Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Dr Gloryn Chia on translational cancer immunotherapy under a project on Development of Immunotherapy Targets for Treatment-Resistant Cancers.

The main responsibilities of the position include:
• Leading the design and execution of independent research projects investigating tumour–immune interactions and immune evasion mechanisms
• Establishing and optimising in vitro and in vivo experimental platforms, including advanced immune functional assays and mouse tumour models
• Driving molecular engineering efforts (e.g., CRISPR-based gene editing, vector design, cellular engineering)
• Performing deep immunophenotyping and mechanistic studies to validate therapeutic targets
• Analysing complex datasets and integrating findings into cohesive mechanistic insights
• Preparing high-impact manuscripts, contributing to grant applications, and presenting findings at international conferences
• Mentoring graduate students and research assistants in experimental design and technical execution
• Ensuring rigorous documentation, reproducibility, and compliance with institutional safety and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:
• PhD in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a closely related biomedical discipline
• Demonstrated track record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications

Skills:
• Strong expertise in advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques
• Proficiency in designing and executing complex in vitro and in vivo experiments
• Experience with immune functional assays, multi-parameter flow cytometry, and genetic engineering approaches (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9)
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to interpret mechanistic findings independently
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills
• Ability to lead projects independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment

Experience:
• Substantial research experience in cancer immunology, tumour–immune interactions, or related translational research areas
• Hands-on experience with mouse tumour models and immune profiling is highly desirable
• Experience in mentoring junior researchers or students is advantageous
• Prior involvement in manuscript preparation and competitive grant writing is preferred

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department : Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job requisition ID : 31950