2025 Scholarship in Biological Physics At NTU [Study In Singapore]

Dr. Endao Han’s lab at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, invites applications for a PhD position (August 2025 intake) with full scholarship and two postdoctoral research fellow positions in experimental biological physics and soft matter physics. These positions focus on innovative research, leveraging advanced imaging and data processing techniques.

Facts About Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

1. Young and Mighty: NTU is one of the youngest universities in the world to be ranked among the top 15 globally (QS World University Rankings 2022).
2. Asian Hub: Located in Singapore, NTU is at the heart of Asia’s innovation and technology ecosystem.
3. Research Powerhouse: NTU has over 40 research centers and institutes, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, sustainability, and healthcare.
4. Global Recognition: NTU is ranked #1 in Singapore and #2 in Asia for Engineering and Technology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022).
5. Diverse Community: Over 33,000 students from 100+ nationalities study at NTU.
6. Innovative Curriculum: NTU offers interdisciplinary programs combining arts, humanities, and technology.
7. Startup Success: NTU’s startup ecosystem has spawned over 600 companies, including unicorns like Sea Group and Razer.
8. Sustainable Campus: NTU aims to be carbon neutral by 2050, with solar panels, green roofs, and energy-efficient buildings.
9. Nobel Laureate Faculty: NTU has faculty members who are Nobel laureates and leading experts in their fields.
10. Industry Partnerships: NTU collaborates with top companies like IBM, Microsoft, and Rolls-Royce to drive innovation and research.

Eligibility For 2025 Scholarship in Biological Physics At NTU

For PhD Applicants:

• A competitive GPA
• For non-English-speaking applicants: TOEFL or IELTS scores required; GRE preferred

For Postdoctoral Research Fellows:

• Strong background in biophysics, soft matter physics, solid/fluid mechanics, microscopy, and data science

Description For 2025 Scholarship in Biological Physics At NTU

PhD Student:
The PhD student will engage in experimental biological physics projects, exploring bacterial collective motion, bacterial colony mechanics, and biofilms.

Postdoctoral Research Fellows:

1. Experimental Postdoc: Focus on bacterial colony mechanics; will be co-supervised by Prof. K. Jimmy Hsia in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NTU.
2. Modeling/Data Processing Postdoc: Specialize in data modeling, numerical simulations, and data processing; will be co-supervised by Prof. Massimo Pica Ciamarra in the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at NTU.

How To Apply For 2025 Scholarship in Biological Physics At NTU

Interested candidates should email their CV and the contact information of two referees to Dr. Endao Han at endao-han@ntu.edu.sg. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Last Date To Apply is 31 December 2024.