Job Description

Job Title:  Research Fellow (Cascade Biotransformation), 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 cascade biocatalysis, protein engineering, whole-cell biotransformation, and synthetic biology for an on-going research project. The prospective researcher will work with an interdisciplinary team in the Biocatalysis lab to develop cascade biotransformations to convert CO2-derived and/or bio-based chemicals into high-value chemicals for industrial application. 

Job Requirements


- Ph.D degree in protein engineering, biocatalysis, and/or synthetic biology.
- Extensive knowledge and working experience in directed enzyme evolution, cascade biocatalysis, enzyme expression and pathway engineering, cell engineering, synthetic biology, biotransformation, etc.
- Good publication records.
- Self-motivated and strong problem-solving, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills.