Research Fellow in Photo(electro)catalysis and Artificial Leaves for Solar Fuels at NTU Singapore (Andrei Lab)
Job Description
The Andrei laboratory in NTU’s School of Materials Science and Engineering is hiring a research fellow to build photo(electro)catalytic systems for unassisted solar fuel and chemical synthesis. The work includes artificial leaves and nanoparticle photocatalysts for water splitting, CO2 reduction and oxidative organic reactions, setting up a characterisation platform (solar simulator, potentiostat, PEC cells, gas chromatograph) and benchmarking devices outdoors.
At a glance
- Position: Research Fellow, Photo(electro)catalysis (R00021508)
- Lab: Andrei laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering
- Posted: 15 May 2026
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)
About the solar fuels post
- Develop PEC artificial leaves and nanoparticle photocatalysts for water splitting, CO2 reduction and organic oxidation
- Set up a photo(electro)catalytic characterisation platform and product-analysis protocols
- Benchmark demonstrator devices outdoors
- Maintain equipment and supplies
- Work with collaborators and mentor junior members
- Write reports and manuscripts
About the Andrei laboratory
The lab develops solar-driven conversion of small molecules into fuels and chemicals, combining catalyst design, moisture encapsulation for stability and reactor engineering. The advert lists highlights including floating artificial leaves, pixelated oxide photocathodes for long-term hydrogen production, thermoelectric modules for solar waste heat, and perovskite-silicon devices for light-driven synthesis.
What NTU is looking for
- A PhD in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field
- Essential: perovskite or oxide photoelectrode fabrication, or nanoparticle, quantum dot or nanocrystal photocatalyst synthesis
- Data analysis and manuscript drafting
- Independence, teamwork and good organisation
Nice to have
- Photo(electro)catalytic testing and product analysis (GC, NMR, HPLC)
- 3D CAD, reactor engineering or organic synthesis
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
- Products, not just current: show faradaic efficiency and product quantification you did.
- Stability: the lab works on encapsulation; bring durability data.
- Read the lab's work: floating artificial leaves and perovskite-silicon devices are recent highlights.
- Set-up skills: building the test platform is part of the job.
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.
