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Job Title: Research Associate (Process Systems)

29/6/2026

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Job Title: Research Associate (Process Systems)
Hiring Company: Research Associate position in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS). As a Research Associate, you will contribute to the industry project focusing on scaling up our electro-metallurgical refining technologies to extract critical materials (Li, Ni, Co, Mn) and produce high-value battery precursors. They are seeking a passionate and experienced individual to design, test and optimize lithium separation and purification processes leading both R&D and scale-up to pilot-scale deployment.
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Job location: NUS Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore
Requirements:
  • Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mineral Processing, or a closely related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of industrial or applied R&D experience in chemical or mineral processing, specifically with lithium extraction from brines, ores, mine tailings, or battery waste.
  • Deep technical understanding of electro-metallurgy, hydrometallurgy, and advanced separation methods for impurity removal.
  • Hands-on experience with analytical and characterization techniques, including ICP, XRD, SEM, PSD, and TGA.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, statistical Design of Experiments (DOE), and systemic process optimization.
  • Proven experience working within R&D workflows, pilot plant operations, and new product development cycles.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset suited for multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Self-motivated and capable of independently driving process improvements and research outcomes.
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Job Title: Research Fellow (Materials Chemistry; Catalysis)

29/6/2026

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Job Title: Research Fellow (Materials Chemistry; Catalysis)
Hiring Company: The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) of the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. The Research Fellow is required to spearhead a project involving advanced materials and membrane technologies, from materials synthesis, characterization, membrane fabrication, investigation of separation performances, AI-assisted analysis, and presentation of research results.
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Job location: NTU Main Campus, Singapore
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in materials synthesis, characterization, and membrane fabrication.
  • Knowledge in membrane science, electrodialysis, electrochemical separation, ion transport, or related separation processes.
  • Familiarity with characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR, XPS, BET analysis, zeta potential, contact angle measurement, electrochemical analysis, ion chromatography, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, etc.
  • Experience or interest in AI-assisted analysis, data-driven materials development, computational modelling, and/or simulation studies.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other scientific/data processing software such as Origin, ImageJ, or related software.
  • Strong research/publication track record and good written and oral communication skills.
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Job Title: Research Fellow (Ultra-permeable Nanofiltration Membranes and Processes)

29/6/2026

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Job Title: Research Fellow (Ultra-permeable Nanofiltration Membranes and Processes)
Hiring Company: National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for a Research Fellow position in Advanced Membrane Science and Engineering for Sustainable Environmental Applications. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Professor Chuyang TANG, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE), focusing on the development of ultra-permeable nanofiltration membranes for water treatment and resource recovery.
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Job location: NUS Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore
Requirements:
  • A PhD degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or related fields.
  • Strong relevant experience in nanofiltration membrane preparation and process development is compulsory.
  • Experience in the design, characterization, and application of polyamide nanofiltration membranes. 
  • Experience in nanofiltration for pollution control. 
  • Skilled in fabricating ultra-thin polyamide composite nanofiltration membranes (e.g., sub-10-nm polyamide rejection layer).
  • Experience in interlayered thin-film composite nanofiltration membranes.
  • Strong advantage for researchers with one or more of the following expertise:
  • Experience in developing ultra-permeable nanofiltration membranes (e.g., water permeance >80 L m-2 h-1 bar-1) and related applications is a strong advantage.
  • Experience in submerged vacuum-driven nanofiltration processes.
  • Capable of designing electricity-free portable water purifiers.
  • Publication record in prestigious journals.
  • Proven ability to independently drive research projects and collaborate effectively in a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Open to a fixed-term contract.
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Job Title: Research Fellow (Membrane), ChBE

29/6/2026

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Job Title: Research Fellow (Membrane), ChBE
Hiring Company: The Research Fellow (membrane) positions in the Department of Chemical Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS). As a Research Fellow, you will work on an industry-funded project focussing on scaling up advanced membrane systems for carbon capture applications. The role involves designing, optimizing, and scaling membrane modules and testing platforms. We are seeking independent, talented, and experienced individual who is motivated to translate research into practical technology.
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Job location: NUS Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore
Requirements:
  • PhD in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of membrane materials, membrane chemistry, and gas separation mechanisms.
  • Experience in hollow fiber membrane spinning and module fabrication for gas separation applications.
  • Experience in membrane testing and characterization for gas separation systems.
  • Experience working with polymeric or crystalline materials (e.g., MOFs, ZIFs, COFs) is preferred.
  • Additional experience in membrane technology scale-up is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with Aspen HYSYS, COMSOL (CFD), or MATLAB is beneficial.
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
  • Not afraid to experiment and enjoys hands-on tinkering.
  • Thinks critically and develops customized solutions to troubleshoot problems.
  • Interest in entrepreneurship or startup ventures is encouraged.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).
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Job Title: Research Engineer (Membranes), ChBE

29/6/2026

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Job Title: Research Engineer (Membranes), ChBE
Hiring Company: The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department of the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applicants for Research Engineer in Membrane. The Research Engineer will design and synthesize chiral covalent organic frameworks (COFs), fabricate chiral COF membranes and evaluate membranes for chiral separations.
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Job location: NUS Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore
Requirements:
  • Experience in organic synthesis, especially chiral synthesis;
  • Experience in porous materials and polymers;
  • Experience in membrane science and engineering.
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Job Title: Post-Doctoral Scientist, Bioconjugation Process Innovation

