JOB DESCRIPTION

Research Execution:

• Conduct advanced experiments related to fermentation and biocatalysis, focusing on process optimization, yield improvement, or enzyme development.
• Design and execute fermentation experiments, including scaling up processes, troubleshooting, and optimizing conditions.
• Perform biocatalysis including resting cell bioconversion and develop novel process to enhance efficiency, product yield and productivity.

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and make decisions on next steps.
• Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and outcomes.

Project Management and Milestone Delivery:

• Oversee and manage assigned research projects, ensuring timely achievement of key milestones.
• Work closely with team members to meet project objectives and deadlines.

Publication and IP Generation:

• Prepare high-quality research manuscripts, reviews, and reports for publication in scientific journals.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation by identifying patentable findings and assisting in patent drafting.

Grant and Proposal Writing:

• Assist in writing and submitting grant proposals, serving as a co-investigator or key contributor where needed.
• Support the preparation of progress reports and final reports for funding agencies.

Knowledge Advancement and Innovation:

• Keep updated on current literature, attend relevant conferences, and identify new research directions within fermentation and biocatalysis.
• Innovate by developing new methods or refining existing techniques to improve the lab's research capabilities.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Ph. D. in Chemical engineering, Biochemistry, Biological science, Bioengineering or a related field
• Strong foundation in microbial physiology, biochemistry, and bioprocess engineering
• Hands-on experience in fermentation in bench-scale bioreactor and biocatalysis research. Exposure to industrial fermentation or translational research projects is an advantage.
• Practical experience in Escherichia coli fermentation, including optimization of pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, feeding, and induction conditions, is desirable.
• Experience in developing and optimizing resting cell bioconversion processes, including biomass preparation, reaction parameter optimization, and product formation analysis
• Ability to independently design, execute, and troubleshoot fermentation and whole-cell biocatalysis experiments.
• Experience in bioprocess scale-up and process optimization is desirable.
• Knowledge of downstream processing concepts is advantageous.
• Experience in bioprocess modeling and simulation, including kinetic modeling, mass balance analysis, or use of tools such as MATLAB, Python, Aspen, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of fermentation kinetics, metabolic flux analysis, process control strategies and experience in bioprocess modelling and simulation with tools such as MATLAB or similar latforms is an adavntage

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.