Research Assistant (CVMD/DS)

Job Description

The Programme in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders (CVMD) is one of the Signature Research Programmes in Duke-NUS. The overarching aim of the Programme is to define the molecular mechanisms underlying human health and disease and to discover new approaches to prevent, diagnose and treat cardiometabolic illnesses.

The selected candidate will perform a variety of research activities which include planning, organising and conducting research studies within the overall scope of a research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his/her designate, including but not limited to the following: -

• Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project.
• Animal handling (mouse) and related experiments. 
• Provide support in performing genotyping mouse lines, tissue collection, and cell culture.
• Bacterial culture and molecular cloning.
• Contribute to project management and publications of research work.
• Assist with general upkeep of laboratory needs, maintain safety protocols, provide technical support and establish work procedures to ongoing research projects.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Sciences / Life Sciences.
• Knowledge of the scientific background relevant to the research area and possesses laboratory experimental skills.
• A strong team player who is open-minded, energetic, highly motivated and can work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and diverse workforce.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.  

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More Information

Location: Outram Campus

Organization: Duke-NUS Medical School

Department : Office of Research

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 18813