Research Engineer (Catalyst Scale Up)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Engineer (Catalyst Scale Up) to support the development of mass and energy balance equations, reactor modeling, and heat‑exchange network design for pilot-scale catalyst scale-up in hydrogen production projects.

The role requires a chemistry/chemical engineering background with hands-on catalysis experience, strong experimental skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• At least 1 year of hands-on research experience in heterogeneous catalysis or catalyst development.
• Experience in catalyst synthesis, preparation, and characterization techniques (SEM, XRD, BET, Raman, TPR, TEM) preferred.
• Knowledge of reaction engineering, gas-solid reactions, and catalytic reactor systems.
• Experience in catalyst scale-up, pilot-scale experiments, or process scale-up is an advantage.
• Strong experimental, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of mass and energy balance equations.
• First-principles reactor and recycle modeling.
• Support heat-exchange network design and catalyst scale-up for pilot-scale implementation.

Skills

Hands-on research experience

Strong experimental skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independent and collaborative work

Good English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or related

Tools

SEM

XRD

BET

Raman

TPR

TEM

Job description

Research Engineer (Catalyst Scale Up)

Centre for Hydrogen and Carbon Innovations, Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore. Employment type: Research Staff.

They will support the development of rigorous mass and energy balance equations, first‑principles reactor and recycle modeling, heat‑exchange network design, and support catalyst scale‑up for pilot‑scale implementation, establishing the engineering foundation for scaling hydrogen production from 1 to 100 kg/day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of hands‑on research experience in heterogeneous catalysis or catalyst development.
• Experience in catalyst synthesis, preparation, and characterization techniques (SEM, XRD, BET, Raman, TPR, TEM) is preferred.
• Knowledge of reaction engineering, gas‑solid reactions, and catalytic reactor systems.
• Experience in catalyst scale‑up, pilot‑scale experiments, or process scale‑up is an advantage.
• Strong experimental, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.