Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow

at  NTU Nanyang Technology University Main OfficeHR

NTU Facility for Analysis, Characterisation, Testing and Simulation (FACTS) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Proficient in conducting SAXS/WAXS analysis in transmission and in grazing incidence (GISAXS/GIWAXS). Additional experience related to thin film XRD analysis such as X-ray reflectivity (XRR), crystal orientation mapping and high resolution XRD, are highly beneficial.
• Experience doing in-situ measurements, including but not limited to heating/cooling will be a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent command of written and verbal English.
• Capable of working collaboratively in a team as well as independently
  We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
  Hiring Institution: NT

• Responsible for running the Small/Wide Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS/WAXS) facility and the thin film XRD. The role mainly covers instrument management, user support in terms of training, and consultation, to enable a broad user base to use the machines efficiently and safely.
• Conduct maintenance on the above machines, liaising with vendor engineers and trouble-shooting regular problems and issues.
• Conduct data analysis related to SAXS/WAXS and thin film XRD experiments.
• Deliver courses on SAXS/WAXS and thin film XRD covering introductory and topical or advanced courses that are relevant for facility users.
• Organise workshops and conferences to provide support for users, in collaboration with external vendors and other organisations.
• Provide consultancy for various ongoing university projects on related subjects on SAXS/WAXS and thin film techniques. Write up experimental reports and paper sections in accordance to the work done.
• Fulfil any other assigned duties as needed.