Research Fellow - Sustainable Molecular Transformations

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in the Nicewicz group at CCEB to advance sustainable molecular transformations using single-electron redox processes. The role covers designing organic transformations, photochemical and radiochemical reaction development, mechanism studies, supervising students, and presenting findings at seminars and conferences.

PhD in Chemistry is required; strong background in synthetic organic chemistry is essential; experience in photochemistry,

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field (as required).
• Demonstrated expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and hands-on experience in reaction development.
• Experience in photochemistry, photocatalysis, radiochemistry, or mechanistic studies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize novel organic transformations and synthetic methodologies based on single-electron redox processes.
• Conduct photochemical and radiochemical reaction development, including reaction screening, optimization, and scope studies.
• Investigate reaction mechanisms through experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers, providing guidance on research activities and laboratory techniques.
• Present research findings at group meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences.
• Prepare research reports, manuscripts for publication, and other scholarly outputs.
• Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals and future research funding applications.
• Maintain accurate research records and ensure compliance with laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Reaction development

Photochemistry

Radiochemistry

Mechanistic studies

Scientific communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

NTU Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in the Nicewicz group at CCEB to advance sustainable molecular transformations using single-electron redox processes. The role covers designing organic transformations, photochemical and radiochemical reaction development, mechanism studies, supervising students, and presenting findings at seminars and conferences.

PhD in Chemistry is required; strong background in synthetic organic chemistry is essential; experience in photochemistry,