79 Faculty - Engineering - Chemical jobs

Full time R00011922 The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Senior Research Fellow.  Key Responsibilities:  The Senior Research Fellow will design and synthesize new antibacterial drugs. He/she will also work with Post-doctoral fellows to achieve the project goals. Will develop and execute experiments aimed at the design and synthesis of small and oligomeric antibacterial drugs which may include heterocyclic compounds, azole compounds, etc. He / she will also do the structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies of the drug activities and toxicity.  This includes: Prepare technical reports for the program PIs and present data at regular group meetings. Draft research publications/proposals. Supervise PHD students. Assist with organization and management of the research team, such as upkeeping of laboratory safety, procurement, Goods Receive, lab safety, report, and...

NTU Main Campus, Singapore Full time R00012144 The Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development (MESD) Centre of Excellence, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is looking into various alternative fuels for maritime industry, investigating the supply chain, adoption and technology. The Centre calls for talents with inspiration in maritime decarbonisation to join the team. Joining as a Research Fellow, you will participate in different maritime research projects and also lead your own projects. Job Responsibilities The Research Fellow will work on research projects investigating the total solutions of alternative fuels (e.g. Biofuel, Ammonia, Methanol, etc) for maritime industry, covering port operations, harbour craft and international shipping. The main scope would be to study the compatibility of the alternative fuels for maritime applications, including onboard trial. The Research Fellow will also need to assist in drafting proposal, preparing...

Full time R00011487 The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.  Key Responsibilities:  Develop, run and implement scientific project on nanoscale membrane dynamics in cells. Collaborate with other team members, train and supervise junior laboratory members Write scientific paper and grants Job Requirements:  A Ph.D in biomedical engineering or related disciplines. Research backgrounds in material topography engineering and advanced microscopy are highly preferred. Recent Ph.D graduates within 3 year experience. Have more than 2 first-authored papers in reputable journals. Experience in nuclear biology, cellular aging, mechanobiology and biophysics is highly desirable. Experience in surface patterning, topography engineering, nano-/micro-fabrication and related techniques, electron beam lithography, nanoimprinting is highly preferred....

Full time R00011590 The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. Key Responsibilities:  Synthesize low valent main group compounds featuring an unique electronic structure, and investigate the reactivity. The catalytic activity of those compounds will also be investigated. Develop fundamental chemistry of p-block elements-based compounds, in particular boron-containing molecules Use experimental and analytical skills ranging from basic schlenk technique to computational method with Gaussian program. Involve in the laboratory management as well as university’s duties & tasks. Job Requirements:  PhD in Chemistry Extensive knowledge about fundamental and advanced main group chemistry. Strong background and experience on main group and catalysis. Experimental and analytical skills and sufficient experience to handle air- and...

Full time R00011578 The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. Key Responsibilities:  Synthesize low valent main group compounds featuring an unique electronic structure, and investigate the reactivity. The catalytic activity of those compounds will also be investigated. Develop fundamental chemistry of p-block elements-based compounds, in particular boron-containing molecules Use experimental and analytical skills ranging from basic schlenk technique to computational method with Gaussian program. Involve in the laboratory management as well as university’s duties & tasks. Job Requirements:  PhD in Chemistry Extensive knowledge about fundamental and advanced main group chemistry. Strong background and experience on main group and catalysis. Experimental and analytical skills and sufficient experience to handle air- and...

NTU Main Campus, Singapore Full time R00012876 The Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI) invites applications for the position of Research Assistant. The NTU’s Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI) is looking for an enthusiastic individual who will work as a research assistant in the area of single cell protein. This research position is available in a collaborative project funded by NRF under the Competitive Research Program. The purpose of this position is conducting research in the microbiome biosynthesis from wastewater to achieve the set goals for this project. Key Responsibilities:  Set up and operate laboratory-scale and/or pilot-scale reactor to produce single cell protein in the lab. Perform samples analysis using advanced analytical equipment, e.g., LC-QTOF. Characterize feed stocks and final products. Be responsible for data acquisition and processing. Job Requirements: Possess...

Full time R00011044 The new interdisciplinary school, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) (formed by integrating the Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry from the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) with the School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (SCBE)) invites applicants to apply for tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Bioengineering or a related field by the beginning of the appointment period. Candidates with post-doctoral training would be preferred. The School is particularly interested in candidates with research interest in the areas of Food Technology and Engineering, who can collaboratively contribute to the Singapore national vision of ‘30 by 30’ goal, i.e., producing 30 % of its nutritional needs locally by 2030. The successful...

