Job Title: PhD and postdoctoral positions in Biogas purification and valorization using membranes

15/11/2025

Job Title: PhD and postdoctoral positions in Biogas purification and valorization using membranes
Hiring Company: The Department of Chemical and Biotechnological Engineering at the University of Sherbrooke invites applicants for PhD and postdoctoral positions. The candidates will work on the project focuses on developing advanced membrane technologies for biogas purification and valorization, with the aim of improving renewable energy production. By integrating functionalized membrane materials, the research aims to selectively separate impurities and CO2 from raw biogas to obtain high-purity biomethane. The work combines membrane material synthesis, surface modification, gas purification and separation, as well as process design and evaluation.
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Job location: Sherbrooke - Canada
Requirements:
candidates with a strong background in chemical engineering, particularly in the following areas:

Membrane science and technology
Materials synthesis and surface modification
Gas separation and purification
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Mastering process simulation and modeling tools is an asset, as it strengthens analytical and optimization capabilities (though not essential).

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2 Comments

Mehtab Ali

15/11/2025 11:54:42 pm

I hold an MSc by Research in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, where my work focused on developing ionic-liquid-functionalized silica/polymer mixed-matrix membranes for CO₂/CH₄ separation. Through this project, I gained strong expertise in membrane synthesis, surface modification, gas permeation testing, and a wide range of characterization techniques (FTIR, XRD, SEM-EDX, TGA, DSC). I also integrated molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and COSMO-RS modeling to understand transport mechanisms and polymer-filler interactions, thereby significantly strengthening my analytical and design capabilities in membrane science. My work has resulted in publications in Q1-Q2 journals and conference presentations.
The PhD project on Biogas purification and valorization using membranes aligns directly with my research background and long-term goals. I have hands-on experience with CO₂/CH₄ systems, tailoring membrane structures for enhanced selectivity, and improving interfacial compatibility in hybrid membranes, knowledge highly relevant to upgrading raw biogas to biomethane. I am particularly motivated by the opportunity to contribute to renewable energy solutions by developing high-performance membranes that enable sustainable biogas purification pathways.
n addition to my laboratory experience, I have strong modelling and simulation skills, including MD simulation, sorption-diffusion modeling, and basic process simulation, which I am eager to expand further. My combined experimental and computational background positions me well to contribute to the development of membrane materials, the evaluation of gas separation performance, and process design for biogas valorization.
Pursuing this PhD at the University of Sherbrooke aligns with my long-term vision of advancing clean energy technologies and establishing a research platform in Pakistan focused on renewable energy and carbon management. I am highly motivated to join your team and contribute to impactful research in sustainable membrane-based gas upgrading.

Membrane Tech brief

17/11/2025 10:36:04 am

Dear Ali,
That's a good background. Please follow the link on the job post to apply. Best wishes

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