Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Research Fellows and Research Scholar (NTU-NEWRI & Keppel Integrated Engineering)
As a subproject of “Sustainable Urban Waste Management for 2020”, which is funded by the National Research Foundation, this project will focus on recovery of energy from co-digestion of sludge and other wastes. We are looking for highly motivated Research Fellow and Research Scholar in the following research areas: anaerobic digestion, recovery of nutrients, energy recovery.
1. Research Fellow
Job Scope:
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Setting up and development of lab scale anaerobic digester -
Planning and monitoring laboratory experimental tests -
Development and optimization of system operating methodology -
Setting up the pilot plant, and co-ordinate and monitor the whole testing programme
Requirements:
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A recognized PhD Degree in Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Microbiology or related fields -
Familiar with Anaerobic Processes and microbiology. -
Familiarity with statistical packages for data analysis will be an advantage -
Preferably with about 2 years of relevant research experience and/or industrial background. -
Knowledge and experience in microbial communities analysis would be an advantage -
Team player with self-motivation and able to work independently -
Strong inclination for applied research and development work
Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their application electronically to ExecDir-NEWRI@ntu.edu.sg on prescribed form obtainable from here.
Please indicate clearly the position applied for when submitting an application.
Deadline for application: 23 Aug 2010.
2. Research Scholar
Job Scope:
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Successful candidate will be enrolled in NTU as PhD student and studying the enhanced anaerobic process -
Successful candidate will be responsible for designing, planning, execution and co-ordination for the setting up of laboratory and pilot scale bioreactors -
In addition, candidate will be responsible for samples collection and analysis from both lab and pilot systems
Requirements:
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A recognized MSc degree in environmental biotechnology or other related fields -
Have knowledge and experience on process development and bioreactor operation would be an advantage. -
Good planning and management skills -
A motivated individual with good communication skills. -
Have interest in conducting research and development projects.
Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their cv electronically to ExecDir-NEWRI@ntu.edu.sg
Please indicate clearly the position applied for when submitting an application.
Deadline for application: 23 Aug 2010.
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