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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Job Requirements:

• Masters 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