NTU Institute of Structure Biology (NISB) provides a complete pipeline for Structural Biology to accelerate discovery in basic and applied Bioscience.

At NISB, we aim to integrate a comprehensive set of Structural Biology tools to address fundamental questions in biology, to understand human diseases and to accelerate structure-based drug discovery. We have the expertise and equipment to bring your gene of interest from plasmid to atomic level structure using a series of state-of-the art platforms for Protein expression, biophysical characterization and imaging using cryo-EM, tomography or X-ray crystallography.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nisb

We are looking for a Research Fellow to run the NISB protein expression platform. The successful candidate will also be given time to develop his/her own research program in the field of structural biology commensurate with the institute interests in Protein Structure and engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interacting with the various academic and industry users of NISB facilities to define their needs and to help design and perform the protein expression together with the core NISB team
• Closely interacting with the NISB core team to ensure timely delivery of quality protein samples and deliverables (overexpressed protein with proper protocol and documentation.
• Together with the core team, ensure adequate reporting and documentation of the tasks commissioned by the academia and industry users
• In-house research and platform technological development

Job Requirement:

• A PhD degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Biotechnology or related field
• At least 3 years of relevant experiences in similar role / technical hands-on experience in protein related work,
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Very good publication record in international peer reviewed journals in relevant fields.
• Strong ability to work independently, to develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Leadership Competency:

• Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently with various academic and industry users.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment together with NISB core team.
• Possesses international experience, acquired through Postdoctoral experience documented by relevant publications.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU