Research Fellow in Catalytic CO2 Hydrogenation to Chemicals at NUS (Ning Yan Group)
Job Description
Prof. Ning Yan in the NUS Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is hiring a research fellow to develop catalytic processes that hydrogenate CO2 into useful chemicals. The work is fundamental and applied heterogeneous catalysis: designing and optimising catalysts, testing activity, selectivity, stability and kinetics, characterising catalysts, and working out reaction pathways and structure-performance relationships.
At a glance
- Position: Research Fellow (req. 33958)
- PI: Prof. Ning Yan, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Posted: 4 August 2026
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)
About the CO2 hydrogenation post
- Design, synthesise and optimise CO2 hydrogenation catalysts
- Test activity, selectivity, stability and kinetics
- Characterise catalysts with spectroscopic, microscopic and surface methods
- Study reaction pathways and structure-performance links
- Keep reproducible records and contribute to papers and reports
Reporting
The advert also asks the fellow to keep clear experimental records for reproducibility and to contribute to presentations, funding reports and other deliverables.
Where it sits
The post is in the College of Design and Engineering’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Kent Ridge. The advert asks for someone who can work independently while collaborating with other researchers in the project and related teams.
What NUS is looking for
- A PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or a related field
- Research experience in heterogeneous catalysis, CO2 conversion or hydrogenation
- Catalyst synthesis, reactor operation and characterisation
- Strong analysis and a good publication record
- Independent and team work
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
- Kinetics: show a kinetic or mechanistic study you did.
- Reactors: list fixed-bed or high-pressure reactor experience.
- Products: think about methanol, olefins or other targets and their catalysts.
- Read the group: Ning Yan's group publishes widely on catalysis for sustainable chemicals.
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.
