Ntu
Research Fellow (Lipid or Polymer Formulation)
Location
NTU Main Campus, Singapore
Posted
Yesterday
About This Role
NTU seeks a Research Fellow to join Prof Mary Chan-Park's lab, focusing on designing and synthesizing novel stimuli-responsive lipid or polymer formulations for advanced RNA nanomedicine delivery vehicles. This role involves critical research in collaboration with international experts.
Responsibilities
- Develop stimuli-responsive lipid or polymer formulations for RNA nanomedicine.
- Design and synthesize novel cationic or ionizable lipids/polymers.
- Formulate with RNA and measure transfection/endosomal escape efficiency.
- Characterize nanoparticles and perform bioimaging of mammalian cells.
- Conduct mouse studies related to the delivery systems.
- Develop optimum formulations for efficient RNA delivery.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent in relevant fields (Chem Eng, Bioeng, Chem, Materials Science).
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in stimuli-responsive nanoparticle delivery.
- Proficiency in RNA formulation and evaluation techniques.
- Experience with lipid or polymer synthesis is required.
- Familiarity with stimuli-responsive RNA delivery systems.
- Competency in bioimaging (confocal, FRET, FRAP) and mouse studies.
- Strong technical communication skills (oral/written).
- Ability to work independently and manage timelines.