C1 Program: Applied Catalysis

We are searching for candidates with a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields, with a particular emphasis on one of the following research areas:

•  C1 chemistry
•  Selective oxidation
•  Olefin polymerization
•  Biocatalysis

C2 Program: New Synthesis Techniques & Applications

We are searching for candidates with a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields, with a particular emphasis on one of the following research areas:

•  Asymmetric synthesis
•  Natural product synthesis
•  Polymer-supported synthesis
•  Process chemistry

C3 Program: Crystallization & Particle Science

We are looking for candidates with a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields, with a particular emphasis on one of the following research areas:

•  Crystallization science & technology
•  Crystallization process engineering & scale-up
•  Particle & powder technology
•  Colloids and interfacial engineering

Successful candidates will be expected to develop scientific knowledge and technological capabilities and also explore new and innovative research in one of the above research areas.

Project 1: To investigate novel formulations for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals

We are also looking for research personnel to join us in undertaking a wide-ranging project to investigate novel formulations for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, through, for example, novel particle formation processes, improved powder-interface properties, and intelligent coatings.

C4 Program: Process Science & Modeling

a) Process Engineering

We are looking for candidates with a Masters or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields, with a particular emphasis on one of the following research areas:

•  Design of pilot scale processes for research and development
•  Assessment of safe operation of pilot scale and kilogram scale equipment for research
•  Process flowsheeting and optimization
•  Economic evaluation of novel processes

Successful candidates will be expected to take novel laboratory scale processes and

•  carry out economic feasibility analysis
•  design semi-technical scale process for trials and scale up studies
•  carry out pilot scale trials for process development and design
•  provide outline flowsheet and process design of full scale process based on the pilot and laboratory scale studies

b) Process Systems and Control

We are looking for candidates with a Masters or PhD in chemical engineering or related fields, with a particular emphasis on process system engineering and process control.

Successful candidates will be expected to propose and carry out research into the design and control of novel processes in particular batch processes. They will also carry out studies to resolve industrial process control problems and optimization studies for industrial scale processes.

c) Reaction Engineering

We are looking for candidates with a Masters or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields, with a particular emphasis on reaction engineering and reactor design.

Successful candidates will be expected to carry out experimental and theoretical studies of complex chemical reactions, especially complex organic reactions typical of the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals industries. They will also measure chemical reaction rates and key kinetic variables to support the development of optimized full scale processes.

d) Safety & Chemical Hazards

We are looking for candidates with a Masters or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields, with a particular emphasis on one of the following research areas:

•  chemical hazard assessment of materials and reactions
•  risk assessment of chemical plant and operations
•  hazard analysis

Successful candidates will be expected to establish state of the art laboratory facilities for chemical hazard testing. They will investigate the hazards associated with reactions and materials under study in ICES. They will also assess the risks associated with proposed pilot plant operations and experimental processes developed in the laboratories.

e) Process Analytics & Chemometrics

We are looking for candidates with a Masters or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields, with a particular emphasis on one of the following research areas:

•  Application of advanced on line and at line analytical techniques
•  Application of state of the art chemometrics techniques for the study of chemical reaction mechanisms and kinetics

Successful candidates will be expected to develop new techniques for on line and at line process measurement analysis applied to complex reacting systems. The will establish state of the art measurement techniques in the laboratory and test them at both laboratory and pilot scale where applicable. They will also develop and apply state of the art chemometric and statistical techniques to reaction analytical data and interpret the information to provide insight into the mechanism and kinetics of reactions under study.

f) NMR techniques

We are looking for candidates with a Masters or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields, with a particular emphasis on one of the following research areas:

•  Application of advanced NMR techniques to the study of chemical and catalytic reacting systems
•  Application of solid state NMR techniques to new situations
•  Application of micro imaging techniques to heterogeneous catalysts, novel particles for a range of applications from catalysis to pharmaceutical and personal care products

C5 Program: OLED Research / Engineering Trainees

We are a member of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A-STAR), has three openings for research / engineering trainees to join the Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display technology programme. Successful candidates will be enlisted on the Research Training Programme (RTP) supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). This initiative aims to build a ready pool of talent with the new knowledge and capabilities required for emerging and high growth industries. The selected candidates will receive on-the-job training for 12 months in IMRE, before being deployed into industry. During the training period, the trainees will receive a monthly stipend of S$2,000.00, medical insurance and annual leave entitlements. Note that under the regulations of the RTP scheme, candidates will be bonded to the EDB after their training period.

Training / job scope:

•  Cleanroom processing and photolithography of OLED devices
•  Testing and forensic analysis of materials and devices
•  Use of controlled process documentation and report writing
•  Active involvement in associated collaborative industrial projects
•  Opportunities to formulate chemicals, design masks, develop test software and hardware, commission process equipment and build electronic drive circuits depending on specific skills or interests of the individual candidate

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree of at least 2nd Lower Honours for Singaporeans or 2nd Upper Honours for Singapore Permanent Residents in the field of electrical / electronic engineering, applied or organic chemistry, materials science, or applied physics.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast paced and diverse environment
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Keen, proactive interest in R&D

C6 Program:Post-Doctoral Fellowships

SIMTech and the universities work together on projects of mutual interest. Provision can be made for the engagement of post-doctoral fellows for the collaborative research projects.

Terms and Conditions

Post-doctoral fellows (PDFs) are recruited for Collaborative Research Projects (CRPs) to be proposed by the NTU or the NUS and SIMTech.

The contractual period is for the duration of the CRP which should not exceed three years.

