Research Fellow (Neuro Engineering)

Job Description

The laboratory of Presidential Young Professor (PYP) Liu Yuxin in the Biomedical Engineering Department at National University of Singapore seeks a Research Fellow (PDF) with strong enthusiasm and interest in neurotechnology, organoid intelligence, brain-machine-interface research.

The successful candidate is required to work on a groundbreaking project aimed at developing and testing advanced neural probes that overcome the limitations of current technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of neural engineering, with a focus on dual-modality neural monitoring and developing organoid intelligence as a biological computer. He / she is required to perform the followings: 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, fabricate, and optimize neural probes using state-of-the-art materials and techniques.
• Conduct in vivo experiments to validate the performance of the developed probes in recording electrophysiological and/or neurochemical signals.
• Develop neural interface for biological computing using 3D cultures of human brain organoid 
• Collaborate with a team of neuroscientists, engineers, and other researchers to advance the project goals.

 
More information on is available at https://www.lab-liu.com/ and https://cde.nus.edu.sg/bme/staff/dr-liu-yuxin/

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Possess a PhD in Neural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Flexible Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or related fields.
• Research Interests: Demonstrate a strong interest in neural engineering, flexible electronics, and brain-machine interfaces. Exhibit scientific curiosity and motivation to conduct scientifically rigorous experimental work.
• Technical Experience:
  • Prior experience in single-unit recording is essential.
  • Experience with cell culture, particularly in culturing neuron cells, is highly advantageous.
  • Previous experience in microfabrication for neural probes is highly advantageous.
  • Experience in fast-scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV) for neurochemical recording is highly advantageous.
• Research Excellence: Exhibit excellence in conducting independent research with strong critical thinking and experimental design skills. Show enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary team and leading a multidisciplinary project.
• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrate a robust technical understanding of bioelectronics, neural engineering, and flexible electronics.
• Communication Skills: Possess strong written and spoken communication skills. 
• Open to fixed term contract

Please include the following in your application:
1.    A detailed CV.
2.    A 5-slide presentation summarizing your previous research accomplishments.
3.    Contact information for four referees.

Join us in advancing the frontier of neurotechnology! 
 

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Biomedical Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 25723