Research Fellow (Computational Chemistry) Full-time

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is a new interdisciplinary school at NTU, inaugurated in August 2022 by integrating the Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry from the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences with the School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. It is jointly run by the College of Science and the College of Engineering.

The Huiling Shao (Asst Prof) research group aims toward computational design of new organometallic catalysts and peptide drugs via:

1. Comprehensive mechanism elucidation via computational chemistry, reaction network analysis, and machine learning for organometallic catalytic reactions.
2. Design of membrane-permeable macrocyclic peptide drugs via machine learning structure prediction algorithm and molecular dynamics simulations.

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to design and execute independent and collaborative research projects, develop novel computational algorithms, and contribute to high-quality publication and grant-related activities. The position offers opportunities to work in a dynamic research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and strong interdisciplinary collaborations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct independent and collaborative research in computational chemistry
• Lead project planning, data collection and analysis to generate high-quality, reproducible research outcomes
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals and contribute to grant proposals and research reports
• Report on research progress in scheduled group meetings and individual meetings with the PI
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in computational techniques and basic research training
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers across CCEB and other institutes
• Support the overall research mission of the lab by contributing to technology development, knowledge dissemination, and translational opportunities

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Chemistry with a focus on computational/peptide/organic/machine learning or a closely related discipline
• At least one first-author publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
• Experience with mentoring students and working effectively in a team-based research environment
• Proficiency in common computational chemistry software and coding techniques e.g. Gaussian/Amber/Schrödinger/python/bash

For more information, please contact Asst Prof Shao, Huiling at huiling.shao@ntu.edu.sg.

We seek a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit based on merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU