The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is a robust, dynamic and multi-disciplinary international research community comprising of world-class scientists and bright students. MAE prides itself in its excellent research capabilities in areas including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biomedical, energy, industrial engineering, maritime engineering, robotics, etc. The school is equipped with state-of-the-art research infrastructure, housing a comprehensive range of cluster laboratories, test bedding facilities, research centres/institutes and corporate laboratories. Cutting-edge research in MAE addresses the immediate needs of our industries and supports the nation’s long-term development strategies. In the new era of industrial 4.0 and sustainable living, MAE is rigorous in developing new competencies to support the growth and competitiveness of our engineering sector in the global landscape. MAE has grown to be leader in Engineering Research, ranking amongst the top engineering schools in the world.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mae/research.

We are looking for a Research Associate to conduct interdisciplinary research at the interface of microfabrication, functional soft materials, and bioactive delivery systems. The role will focus on developing micro/nanostructured material platforms for controlled release, biological screening, microbial culture, and food or biomedical applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with the objectives of the project and laboratory.
• Design and perform experiments, analyze data, and interpret research findings.
• Prepare manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other research outputs.
• Contribute to grant proposal preparation and project documentation.
• Collaborate with researchers, students, and external partners.
• Mentor and support junior researchers and students.

• Maintain accurate research records and ensure compliance with laboratory, safety, and institutional requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, ethical, regulatory, and institutional guidelines.

Job Requirements:

• Education qualifications: The candidate should have a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
• Soft skills: The candidate should have strong communication skills, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a research team.
• Hard skills: The candidate should be able to conduct research, analyze data, interpret results, and prepare research outputs such as reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Experience: The candidate should have relevant research experience through doctoral training or equivalent research activities. Experience in manuscript preparation, research presentation, or collaborative research would be an advantage.
• Competencies: The candidate should be self-motivated, responsible, and capable of contributing to research projects, publications, project deliverables, and compliance with institutional and research guidelines.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.