Job Title: Research Assistant (Biohybrids), ChBE
University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date: 30/04/2026
Job Description
- The Research Assistant will support the development of biohybrid systems that integrate functional materials with non-photosynthetic microbes for light-driven chemical production.
- The Research Assistant will assist in microbial cultivation, materials synthesis and integration, biohybrid fabrication, and characterization of solar-to-chemical conversion performance.
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant area such as Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
- Basic laboratory training and experience in materials synthesis, microbial culture, biochemical assays, or related experimental work.
- Interest in biohybrid systems, solar-to-chemical conversion, engineered microbes, functional materials, or sustainable biomanufacturing.
- This position is available from July 2026
