Research Fellow (Pilot Plant, Process Safety & Techno-Economic Engineer), ChBE

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites a PhD‑level process engineer to lead the engineering, commissioning, and operation of a pilot plant at Kent Ridge Campus, including installation, process integration, leak testing, and staged start‑up.

You will conduct process safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA), ensure EHS and engineering standard compliance, and perform TEA and LCA to support scale‑up and commercialization.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in pilot plant engineering, commissioning, or industrial process operations.
• Knowledge of HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA and EHS management.
• Experience with TEA and/or LCA for chemical or energy processes preferred.
• Familiarity with process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS) and standards (ISO, IEC, ASME) is an advantage.
• Experience with hydrogen, natural gas, high‑temperature processes, or pilot‑scale facilities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering, commissioning and operation of the pilot plant.
• Conduct process safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA) and ensure EHS compliance.
• Perform techno‑economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) to support scale‑up and commercialization.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and industrial partners for project execution.

Skills

Pilot plant

Process safety

TEA/LCA

Aspen Plus/HYSYS

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus/HYSYS

Job description

Responsibilities

To lead the engineering, commissioning, and operation of the pilot plant, including equipment installation, process integration, leak testing, interlock validation, staged start‑up, and continuous performance evaluation. They will also conduct process safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA), ensure compliance with EHS and engineering standards, and perform techno‑economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) to support process optimization, technology scale‑up, and commercialization.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in pilot plant engineering, process commissioning, or industrial process operations.
• Knowledge of process safety methodologies, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and EHS management.
• Experience in techno‑economic analysis (TEA) and/or life cycle assessment (LCA) for chemical or energy processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS) and engineering standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, ASME) is an advantage.
• Experience with hydrogen, natural gas, high‑temperature processes, or pilot‑scale facilities is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, project coordination, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and industrial partners.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus