Position Description:

A research fellow position is available at the Surface and Interface Lab (Prof. CHEN WEI’s group), National University of Singapore. Prof. Chen Wei’s group is looking for one high-caliber Research Fellow with expertise/interest in the following area: the synthesis of advanced polymer solid-state electrolyte, the study of ion conduction mechanisms within the electrolyte and the investigation of interfaces in polymer electrolyte-based solid-state batteries.

The selected candidate will work together with a team comprising experts in interfacial analysis about Li metal batteries and reaction mechanism study using home-made interface characterization tools.

The research project focuses on eigineering the electrolyte-electrode interfaces in all-solid-state batteries.

Position Requirements:

(1) PhD in chemistry or physics of battery-related fields Substantial experience and strong experimental skills in solid-state electrolyte materials synthesis, interfacial analysis, Li metal batteries

(2) Excellent English writing and communication skill, team management skill (help PI to lead a small research team with 1-2 PhD/master students)

(3) High motivation to solve scientific and practical/instrumental challenges

Preferred Qualifications:

(1) Research background in solid-state battery, polymer electrolyte, interfacial analysis

(2) Experience in solid-state electrolyte materials synthesis, Li metal batteries, structural characterizations

Recruitment package:

(1) 1-year initial contract, which can be further extended to 2 more years subject to performance

(2) Salary of 69,000-80,000 S$/year subject to the candidate experience

(3) With medical insurance and an annual performance bonus

Position is available from Oct 2024 onwards

Application Deadline: 31^st Aug 2024

Interested candidates should send your detailed CV to Prof. Chen Wei (chmcw@nus.edu.sg) with “Research Fellow Position in Solid State Battery” in the subject heading.

Attachment: RF Polymer electrolyte solid-state battery

PhD Scholarship Information

PhD scholarship available in both Department of Chemistry and Department of Physics:

• (1) ISEP scholarship (interdisciplinary): Monthly stipend of S$3100; (https://isep.nus.edu.sg)
• (2) NUS PhD scholarship in Department of Chemistry: S$2200/month for PhD candidates (additional stipend of up to $500 per month upon passing the PhD Qualifying Examination);
• (3) NUS PhD scholarship in Department of Physics: S$2200/month for PhD candidates (additional stipend of up to $500 per month upon passing the PhD Qualifying Examination.

General Requirements

• (1) At least 4-year B.Sc or B.Sc. (Hons) Second Upper Degree or equivalent
• (2) GRE Score of >= 320 (Verbal + Quantitative), and Analytical Writing >= 3.5
• (3) TOFEL Score of >= 85 or IELTS Score > 6