Research Fellow (Synthesis of Novel Optical Reporters) Full-time

Research Fellow

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Establish new synthetic capabilities at IDMxS
2. Design, synthesize, and characterize molecular reporters based on conjugated oligoelectrolytes and conjugated polymer materials.
3. Collaborate with other IDMxS research clusters (Transduction, Analysis, and Translation) to package the optimized assays into a complete commercial product.
4. Perform outreach and collaborate with industry and clinical partners.
5. Perform literature reviews and stay up to date on developments in the field.
6. Author regular reports and presentations to keep stakeholders updated on progress.
7. Contribute to publications and patent applications.
8. Collaborate with other IDMxS researchers to conceptualize and propose novel assays when feasible.
9. 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