Job Title: Research Fellow (Enzyme Engineering), 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: 26/03/2026
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to perform high-impact research in the field of protein engineering for a recently granted research project. The prospective researcher will work with an interdisciplinary team in the Biocatalysis lab to develop new enzymes by AI-guided directed evolution for highly active and enantioselective chemical reactions to produce high-value chemicals for pharmaceutical application.
Job Requirements
- Ph.D degree in protein engineering.
- Extensive knowledge and working experience in directed enzyme evolution, enzyme purification and characterization, biochemistry, biotransformation, enzyme structure/model-based function analysis and prediction, etc.
- Good publication records.
- Self-motivated and strong problem-solving, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
