Research Fellow (Biointerfaces and Bioelectronics)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow (Biointerfaces and Bioelectronics). The successful candidate will join Dr. Jiaobing Tu's group at Kent Ridge Campus to explore protein–material interactions for molecular sensing and bioelectronic applications.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary work at the interface of proteins, materials, and bioelectronics, with opportunities to perform advanced characterizations and contribute to cutting-edge biosensing platforms.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biophysics, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience in biointerfaces, surface chemistry, electrochemistry, biomaterials, protein–surface interactions, or bioelectronic systems desirable.
• Hands-on experience with electrochemistry and surface characterization techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterize protein-functionalized materials and biointerfaces.
• Investigate protein immobilization, orientation, conformational dynamics, and interfacial behavior.
• Perform electrochemical, biophysical, and surface characterization of protein–material systems.
• Design and optimize protein-based biosensing and bioelectronic platforms.
• Collaborate with researchers in protein engineering, computational protein design, and materials science.

Skills

Biointerfaces

Surface chemistry

Electrochemistry

Biomaterials

Protein–surface interactions

Bioelectronics

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

AFM

SPR

QCM-D

CD

FTIR

Fluorescence microscopy

Job description

Research Fellow (Biointerfaces and Bioelectronics)

Job Title: Research Fellow (Biointerfaces and Bioelectronics)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Materials Science and Engineering Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 06/08/2026

Job Description

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for a Research Fellow (Biointerfaces and Bioelectronics). The successful candidate will join Dr. Jiaobing Tu's research group ( https://www.jiaobing-tu.com/) and contribute to interdisciplinary research at the interface of proteins, materials, and bioelectronics. The research focuses on understanding and engineering protein–material interactions for molecular sensing, adaptive biomaterials, and bioelectronic applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterize protein-functionalized materials and biointerfaces.
• Investigate protein immobilization, orientation, conformational dynamics, and interfacial behavior.
• Perform electrochemical, biophysical, and surface characterization of protein–material systems.
• Design and optimize protein-based biosensing and bioelectronic platforms.
• Collaborate closely with researchers in protein engineering, computational protein design, and materials science.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biophysics, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: biointerfaces, surface chemistry, electrochemistry, biomaterials, protein–surface interactions, or bioelectronic systems.
• Hands-on experience with relevant characterization techniques such as electrochemistry, AFM, SPR, QCM-D, CD, FTIR, fluorescence microscopy, or related methods is desirable.

Req ID: 34009

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