Research Fellow (Synthesis of Novel Optical Reporters)

The Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science (IDMxS) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Establish new synthetic capabilities at IDMxS

• Design, synthesize, and characterize molecular reporters based on conjugated oligoelectrolytes and conjugated polymer materials.

• Collaborate with other IDMxS research clusters (Transduction, Analysis, and Translation) to package the optimized assays into a complete commercial product.

• Perform outreach and collaborate with industry and clinical partners.

• Perform literature reviews and stay up to date on developments in the field.

• Author regular reports and presentations to keep stakeholders updated on progress.

• Contribute to publications and patent applications.

• Collaborate with other IDMxS researchers to conceptualize and propose novel assays when feasible.

• Supervise PhD and undergraduate student projects, as required.

Job Requirements: 

• PhD Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biophysics, or related disciplines.

• Good writing and communication skills.

• Proficiency in English.

• Ability to thrive in a highly multidisciplinary team-based environment.

• Established record in the synthesis of complex molecular structures and in the characterization of new materials via photophysical and electrochemistry tools.

• Understanding of the elementary photophysical processes in organic materials.

• Previous expertise in the development of biological assays based on fluorescent reporters.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU