NTU
Materials Science
ResearchAssociate(MaterialsScience/Agronomy/PlantsScience)
“Research Associate (Materials Science/Agronomy/Plants Science) at NTU. Assist in scaling up production. Support experimental work”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s in Materials Science, Agronomy, Plants science or related fields, Bachelor holders with at least 4 years of relevant experience, Diploma holders with at least 6 years of relevant experience, Interest in urban farming, Experience with relevant project management software platforms, Excellent leadership skills, Experience in schedule and resource planning of complex multi-party projects in the public sector, Ability to work well with multiple competing priorities, manage projects, meet deadlines, A good team player, able to work independently with minimum supervision
Nice to Have
Experience in agriculture/sustainable materials
What You'll Do.
Assist in scaling up production
Support experimental work
Support maintenance of offsite research facility
Plan and manage project scheduling
Manage project budget
Monitor expenditure against budget
Manage/control project risks
Mitigate project risks
Lead engagement with stakeholders
Coordinate engagement with stakeholders
Prepare periodic reports
Consolidate periodic reports
Update relevant stakeholders
Oversee asset management
Manage logistical issues
Manage laboratory inventory
Ensure compliance with health and safety
Support planning research events
Support organising research events
Support managing research events
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead and coordinate engagement with various key stakeholders both internally and externally, including collaborators and the funding agency.; update relevant stakeholders in a timely manner; work in a diverse, international, and inter-disciplinary research environment; work well with multiple competing priorities; work independently with minimum supervision
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Process & Methodology
Plan and manage project scheduling, Manage project budget, Establish forecasts, Monitor expenditure against budget, Manage/control project risks, Mitigate project risks, Experience with relevant project management software platforms, Experience in schedule and resource planning of complex multi-party projects, manage projects, meet deadlines
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