies for local manufacturing.
HD4 is a new project that brings together epidemiologists, clinicians, scientists, engineers, and architects to investigate how individuals move in space and time in Singapore, their corresponding exposure to risk factors that intersect with urban environments, and how this influences their behaviour.
NH3SOFC is a multi-partnership project led by NTU and Imperial College London (ICL). As a sub-awardee on the project, CARES will support the development of direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cells (DA-SOFCs) to create a more efficient and sustainable clean fuel source.
Job Vacancies
Hydrogen and Ammonia Combustion in Singapore (HYCOMBS)
1. Research Fellow (Mechanical/Chemical Engineer): We are looking for several combustion researchers knowledgeable in kinetics, laminar and turbulent flame fundamentals, high-pressure combustion, and detonations and ignition risk analysis with CFD. Candidates will be expected to work in a multi-collaborative and international team, write reports, and present in both academic and industrial settings, as industrial collaborations are part of the project.
Sustainable Manufacture of Molecules and Materials in Singapore (SM3)
1) Research Fellow (Digital and Experimental Molecular Synthesis): We are seeking a Research Fellow for 1 year as a start to work at the interface of cheminformatics, catalytic/reticular chemistry, and digital research. The position combines hands-on laboratory work with computational development. The candidate will contribute to The World Avatar framework by creating ontologies, models, and digital workflows for novel synthesis routes, while also conducting practical synthesis and characterisation of new reticular structures.
2) Research Fellow (Chemist): Dr Ruth Webster (University of Cambridge) is seeking a Research Fellow to be based in CARES. The candidate should have a PhD in Organic Chemistry, Catalysis, Process Chemistry, Green Chemistry, or a related field with experience designing and optimising novel transformations. The candidate will drive laboratory experimentation, route design, mechanistic exploration, and data generation to support future patent filings and technology transfer.
Health-driven design for cities (HD4)
1) Research Software Engineer: We are seeking a researcher who will support the development of a knowledge graph for Singapore’s urban health environment, as part of the HD4 project. The candidate will gain experience with building agentic workflows based on Large Language Models (LLMs) which, in particular, employ Model Context Protocol (MCP). The candidate will ideally have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Ammonia Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (NH3SOFC)
1) Research Fellow (Chemical/Materials Engineer): We are seeking a researcher for at least 1 year initially, with a strong background in electrochemistry, materials science, chemistry, and materials physics. This position will support leading-edge research in the fields of small molecule electrocatalysis for electrolysis and fuel cells. The project will focus on investigating the relationship between the solid-state properties of catalysts and their performance. It also includes the development of new electrode materials.