Synthetic biology is the engineering and manipulation of microorganisms to contain multiple genes so as to enable them to work together for the production of a desired product. Compared to synthetic chemistry, synthetic biology can potentially produce a chemical, such as a drug, much more quickly, in few steps, economically and with less toxic waste products. Synthetic biology is envisioned to be able to produce myriad compounds applicable such as drugs, biofuels, smart biomaterials, implantable continuous biosensors, and therapeutic vectors. In particular, SBPF’s research projects will focus on, but not limited to, engineering microbes to produce valuable fuels and developing foundational tools for synthetic biology. The fellowships are tenable for up to 3 years. Successful applicants will be offered attractive remuneration packages. Airfare and additional subsistence allowance will be provided during the research attachment at University of California, Berkeley. The fellowships are awarded based on previous academic and research accomplishments.

Interested, qualified applicants are invited to fill out the application form obtainable from http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/Career/CurrentOpenings/ResearchOpenings/Documents/Researchform.doc. The completed application form with detailed curriculum vitae, sample research publications, supporting documents (e.g. degree certificates and transcripts), and three references may be submitted by email to:

Professor Chi Bun Ching
Nanyang Technological University
School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Block N1.2-1-10, 62 Nanyang Drive
Singapore 637459
 
Email: CBChing@ntu.edu.sg
Phone: +65-6790-6731
Fax: +65-6794-9220