Project Officer (Protein and Peptide Science)
The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) is a school of the College of Science. It was established in 2002 with the mission to make a strong contribution to biological and biomedical sciences. Research areas at SBS include infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative diseases and telomere biology and genome function. Since then, many talented individuals from around the world and Singapore have joined SBS as scientific leaders, and researchers.
We are seeking a motivated Project Officer to join our team and examine protein complexes, with the aim of developing therapeutics against various diseases. The project will focus on the interactions of protein complexes in integrin signaling.
1) Molecular mechanisms of cell adhesion proteins (integrins), and developing therapeutics for cancer, inflammation, and blood-related diseases.
2) Host defense antimicrobial peptides and proteins, aiming to design new antimicrobial and antiendotoxic molecules.
3) De-novo designed synthetic proteins with functional properties.
Key Responsibilities:
Express and purify proteins and peptides
Conduct cell culture experiments
Perform protein biochemistry and assays
Other tasks as assigned
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with honors in Biomedical or Biological Sciences from a reputable university
Experience in protein/peptide assays, purification, and cell culture
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English - essential for data analysis and communication with stakeholders
Entry level candidates are welcome to apply
The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU