"Research Fellow (Enzyme Engineering), ChBE"

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: 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.

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