National University Of Singapore Hiring! Full Time Research Fellow (Process Safety, Sustainability - Techno-Economics), CHBE in - Ricebowl

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

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 26/10/2026

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

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of process safety methodologies, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessment.
• 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, gPROMS) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of industrial EHS standards and engineering codes (e.g., ISO, IEC, ASME) is desirable.
• Experience with hydrogen, natural gas, high-temperature processes, or pilot plant operations is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with industrial partners.
  
  

Req ID: 34781