Membrane Technologies Research Assistant (ML-Driven Models)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a Research Assistant (Membrane Technologies) in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering area. The role focuses on developing hybrid process models that merge first-principles simulation with machine learning to support membrane technology design for decarbonization.

You will work under Prof. Yoel René Cortés-Peña, collaborating on modelling, experimental validation and technology optimization, while performing techno-economic and environmental analyses to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Research experience in membrane technologies and interest in ML.
• Experience with modelling and design of experiments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop hybrid process models combining first-principles simulation and machine learning.
• Collaborate with Prof. Cortés-Peña and colleagues on modelling, validation and optimization.
• Use ML to estimate uncertain performance parameters from experimental data.
• Conduct techno-economic and environmental analyses to identify promising designs.
• Iteratively improve model predictions as new data becomes available.

Skills

Membrane technologies

Machine learning

Design of experiments

First-principles simulation

Process modelling

Techno-economic analysis

Environmental analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

National University of Singapore seeks a Research Assistant (Membrane Technologies) in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering area. The role focuses on developing hybrid process models that merge first-principles simulation with machine learning to support membrane technology design for decarbonization.

You will work under Prof. Yoel René Cortés-Peña, collaborating on modelling, experimental validation and technology optimization, while performing techno-economic and environmental analyses to