Research Assistant (Epigenetics and Bioinformatics)
Join Our Team at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), part of the College of Science, was established in 2002 with a mission to advance biological and biomedical sciences. At SBS, our research spans various areas, including infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative diseases, telomere biology, and genome function. Over the years, SBS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.
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Our lab is seeking to hire a research assistant to complete wet lab and dry lab work. The role will focus on wet lab and dry lab work related to a recently awarded grant on artificial intelligence on epigenetics and wet lab work to test key findings related to this.
Key Responsibilities:
Devise experimental plans and formulate hypotheses for conducting experiments (includes wet lab and dry lab work)
Work both independently and collaboratively to conduct experiments and plan for new experiments based on the findings
Responsible for publishing and presenting research work as presentations and research manuscripts as well as contributing to the writing of new grant proposals, grant reports, and so on.
Responsible for ensuring and contributing to lab safety and efficient lab operations, and any other relevant admin tasks.
Responsible for training new PhD students, junior research assistants, and junior students and any other mentoring duties.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s (for PO and Research Assistant equivalent) degree in biological sciences or related field
At least 3 years of relevant experiences in similar role / technical hands-on experience in epigenetics and bioinfomatics.
Familiarity with epigenetics and bioinformatics e.g. AI related to epigenetics
Good written and oral communication skills (if applicable)
Proficiency in wet lab and dry lab work.
Competent in collaboration and able to work collaboratively with other lab members
Interpersonal skills: Ability to work independently / develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details, excellent organizational and time management skills
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 to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU