Cardiovascular & Metabolic Research Assistant

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke-NUS Medical School invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders program. Join a multidisciplinary team working on clinically relevant projects under Prof David Silver.

Prior cardiovascular experience not required; candidates from other disciplines are encouraged to apply. The position offers opportunities to co-author publications and develop molecular biology skills, including in vivo mouse work, genotyping, and cell culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Prior hands-on laboratory experience, including basic molecular biology methods and mammalian cell culture.
• Experience in mouse handling and in vivo experimentation is essential.
• A motivated self-starter who is open-minded, energetic, and highly collaborative.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and diverse research environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support all aspects of assigned research projects.
• Animal handling (mouse) and related in vivo experiments.
• Genotyping of mouse lines, tissue collection, and mammalian cell culture.
• Execute molecular biology techniques including immunoblotting, DNA and RNA isolation, DNA cloning, and generation of CRISPR-mediated knockout cells.
• Contribute to project management, data analysis, and preparation of research publications.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the scope of work described herein.

Skills

Molecular biology

Mouse handling

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Sciences/Life Sciences

Tools

Immunoblotting

DNA/RNA isolation

CRISPR knockout

Mammalian cell culture

Job description

Duke-NUS Medical School invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders program. Join a multidisciplinary team working on clinically relevant projects under Prof David Silver.

Prior cardiovascular experience not required; candidates from other disciplines are encouraged to apply. The position offers opportunities to co-author publications and develop molecular biology skills, including in vivo mouse work, genotyping, and cell culture.