Research Fellow/Associate (Ref: NHCS/RF/RA/PY)

National Heart Centre Singapore; Outram; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Canada is seeking a Research Fellow/Associate to study cardiovascular metabolic disorders. You will oversee research projects and establish expertise in various analyses relevant to metabolic diseases. Candidates should hold a Master’s or PhD in a related field and have experience in molecular biology. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' molecular biology research experience preferred, particularly with in vivo models.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong laboratory skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the progress of research projects assigned.
• Establish research expertise in cell culture and metabolic disease.
• Assist in leading and supervising junior researchers.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Research collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s Degree, Medical Degree or PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent

Job description

Research Fellow/Associate (Ref: NHCS/RF/RA/PY)

Our laboratory is studying the relationships among metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), metabolically-related heart disease, and sarcopenia. These conditions frequently occur concomitantly with diabetes and obesity.

You will be part of a cardiovascular metabolic disorders research team reporting to the principal investigator. You are responsible for the progress of research projects assigned to you and are expected to establish research expertise in cell culture, mouse models of metabolic disease affecting the liver, heart, and skeletal muscle, metabolomic and genomic analyses, and RNA and protein processing and analyses. You will also assist the principal investigator in leading and supervising junior researchers and be involved in research collaborations.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree, Medical Degree or PhD in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, or equivalent
• 1-2 years' molecular biology research experience preferred, particularly with in vivo models in physiology, biochemistry, and computational biology
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong laboratory and organisational skills