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

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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

1. PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
2. Strong knowledge of process safety methodologies, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessment.
3. Experience in techno-economic analysis (TEA) and/or life cycle assessment (LCA) for chemical or energy processes is preferred.
4. Familiarity with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, gPROMS) is an advantage.
5. Knowledge of industrial EHS standards and engineering codes (e.g., ISO, IEC, ASME) is desirable.
6. Experience with hydrogen, natural gas, high-temperature processes, or pilot plant operations is preferred.
7. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
8. Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with industrial partners.