Research Assistant (Dept of Biochemistry)

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant for “Mechanistic study of therapy-resistance in gynaeoncology and its clinical application in molecular prognosis and novel therapeutic strategy” in the Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Appointments will be made on a 1-Yr contract basis from Jan 2024, and can be renewed for another two years.  

Main duties and responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be able to:

1. Provide research support to the project in both cellular studies and in vivo mouse study and conduct a research project independently.
2. Provide administrative duties such as maintenance of safety documents and housekeep of wet laboratory and supervise junior research staff or undergraduate students/interns.
3. Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures. 

Qualifications

1. Bachelor degree in life science and biomedical degree.
2. At least 3 years of cancer research experience and able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail, demonstration of writing scientific papers with list of relevant publication.
3. At least 2 years of animal experience in mouse model of cancers and familiar with immune cell profiling of murine tumor models.
4. Great skills in tissue culture and cellular/molecular biology and protein chemistry basic techniques including Western Blot, viral transfection, q-RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry. 

Application

Formal application: Interested individuals should send an application including a cover letter (with statement of research interest and career goals), curriculum vitae including personal particulars, academic and employment history, current/expected salaries, complete list of publications/oral presentations, and the contact information of three referees in one single PDF by < 31 Jan 2024> to:

A/P Deng Lih Wen

National University of Singapore

MD7, Department of Biochemistry, #04-07

8 Medical Drive Singapore 117597

E-mail: bchdlw@nus.edu.sg

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Biochemistry

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 23004