Research Fellow (Protein Design and Engineering)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow (Protein Design and Engineering) in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Kent Ridge Campus. The successful candidate will join Dr.

Jiaobing Tu's group and contribute to interdisciplinary research at the interface of protein engineering, biomaterials and bioelectronics. Responsibilities include designing and engineering proteins, expression, purification, and advanced biochemical/biophysical

Qualifications

• PhD required in Biochemistry, Protein Engineering, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Expertise in recombinant protein expression, purification, and biochemical characterization.
• Experience in computational protein design, protein engineering, molecular cloning, plasmid construction, and microbial expression systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer proteins using computational and experimental approaches.
• Perform molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression, purification, and biochemical characterization.
• Conduct protein engineering, mutagenesis, and functional screening.
• Characterize protein structure and molecular interactions using biochemical and biophysical techniques.

Skills

Recombinant protein expression

Protein purification

Biochemical characterization

Computational protein design

Molecular cloning

Plasmid construction

Microbial expression

Education

PhD in Biochemistry/Protein Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Research Fellow (Protein Design and Engineering)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Materials Science and Engineering Employee Category: Research Staff Location: Kent Ridge Campus Posted On: 06/08/2026

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for a Research Fellow (Protein Design and Engineering). 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 protein engineering, biomaterials, and bioelectronics. The position offers opportunities to participate in international collaborations, including projects with the Institute for Protein Design (University of Washington).

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Design and engineer proteins using modern computational and experimental approaches.
• Perform molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression, purification, and biochemical characterization.
• Conduct protein engineering, mutagenesis, and functional screening.
• Characterize protein structure and molecular interactions using biochemical and biophysical techniques.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Protein Engineering, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in recombinant protein expression, purification, and biochemical characterization.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: computational protein design, protein engineering, molecular cloning, plasmid construction, and microbial expression systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment.