Our lab welcomes highly motivated research scientists and talented students at all stages of their academic career. We highlight the motivation equally with research experience while seeking the candidates.
In our lab, you will become part of a collaborative and supportive international research team with interdisciplinary expertise in food science, biomaterials, biophysics, chemistry and environmental science. You will have access to and enjoy the state-of-the-art instrumentation within the lab and across NUS. You will also have the support to connect the teams worldwide for collaborations.
Let us work together!

We are recruiting one postdoctoral researcher!
The main Research focuses: Hydrogels; 3D printing technology; Cell culture scaffolds and Tissue engineering; Drug delivery. We are looking for self-motivated candidates with:
1. PhD degree in materials science, chemistry, food science, or a related field.
2. Ability to conduct independent research and publications in leading international journals in the field.
3. Rigorous and pragmatic academic attitude, and excellent teamwork skills.
4. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in bio-nanomaterial design and research.
You will receive competitive postdoctoral salary with compensation and benefits, including performance bonuses, medical insurance, and vacation time. The research group will provide a stable working environment and a first-class research platform.
Interested candidates please send your CV, including education, publication list and contact information for references, to jtzhou@nus.edu.sg. Email subject: Postdoc Application_Your name. Only shortlisted candidates will be reached.
In addition, we welcome and support the applications for applying external postdoctoral fellowship funding. The opportunity of postdoctoral fellowships in the group will be prioritized to those are willing to apply the fundings of postdoctoral fellowship. The possible fundings sources for postdoctoral fellow are listed below:
- China Scholarship Council
- Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral fellowship
- SNSF Postdoc. Mobility
- Marie Curie Global Fellowship
- SG Academies South-East Asia Fellowship (SASEAF) Programme (DLL 01Aug2026)

PhD students
We are currently hire 3-4 PhD students fully funded by NUS Research Scholarship for 2027 Jan and Aug intake. We are looking for self-motivated PhD candidates with:
1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in materials science, biology, chemistry, or a food-related field;
2. Students with research experience, research enthusiasm, and teamwork spirit will be given priority;
3. Candidates with independent research capabilities, research enthusiasm, and teamwork spirit will be given priority.
Interested applicants please send your CV, including education, publication list and contact information for references, to jtzhou@nus.edu.sg. Email subject: PhD Application_2027 Spring/Fall_Your name. Only shortlisted candidates will be reached.
In addition, we welcome and support the applications for applying PhD scholarships. The possible funding sources for graduates are listed below:
- NUS President's Graduate Fellowship
- Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship
- Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)
- A*STAR Graduate Scholarship
- NUS Commonwealth Scholarship (for citizen of Commonwealth countries)

Visiting Researchers and students
We are always welcoming and happy to host visiting researchers and PhD students. Candidates with the background of material science, food science, biophysics, polymer chemistry, biology and relevant fields are preferred. There are fundings such as Chinese Scholarship Council and other sources available.
Please send your CV (and transcript for visiting PhD students) to Dr. Zhou (jtzhou@nus.edu.sg).

Undergraduates and Master students
We are always welcoming the undergraduate and master students from the departments of food science, chemistry, material science, physics, biology and relevant fields to conduct the final year project.
Please send your CV, transcript and motivation letter describing your research interest to Dr. Zhou (jtzhou@nus.edu.sg).