Membrane & Desalination Research Officer

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU NEWRI is seeking a Project Officer to conduct research on membrane and separation technology for desalination, resource recovery, and decarbonization. The role involves experimental work, modelling, and collaboration across teams to advance water sustainability initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a chemical/environmental/mechanical engineering degree and have strong writing, presentation, and communication skills. Experience with membrane systems and electrochemical water tech is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, environmental or mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Excellent report writing skills and ability to present clearly.
• Strong oral presentation and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with membrane technology or separation processes is desirable.
• Experience with scaling up electrochemical water treatment processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct membrane-related projects for desalination, decarbonization, and resource recovery.
• Assist design, optimization, construction, commissioning and operation of pilot-scale and lab-scale membrane systems.
• Model membrane and separation processes, including ML-based modelling.
• Publish research data and prepare project progress reports.
• Assist in preparing grant proposals.

Skills

Report writing

Oral presentation

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/environmental/mechanical engineering

Job description

NTU NEWRI is seeking a Project Officer to conduct research on membrane and separation technology for desalination, resource recovery, and decarbonization. The role involves experimental work, modelling, and collaboration across teams to advance water sustainability initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a chemical/environmental/mechanical engineering degree and have strong writing, presentation, and communication skills. Experience with membrane systems and electrochemical water tech is advantageous.