Research Fellow (Organic Chemist/Polymer Chemist)

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Research Fellow will work under supervision to design and synthesize new antibacterial drugs. He/she will also work with Post-doctoral fellows to achieve the project goals. This includes:

• Will develop and execute experiments aimed at the design and synthesis of small and oligomeric antibacterial drugs which may include heterocyclic compounds, azole compounds, etc.

• Do the structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies of the drug activities and toxicity.  

• Prepare technical reports for the program PIs and present data at regular group meetings.

• Draft research publications/proposals

• Assist with organization and management of the research team, such as upkeeping of laboratory safety, procurement, Goods Receive, lab safety, report, and proposal preparation, etc.

Job Requirements: 

• PhD degree in organic chemistry, chemistry, materials science or related fields.

• Capacity to develop and interpret small molecule drug structure-activity relationship, antimicrobial activity.

• Expertise in multi-step organic synthetic chemistry and knowledge in carbene chemistry will be advantages.

• Expertise in developing and interpreting experiments SAR for drug design will be advantageous.

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, as well as organizational 

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
 

Hiring Institution: NTU

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