Research Fellow (Surgery) - Geylang

apartmentNational University of Singapore placeGeylang scheduleFull-time calendar_month22/5/25

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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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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Fellow for the project entitled "Characterising AXIN2 mutations in the normal human colon" within the Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

The Department of Surgery is a dynamic department heavily involved in research and education, with areas of interest including surgical oncology and therapeutics aimed at the targeted therapy of various cancers, including colorectal cancer. Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Fellow will assist the PI in setting up the aforementioned project, and will be involved in basic and advanced cell culture and molecular biology techniques. The Post doctoral researcher will also play a critical role in overseeing the research assistants and students in the laboratory.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Fellow must be experienced in human organoid culture and should show independence as a researcher through a previous first author publication. Competence in bioinformatics would be an additional advantage but is not a pre-requisite.

The post-doctoral researcher must also have effective skills as a leader within the lab, forming an important conduit between the PI and the research assistants.

The responsibilities of the Research Fellow will be to:

Work on his or her primary project
Supervise other projects within the laboratory;
Keep an accurate and contemporaneous log of the experimental procedures attempted as part of the project;
Ensure regular upkeep of laboratory stock lists and equipment;
Work towards the publication of experimental work in scientific journals;
Maintain a safe working environment;
Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.

Qualifications

Have a PhD in a related field
Demonstrated the ability to perform high caliber research
Possess a first author publication
be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail;

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department : Surgery
Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 29007

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