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Job Title: PhD in Polymer-Hybrid Anion-Exchange Membranes for Electrochemical Energy Applications

24/5/2026

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Job Title: PhD in Polymer-Hybrid Anion-Exchange Membranes for Electrochemical Energy Applications
Hiring Company: The Maynooth University is advertising a fully funded PhD position in the SUSAS group. The research focuses on the experimental development of advanced polymer-hybrid anion-exchange membranes for electrochemical energy applications. Core research areas include membrane fabrication, porous materials, physicochemical characterisation, and electrochemical characterisation.
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Job location: Ireland
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Polymer Science, or a closely related field, with at least a First Class or high 2.1 equivalent.
  • Relevant lab experience, numerical analysis, materials characterisation, and strong English communication/writing skills are expected.
  • Desirable experience includes polymer synthesis, membrane fabrication, electrochemistry, impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, conductivity measurements, Python/MATLAB, machine learning, and research outputs.
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Job Title: PhD Studentship: Next-generation Electrified Membrane Reactor for Chemicals Production

24/5/2026

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Job Title: PhD Studentship: Next-generation Electrified Membrane Reactor for Chemicals Production
Hiring Company: The University of Manchester invites applicant for PhD studentship. The research project focus on development of Selective membrane separation to accelerate the separation of H2O to boost the CO2 hydrogenation to relevant chemicals such as olefins.
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Job location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Requirements:
  • Applicants should have or expect to achieve at least a 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemical, Process and Mechanical Engineering, Materials
  • Candidates with a good background in process modelling, catlysis and reaction engineering and experience in process simulation (e.g. Aspen, Python, C++) are particularly welcome.
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Job Title: Lab Assistant, Cure

24/5/2026

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Job Title: Lab Assistant, Cure
Hiring Company: Gradiant is seeking a motivated lab technologist to support the development of specialty chemical solutions for advanced membrane systems. This role offers hands-on exposure to formulation development, lab experimentation, and data-driven product evaluation focused on antiscalants, membrane cleaners, and biocides for UF, NF, and RO applications.
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Job location: Singapore
Requirements:
  • Polytechnic or university student in Chemistry, Chemical/Environmental Engineering/allied field
  • Interest in water chemistry, membrane processes, specialty chemicals, or industrial water treatment
  • Prior exposure to water testing, laboratory experimentation, or data analysis is an advantage 1–2 years of experience in the water industry (EPC, OEM, or technology companies preferred) (Senior candidates: 3+ years with demonstrated project leadership experience)
  • Strong curiosity and willingness to learn through experimentation
  • A hands-on, problem-solving mindset
  • Perseverance and a positive, can-do attitude
  • Ability to follow lab protocols carefully and work safely
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
  • Good communication and presentation skills for sharing technical findings clearly
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Job Title: R&D Chemical engineer - Separation Technologies (Adsorption / Membranes)

24/5/2026

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Job Title: R&D Chemical engineer - Separation Technologies (Adsorption / Membranes)
Hiring Company: dsm-firmenich invites applicants for R&D Chemical engineer. You will lead a laboratory dedicated to the assessment, development and scale-up of innovative, sustainable separation and purification processes, with a strong focus on non-distillative technologies (e.g., adsorption, membranes).
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Job location: La Plaine, Switzerland
Requirements:
  • PhD, or MS with at least 4 years of industrial experience in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Hands on laboratory experience in separation sciences, with demonstrated ability to translate lab results into scalable processes. Expertise in adsorption and/or membrane technologies is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of chemical engineering unit operations, including adsorption, , extraction, crystallization, filtration/drying, membrane and distillation processes.
  • Good basic knowledge of organic chemistry relevant to the purification of high value ingredients and required for a close and daily collaboration with organic chemists.
  • Experience in the characterization of target molecules using analytical techniques such as GC, GC‑MS, spectrophotometric analysis, physico-chemical analysis and HPLC is an advantage.
  • Strong data analysis and process simulation capabilities (preferably Aspen).
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment.
  • Analytical thinking and critical problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Good time‑management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively across multiple projects.
  • Good written and oral communication skills in English. Working knowledge of French is an advantage; willingness to learn is mandatory.
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Job Title: Senior Scientist, II

20/5/2026

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Job Title: Senior Scientist, II
Hiring Company: AbbVie is inviting applicant for the post of Scientist. The scientist will apply scientific, engineering principles, modeling and statistical process design/analysis to develop robust toxin manufacturing process hands-on. You will develop protein recovery and purification process that utilizes clarification, chromatography, and membrane filtration technologies. Provide deeper understanding of process performance using appropriate experimental and modeling tools.
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Job location: Irvine, CA,USA
Requirements:
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or closely related field with typically 12+ (BS), 10+ (MS) or 4+ (PhD) years of postdoc or industry related experience.
  • Experience in areas of bioprocess development, process characterization, modeling, validation, regulatory submissions, and manufacturing support.
  • Demonstrate independence leadership and enterprise mindset
  • Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills are required.
  • Must have a “results-oriented” work ethic and a positive “can-do” attitude with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivated desire to achieve.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of GMP and experience providing technical support in a GMP manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment
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Job Title: Sales Manager Water Membrane Solutions for UK & Ireland (m/f/d)

