Research Fellow (Soft Matter and Microfluidics), ChBE

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering to advance polymer studies at the single-molecule level. The role blends experimental and computational work, with opportunities to develop new microfluidic platforms and imaging workflows.

You will collaborate across disciplines, train junior lab members, and contribute to high-impact publications while driving a project that bridges microscopic and macroscopic properties.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physical sciences or related fields.
• Published at least 1-2 papers as a first author in top international journals.
• Experience in soft matter and/or microfluidics.
• Experience with programming is desirable.
• Experience in lab automation is desirable.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop microfluidic platforms for single-molecule polymer studies.
• Study molecular-level dynamics of systems of interest.
• Perform regular imaging experiments using fluorescence microscopy.
• Work collaboratively and train junior lab members.

Skills

Soft matter

Microfluidics

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Programming

Lab automation

Education

PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physical sciences or related fields

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description

Postdoctoral fellow positions are available in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the National University of Singapore.

The research project focuses on studying polymers at the single-molecule level, with the overall goal of bridging the microscopic and macroscopic properties. Both experimental and computational work will be carried out. Trainees will be exposed to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of soft matter and microfluidics.

The successful candidate will:

• 1. Develop microfluidic platforms for single-molecule polymer studies
• 2. Study molecular-level dynamics of systems of interest
• 3. Perform regular imaging experiments using fluorescence microscopy
• 4. Work collaboratively and train junior lab members

Job requirements

Applicants must have:

• 1. PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physical sciences or related fields
• 2. Published at least 1-2 publications as a first author in top international peer-reviewed journals
• 3. Experience in soft matter and/or microfluidics
• 4. Experience with programming is desirable
• 5. Experience in lab automation is desirable
• 6. Strong communication and analytical skills