Research Assistant – Polymer Waste Pre‑Treatment for Upcycling The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites applications for a Research Assistant to conduct R&D in polymer waste pre‑treatment for upcycling, focusing on mechanical and chemical methods for polyurethane materials. The role entails developing scalable and environmentally responsible technologies and conducting lab‑scale and pilot‑scale experiments.
Key Responsibilities - Develop mechanical or chemical polymer pre‑treatment technologies for upcycling, specifically for polyurethane.
- Conduct research and development activities, including formulation of problem statements, execution of lab‑scale and pilot‑scale experiments, sample characterizations, and data analysis.
- Prepare technical reports, intellectual property documents, safety documentation, and academic publications.
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