Research Fellow and Engineer (Membrane)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore invites applications for a Research Engineer and Research Fellow (membrane) in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The role focuses on translating membrane research into real-world deployment through industry-funded projects, scaling membrane systems for carbon capture and other gas separation applications.

You will lead design, fabrication, testing, and scale-up of membrane modules, and work with manufacturing partners to move from lab to

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of membrane materials, membrane chemistry, and gas separation mechanisms.
• Experience in membrane for gas separation application.
• Experience in membrane testing and characterization for gas separation systems.
• Additional experience in membrane technology scale-up is an advantage.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
• Not afraid to experiment and enjoys hands-on tinkering.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and fabrication of membrane modules for gas separation applications.
• Scale up membrane and module fabrication from laboratory to pilot scale.
• Design and build testing setups for gas separation systems.
• Conduct membrane gas performance testing.
• Liaise with manufacturing partners and vendors to develop prototypes and ensure successful fabrication from design to production.
• Develop and improve experimental and modeling workflows for membrane scale-up.

Skills

Membrane materials knowledge

Gas separation understanding

Experimental testing

Independent & collaborative

Hands-on tinkering

Education

MSc/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Research Engineer and Research Fellow (membrane) position in the Department of Chemical Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS).

With a strong focus on industry-driven projects, our team is advancing high-impact membrane solutions beyond the laboratory scale toward real-world deployment.

You will work on an industry-funded project focused on scaling up advanced membrane systems for carbon capture applications. The role involves designing, optimizing, and scaling membrane modules and testing platforms. We are seeking an independent, talented, and experienced individual who is motivated to translate research into practical technology.

Key Responsibilities

• -Lead the design and fabrication of membrane modules for gas separation applications.
• -Scale up membrane and module fabrication from laboratory to pilot scale.
• -Design and build testing setups for gas separation systems.
• -Conduct membrane gas performance testing.
• -Liaise with manufacturing partners and vendors to develop prototypes and ensure successful fabrication from design to production.
• -Develop and improve experimental and modeling workflows for membrane scale-up.

Qualifications

• -MSc/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• -Strong knowledge of membrane materials, membrane chemistry, and gas separation mechanisms.
• -Experience in membrane for gas separation application.
• -Experience in membrane testing and characterization for gas separation systems.
• -Additional experience in membrane technology scale-up is an advantage.
• -Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
• -Not afraid to experiment and enjoys hands-on tinkering.
• -Thinks critically and develops customized solutions to troubleshoot problems.
• -Fluent in English (written and spoken).