Project Officer / Research Associate (Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites)

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/research.

We are looking for a Project Officer/Research Associate to participate in a disaster zone enhancement project. The role will focus on exploring the usage of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites for complex rescue operations in urban areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and testing of FRP materials to strengthen concrete beams, columns and other supporting structures.

• Coordination between collaborators and progress reporting.

• Preparation of test videos, reports, and manuals from the results of the developmental work.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Materials Science & Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering or equivalent, with 3 to 4 years of working experience / Masters degree in Materials Science & Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering or equivalent, with at least 1 year of working experience

• Strong lab/hands-on skills

• Competent in data analysis and good communication skills

• Experience and knowledge in using FRP materials as a strengthening material will be a plus

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU