Research Fellow (Membrane Separation and Water Desalination Processes)

Nanyang Technological University

Singapore 🇸🇬

Globally recognized as a leading research and technology organization, 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 Modeling & 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 digitalization.

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 at NTU.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct membrane and separation technology related projects for desalination, decarbonization, resource recovery etc.
  • Experimental setup design and construction, experiment design and testing, process modelling, data processing and reporting, progress report preparation, etc.
  • Journal paper publication.
  • Assistance in research proposal preparation, etc.
  • Assistance in mentoring junior students/researchers

Job Requirements:

  • PhD degree from a reputable university in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.
  • Excellent journal paper publication record.
  • Proficient oral presentation, report writing and multitasking skills.
  • Competent in using membrane technology and separation technologies.
  • Relevant research experience on electrochemical processes, electrode synthesis and in scaling up electrochemical water technology will be preferred.
  • 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 will be preferred.
  • Self-motivated and able to work on your own and in a team.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Strong responsibility for research.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU


POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development