Phd Researcher Assistant

PhD Positions Available – Fall 2026 / Spring 2027
The Reactive and Adaptive Membrane Processes (RAMP) Lab in the Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering is seeking one PhD student to join our group starting Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. There is one more PhD position available in direct collaboration with the Advanced Biofabrication Lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at NJIT.Our research focuses on engineering functional membranes at the intersection of nanomaterials, catalysis, and interfacial science. The successful candidate will work in one or two of the following directions:• Nanozyme-enabled membrane biointerfaces — surface-confined catalytic membranes for antifouling and biosensing• Critical mineral recovery — ion-selective and stimuli-responsive membranes for rare earth and critical element separations• Biological models — in vitro modeling of human organs for testing the membranes.
Ideal candidates hold a B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, and have experience or a strong interest in membrane fabrication, nanomaterial synthesis, or electrochemical characterization.Admissions requirements (international applicants): TOEFL ≥ 79 (iBT), IELTS ≥ 6.5, Duolingo ≥ 120, or PTE ≥ 57. GRE required; minimum quantitative score of 158.Both positions are fully funded (stipend + tuition). NJIT is located in Newark, NJ, with direct access to New York City and a rich network of academic and industrial collaborators.To express interest, send a CV, a brief research statement, and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Behnam Ghalei at behnam.ghalei@njit.edu with the subject line: PhD Application. Lab websites: www.ramp-lab.com     www.akmirir.com