We are actively recruiting for several research positions. Watch this page for current and forthcoming positions with CARES.
C4T is CARES’ main research project. We employ researchers from chemical engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, biochemistry, information engineering, materials science and metallurgy to work on lowering the carbon footprint of Singapore’s chemical industry.
CLIC is a collaborative research programme between the University of Cambridge and NTU focused on improving support for lifelong learning and cognitive agility. The programme launched on 1 October 2020 and is looking to employ researchers from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, education and other related fields.
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.
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.
Job Vacancies
Corporate HQ
1) Deputy Lab Manager: We are seeking a candidate to assist the Senior Lab Manager in CARES lab operations. The responsibilities include chemical and gas management, health and safety control support, equipment maintenance, asset inventory support and general operations. The candidate will also support group research activities for procurement, safety, and logistics tasks.
Centre for Carbon Reduction in Chemical Technologies (C4T)
1) Research Fellow (Mechanical/Chemical Engineer): We are looking to fill research positions in maritime decarbonisation modelling. The candidate will investigate topics such as CFD simulations of ammonia and methanol engines, and systems modelling of alternative fuels and application to real-world ship operation. The candidate will require a PhD or equivalent research experience in a combustion topic.
Centre for Lifelong Learning and Individualised Cognition (CLIC)
1) Research Engineer II (CLIC Graphic Designer): We are seeking a Research Engineer to design and develop captivating and motivational gamification elements for web-based cognitive tasks by working closely with the researchers. The candidate will manage and develop in-house IT, data management infrastructure (e.g. REDCap) and web-based solutions. Other tasks include providing server maintenance and technical support for research activities that range from specialist experimental equipment to in-house data processing and analysis pipelines.
Health-driven design for cities (HD4)
1) Research Fellow (Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Researcher): We are looking for a Research Fellow to work in a team with other RFs to execute a study testing the feasibility of various remote assessment techniques. Your role, based in CREATE, will focus on the home fitness assessment aspect of the research. The candidates will also liaise with the SG100K team, run focus groups to get user feedback, check data flows, analyse the data to inform future large-scale implementation, and write up and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
2) Research Fellow (Smart Home Artificial Intelligence Researcher): We are looking for a Research Fellow to work in a team with other RFs to execute a study testing the feasibility of various remote assessment techniques. Your role, based in CREATE, will focus on deploying and retrieving data from smart home sensors. The candidates will also liaise with the SG100K team, run focus groups to get user feedback, check data flows, analyse the data to inform future large-scale implementation, and write up and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
Hydrogen and Ammonia Combustion in Singapore (HYCOMBS)
1) Research Fellow (Mechanical/Chemical Engineer): We are seeking several Research Fellows for HYCOMBS. The candidate will require a PhD or equivalent research experience in a combustion topic relevant to (1) kinetics, (2) laminar and turbulent flame fundamentals, (3) high-pressure combustion, (4) detonations and ignition risk analysis with CFD.
Sustainable Manufacture of Molecules and Materials in Singapore (SM3)
1) Research Fellow (Chemist): Prof Matthew Gaunt (University of Cambridge) is seeking a Research Fellow to be based in CARES. The candidate should have a PhD in Organic Chemistry and a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry. The candidate will design and develop catalytic activation modes that lead to new synthetic transformations.
2) Research Fellow (Data Scientist): The candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field of Computer Science / Chemical Engineering / Chemistry with a combination of strong ML/AI expertise with chemical knowledge. The preferred candidate would be skilled in Python programming, experienced with LLMs and chemical reaction databases, and capable of handling reaction data analysis.