Project Officer (Membrane and Separation Technology)

Nanyang Technological University

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NTU Main Campus, Singapore Until 8/22/2026 First posted January 7, 2026 Last posted January 23, 2026
Job description

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 Project Officer to conduct research on membrane and separation technology for desalination, resource recovery, and decarbonization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct membrane related projects for desalination, decarbonization, resource recovery, etc.

  • Assist in the design, optimization, construction, commissioning and operation of membrane-based desalination and water reclamation pilot-scale and lab-scale systems.

  • Assist in conducting membrane and separation process modelling, module-scale desalination system modelling, including conventional modelling and machine learning based modelling.

  • Publish research data, prepare project progress reports.

  • Assist in the preparation of grant proposals.

Job Requirements:

  • At least a Bachelor's degree from a reputable university in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.

  • Excellent report writing skill.

  • Excellent oral presentation skill, multitasking skill.

  • Relevant research experience on membrane technology and separation technologies.

  • Relevant research experience on electrochemical processes and/or electrode synthesis.

  • Relevant research experience in scaling up electrochemical water technology.

  • Self-motivated and able to work on your own and in a team.

  • Good interpersonal skills and communication skills.

  • Strong responsibility for research.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU

About this role

Summary

Conduct research on membrane and separation tech for desalination, resource recovery, and decarbonization.

Job title

Project Officer (Membrane and Separation Technology)

Experience level

bachelor's degree

Industry

research and technology

Location requirements

NTU Main Campus, Singapore, on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

research experiencemembrane technologyseparation technologieselectrochemical processeselectrode synthesis

Preferred skills

modelingmachine learningpilot-scale systemsreport writingpresentation

Specializations

membrane technologyseparation processesdesalinationresource recoverydecarbonization
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site