Research Fellow

at  NTU Nanyang Technology University Main OfficeHR

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.
The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) is a newly established interdisciplinary joint school under College of Engineering and College of Science at NTU Singapore. The Zhong group works at the interface of organometallic and organic chemistry to develop new generations of transition metal catalysts and reagents for novel organic transformations. The Zhong group is pursuing development of new generations of transition metal catalysts for asymmetric catalysis and C-H functionalization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine lab research and data analysis in organic chemistry and organometallic chemistry.
• Assist in instrument installation and maintenance, and acquisition of lab consumables.
• Mentor junior researchers and teach organic chemistry lab skills, oversee lab safety.
• Present research progress in group meetings and private meetings.
• Organize results for publications.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in organic chemistry
• At least 5 years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry and/or asymmetric catalysis as PhD/post-doc in advanced institutions.
• Solid analytical skills including NMR, mass spec, chiral GC/HPLC, polarimeter, IR, UV/VIS, etc.
• Experience in handling air-sensitive compounds with Schlenk techniques or glovebox.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NT

• Conduct routine lab research and data analysis in organic chemistry and organometallic chemistry.
• Assist in instrument installation and maintenance, and acquisition of lab consumables.
• Mentor junior researchers and teach organic chemistry lab skills, oversee lab safety.
• Present research progress in group meetings and private meetings.
• Organize results for publications