The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Project Officer. The Project Officer will work on a project to conduct research and development work on reinforcement learning to study the role of chemotaxis and phototaxis in algal bloom initiation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop an algae characterization and enumeration device

• Carry out experiment on lab-on-chip microfluidics technology

• Record, analyze and publish scientific results

• Fabricate microfluidics devices in PDMS or shrink film

• Active participation in writing research proposal and grants reports

• Integrate and design prototype for algae lab-on-chip culturing and enumeration.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• Minimum 1-year research experience in lab-on-chip technologies and biosensors

• Expertise in microfluidics system, lab-on-chip and device integration

• Previous experience in fabrication and optimization of microfluidic devices using advanced materials.

• Expertise in CAD drawing, machining, mechanical testing and 3D printing

• Previous experience in precision tools to design and create intricate microchannel patterns.

• Publication track record is an advantage

• Proficiency in basics of programming languages such as C, C++, Matlab and Python

• Excellent proficiency in writing and spoken English

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.