Job Title: Research Fellow (membrane)

Job Title: Research Fellow (membrane)
Hiring Company: The department of Chemical Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS) invites candidates for Research Fellow (membrane) positions. 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: Kent Ridge Campus, NUS, 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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