Postdoc: Single-Molecule Polymer Microfluidics & Soft Matter

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering to advance polymer studies at the single-molecule level. The role blends experimental and computational work, with opportunities to develop new microfluidic platforms and imaging workflows.

You will collaborate across disciplines, train junior lab members, and contribute to high-impact publications while driving a project that bridges microscopic and macroscopic properties.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physical sciences or related fields.
• Published at least 1-2 papers as a first author in top international journals.
• Experience in soft matter and/or microfluidics.
• Experience with programming is desirable.
• Experience in lab automation is desirable.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop microfluidic platforms for single-molecule polymer studies.
• Study molecular-level dynamics of systems of interest.
• Perform regular imaging experiments using fluorescence microscopy.
• Work collaboratively and train junior lab members.

Skills

Soft matter

Microfluidics

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Programming

Lab automation

Education

PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physical sciences or related fields

Job description

National University of Singapore seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering to advance polymer studies at the single-molecule level. The role blends experimental and computational work, with opportunities to develop new microfluidic platforms and imaging workflows.

You will collaborate across disciplines, train junior lab members, and contribute to high-impact publications while driving a project that bridges microscopic and macroscopic properties.