Research Fellow (Battery Research – Electrolytes)

About the role

The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at NTU is hiring a Research Fellow to drive research in advanced batteries. The incumbent will develop new electrolytes, interphases and electrode materials, advancing the understanding and performance of high-energy cell chemistries for energy storage systems, in line with NTU's mission to lead sustainable energy solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on battery materials, electrolytes and interphase engineering.
• Design and perform advanced electrochemical testing.
• Synthesize novel molecules and materials for battery electrolyte and interphase designs.
• Develop AI/ML methods to accelerate materials discovery for battery applications.
• Use and develop characterization techniques to probe electrode interphase evolution.
• Publish research outcomes in leading journals and present at international conferences.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including industry and international research groups.
• Contribute to grant proposals, project reports and lab safety and management operations.

Required profile

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or a related field.
• Strong track record in battery research, evidenced by publications in reputable journals.
• Independent thinker, excellent communicator, collaborative team player and mentor.

Required skills

• Expertise in electrochemistry, spectroscopy, microscopy and/or computational modeling.
• Problem-solving ability, creativity in research design and commitment to academic excellence.