Job Description

Provide expertise in conducting research activities, including but not limited to planning, organising, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project at Duke-NUS

• Application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques which include accurate in-depth assessment, interpretation and evaluation of research outcomes, conceptualise new ideas and develop plans for independent research which could have a considerable influence and impact on the relevant field in attracting research funding.

• Conduct methodology research on Bayes variable selection for statistical genetics and large-scale genetic analysis with experience in statistical software.

• Write and review research papers, presenting research outcomes and develop connections with local and international researchers for collaboration work.

• Evaluate and interpret collected data and prepare oral presentations or written reports/ scientific manuscripts/literature for publication and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.

• Contribute to project management, provision of guidance to more junior researchers as well as undergraduate and graduate students, occasional educational/instructional activities
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Requirements

• PhD in a related scientific area and/or post-graduate Medical Degree with at least 3 years’ relevant research experience and training.
• Demonstrated good knowledge, skills and expertise with linear algebra, linear mixed model, variational inference, statistical computing, and deep learning is required to achieve research excellence.
• High impact publication experimental results.
• Knowledge of the scientific background relevant to the research area.
• Laboratory experimental skills.
• Strong team player skills and the ability to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.