Research Fellow (Organic Synthesis)

Nanyang Technological University

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NTU Main Campus, Singapore Until 9/18/2026 First posted July 20, 2026 Last posted July 20, 2026
Job description

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) is a new interdisciplinary school at NTU, inaugurated in August 2022. Our school hosts world-class education and research programs in organic and inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, and bioengineering. We aim to nurture future-ready researchers with the ability to tackle new challenges in chemicals manufacturing, healthcare, energy, food, and other important sectors.

This position is responsible for aiding the development of new synthetic methods in the lab of Asst Prof Phillip Grant, which aim to improve the efficiency of organic synthesis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Synthetic research in organic synthesis of small molecule drug-like compounds

  • Characterization of organic compounds

  • Development of new methods to synthesise drug-like compounds

  • Maintenance of key instruments

  • Contribution to lab duties; e.g., purchase of chemicals

  • Drafting reports and papers

Job Requirements:

  • A PhD in organic chemistry.

  • Prior experience in synthetic methods development and/or target oriented synthesis.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, present findings, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Experience in reaction optimization.

For more information about the Grant lab, please visit grant-lab.org

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

About this role

Summary

Conduct research on developing new synthetic methods for drug-like compounds in an academic lab.

Job title

Research Fellow (Organic Synthesis)

Experience level

entry level

Industry

education

Location requirements

onsite at NTU Main Campus, Singapore

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PhD in organic chemistrysynthetic methods developmentreaction optimizationcharacterization

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

organic synthesisreaction optimizationchemical characterizationsynthetic methods
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site