NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS) is inviting applications for the position of research associate for polymeric biomaterials.

As a research associate in AM.NUS, you will be working on projects on the following areas:

• Synthesise new polymeric biomaterials for advanced bioinks.
• Undertake internal capability development projects and collaborative projects with researchers and industrial partners.
• Produce scientific research papers and grant proposals, and present in seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Explore collaborations with researchers and industrial partners.
• Assist laboratory safety and procurement whenever necessary.

The NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS) leverages the National University of Singapore (NUS)’s world-class faculties, expertise and advanced capabilities in 3D printing technology, to bring innovative products to the field of healthcare that will improve patient outcomes and change lives for the better. AM.NUS will explore a whole new dimension in medicine, applying ground-breaking 3D printing technology for personalised patient treatments.
AM.NUS is the only multi-disciplinary Additive Manufacturing (AM) center in an Institute of Higher Learning in Singapore which comprises the following Faculties (Medicine, Science, Dentistry and Design & Engineering). The Centre is supported both internally by NUS and externally by National Additive Manufacturing Cluster (NAMIC).

Qualifications

• Master in Materials Science and Engineering/Biomedical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Pharmacy or related field.
• Experience in polymer synthesis and characterisation.
• Experience in cell culture techniques.
• Familiarity with 3D printing is an advantage.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English. 

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our NUS Career Portal.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required.

Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.