The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) at NTU Singapore, in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is part of Singapore Indoor Farming System (SingFarm)-a CREATE-NRF programme focused on building a sustainable, data-driven food production model with strong industry relevance to contribute Singapore's ambition in achieving 20 per cent local production of its fiber (vegetables, mushrooms etc.) by 2035. The candidate would be working in a multinational team at the forefront of Singapore's agricultural innovation and food security.
The position of Research Associate will focus on the analytical characterization of leafy vegetables (e.g., Choy Sum and Kai Lan) grown in controlled environments. The role integrates advanced real-time monitoring technologies (NIR, hyperspectral imaging, volatile monitoring) with laboratory chemical analysis (GC-MS, HPLC/LC-MS) to quantify plant quality traits such as flavour, nutrition, and resilience. The...