Senior Research Fellow (Structural Biology)

A Senior Research Fellow position as an expert in structural biology is available at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The candidate should have technical experience and knowledge in the areas of mycobacterial enzymes, setting up of cryo-EM and cryo-ET experiments, their data analysis and structure determination. The candidate will provide leadership, communication skills and mentoring to students working in the team.

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

We are seeking a highly experienced senior scientist with expertise in structural biology, particularly in protein chemistry and cryo-EM. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving research on mycobacterial enzymes and multi-subunit membrane-embedded complexes, contributing both technical expertise and leadership to the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct research on the 3D structure determination of mycobacterial enzymes and large protein complexes.
• Set up and perform cryo-EM and cryo-ET experiments, including data collection, processing, and structural analysis.
• Provide mentorship to students and junior researchers in the lab.
• Communicate research findings effectively and contribute to collaborative projects.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in structural biology, biochemistry, or a related field with at least of years of relevant experience.
• Extensive technical experience in protein chemistry, protein engineering, and 3D structure determination of large/multi-subunit membrane enzyme complexes.
• Proven expertise in cryo-EM experiment design, execution, and data interpretation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring students or junior scientists.

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU