Research Fellow (Microfluidics)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is inviting applications for a Research Fellow (Microfluidics) in the Biomedical Engineering section of the College of Design and Engineering. The role focuses on developing passive microfluidic plasma separators, interfacing micro/nanofabrication with point-of-care diagnostics, and contributing to disease-focused platforms including cardiovascular applications.

The successful candidate will design, prototype, and optimize devices, characterize performance, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experimental design experience for microfluidic systems and quantitative characterization.
• Hands-on expertise in prototype design, fabrication, and validation of microfluidic diagnostic devices.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills for device performance evaluation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.
• Fixed-term contract is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and optimize passive microfluidic devices for plasma separation and sensor integration.
• Characterize separation performance across conditions and assess robustness.
• Develop scalable workflows and testing protocols for prototyping and transfer.
• Plan experiments and analyze data using appropriate software.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers to integrate microfluidics with biosensing platforms.
• Prepare publications, technical reports, and conference materials.
• Stay updated on advances in microfluidics and biomedical diagnostics.

Skills

Experimental design

Microfluidics

Data analysis

Visualization tools

Communication

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering/related

Tools

MEMS fabrication

Device testing

Flow characterization

Job description

Job Title: Research Fellow (Microfluidics)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Biomedical Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 22/07/2026

We are inviting applications for Research Fellow to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary team focused on developing a passive microfluidic plasma separator device. The successful candidate will work at the interface of micro/nanofabrication, point-of-care (POC) development, and biomedical diagnostics.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and optimization of integrated microfluidic platforms for specific disease applications, including cardiovascular disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and optimize passive microfluidic devices integrating plasma-separation methodology for efficient plasma delivery to electrochemical sensors.
• Characterize plasma separation performance including separation time, yield, cell carryover, and robustness across physiological and environmental conditions.
• Develop reproducible device fabrication workflows, design documentation, and standardized testing protocols to support scalable prototyping and design transfer.
• Plan experiments, collect and analyse data using appropriate analytical tools and software.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams including clinicians to integrate microfluidics chips with complementary technologies, such as electrochemical biosensing platforms.
• Prepare research publications, technical reports, and conference presentations.
• Keep abreast of emerging developments in microfluidics, diagnostics, and biomedical engineering.

Qualifications

• Possess a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in experimental design and quantitative characterization of microfluidic systems, including flow behaviour, plasma separation efficiency, and assay compatibility.
• Hands‑on expertise in the design, prototyping, and validation of microfluidic diagnostic devices, including membrane integration, passive flow control, and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and visualization tools for device performance evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams spanning engineering, biosensing, and clinical research.
• Open to fixed‑term contract.

Req ID: 33826