Job Description

We are inviting applications for a Research Fellow position to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary team focused on developing electrochemical sensing technologies for early and accurate disease detection. The successful candidate will work at the interface of micro/nanofabrication, sensor development, and biomedical diagnostics.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and optimization of integrated sensing platforms for detecting clinically relevant biomarkers such as circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), proteins, exosomes, and metabolites.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Conduct independent and collaborative research in electrochemical biosensing.
•    Perform micro/nanofabrication and surface modification for developing high-sensitivity electrochemical sensors.
•    Design and optimize sensor platforms for specific disease applications, including cancer and infectious diseases.
•    Plan experiments, collect and analyze data using appropriate analytical tools and software.
•    Work with interdisciplinary teams including clinicians to integrate sensors with complementary technologies, such as microfluidics or wearable platforms.
•    Prepare research publications, technical reports, and conference presentations.
•    Keep abreast of emerging developments in electrochemical sensing, diagnostics, and biomedical engineering.

Qualifications

•    Possess a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
•    Has experience in electrochemical sensors, biosensing, microfluidics and/or analytical chemistry.
•    Has hands-on expertise in micro/nanofabrication techniques, such as photolithography, electrodeposition, or soft lithography.
•    Strong analytical skills and experience with signal processing or data analysis tools.
•    Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
•    Familiarity with clinical biomarkers, point-of-care diagnostics, or wearable sensor integration is preferable. 
•    Experience in DNA or protein probe functionalization and bioassay development is preferable. 
•    Knowledge of device packaging and system integration is a plus.
•    Open to fixed-term contract. 

If you are interested in this topic and passionate about exploring further, please (1) apply through the NUS career portal and (1.1) send a copy to Prof Lim Chwee Teck at ctlim@nus.edu.sg with the subject line; ‘position & name’. Do attach a cover letter, resume and names of 3 references (name, institution, email). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Biomedical Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 29265