Job Title: Research Associate (Electrolyser systems)
University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Materials Science and Engineering
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date: 20/02/2026
Job Description
Research Associate (Electrolyser systems) 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 high-impact technologies beyond the lab scale. As a Research Associate, you will contribute to our industry project focusing on scaling up our electro-metallurgical refining technologies to extract critical battery materials (Li, Ni, Co, Mn) and convert them into high-value battery precursors. We are seeking a talented and experienced individual to design, optimize, and scale-up of electrolyser systems to use for recycling spent battery materials.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Build
- Lead the design and scaleup our electrolyser systems including key components such as cell configurations, flow channels, electrodes, ion exchange membranes, and catalysts.
- 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.
- Develop system models using MATLAB/Simulink/LabVIEW to analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize efficiency.
- Liaising with manufacturing partners and vendors to develop prototypes and ensure the successful fabrication from design to production.
Testing & Optimization
- Test and optimize new electrolyzer systems, ensuring they meet performance targets (current density, voltage, efficiency), durability and safety under various operating conditions.
- Implement design modifications to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or any related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrolyzer design, stack development in the field of Fuel cell, Redox flow battery, Chlor-Alkali electrolysers or related fields.
- Experience with large-scale electrolyser systems, including component selection, system integration, and process scale-up from lab to pilot is highly desirable.
- Experience in cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, potentiostatic and galvanostatic testing and durability testing of electrochemical components.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD for detailed mechanical design and layout of electrolyser/Fuel cell systems.
- Proficiency in ANSYS, COMSOL, and MATLAB/LabVIEW/ Simulink software.
- 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 : 31827
