Research Assistant: Computational Chemistry & ML Catalysts

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant to design and execute independent and collaborative research projects in computational chemistry. You will develop novel algorithms and contribute to high-quality publications and grant-related activities.

The role offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and strong interdisciplinary collaborations within the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry with a focus on computational/peptide/organic/machine learning or related discipline.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with computational chemistry software and coding: Gaussian, Amber, Schrödinger, Python, Bash.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and collaborative research in computational chemistry.
• Participate in project planning, data collection and analysis to generate high-quality, reproducible research outcomes.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals and contribute to grant proposals and research reports.
• Report on research progress and/or literature update in group and PI meetings.
• Support the lab's technology development, knowledge dissemination, and translational opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Computational chemistry experience

Education

B.S. in Chemistry with computational/ML emphasis

Tools

Gaussian

Amber

Schrödinger

Python

Bash

Job description

NTU Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant to design and execute independent and collaborative research projects in computational chemistry. You will develop novel algorithms and contribute to high-quality publications and grant-related activities.

The role offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and strong interdisciplinary collaborations within the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology.