Research Fellow – Materials Science & Engineering

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The role focuses on cutting‑edge research at the intersection of materials science, advanced manufacturing, robotics and sensing, with an emphasis on thermal management solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on thermal management materials and engineering.
• Develop and implement thermal interface materials and related technologies.
• Optimize formulations for gap‑fill dielectrics used in heterogeneous integration.
• Contribute to semiconductor‑related research projects.
• Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary researchers.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at leading conferences.
• Mentor and support graduate and undergraduate students.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Engineering, Semiconductor, Thermal Management or a closely related discipline.
• Strong background in materials formulation or synthesis.
• Experience with printing or coating technologies.
• Expertise in thermal management or thermal properties.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.

Required skills

• Materials formulation
• Materials synthesis
• Printing technology
• Coating techniques
• Thermal interface materials
• Thermal management
• Thermal properties analysis
• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning