Sr R&D Engineer/Scientist, Membrane Devt - Ctr For Environmental Sustainability

[What the role is]

This is a 2-year contract position as a Senior R&D Engineer/Scientist in the Centre for Environmental Sustainability.

Be part of a team driving sustainability and innovation! If you are a visionary inventor with innovative water solutions, this is your opportunity to turn your ideas into impactful industry advancements. We are seeking a forward-thinking professional to lead nanofiltration (NF) membrane development and applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that advance next-generation water and resource solutions.

[What you will be working on]

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Secure and lead consultancy projects and deliver solutions for novel membrane applications across industries.

• Lead advanced R&D in NF membrane synthesis, including polymer formulation and dual-layer spinning for resource recovery.

• Drive innovation to enhance membrane performance for diverse water treatment and resource recovery applications.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and integrate NF membranes into scalable process systems.

• Apply process engineering knowledge and oversee pilot system operations to validate membrane performance and scalability.

• Engage in outreach activities to build partnerships and bring in new clients.

• Mentor and inspire students, cultivating talent in applied research and sustainable technology development.

[What we are looking for]

• At least an M.Eng/Ph.D in Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

• 5-10 years of working experience in membrane-related fields, of which 3–5 years must be in NF membrane development and scale-up for production.

• Strong expertise in polymer chemistry, membrane fabrication techniques, and performance optimization.

• Hands-on experience with process design and pilot system operation is a must.

• A track record of driving innovation and delivering impactful R&D outcomes aligned with commercialization goals.

• Passion for coaching and developing future talent in applied research.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.