Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team to achieve project goals in ageing, stroke, and cardiovascular disease research.
• Apply molecular and cell biology techniques, staining, advanced microscopy, and computational analysis; prior experience in these areas is an advantage.
• Handle laboratory animals confidently, with prior experience in animal handling, dosing, and sample collection.
• Analyse omics datasets; familiarity with statistical software such as SPSS or R is preferred.
• Oversee day-to-day lab operations, including procurement, preventive maintenance of equipment, and ensuring laboratory safety compliance.

Qualifications

Experience and Competency   

The applicant should:

• Hold a good degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, or a related discipline from a well-recognised university, with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Be able to work both independently and collaboratively, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate solid organisational abilities.
• Be proficient with common software tools, e.g., MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS, R, Stata, etc.

Appointment and remuneration

• Positions are offered on a one-year contract, with potential for renewal.
• Salary will be aligned with qualifications and experience.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Medicine

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 31083