SusTex, an RGE-NTU Joint Research Centre on Sustainable Textile, will evaluate and propagate innovative solutions to enable material circularity from urban waste back into the value chain. SusTex will provide a pioneering platform to translate advances in green chemistry, artificial intelligence, and materials science into solutions for sustainable textile recycling, based on the framework of outcome engineering.
The School of Materials Science & Engineering is looking for a Research Fellow who will be responsible for designing, conducting, and optimizing research on microbial systems for the treatment of industrial and municipal water effluents. The role will involve the isolation, culture, and identification of bacteria strains, as well as the operation and development of bioreactor systems for the bioremediation of water pollutants.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize microbial-based processes for water effluent treatment.
- Culture and maintain bacteria strains relevant to bioremediation, ensuring their viability and performance.
- Perform microbial identification and characterization using molecular and traditional techniques.
- Design, operate, and troubleshoot bioreactor systems for microbial water treatment.
- Analyze water samples for effluent parameters, microbial activity, and pollutant degradation.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate microbial systems into larger treatment frameworks.
- Prepare technical reports, publications, and presentations based on research outcomes.
Job Requirements
- PhD in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or a related field with a focus on microbial applications in water treatment.
- Proven experience in microbial culture, strain isolation, and identification. Experience in scaling up microbial processes for industrial applications, optimizing bacterial cultures for large-scale operations, and working in compliance with industry standards will be considered highly advantageous.
- Hands-on experience with bioreactors and microbial-based water treatment processes.
- Strong understanding of microbial metabolic pathways involved in pollutant degradation.
- Proficient in water quality analysis and effluent treatment technologies.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
- Excellent communication skills for reporting and presenting research findings.
- Experience in scaling up microbial processes for industrial applications.
- Familiarity with advanced molecular biology techniques, such as PCR and sequencing.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations related to water effluent discharge and treatment standards.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
