Careers
The Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) was newly established on 1 September 2021. Headed by world-renowned physicists Nobel Laureate Prof. Sir Konstantin Novoselov and NUS Distinguished Prof. Antonio Castro Neto, I-FIM will be the world’s first institute dedicated to the design, synthesis, and application of Functional Intelligent Materials (FIMs). Its global vision is to create a platform to develop FIMs with predetermined properties and autonomous, dynamic functionalities which can respond to changing environmental conditions. I-FIM will then investigate the use of such materials for smart applications in various sectors of technology and medicine.
Research Positions
We are seeking outstanding candidates with strong backgrounds in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Material Science, AI and Machine-learning to fill positions of junior scientists, ranging from Senior Research Fellows to Research Assistants. Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary community at I-FIM with the opportunity to collaborate between labs, with international research institutes and with industry.
Please submit your application via the links provided for each position below. You may also submit your enquiries to I-FIM’s career mailbox ifim-careers@nus.edu.sg and an I-FIM staff will come back to you shortly.
FACULTY RECRUITMENT
The Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM), helmed by Directors Nobel-Prize-winning materials scientist Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov and Distinguished Professor Antonio Castro Neto is seeking outstanding candidates to apply for appointments as NUS Presidential Young Professors, with proven and diverse array of expertise in the fields of material science research, but particularly with interests in soft materials and/ or Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Materials and engineering.
The institute is the sixth research centre of excellence (RCE) in Singapore, and the fourth RCE hosted at NUS which was officially launched on 7 October 2021 by the Minister for Education Mr. Chan Chun Seng. It is not only home to a team of world-class academic investigators and their groups, poised to embark on a new approach to Materials research but also the world’s first institute dedicated to the design, synthesis and application of Functional Intelligent Materials (FIMs) at the National University of Singapore.
I-FIM’s goal is to develop new approaches in science which would allow us to deal with out of equilibrium phenomena. This will lead to the creation of Functional Intelligent Materials – materials which can be programmed to perform specific functions and even change their internal structures and functionality depending on the environment.
“I-FIM will create the core expertise and facilities for the development of machine learning and AI solutions for smart technologies and material science in Singapore and worldwide. "
Prof. Sir Konstantin 'Kostya' Novoselov
The successful PYP candidate in an appropriate NUS department will hold joint appointments as Principal Investigator at I-FIM. Under the NUS Presidential Young Professorship (PYP) Scheme, he/she will be provided with a competitive salary package and benefits as an assistant professor at NUS, with laboratory space and core facility support as well as institutional research funding and a generous PYP start up package of up to SGD 1 million and a white space fund of SGD 250,000.
More details of the PYP scheme is available at:
https://cde.nus.edu.sg/cee/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/08/PYP-Scheme.pdf
REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION
Qualified candidates must have a PhD and/or M.D. degree in relevant fields, and an established record of research excellence that is internationally competitive for their career stage. He/She should have demonstrated research excellence with more than 6 years of postdoctoral research experience and ability to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a campus visit interview.
Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter accompanied by: (a) their CV including a full publication list highlighting the best 5 publications (b) a statement of research and a 3-page research plan with a proposed start-up research budget and utilization plan (c) 3 letters of reference, including one from the applicant’s main PhD supervisor via email to ifim-careers@nus.edu.sg
The Koperski lab has multiple positions available in the field of creating strongly interacting quantum systems. The building blocks include multidimensional structures comprised of:
- Excitonic systems
- Single photon sources (e.g. quantum dots, colour centers, etc.)
- Molecular films
- Ferromagnets
- Superconductors
For further details or to submit your application, please send an email to ifim-optics@nus.edu.sg.
The Internship and Research Immersion in Singapore (IRIS)@NUS is organised by NUS Graduate School. This fully funded, two-month programme welcomes exceptional undergraduate and master’s students from ALL fields across ASEAN and around the world. It offers an immersive research experience and a unique glimpse into graduate studies at one of the top universities in the world.
Students will be mentored by NUS’ dedicated faculty upon joining their labs or research groups. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing projects, work in world-class facilities, and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research. A prestigious opening ceremony and poster sessions will also enable students to network with peers and NUS scholars, enhancing their communication skills and fostering a community that supports their potential PhD journey.
Beyond research, the programme features enriching experiences such as city tours, industry visits, and interactive workshops, offering deeper insights into Singapore and NUS' dynamic culture and innovative ecosystem.
Through IRIS@NUS, students will explore and tackle global challenges, gain tangible experience in graduate-level research, and unlock exciting possibilities for scientific research in their future careers.