R&D Associate / Assistant – Materials Science

About the role:
Are you passionate about developing next-generation materials and technologies that can shape the future of clean energy and advanced engineering?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovation-driven R&D Associate / Assistant – Materials Science to join our growing Research & Development team. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects in advanced materials, renewable energy, aerospace, and emerging technologies, contributing from early-stage research through prototype development and commercialization.
As part of our multidisciplinary R&D team, you will undertake challenging research projects under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers. You will be involved in material synthesis, characterization, prototype design, engineering analysis, testing, and technology development, helping transform innovative concepts into real-world products.
If you enjoy solving scientific challenges, building prototypes, learning new technologies, and seeing your ideas evolve into commercial solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
· Undertake research projects in advanced materials, renewable energy, and emerging technologies under the guidance of senior researchers.
· Design, execute, and optimize laboratory experiments for the development and evaluation of novel materials and devices. Process optimization and design.
· Perform material synthesis, processing, characterization, and performance evaluation using modern analytical techniques.
· Analyse experimental data, interpret results, and prepare technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
· Design research prototypes and engineering components using CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
· Support prototype fabrication, assembly, testing, validation, and performance optimization.
· Perform engineering analysis and design optimization to improve product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and scalability.
· Assist in translating laboratory innovations into functional products suitable for industrial and commercial applications.
· Participate in technology validation, product development, pilot-scale implementation, and commercialization activities.
· Stay updated with the latest developments in materials science, nanotechnology, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and emerging engineering technologies.
· Contribute to technical publications, patents, project proposals, grant
Qualifications:
Education
Master's in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience
1–2 years of research or industrial R&D experience in materials science, energy materials, advanced materials, or related fields.
Exceptional fresh postgraduates with a strong research background and passion for innovation are encouraged to apply.
Technical skills
· Hands-on experience in material synthesis, processing, and characterization.
· Practical knowledge of characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, FESEM, TEM, AFM, Raman, UV-Vis, FTIR, PL, DSC, TGA, or similar analytical tools.
· Experience with thin-film deposition, functional materials, semiconductor materials, nanomaterials, or energy materials is highly desirable.
· Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
· Familiarity with engineering simulation and analysis tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, or equivalent is an added advantage.
· Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), rapid prototyping, and product development methodologies.
· Knowledge of computational materials modelling or simulation techniques is desirable.
What you'll work on:
Depending on projects, you may contribute to:
· Advanced and functional materials
· Renewable energy technologies
· Solar and energy harvesting systems
· Aerospace and space technologies
· Thin films and nanomaterials
· Prototype design and product engineering
· Material characterization and performance optimization
Why Join us?
We provide an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that bridge scientific research and real-world engineering applications.
You'll collaborate with a passionate multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your technical skills are continuously developed, and your research has the opportunity to evolve into commercially impactful technologies.
If you're excited about pushing the boundaries of material science, designing innovative solutions, and contributing to technologies that make a difference, we'd love to have you on our team.

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