Research Fellow

Research Fellow (Peptide Chemistry and Biophysics) page is loaded## Research Fellow (Peptide Chemistry and Biophysics)locations: NTU Main Campus, Singaporetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for staff and students to carry out inter-disciplinary research in key areas such as Computational Materials Science, Characterisation Materials Science, Defence Composite Materials, Functional Composite Materials, Energy, Nanomaterials, Low Dimensional Materials, Biomaterials Materials, Biological Materials, Bioinspired Materials and Sustainable Materials.We are looking for a Research Fellow to work on the development of drug carriers for nucleic acid therapeutics, such as mRNA. The successful candidate will have expertise in peptide chemistry and engineering, biophysical characterization using spectroscopic techniques such as CD, FTIR, QCM-D, NMR and LC-MS. The primary objective of this position is to develop and optimize nano-size carriers for nucleic acid delivery, focusing on mRNA therapeutics. The successful candidate will work closely within an interdisciplinary team that will develop a platform to delivery nucleic acids inside mammalian cells, and will include experts in mRNA production, molecular dynamic simulations, and *in vivo* studies.**Key Responsibilities:*** To further design and synthesize our proprietary peptide-based nanocarriers capable of delivering nucleic acids inside mammalian cells.* To carry out biophysical characterization of the carriers using CD, FTIR, NMR, QCM-D.* To closely work with other researchers designing *in vivo* studies of the same therapeutics.* To mentor post-graduate students, write scientific papers, and interact with our expert collaborators in mRNA therapeutics and *in vivo* studies.* To produce high quality bimonthly reports and documents that consolidate research findings.**Job Requirements:*** PhD degree in materials science, chemistry, bioengineering or related field.* At least 5 years of relevant experiences in peptide chemistry, biophysical techniques such as circular dichroism, Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCD-D), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS).* Good written and oral communication skills.* Competent in information visualization.* Ability to work independently, meticulous and eye for details, excellent organizational / time management skills, and strong interpersonal skills to work with our collaborators.We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Hiring Institution: NTUNTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).Ranked amongst the world's top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world's top young university for the past seven years. The University's main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district.Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr