Environmental Engineering

Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors; Singapore; Remote; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iddya lab at NTU is recruiting motivated graduate students for research at the food-water-energy nexus. Candidates will work on polymer chemistry and technology project applications, developing innovative solutions in electrochemical systems and effective resource management. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or environmental engineering.
• Experience with membrane fabrication, ion exchange membranes is advantageous.
• Ability to conduct independent research and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage in cutting-edge research in electrochemical and membrane technologies.
• Develop ion-selective membranes for resource recovery.
• Build digital twins to optimize processes.

Skills

Research experience in electrochemistry

Strong scientific writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Master’s degree in related fields

Job description

Job Description

The Iddya lab is actively recruiting highly motivated and creative graduate students (upto 2) for Jan 2026 in the Department of Chemical Engineering at NTU.

Research in our lab will focus on developing electrochemical and membrane-based technologies to tackle urgent challenges at the food–water–energy nexus. Candidates will engage in cutting-edge research focused on polymer chemistry, interfacial science, nanotechnology, and AI to enable advanced water treatment, sustainable energy recovery, and nutrient management.

Potential projects include but are not limited to:

• Ion-selective membranes for resource recovery
• Build digital twins to optimize membrane-based processes

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, environmental engineering or related fields.
• Research experience in electrochemistry, membrane fabrication, ion exchange membranes, or analytical chemistry is advantageous.
• Ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills.

To apply:

If you are passionate about these research areas, I would be delighted to consider you for our team. We are looking for candidates who are driven by passions for the field and a commitment to long-term goals. Together, we can develop our research expertise. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Arpita Iddya (Email: [e-mail] ) with a subject line as “Ph.D. Application_Your Name”. In addition, please send a single file including:

• Cover letter that highlights your education background, research experience and interests, and career goals (1 page only)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Aug 15, 2025.