Research Engineer (Technical and Environmental Analysis)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research program seeks a Research Engineer to contribute to the development of sustainable aviation fuels. This role involves conducting technoeconomic and environmental assessments through data collection and analysis. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in process engineering, environmental analysis, and relevant software tools. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology aimed at achieving net-zero emissions. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making a significant impact on the aviation industry and sustainability efforts worldwide.

Qualifications

• Expertise in process engineering and environmental analysis is essential.
• Knowledge in life cycle assessment and technoeconomic analysis required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and create data for technoeconomic and environmental assessment.
• Work on mass and energy balances for inventory tables.

Skills

Process engineering

Heat integration

Environmental analysis

Chemical/biological process modeling

Process optimization

Life cycle assessment

Technoeconomic analysis

Python coding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor in Chemical Engineering

Master in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AspenPlus

ProSimPlus

SuperProDesign

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The CNegSAF Program is looking for a Research Engineer in Technoeconomic and environmental analysis.
Hosted by CNRS@CREATE with NUS as a co-lead for the program, the program ‘Carbon Negative production of advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuels using twin synthetic bacterial consortia Project’ (CNegSAF) is an international collaboration between world leading institutions in France and Singapore including CNRS, Toulouse Biotechnology Institute (TBI), National University of Singapore, A*Star (SIFBI), and Nanyang Technological University. CNegSAF aims to demonstrate the feasibility of using a synthetic bacterial consortium to convert green hydrogen and concentrated waste CO2 (released by chemicals companies) into sustainable aviation biofuels. This innovative research program has the potential to significantly contribute to Singapore's and the world net-zero emissions target while supplying sustainable aviation fuels to the aviation industry.

Job Description

The Research Engineer will primarily work on collecting and creating data (mass and energy balances) to build up inventory tables that will serve for the technoeconomic and environmental assessment of the process. The position is ideal for someone with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

1. Process engineering
2. Heat integration
3. Environmental analysis
4. Chemical/biological process modeling
5. Process optimization

The main questions to be addressed:

• How to incorporate new technologies in the proposed value chain, at industrial scale?
• How to define the feasible scale (multicriteria decision making)?
• Which are the needs and limits for the implementation of the chosen technologies?

Qualifications

Required Education & Skills

• Possess a Bachelor or Master in chemical engineering, process engineering or related disciplines.
• Has specific skills in Life cycle assessment, design of process flowsheet, technoeconomic analysis.
• Must have excellent written and spoken communication skills as the RE will be required to deliver presentations effectively.
• Knowledge about fermentation processes.
• Knowledge about Python coding (basic/intermediate).
• Demonstrated knowledge of using commercial process modeling software (AspenPlus, ProSimPlus, SuperProDesign).
• Position offered will commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate.
• Open to fixed term contract.

It is expected that the candidate shows a high motivation for the project, as well as good communication (writing, oral) skills for publications in conferences and scientific journals. Excellent interpersonal skills to foster collaborations with colleagues in the CNegSAF project are required.

The position is available from February 2025. The position is hired by NUS.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department: Biomedical Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job Requisition ID: 28020