University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Biomedical Engineering
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date: 06/11/2026
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.
Req ID: 33826