Research Fellow (Membrane and Separation Technology)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is seeking a Research Fellow to advance membrane and separation technologies for desalination, resource recovery, and decarbonisation.

The appointee will work within the Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI) on pilot- and lab-scale membrane systems, employing modelling and machine-learning approaches while publishing results and contributing to grant proposals.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in a relevant field (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or related).
• Excellent journal publication record.
• Excellent report writing skills and strong presentation abilities.
• Experience in design, modelling and operation of membrane-based desalination and water treatment systems.
• Experience with membrane technology and separation processes, including RO/NF membranes and laboratory scale work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct membrane and separation research projects for desalination and resource recovery.
• Design, optimise, construct, commission and operate membrane-based desalination and water reclamation pilot- and lab-scale systems.
• Model membrane systems using conventional and machine-learning approaches.
• Publish research results and prepare project progress reports.
• Assist in grant proposal preparation and mentorship of PhD/masters/undergraduate students.

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Globally recognised as a leading research and technology organisation, the Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI) addresses national priorities through its diverse expertise in Biotechnology and Bioprocesses, Membrane Technology, Chemicals and Materials, Resource Recovery, and Modelling & Artificial Intelligence. By harnessing its cross-cutting, interdisciplinary, and transformative capabilities, NEWRI drives innovation in water circularity and sustainability, next‑generation solid waste solutions, circular economy resource recovery, climate resilience and digitalisation. For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/newri. We are looking for a Research Fellow to conduct research on membrane and separation technology for desalination, resource recovery, and decarbonization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct membrane-related projects for desalination, decarbonisation, resource recovery, etc.
• Design, optimisation, construction, commissioning and operation of membrane‑based desalination and water reclamation pilot‑scale and lab‑scale systems.
• Conduct membrane and separation process modelling, module‑scale desalination system modelling, including conventional modelling and machine learning‑based modelling.
• Publish research data and prepare project progress reports.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals.
• Mentor junior PhD students, master’s students and undergraduate students for their research projects.

Job Requirements

• PhD degree from a reputable university in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent journal paper publication record.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent oral presentation skills and multitasking skills.
• Excellent experience in design, optimisation, construction, commissioning and operation of membrane‑based desalination and water reclamation systems.
• Excellent experience in membrane and separation process modelling, module‑scale desalination system modelling, including conventional modelling and machine learning‑based modelling.
• Relevant research experience on membrane technology and separation technologies.
• Relevant research experience on electrochemical processes and/or electrode synthesis.
• Relevant research experience in scaling up electrochemical water technology.
• Relevant research experience in the fabrication/synthesis of RO/NF/ion exchange membranes (IEMs)/organic solvent membranes and/or organic chemical synthesis, and membrane/separation process development.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility for research and project delivery.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU A research‑intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world‑class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark‑certified (equivalent to LEED‑certified) buildings, of which 95% is certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech‑enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive