Research Assistant (OR/CVR/WXM)

Job Description

The Centre for Vision Research brings together the synergies of strength and capabilities as well as expertise in ophthalmology and vision sciences research within the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre. It paves the way for the creation of an all-encompassing amalgamated clinical, experimental and fundamental vision sciences platform that is able to holistically address all areas of vision disorders. This is aligned with the current goals of Singapore’s biomedical sciences initiative, in which the application of early and late-stage translational research with direct clinical and population impact is a top priority. The Centres’ research focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying eye and vision disorders, and from this identifying new treatment targets. 
 
A Research Associate position is available to support the work in the Laboratory of Translational Research in Fibrovascular Complications. The successful candidate will perform a variety of research activities with a larger team 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:
 

• Conduct animal, cell culture, biochemistry and molecular biology experiments.
• Assist postdoctoral fellows in carrying out research projects.
• Support general operations and routine maintenance work in the laboratory.
• Perform other related research and administrative duties.
   

Job Requirement

• Bachelor degree in Science, Health Sciences or equivalent with relevant working experience in wet laboratory. 
• Possess basic laboratory experimental skills such as molecular and cellular biology and/or cell biology.
• Experience in tissue histology, sectioning and immunostaining techniques, microscopy imaging, small animal handling and husbandry would be advantageous.
• A strong team player with a collaborative mindset who is open-minded, energetic and highly motivated.

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