Research Fellow (Microbial Biosensors and Live Therapeutics)

Research Fellow (Microbial Biosensors and Live Therapeutics)

23/02/2026

We are seeking one (1) talented postdoctoral researcher to join the Synthetic Biology Translational Research Programme (TRP) at the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Synthetic Biology TRP seeks to repurpose synthetic biology for positive clinical impact, specifically by developing therapeutic cells against human disease, enhancing the functional living of human beings, and promoting planetary health. The Research Fellow (RF) will work closely with the Principal Investigator and the research team to develop microbial biosensors and live therapeutics. Appointments will be initially made on a 1-year contract, with the possibility of extension.

• Design synthetic genetic circuits and engineer microbial strains for biosensor and therapeutic applications;
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