Research Assistant (Gas Separation Membranes & Catalyses)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant to work on cutting-edge projects involving gas separation membranes and catalytic systems aimed at energy and sustainability. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Materials Science and possess hands-on laboratory experience. Responsibilities include material synthesis, development of testing systems, and data analysis, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Join a multidisciplinary team to engage in exciting research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science.
• Strong interest in membranes, catalysis, gas separation, or energy materials.
• Hands-on laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and fabricate membrane materials.
• Develop and test gas separation and membrane–catalysis systems.
• Conduct gas permeation, selectivity, and catalytic performance measurements.
• Perform materials characterization.
• Assist with data analysis and manuscript preparation.
• Support laboratory operations and safety compliance.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Interest in membranes

Familiarity with gas testing systems

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUSCareer Portal

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Job Description

The research assistant will work on the design, fabrication, and characterization of advanced gas separation membranes and catalytic systems for energy and sustainability applications. Key responsibilities include:

• Synthesise and fabricate membrane materials (e.g., polymeric, inorganic, and 2D-material-based membranes)
• Develop and test gas separation and membrane–catalysis systems
• Conduct gas permeation, selectivity, and catalytic performance measurements
• Perform materials characterization (e.g., SEM/TEM, XRD, Raman, XPS, BET, etc)
• Assist with data analysis, documentation, and manuscript preparation
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations and safety compliance

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science
• Background or strong interest in membranes, catalysis, gas separation, or energy materials
• Hands-on laboratory experience; familiarity with gas testing systems is an advantage
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team