Research Scientist (Advanced Manufacturing and Semiconductor (AMS)), IHPC

A*STAR • Singapore, Singapore • Posted June 13, 2026

About the Role

The AMS Division, IHPC, A*STAR, is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. This position is part of a joint laboratory initiative with an Oil&Gas company, focusing on the degradation behavior and reliability of polymeric seals in mechanically energized sealing systems used in oil and gas applications.


The successful candidate will play a key role in developing computational models, analyzing failure mechanisms, and enhancing the long-term reliability of polymeric sealing systems. This research is of strong industrial relevance and involves close collaboration with engineers and experimentalists from industry.


The key scope of work includes:


  • Develop finite element (FE) models of mechanically energized sealing systems to evaluate performance and reliability under thermal, mechanical, and environmental loads.


  • Automate FE-based parametric studies and perform sensitivity analyses to i...