Research Fellow (Process Safety, Sustainability & Techno-Economics), CHBE

National University of Singapore; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The National University of Singapore is seeking a researcher to support process safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA) for methane handling and high-temperature operations, and to develop safety instrumented functions and alarm philosophies.

The role includes performing techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) to optimize process design, quantify environmental impacts, and support technology scale-up and commercialization through collaboration with industrial partners.

Formación

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field required.
• Strong knowledge of HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA and risk assessment.
• Experience with TEA and/or LCA for chemical/energy processes preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC/ASME standards is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Support process safety studies for methane handling, high-temperature operation, hydrogen pressurization, and regeneration.
• Develop safety instrumented functions, alarm/interlock philosophies, and proof-test procedures per standards.
• Conduct TEA and LCA to optimize process design, quantify environmental impacts, and support scale-up.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and industrial partners.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical writing skills

Team collaboration

Educación

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

gPROMS

Descripción del empleo

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Description

To support process safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA) for methane handling, high-temperature operation, hydrogen pressurization, and regeneration; develop safety instrumented functions, alarm/interlock philosophies, and proof-test procedures in accordance with ISO/IEC/ASME standards.

To conduct techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) to optimize process design, assess economic viability, quantify environmental impacts, and support technology scale-up and commercialization.

Job Requirements

• 1. PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2. Strong knowledge of process safety methodologies, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessment.
• 3. Experience in techno-economic analysis (TEA) and/or life cycle assessment (LCA) for chemical or energy processes is preferred.
• 4. Familiarity with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, gPROMS) is an advantage.
• 5. Knowledge of industrial EHS standards and engineering codes (e.g., ISO, IEC, ASME) is desirable.
• 6. Experience with hydrogen, natural gas, high-temperature processes, or pilot plant operations is preferred.
• 7. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• 8. Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with industrial partners.