Research Fellow (National Centre For Engineering Biology)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal. NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Fellow-%28National-Centre-for-Engineering-Biology%29/33480-en_GB/ We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job Description We are seeking one highly motivated and creative postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic team at the Synthetic Biology for Clinical and Technological Innovation (SynCTI), Synthetic Biology Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS) and the National Centre for Engineering Biology (NCEB). The selected Research Fellow will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (PI) and our research team on projects aimed at advancing sustainable bioproduction. Appointments will be initially made on a 1-year contract, with the possibility of extension. PhD holders with no experience are welcome to apply. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in metabolic pathway engineering, microbial engineering and the development of cell factories for bioproduction. We particularly encourage applicants with a background in metabolic engineering, genome editing and bioprocess development for biochemical production. The successful candidate will assume a pivotal role in advancing the frontier of synthetic biology to address real-world challenges. Join us in shaping the future of innovative biotechnology and making significant progress towards sustainability and technological advancement! Main Responsibilities: The Research Fellow is expected to: 1) Develop biological parts, genetic circuits, or tools for engineering microorganisms; 2) Metabolically engineer microorganisms with high bioproduction capabilities for industrial applications in the production of value-added biochemicals; 3) Write papers together with the PI for publication in high-impact jo…