Job Description

Job Title:  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_ONB:  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.