Research Fellow in Catalysts and Reactors for CO2/CO Electroreduction to Multi-Carbon Products at NUS
Job Description
The NUS Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is hiring research fellows (postdocs) to develop design principles for efficient, robust electrocatalysts and reactors that convert CO2 and CO into multi-carbon products such as ethylene, ethanol and propanol. Fellows will also guide students and visiting scholars, help build larger research programmes, and help develop shared electrocatalysis infrastructure at NUS.
At a glance
- Positions: Research Fellows (req. 31276)
- Department: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Posted: 14 August 2026
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)
About the CO2 electroreduction post
- Design electrocatalysts and reactors for CO2/CO conversion to C2+ products
- Develop design principles for efficient, durable systems
- Guide young students and visiting scholars
- Help set up larger research applications and shared electrocatalysis infrastructure
Where it sits
The posts are in the College of Design and Engineering on the Kent Ridge campus. The advert says cross-disciplinary work is essential, so experience in similar environments counts in your favour.
Why multi-carbon products
Converting CO2 or CO into two- and three-carbon products such as ethylene, ethanol and propanol creates higher-value chemicals and fuels than single-carbon products, but it needs catalysts and reactors that stay selective and stable at high current, which is the focus of this post.
What NUS is looking for
- A PhD (or equivalent) in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or a related field
Nice to have
- Electrocatalysis or similar chemistries
- Characterisation with SEM/EDS, TEM, STEM, XRD, XAS, XPS, FTIR and Raman
- Cross-disciplinary team experience
Pay and location
NUS’s posting does not state a salary or contract length. The post is full time in Singapore.
How to apply
Apply through the official NUS job posting. NUS’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. NUS 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: National University of Singapore
Official advertisement: careers.nus.edu.sg
How to prepare for this application
- C2+ selectivity: bring faradaic efficiencies and current densities from your work.
- Reactors: gas-diffusion electrode or MEA experience is valuable.
- Characterisation: list operando or synchrotron methods you used.
- Mentoring: the post includes guiding students.
About NUS
The National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university, with its main campus at Kent Ridge. Research fellows are PhD-level researchers employed on funded projects under a principal investigator.