19/5/2026

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 Job Title: Sales Manager Water Membrane Solutions for UK & Ireland (m/f/d)
Hiring Company: MANN+HUMMEL invites applicant for the Sales Manager. As a sales Manager, You will develop and expand the market for Water & Fluid Solutions, with a focus on membrane filtration applications
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Job location: Burnley, United Kingdom
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the dairy / food & beverage / specialty chemicas and watertechnology industry
  • Proven experience in one or more of the following: Product Management, Sales, Technical Service Management
  • Strong know how in membrane technologies and applications in water & wastewater
  • Deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive positioning 
  • Ability to identify growth opportunities and address challenges proactively
  • Familiarity with relevant environmental and water industry regulations
  • Strong analytical skills, CRM knowledge, MS office skills and SAP Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; German and Italian are a strong advantage
  • Results-driven and entrepreneurial mindset, strong relationship-building skills, ability to work cross-functionally in an international environment
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Job Title: Applications Engineering Intern

19/5/2026

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Job Title: Applications Engineering Intern
Hiring Company: MANN+HUMMEL invites applicant for the Engineering Intern role. The Application Engineer Intern supports R&D and engineering projects within the industrial business unit by assisting with product testing, design updates, and prototype builds. The role involves coordinating documentation changes, analyzing and presenting test data, and helping evaluate new and existing products.
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Job location: Portage, United States
Requirements:
  • Basic knowledge of vehicle and powertrain systems
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Engineering-relevant tools (CAD)
  • Familiarity with 2D/3D data and interpretation
  • Ability to communicate easily and effectively with employees at all levels and functions throughout the company
  • Ability to multitask in a collaborative team and office setting
  • Willingness to take responsibility for projects as well​ as present key findings
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Job Title: Postdoc in Computational Molecular Design of Mixed Matrix Membranes

18/5/2026

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Job Title: Postdoc in Computational Molecular Design of Mixed Matrix Membranes
Hiring Company: The Center for Energy Resources Engineering (CERE) within the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering of the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) welcomes aspiring researchers with polished skills to expand the field of molecular design of mixed matrix membranes using multi-scale molecular simulation and machine learning.This post-doctoral position is part of the Novo Nordisk Foundation RECRUIT Grant entitled “Molecular Design of Novel Materials for Sustainable Technologies (MoDeST)”, which aims to develop a powerful computational platform based on multi-scale methodologies from molecular to macroscopic scale that will guide the design of novel materials to be used for CO2 capture, H2 and energy storage and other sustainable energy technologies.
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Job location: Lyngby, Denmark
Requirements:
  •  You must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a closely related discipline.
  • Design, develop, parameterize and implement new force fields at atomistic and coarse-grained level for polymers, MOFs and other chemical systems, 
  • Collaborate closely with other researchers in the project performing computational chemistry calculations, 
  • Calculate molecular structure and physical (i.e., thermodynamic and transport) properties of MMMs,
  • Develop physics informed machine learning (PIML) models and identify important molecular design parameters for optimum material design. 
  • Molecular simulation of complex chemical systems using atomistic and/or coarse-grained models, 
  • Design, development and implementation of algorithms and molecular simulation codes at different platforms, 
  • Scientific dissemination through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations,
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Job Title: Mechanical Engineering: SURES Funded PhD in High-Frequency Vibration-Assisted Cleaning of Nanofiltration Membranes (RS961)

15/5/2026

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Job Title: Mechanical Engineering: SURES Funded PhD in High-Frequency Vibration-Assisted Cleaning of Nanofiltration Membranes (RS961)
Hiring Company: Swansea University invites candidate for PhD position in High-Frequency Vibration-Assisted Cleaning of Nanofiltration Membranes. This project will investigate a new, non-destructive cleaning strategy based on applying very high frequency vibrations (MHz–GHz) to nanofiltration membranes. Using large-scale molecular dynamics simulations coupled with finite-volume continuum-based modelling, this PhD project will elucidate the interplay between vibration dynamics, hydrodynamics, and membrane-foulant surface forces to achieve optimal cleaning efficiency.
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Job location: Swansea, UK
Requirements:
  • Candidates must have achieved, or be expecting to achieve, a 1st class UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualification), or a 2:1 UK undergraduate degree and a Distinction in a UK master’s degree (or international equivalent).
  • Where applicants have multiple master’s degrees, a distinction must be held in the degree that is most relevant to the intended PhD study.
  • If you are currently studying for a master’s level qualification with an expected award date that is later than 01/10/2026, you should hold a minimum of an upper-second-class (2:1) honours degree.
  • You should be able to demonstrate a pass with a minimum grade average of at least 70% for your part-one master’s degree modules (the taught aspect of your master’s course rather than a research-focused dissertation) and submit your dissertation by no later than 30/09/2026. 
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Job Title: Research Scientist in advanced sustainable functionalized membranes for desalination and water treatment

15/5/2026

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Job Title: Research Scientist in advanced sustainable functionalized membranes for desalination and water treatment
Hiring Company: The Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit Research Scientist to work on advanced sustainable functionalized membranes for desalination and water treatment, under the supervision of Professor Nidal Hilal, Director of the Water Research Center and Global Professor of Engineering. The successful applicant will drive an exciting project on developing functionalized membrane materials to tailor sustainable antifouling hybrid ultrafiltration membranes and antibacterial nanofiltration or reverse osmosis membranes for desalination and water purification.
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Job location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Requirements:
  • Applicants must have a PhD in materials science and engineering, environmental chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field, along with at least 6 years of relevant post-PhD research experience along with extensive research and publication in well-known journals and conference papers or similar research accomplishments.
  • Analytical characterization skills and excellent experimental expertise relevant to assessing the antibacterial and antibiofouling properties of diversified sustainable membranes are required.
  • Candidates with a history of peer-reviewed publications in a related research area and prior expertise in materials science, environmental chemistry, and water treatment will be preferred.
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