Research Fellow (Chemical Biology / Microbiology / Biomedical Engineering)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow to join Asst Prof QIAO YUAN’s lab. This role focuses on the design and development of protein biosensors and the chemical synthesis of metabolites related to gut microbiota. Candidates should hold a recent PhD in a relevant field, possess strong research experience, and demonstrate an excellent publication record. The position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to supervise students. Join our dynamic lab to contribute to cutting-edge research.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD graduate with expertise in Chemical Biology or related field.
• Research experience with molecular cloning and recombinant protein overexpression.
• Demonstrate strong publication track-record.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop protein biosensors to detect gut microbiota-derived metabolites.
• Chemical synthesis of bacterial metabolites and assay development.
• Optimize LC-MS/MS methodologies and assist in software development.

Skills

Molecular cloning

Recombinant protein overexpression

CRISPR-cas techniques

Mammalian cell culture

Strong organizational skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in Chemical Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Job description

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

The Research Fellow will take on a significant role in Asst Prof QIAO YUAN’s lab to drive Chemical Biology aspects to investigate gut microbiota-derived metabolites in the host.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design and development of protein biosensors/analytical methods to detect gut microbiota-derived metabolites.
• Responsible for chemical synthesis of bacterial metabolites and assay development for biological characterization.
• Play a part in the AI-assisted method development to optimize LC-MS/MS methodologies and software development.

Job Requirements:

• A recent PhD graduate with expertise in Chemical Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• Must have research experience with molecular cloning, recombinant protein overexpression and purification, CRISPR-cas techniques for gene deletion and overexpression, mammalian cell culture. Prior experience in chemical synthesis and/or structural biology are preferred.
• Demonstrate strong publication track-record, as evidenced by at least first-author publication in high quality journals.
• Must have strong organizational, critical thinking, interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly motivated and independent and be able to supervise PhD/master students.

For more information about our laboratory, please go to www.yqiaolab.com

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.