The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Project Officer. The candidate will have the opportunity to explore his/her own interests across functions.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and characterize novel biodegradable, biocompatible materials and tissue scaffolds with controlled drug/gene/cell delivery capabilities for soft tissue engineering & stem cell engineering.

• Design, optimize and fabricate tissue scaffolds (e.g. hydrogels, injectable scaffolds, electrospinning, 3D printing)

• Characterize scaffold properties: physical, chemical characteristics, drug/gene release kinetics, cell/tissue interactions, etc.

• Design and execute experiments independently. 

• Expected to interpret experimental results, and author papers in high-quality journals in areas that are related to the research. 

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator to help supervise and train junior lab members and to ensure smooth functioning of an active research program. 

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with relevant background and experience.

• Published experience in biomaterials scaffold design, fabrication and characterization, controlled drug/gene delivery design and characterization. Evaluation of cellular response/interactions/functionality with scaffolds using western blotting, immunostaining, qPCR, fluorescent microscopy (confocal) imaging, functional assays.

• Experience in 3D printing is a plus.

• Strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.

• Strong ability to perform independent, self-directed work.

• Strong organizational skills and proactive personality with outstanding motivation, creativity, critical and analytical thinking skills, strong scientific commitment and ability to work as a team.

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong passion and commitment to science.

• Expected to work in a collaborative inter-institute environment.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.