Job Description
NTU’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is hiring a research fellow in battery research to develop new electrolytes, interphases and electrode materials for high-energy cells. The fellow will synthesise new molecules and materials, run advanced electrochemical tests, develop AI and machine learning methods to speed up materials discovery, and use advanced characterisation to follow how electrode interphases evolve.
At a glance
- Position: Research Fellow, Battery Research – Electrolytes (R00025362)
- School: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Posted: 30 July 2026
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)
About the electrolyte post
- Research battery materials, electrolytes and interphase engineering
- Design and run advanced electrochemical tests
- Synthesise new molecules and materials for electrolytes and interphases
- Develop AI/ML methods to speed up battery materials discovery
- Use and develop characterisation to follow interphase evolution
- Publish, present, collaborate and help with grants and lab safety
About the school
NTU’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering works across advanced manufacturing, aerospace, energy, robotics and other fields, with cluster laboratories, test-bedding facilities and corporate labs. The post supports NTU’s aim to lead on sustainable energy.
What NTU is looking for
- A PhD in chemical or mechanical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics or a related field
- Expertise in electrochemistry, spectroscopy, microscopy and/or computational modelling
- A strong battery research publication record
- Independent thinking, good communication and mentoring
Pay and location
NTU’s posting does not state a salary or contract length. The post is full time in Singapore.
How to apply
Apply through the official NTU job posting. NTU’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 13 October 2026. NTU notes that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.
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Hiring institution: Nanyang Technological University
Official advertisement: ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
How to prepare for this application
- Electrolyte design: bring an electrolyte or additive you developed and its effect on cycling.
- Interphases: revise SEI/CEI characterisation (XPS, cryo-EM, operando methods).
- AI angle: mention any data-driven screening you have done.
- Publications: the post asks for a strong battery record; lead with it.
About NTU Singapore
Nanyang Technological University is a research-intensive public university in Singapore. Research fellows are PhD-level researchers who work on funded projects under a principal investigator.