26/6/2026

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Job Title: Post-Doctoral Scientist, Bioconjugation Process Innovation
Hiring Company: Lilly invites suitable candidate for Post-Doctoral Scientist in Bioconjugation Process Innovation. This postdoctoral position sits within the Purification Process Development group in BR&D and focuses on advancing In-Process Conjugation (IPC) as a next-generation manufacturing platform for Antibody RNA Conjugates (ARC) and Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC). The postdoc will work at the intersection of downstream purification, conjugation chemistry, and process analytics — a uniquely broad technical scope that prepares candidates for cross-functional roles in antibody conjugate process development.
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Job location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomolecular Engineering, or a closely related field, conferred within the past 3 years (or anticipated prior to start date).
  • Hands-on experience with preparative protein chromatography (affinity, IEX, HIC, SEC) using ÄKTA or equivalent chromatography systems.
  • Familiarity with antibody conjugate modalities (ADC, ARC, or similar) and/or bioconjugation chemistry.
  • Experience with analytical characterization methods relevant to conjugate process development (LC-MS, ELISA, HCP assays, DAR determination).
  • Exposure to tangential flow filtration (TFF) or other membrane-based separation operations.
  • Interest in or experience with process analytical technology (PAT) or process intensification.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; publication and/or conference presentation experience preferred.
  • Highly collaborative with demonstrated ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Self-directed, intellectually curious, and motivated to build a career in the biopharmaceutical industry.
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Job Title: Sr. Associate Scientist

26/6/2026

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Job Title: Sr. Associate Scientist
Hiring Company: Repligen invites you for Sr Associate Scientist role. The Sr. Associate Scientist is a hands-on R&D role focused on the development and evaluation of membrane-based separation technologies for downstream bio-processing, with an emphasis on ultrafiltration and tangential flow filtration (TFF) applications. This position performs laboratory and pilot scale experiments with a high degree of independence, carrying out defined experimental plans to support product and process development including concentration, diafiltration, and purification of biologics, while troubleshooting issues and generating reliable, high-quality data.
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Job location: Marlborough, MA, USA
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
  • 3–5+ years of relevant industry experience in bioprocessing, filtration, or related environments
  • Ability to execute experiments independently and manage multiple priorities with limited supervision
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical report writing
  • Hands-on experience with membranes, TFF cassettes (hollow fiber), ultrafiltration diafiltration, and/or tangential flow filtration (TFF) systems
  • Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory or pilot scale equipment
  • Familiarity with downstream bioprocessing applications such as protein concentration, purification, or buffer exchange
  • Experience with membrane manufacturing development, filtration device manufacturing development, filtration device failure analysis.
  • Experience preparing technical reports and supporting white papers
  • Experience using statistical or data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Excel, or similar) for data evaluation, visualization, and trend analysis
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Job Title: Purification Engineer

26/6/2026

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Job Title: Purification Engineer
Hiring Company: Qnity invites applicants for purification engineer role. Specifically, the role of the purification engineer will be to conduct laboratory experiments related to filtration and metal impurity removal. The knowledge generated by this experimental work will be used to help scale up new raw materials and formulations, troubleshoot commercial production issues, improve product quality, and win new business. The applicant will work as part of a team dedicated to filtration and purification, and will regularly report and share results with the team to help plan and design new experiments.
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Job location: Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States of America
Requirements:
  • B.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
  • Experience working in a laboratory environment, preferably with flammable/combustible materials
  • Experience with ion exchange resins and/or membrane filtration is a plus
  • Able to learn new skills and knowledge on fast time scales
  • Flexible with respect to assignments and tasks
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Good oral and written communications skills, including technical reports and presentations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
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Job Title: Doctoral student in PFAS treatment and destruction technologies

24/6/2026

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Job Title: Doctoral student in PFAS treatment and destruction technologies
Hiring Company: The doctoral position is part of the Formas-funded COAST PFAS, led by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and conducted in collaboration with Chalmers, Örebro University and municipal wastewater treatment plants to develop practical and scalable solutions for reducing PFAS emissions to coastal waters by combining upstream source control, advanced analytical methods, treatment technologies and governance innovation.
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Job location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Requirements:
  • To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits  in material science, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or equivalent.   
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas:  
    • catalysis / heterogeneous catalysis / electrochemistry
    • photocatalysis / photochemistry / photoredox processes 
    • environmental chemistry / water treatment processes 
    • analytical chemistry relevant to environmental samples (e.g., chromatography, spectroscopy, ion analysis) 
  • Experience working with PFAS or other persistent organic pollutants (POPs) 
  • Experience with water and wastewater treatment processes, including membrane filtration, flotation, foam fractionation, adsorption, or pilot-scale treatment systems 
  • Experience with advanced oxidation/reduction processes (AOP/ARP), radical chemistry, or reaction kinetics 
  • Experience with mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS and/or HRMS), organofluorine-related methods (EOF/TOF), and/or fluoride analysis 
  • Experience with reactor design/operation (batch/flow photoreactors, catalyst immobilisation, scale-up considerations) 
  • Experience with complex matrices (wastewater, landfill leachate, concentrates) and QA/QC routines (blanks, spikes, recoveries) 
  • Programming/data handling skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R) for data processing and modelling 
  • Experience in organic synthesis or materials synthesis 
 
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Job Title: Doctoral student in developing PEM fuel cells by multiscale modeling

24/6/2026

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Job Title: Doctoral student in developing PEM fuel cells by multiscale modeling
Hiring Company: The project will use atomistic first principles methods to understand the governing mechanism for Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC)degradation. Increased understanding of the governing processes will provide information on how catalysts could be improved and how the system should be operated to minimize degradation. The project is a collaboration between Volvo Technology AB and Chemical Physics at Chalmers.
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Job location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Requirements:
  • To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in  in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science*
  • Background in quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanichs
  • Documented experience in programming
  • Strong interest in atomistic modeling of surface reactions
  • Good communication skills in written and spoken English
  • Experience in atomic scale modeling
  • Experience from modeling reaction kinetics
  • Experience in python programming
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