Full time R00011018 A Research Associate position is available in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.  Job Description: This position is under the research project “A Sustainable Bio-platform for High Quality Microbial Protein Production”.  This job is expected to provide day-to-day support in the operation lab and pilot scale biomass concentration systems, conduct laboratory and pilot study to develop membranes, perform membrane separation performance test, perform pilot-scale membrane module assembly, prepare progress reports and presentations. Job Requirements: Masters degree from a reputable university in chemical/environmental engineering Relevant research experience on membrane technology Oral presentation skill, Multitasking skill Self-motivated and able to work on your own and in a team Good interpersonal skills Good communication and writing skills in...

Full time R00013198 The Choksi research group at School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) is seeking a Research Fellow funded by a grant through the Young Independent Research Grant, A*STAR. The Research Fellow will help advance foundational knowledge in designing stable, active, selective, and cost-effective catalysts for fuel cell applications. The research fellow will employ electronic structure calculations, first principles thermodynamics, and microkinetic modelling to understand electrocatalytic processes at the molecular scale. This is a two-year appointment that is renewable beyond the first year based on performance. Key responsibilities: Performing ab initio calculations of reaction mechanisms on electrocatalysts Using ab initio thermodynamics to determine electrocatalytic structures under working conditions. Calculating reaction rates using electrochemical microkinetic models. Understanding the stability of nanoparticle...

NTU Main Campus, Singapore Full time R00013183 The Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERIAN) invites applications for the position of Research Associate. The Research Associate will work on the development, characterisation and scale up of innovative hydrometallurgy based separation processes from e-waste leaching solutions Key Responsibilities:  Specific lixiviation Specific precipitation Liquid-liquid or Liquid/solid extraction Simulation of scaled up process. Design of continuous process based on the most interesting systems for the selective recovery of the metal ions of interest Implementation of the process at pilot scale (~10 L/h or larger) to demonstrate its feasibility and to give first hints for cost analysis from the perspective of development at industrial size Job Requirements: Masters in chemical engineering / chemistry Candidate with strong background on chemical separation processes, especially hydrometallurgy...

Date:  11-Mar-2023 Location:  COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description This is a new research project funded by a multi-national pharmaceutical company. The candidate will have opportunities to participate in all stages of the project: Engage the scientific literature and work in a team to develop a simulation model of an actual industrial process Conduct simulations using commercial software to understand, investigate, and solve an industrial problem Work in a team and with the Principal Investigator to co-author manuscripts for publication in scientific journals There will be ample opportunities for personal growth and professional development. The candidate can look forward to: Developing a new expertise in the subject of Particle Technology Learning and applying commercial software for simulations of industrial particulate processes...

Date:  20-Feb-2023 Location:  COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description Assistant Prof Zhang Sui’s is leading a membrane research group in NUS that engineers membrane transport for water, environment, energy and sustainability (  https://blog.nus.edu.sg/suizhang/  ). Currently there are three research fellow positions, two on the development of advanced hollow fiber membranes for carbon capture, and the other on machine learning studies for next-generation membranes (under the co-supervision of another expert). Candidates with prior experiences in membranes are preferred. Interested candidates may send CV to  chezhasu@nus.edu.sg  . Job Requirements Candidates should hold PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials or other relevant fields. Covid-19 Message At NUS, the health and safety of our...

Date:  19-Mar-2023 Location:  COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description Reverse osmosis (RO) membrane development for boron removal that meets the project targets Synthesis/Preparation of nanoparticles for membrane modification Familiar with boron and RO membrane experiments and data analysis Familiar with characterizations of membrane (chemical properties, surface properties, morphology etc.) Literature review and paper writing Job Requirements A Ph.D. degree in the field of Chemical Engineering, with good publications preferred. Possess knowledge or great interest in membrane sciences, polymer sciences, membrane separation process, and instrumental methods for analysis. Prior experience with research in membrane science is highly preferred. Experienced with operating analytical instruments such as spectrophotometer, ICP, mass...

