Research Associate (Microbiology and Antimicrobial Materials).
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School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) is an interdisciplinary school jointly established under the College of Engineering and College of Science at NTU Singapore. We are seeking a Research Associate to support the development of targeted antimicrobial systems and related assays for bacterial infections. The successful candidate will contribute to research focused on the development of probes for the detection of bacterial infection sites and the optimization of microbiological, in vivo safety, and antimicrobial activity assays. This is in line with NTU's mission to be a global hub for science and technology through excellence in research across diverse disciplines. Key Responsibilities: Develop probes and assay procedures for the detection of bacterial infections and antimicrobial resistance profiles. Design, develop, test, and optimize sensing platforms for bacterial infection detection and antimicrobial activity assessment. Conduct microbiological and antimicrobial assays, including experimental design, execution, and data analysis. Evaluate and validate platform performance using samples from animal models. Job Requirements: Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Biology, or a related discipline. Hands-on laboratory experience and skills in conducting in vivo studies. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports, present research findings, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Strong sense of responsibility and commitment towards research and work objectives. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive
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