Research Fellow (Microfluidics)

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NUS Career Portal link - https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Fellow-%28Microfluidics%29/33826-en_GB/

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Job Description

We are inviting applications for Research Fellow to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary team focused on developing a passive microfluidic plasma separator device. The successful candidate will work at the interface of micro/nanofabrication, point-of-care (POC) development, and biomedical diagnostics.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and optimization of integrated microfluidic platforms for specific disease applications, including cardiovascular disease.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, prototype, and optimize passive microfluidic devices integrating plasma-separation methodology for efficient plasma delivery to electrochemical sensors.
• Characterize plasma separation performance including separation time, yield, cell carryover, and robustness across physiological and environmental conditions.
• Develop reproducible device fabrication workflows, design documentation, and standardized testing protocols to support scalable prototyping and design transfer.
• Plan experiments, collect and analyse data using appropriate analytical tools and software.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams including clinicians to integrate microfluidics chips with complementary technologies, such as electrochemical biosensing platforms.
• Prepare research publications, technical reports, and conference presentations.
• Keep abreast of emerging developments in microfluidics, diagnostics, and biomedical engineering.

Qualifications

• Possess a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in experimental design and quantitative characterization of microfluidic systems, including flow behaviour, plasma separation efficiency, and assay compatibility.
• Hands-on expertise in the design, prototyping, and validation of microfluidic diagnostic devices, including membrane integration, passive flow control, and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and visualization tools for device performance evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams spanning engineering, biosensing, and clinical research.
• Open to fixed-term contract.