Date:  01-Mar-2023 Location:  COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description Positions are available for Research Assistants or Research Engineers in the group of Dr. Soh Siow Ling, at the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS). The research in the group is highly interdisciplinary and spans across materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering. One area of focus is functional stimuli-responsive polymers for developing “intelligent” systems. The smart functions of stimuli-responsive polymers are developed by combining the unique material properties of the polymers, transport of molecules, reactions, and design. Many applications are currently being developed, including drug delivery, soft robotics, diagnostic devices, separation, and others. Another area of focus is the field of charge separation at...

Date:  08-Mar-2023 Location:  COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The research engineer will conduct laboratory experiences in support of a programme that aims to develop structural alloys with improved corrosion resistance.  The work will involve the fabrication of novel alloys as well as electrochemical corrosion testing, along with analysis of the corrosion products (Raman, XRD, XPS and SEM). The successful candidate will also be expected to perform some adhoc addition admin duties related to safety and purchasing. Job Requirements Good honours degree in Materials Science & Engineering or related discipline. Basic knowledge of corrosion mechanisms or electrochemistry is also required. Covid-19 Message At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination...

Date:  08-Mar-2023 Location:  COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description Water treatment Reverse osmosis (RO) membrane development for boron removal that meets the project targets Synthesis/Preparation of nanoparticles for membrane modification Familiar with boron and RO membrane experiments and data analysis Familiar with characterizations of membrane (chemical properties, surface properties, morphology etc.) Literature review and paper writing Job Requirements A Master's or Ph.D. degree in the field of Chemical/Environmental Engineering, high GPA award preferred. Possess knowledge or great interest in water treatment, membrane sciences, polymer sciences, membrane separation process, and instrumental methods for analysis. Prior experience with research in membrane science is highly preferred. Experienced with operating analytical instruments...

Date:  19-Mar-2023 Location:  COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description Water treatment Reverse osmosis (RO) membrane development for boron removal that meets the project targets Synthesis/Preparation of nanoparticles for membrane modification Familiar with boron and RO membrane experiments and data analysis Familiar with characterizations of membrane (chemical properties, surface properties, morphology etc.) Literature review and paper writing Job Requirements A Master's or Ph.D. degree in the field of Chemical/Environmental Engineering. Possess knowledge or great interest in water treatment, membrane sciences, polymer sciences, membrane separation process, and instrumental methods for analysis. Prior experience with research in membrane science is highly preferred. Experienced with operating analytical instruments such as...

Full time R00007599 A Research Fellow position is currently available in the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute - Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre (NEWRI-R3C). Job Responsibilities The candidate will lead research activities in Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprint in at least one of the following domains: (a) Gasification/incineration/pyrolysis – development of advanced thermal technologies for solid waste treatment (e.g., municipal solid waste, plastics, and sludge); (b) Syngas purification – materials and processes for syngas upgrading (e.g., tar, chlorine, sulfur removal, and CO2 capture); (c) Development of new materials from waste, e.g. slag in construction, nanomaterials for batteries and plastic additives. (d) Heterogeneous catalysis, e.g. electrolyzers for CO2 reduction. (e) CO2 capture with waste, e.g. carbonation using ashes Ensure the development of strong technical expertise in these domains within the team...

Full time R00008339 The School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (SCBE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow in neural stem cell derivation and differentiation; and scaffold-mediated transplantation for spinal cord injury treatment. Responsibilities:  The Research Fellow's primary job description includes: Derivation, characterization and optimization of neural progenitor cells from human induced pluripotent stem cells for in vitro cell manufacturing In vivo cell transplantation for neural tissue regeneration in the central nervous system The Research Fellow is expected to work well in a collaborative inter-institute environment. The candidate will be given opportunities and is expected to design and execute experiments independently. He/she is also expected to interpret experimental results, and author papers in high-quality journals in areas that are related to the research. The candidate should demonstrate excellent...

The Department of Chemical Engineeringis seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to carry out research in the area of process systems engineering. The position is part of the wider PharmaSEL-Prosperity Partnershipon Transforming synthetic drug manufacturing: novel processes, methods and tools in collaboration with the global pharmaceuticals company Eli Lilly & Company.  The post holder will work under the supervision of Profs. Benoit... Job listing information Reference ENG02547 Date posted 15 March 2023 Closing date 16 April 2023 Job summary The Department of Chemical Engineeringis seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to carry out research in the area of process systems engineering. The position is part of the wider PharmaSEL-Prosperity Partnershipo n Transforming synthetic drug manufacturing: novel processes, methods and too ls in collaboration with the global pharmaceuticals company Eli Lilly &...