Microfluidics Research Fellow: Passive Plasma Separator

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is inviting applications for a Research Fellow (Microfluidics) in the Biomedical Engineering section of the College of Design and Engineering. The role focuses on developing passive microfluidic plasma separators, interfacing micro/nanofabrication with point-of-care diagnostics, and contributing to disease-focused platforms including cardiovascular applications.

The successful candidate will design, prototype, and optimize devices, characterize performance, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experimental design experience for microfluidic systems and quantitative characterization.
• Hands-on expertise in prototype design, fabrication, and validation of microfluidic diagnostic devices.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills for device performance evaluation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.
• Fixed-term contract is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and optimize passive microfluidic devices for plasma separation and sensor integration.
• Characterize separation performance across conditions and assess robustness.
• Develop scalable workflows and testing protocols for prototyping and transfer.
• Plan experiments and analyze data using appropriate software.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers to integrate microfluidics with biosensing platforms.
• Prepare publications, technical reports, and conference materials.
• Stay updated on advances in microfluidics and biomedical diagnostics.

Skills

Experimental design

Microfluidics

Data analysis

Visualization tools

Communication

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering/related

Tools

MEMS fabrication

Device testing

Flow characterization

Job description

National University of Singapore is inviting applications for a Research Fellow (Microfluidics) in the Biomedical Engineering section of the College of Design and Engineering. The role focuses on developing passive microfluidic plasma separators, interfacing micro/nanofabrication with point-of-care diagnostics, and contributing to disease-focused platforms including cardiovascular applications.

The successful candidate will design, prototype, and optimize devices, characterize performance, and