Research Fellow (Chemistry) - Part-Time

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Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Dr Qiu Yunyan on the production of sustainable adhesives from biomass under a project on Singapore Platform for Bio-derived Specialty Polymers Research, Innovation and Translation (SG Bio-SPRINT).

The main responsibilities of the position include:
Polymer upcycling and recycling
Post polymerization modification
Biomass valorization methods
Radical polymerization of arylate monomers
Mechanical properties
Evaluating adhesive properties

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Polymer Chemistry or Organic Chemistry

Skills:
The design and controlled synthesis of polymeric materials
Post polymerization modification
Metal catalysed polymerization reactions
Polymer characterizations

Experience:  
Extensive experiences in the design and synthesis of polymers and their structural characterizations