Research Fellows and Research Scholar, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Singapore

August 5, 2010

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Research Scholarship for Research Fellow and Research Scholar in the following research areas: anaerobic digestion, recovery of nutrients, energy recovery, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute

Job Description: 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:

* 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:

* A recognized PhD Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, 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:

* 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:

* A recognized BS/BENG/MSc/MENG degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, 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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Scholarship Tags: anaerobic digestion, energy recovery, PhD studentship, recovery of nutrients, Singapore