Research Fellow in Photocatalysis (Semiconductor Nanostructures) at NTU Singapore
Job Description
NTU’s School of Materials Science and Engineering is hiring a research fellow in photocatalysis to develop semiconductor nanostructures for photocatalytic reactions. The fellow joins a research team, runs photocatalytic tests and gas chromatography, maintains lab equipment, mentors PhD and undergraduate students and helps with grant writing. Entry-level candidates are welcome, provided they have first-author papers on solution-based synthesis of semiconductor nanostructures.
At a glance
- Position: Research Fellow, Photocatalysis (R00025197)
- School: Materials Science and Engineering
- Posted: 15 July 2026
- Level: Entry-level PhDs welcome
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)
About the photocatalysis post
- Carry out research with the project team to meet deliverables
- Develop semiconductor nanostructures for photocatalysis
- Maintain lab equipment and handle procurement
- Mentor junior PhD and undergraduate students
- Help write grants and reports
Day-to-day
Besides research, the advert lists maintaining lab equipment and supplies, including procurement and contact with suppliers, and helping consolidate findings into grant applications and reports.
About NTU’s School of Materials Science and Engineering
The school runs interdisciplinary research in areas including computational and characterisation materials science, energy, nanomaterials, low-dimensional materials and sustainable materials.
What NTU is looking for
- A PhD in engineering or science with first-author papers on solution-based synthesis of semiconductor nanostructures
- Proficiency in photocatalytic tests and gas chromatography
- Good written and spoken communication
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
- First-author papers: put your nanostructure synthesis papers first.
- GC skills: mention calibration and product quantification you have done.
- Fresh PhD? Entry-level candidates are explicitly welcome.
- Mentoring: describe students you have guided.
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.
