Senior Research Fellow (Biophysics and Assay Development)

The Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science (IDMxS) invites applications for the position of Senior Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of analytical assays based on the optical imaging of functionalized nanospheres and their interactions with biological targets (including nucleic acids and proteins)

• Synthesize and/or prepare the required assay materials

• Test a wide range of assay conditions and sample types (potentially clinical samples)

• Assist in identifying ideal assay targets based on literature/market/survey-based research

• Collaborate with other IDMxS research clusters (Transduction, Analysis, and Translation) to package the optimized assays into a complete commercial product

• Perform outreach and collaborate with industry and clinical partners

• Perform literature reviews and stay up to date on developments in the field

• Author regular reports and presentations to keep stakeholders updated on progress

• Contribute to publications and patent applications

• Collaborate with other IDMxS researchers to conceptualize and propose novel assays when feasible

• Supervise PhD and undergraduate student projects as required

Job Requirements: 

• PhD Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biophysics, or related disciplines

• Excellent knowledge in biochemistry/biophysics (nucleic acid design, protein interactions)

• Experience in analytical assay design and optimization is preferred

• Experience with optical imaging methods is preferred

• Experience in nanomaterials synthesis (gold/silver) and conjugation is a benefit

• Good writing and communication skills

• Proficiency in English

• Ability to thrive in a highly multidisciplinary team-based environment

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.