
Research Fellow (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)
National University of Singapore
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch JobsJob DescriptionJob Title: Research Fellow (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)Posting Start Date: 14/07/2025Job Description:Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will work with Dr TIAN Chong on synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules under a project on Bridging Chemistry and Biology: Synthesis, Structure and Properties of Mechanically Interlocked Peptides (MIPS).The main responsibilities of the position include:
- Research tasks (90%): to carry out research to design and synthesize rotaxanes via novel active template strategies.
- Laboratory safety/ordering (10%): to aid in ordering and maintaining lab supplies, create and review standard operating procedures and risk assessments, assemble reagents, chemicals and media that are needed for experiments.
- PhD of Science required with major in Organic Chemistry. Candidate with strong background in organic synthesis and excellent record of publication is preferred.
1. Have an excellent understanding of chemistry.
2. Have expertise in multi-step synthesis.
3. Communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentations.
4. Show an ability to work supportively in a laboratory environment.Experience:
- Experience in organic synthesis and spectroscopic techniques for compound characterization.