Research Associate – Carbon‑Enhanced Concrete Materials

About the role

The Energy Research Institute @ NTU seeks a Research Associate to advance carbon‑enhanced concrete technologies. You will lead material development, testing, and sustainability assessments within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new concrete formulations incorporating various carbon materials for storage and performance improvement.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of the advanced concrete.
• Perform cost‑benefit and life‑cycle assessment (LCA) analyses of the developed materials.
• Demonstrate the materials in large‑scale, real‑world applications.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Civil, Chemical Engineering or a related field from a reputable university.
• Strong research background with peer‑reviewed journal publications and/or IP generation.
• Extensive knowledge of carbon‑enhanced concrete or geopolymer systems.
• Hands‑on experience in nano‑ and micro‑structural material tailoring, sustainable concrete development, and related testing methods.
• Excellent scientific writing and reporting skills.

Required skills

• Nano‑structuring and micro‑structural analysis
• Geopolymer synthesis and green cement formulation
• Mechanical testing of concrete
• Thermal and electrical conductivity testing
• Material chemical analysis
• Life‑cycle assessment (LCA)
• Cost‑benefit analysis