Research Fellow – Peptide Chemistry & Antimicrobial Research

About the role

The School of Materials Science and Engineering at NTU seeks a Research Fellow to advance cellular agriculture through peptide chemistry and antimicrobial research. Working under the supervision of Professor Zvi Hayouka, the fellow will develop new peptide synthesis methods, support surface assembly processes, and contribute to antimicrobial assay and electrochemical studies.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare data and proposals for grant applications.
• Conduct experiments on synthesis and characterization of peptide bacterial binders and antimicrobial peptides.
• Interpret experimental results and monitor project progress.
• Document findings for reports and scientific papers.
• Train and coach new laboratory members in relevant techniques.
• Report remotely to the principal investigator and travel to Israel for training.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Peptide Chemistry, Microbiology, or a closely related field.
• Strong experimental background in peptide design and antimicrobial testing.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to share knowledge and coach junior team members.

Required skills

• Peptide synthesis
• Antimicrobial peptide design
• Solid‑phase chemistry
• Electrochemical studies
• Microbiology techniques
• Peptide characterization