Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI)
The focus of this position is to conduct applied research on catalytic applications. The appointee will be responsible for R&D work, including experimental design, laboratory equipment operation, sample preparation, properties characterization, data analysis, performance testing, drafting proposals, reports, SOP and IP documents. The appointee will be expected to:
• Nanomaterial development for catalytic applications;
• Optimization of nanomaterials for potential scale-up processes;
• Characterization and testing of physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of the nanomaterials developed using test standards recognized by the industry;
• Performance evaluation of the nanomaterials according to the project requirements;
• Scale-up support and commercialization of all R&D results for industrial partners;
• Preparation of the presentations, technical reports, and proposals;
• Idea incubation to explore potential opportunities with industrial partners; and
• Performing other duties assigned by supervisor.
• MPhil or above in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science/Engineering, or related disciplines;
• Profound knowledge in developing nanomaterials/composite, and experiences in areas of nanodispersion and catalysis will be an advantage;
• Solid hands-on experience in the laboratory; experience in industry or supporting scale-up process is preferred;
• Ability to initiate and work independently;
• Creativity in generating/incubating new ideas;
• Good team player with good communication skills, strong problem-solving, proper time management, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work under pressure; and
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese, proficient in Putonghua is an advantage.