Research Associate - Additive Manufacturing & Biomaterials

About the role

The Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP) at NTU is hiring a Research Associate to support research in additive manufacturing, computational design, biomaterials and biomedical engineering. The role focuses on designing, fabricating, optimizing and experimentally validating 3D-printed structures and biomedical devices such as porous scaffolds, bioactive composites and patient-specific solutions. The position contributes to collaborative research with academic and industrial partners.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in additive manufacturing, computational design, biomaterials and biomedical engineering.
• Design and optimize 3D-printed structures using computer-aided design, numerical modelling, data-driven optimization and AI-assisted methods.
• Develop and characterize bioactive polymeric, ceramic or composite materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
• Plan and run additive manufacturing experiments, including process optimization, mechanical testing, structural characterization and biological evaluation.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports, journal publications and research presentations.
• Collaborate with researchers, students, clinicians and industrial partners.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and follow laboratory safety procedures.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• Experience in additive manufacturing and computational design.
• Experience in biomaterials, tissue engineering or biomedical applications.
• Experience in materials characterization, mechanical testing, microscopy and image analysis.
• Good publication record in relevant research areas.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting; excellent written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• Desirable: experience with CAD, numerical modelling, optimization or AI-assisted design.
• Materials characterization, mechanical testing, microscopy and image analysis.