Research Fellow (Protein Design and Engineering)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in Protein Design and Engineering within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The successful candidate will join Dr.

Jiaobing Tu's group to advance interdisciplinary research at the interface of protein engineering, biomaterials, and bioelectronics. The role offers opportunities for international collaborations, including projects with the Institute for Protein Design (University of Washington), and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Protein Engineering, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biophysics, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in recombinant protein expression, purification, and biochemical characterization.
• Experience in computational protein design, protein engineering, molecular cloning, plasmid construction, and microbial expression systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Protein design

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Molecular cloning

Protein expression

Biophysics

Computational design

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry

Job description

Job Title: 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_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 (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).

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, etc.
• 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.