Job Title: Research Fellow (photocatalytic membrane for water purification)

Job Title: Research Fellow (photocatalytic membrane for water purification)
Hiring Company: The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for a Research Fellow position in Advanced Membrane Science and Engineering for Sustainable Environmental Applications. The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary research program focusing on photocatalytic membrane systems for advanced water purification. This work synergizes membrane engineering, advanced characterization, and mechanistic studies to reveal structure–property–activity relationships under light irradiation and formulate design principles for selective, durable photocatalytic membrane platforms. The research connects fundamental interface science with the development of practical modules for targeted separations, addressing emerging contaminant removal and resource recovery from complex realistic waters.
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Job location: Kent Ridge Campus, NUS, Singapore
Requirements:

• A Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or closely related disciplines).
• 2 years of relevant postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in environmental engineering, material science, and/or photocatalysis.
• Strong research track record, evidenced by high-quality peer-reviewed publications in water treatment, photocatalysis, or membrane science/engineering.
• Hands-on experimental expertise in photocatalysis-related research, such as photocatalyst synthesis/fabrication (e.g., COFs, metal oxides), characterization, and performance evaluation.
• Ability to design and execute experiments that integrate membrane transport with photocatalytic reactions, including rigorous control of operating conditions and reproducible performance benchmarking.
• Proficiency in relevant general and in-situ characterization, with strong quantitative data interpretation skills.
• Experience in evaluating catalytic performance under realistic water matrices, including selectivity, stability, and durability, and ability to translate observations into mechanism-informed design strategies.
• Experience in atomistic modelling and simulations, including density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD) to investigate the interfacial interaction and reaction mechanisms.
• Proven ability to independently drive research projects, manage timelines and deliverables, and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in preparing manuscripts, technical reports, and (ideally) contributing to research proposal development (fellowships/internal/external grants).
• Willingness to support mentoring of junior researchers/students and contribute to a safe, efficient laboratory environment.
• Open to a fixed-term contract.

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