Research Fellow (Mechanobiology Institute) - Toa Payoh

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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The Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore is a multidisciplinary institute dedicated to developing new paradigms in biomedical research. We focus on the quantitative analysis of dynamic functional processes in pathogenesis, tissue regeneration, and function.

We seek to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Prof. Alexander Bershdasky's group for a collaborative project with the laboratory of Prof. Thorsten Wohland at the NUS Centre for Bioimaging Sciences (CBIS). The project will be related to elucidating the crosstalk between the cytoskeleton and cell-matrix adhesions with super-resolution microscopy, fluorescence correlation and cross-correlation spectroscopy, optogenetics and microfabricated substrates.

• A PhD in cell biology, biophysics, biomedical sciences, or similar fields
• A strong background in cell biology, molecular biology techniques, microscopy, and image analysis will be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage in collaborative research in a highly interdisciplinary environmen

Please note that online applications should include:

1. a brief description of research interests and experience, and
2. a full CV, with the names and contacts (email addresses) of two to three references

Scientific enquiries can be sent to Prof. Alexander Bershadsky at [email protected].

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Job requisition ID : 29656