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Research Fellow (Carbon Materials Enhanced Concrete)
Role summary
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The Research Fellow will investigate carbon-material-enhanced concrete, including materials development, mix design, laboratory testing, characterization, data analysis, and preparation of research papers and reports. Candidates are generally expected to hold a PhD in civil engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline, with relevant experience in cement, concrete, carbon materials, nanomaterials, or construction materials research. Practical laboratory skills, strong analytical and scientific writing abilities, experience with research equipment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are important. The successful candidate should contribute actively to project milestones, publish results in reputable journals, present findings, and support collaborations with academic or industry partners.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in Singapore. It is internationally recognised for engineering, science, technology, sustainability, business, and interdisciplinary research. NTU brings together a diverse community of students, academics, researchers, and professional staff from around the world. Its research centres and institutes work closely with government agencies, industry partners, and international universities on areas such as advanced materials, climate solutions, artificial intelligence, biomedical science, and urban development. The university offers a modern campus, extensive laboratory facilities, and opportunities to work on research with practical societal and commercial impact. NTU is also known for its strong focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and translating research into real-world applications. Employment benefits and contract terms for research fellows typically depend on the project, funding source, experience, and university policies.