The salary offered will be based on the PDF's qualifications and experience. The PDF is eligible to be considered for payment of performance bonus and standard medical benefits under the MSO scheme. A local PDF is eligible to receive the employer's contribution to CPF.

SIMTech will provide, on a case by case basis, airfares to a PDF recruited from overseas.

SIMTech will provide each PDF recruited from overseas an one-off settling-in allowance of S$1000.

C7 Program:Senior Engineer, Product

Description

Undertake product transfer and modification of test programs

Liaise with Divisional Product Engineering and local support groups to ensure smooth production

Embark on continuous improvement projects to enhance testing methods, quality and productivity

Work closely with Device and Process Engineer

Profile

Education Level Required - Bachelor Degree

Years of Work Experience - 3 to 8

Desired Competencies are - Reporting of Activities, Work Planning, Interpersonal Relationships, Adaptability, Flexibility, Management Of Priorities, Team Work/Cooperation, Initiative/Autonomy, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Cross-Cultural, Communication, Analytical, Semiconductor Process, Electronic Component, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics, Power Electronics, Electronics, Microelectronic, ESD (Electro Static Discharge), IC Test Program, EWS Test

The other skills required are:

C8 Program:Senior Engineer, Process

Description

Manage process development and the integration of sub-quarter or sub-micron processes.

Continuous improvement of operation and procedures

Setting up of SPC for developed process.

Process Transfer from R&D to Manufacturing

Participate in working groups/ suppliers to drive key equipment or material improvement

Profile

Education Level Required - Bachelor Degree

Years of Work Experience - 3 to 8

Desired Competencies are - Reporting of Activities, Team Management, Work Planning, Interpersonal Relationships, Adaptability, Flexibility, Management Of Priorities, Creativity/Innovation, Team Work/Cooperation, Tenacity/Perseverance, Initiative/Autonomy, Decision Making, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Cross-Cultural, Analytical, Physics Of Semiconductors, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics, Materials Physics, Plasma Physics, Chemistry, Microelectronic, Defects Generation Mechanism, Metallization, Dry Etching, Wet Etching, Diffusion, Thin Film, Pecvd, SPC (Statistical Process Ctrl), Problem Solving Methodologies, DOE (Design of Experiment), Cycle Time Management, Project Management, Failure Analysis, Defect Analysis, FMEA Analysis.

The other skills required are:

C9 Program:Senior Engineer, Equipment

Description

Lead the equipment engineering support team for in-depth technical analysis on equipment and process related matters

Carry out effective planning for corrective and preventive measures to maintain high equipment reliability and process stability with minimal resource requirements

Perform semiconductor manufacturing equipment start-up, evaluation, installation and maintenance

Analyse equipment failure pareto to carry out continuous improvement projects to achieve higher equipment uptime

Profile

Education Level Required - Bachelor Degree

Years of Work Experience - 3 to 8

Desired Competencies are - Robotics, Mechanics, Maintenance, Electronics, Power Electronics, Electronic Component, Semiconductor Process, Tenacity/Perseverance, Team Work/Cooperation, Creativity/Innovation, Motivation/Recognition, Reporting of Activities, Management Of Priorities, Adaptability, Flexibility, TPM/Autonomous Maintenance, Interpersonal Relationships, Adapting To Leadership Styles

The other skills required are:

C10 Program:Senior Engineer, Technology

Description

Manage new process start-up to ensure smooth set-up & ramp-up

Handle process transfer from R&D to manufacturing

Re-engineer high cost process to gain cost-competitiveness

Involved in process improvement to enhance process or test yield

Coordinate and manage new products prototyping

Responsible for troubleshooting process failures & characterising process windows

Profile

Education Level Required - Bachelor Degree

Years of Work Experience - 3 to 8

Desired Competencies are - Microelectronic, Electronics, Analytical, Assertiveness, Work Planning, Bicmos Process, Bipolar Process, Fluid Mechanics, Time Management, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, Team Management, Power Electronics, Materials Physics, Project Management, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Initiative/Autonomy, Electronic Component, Semiconductor Process, Tenacity/Perseverance, Team Work/Cooperation, Creativity/Innovation, Mos/Cmos/Hcmos Process, Electrical Measurements, Management Of Priorities, Physics Of Semiconductors, Instrumentation & Control, Adaptability, Flexibility, Interpersonal Relationships, Problem Solving Methodologies, SPC (Statistical Process Ctrl)

The other skills required are:

C11 Program:Senior Engineer, Device

Description

Perform daily monitoring of EWS yield with in-depth analysis

Handle daily EWS scrap management with fast feedback & corrective actions through failure analysis

Ensure smooth transfer of new technologies & products from divisions

Involved in process improvement to enhance process or test yield

Profile

Education Level Required - Bachelor Degree

Years of Work Experience - 3 to 8

Desired Competencies are - Microelectronic, Electronics, Analytical, FMEA Analysis, Communication, Bicmos Process, Defect Analysis, Bipolar Process, Time Management, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, Failure Analysis, Characterization, Defects Detection, Power Electronics, Materials Physics, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Initiative/Autonomy, Cycle Time Management, Electronic Component, Semiconductor Process, Tenacity/Perseverance, Team Work/Cooperation, Creativity/Innovation, Mos/Cmos/Hcmos Process, Electronic Measurement, Electrical Measurements, Management Of Priorities, Physics Of Semiconductors, Instrumentation & Control, Adaptability, Flexibility, DOE (Design of Experiment), Interpersonal Relationships, Defects Generation Mechanism, Problem Solving Methodologies, SPC (Statistical Process Ctrl), Oral Presentation

The other skills required are: