Job Description

Research Fellow position in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS). With a strong focus on industrial projects, we are developing our exciting technologies beyond the lab scale. 

As a Research Fellow, you will contribute to our industry project focusing on scaling up our electro-metallurgical battery recycling technologies from lab to pilot scale. We are seeking a talented and experienced individual to design, optimize, and scale-up of electrolyzer systems to use for recycling spent battery materials.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

•    Lead the design and scaleup our electrolyser systems including key components such as cell configurations, flow channels, electrodes, membranes, and catalysts for HER and other electrochemical processes.
•    Conduct CFD and electrochemical simulations to optimize fluid flow, heat transfer, and current distribution within the electrolyzer.
•    Model key parameters such as overpotential, gas diffusion, ion transport, and pressure drop to improve overall electrolyzer efficiency.
•    Detailed 2D and 3D design of electrolyzer components, ensuring accuracy and feasibility in fabrication.
•    Liaising with manufacturing partners and vendors to develop prototypes and ensure the successful fabrication from design to production.

Testing & Optimization :
•    Assist engineering team with testing and optimizing new electrolyzer systems, ensuring they meet performance targets related to current density, voltage, efficiency, and durability.
•    Implement design modifications to improve efficiency and reduce the energy consumption of electrolyzer systems.
•    Optimize the selection of materials, such as catalysts, membranes, and gas diffusion layers, to enhance system performance and longevity.

Qualifications

•    PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or any related field.
•    Minimum 3 yrs experience in electrolyzer design, electrochemical cell development in the field of Fuel cell, Redox flow battery, Chlor-Alkali electrolysers or related fields.
•    Experience with large-scale electrochemical systems, including component selection, system integration, and process scale-up is highly desirable.
•    Proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD for detailed mechanical design and layout of electrochemical systems.
•    Proficiency in ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar simulation software for electrochemical and mechanical simulations.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
•    Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced academic environment.
•    Fluent in English (both written and spoken).

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Materials Science and Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 29452