Dr Mookkan Prabakaran Group: Postdoctoral Position

TEMASEK LIFE SCIENCES LABORATORY LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research laboratory in Singapore is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to study viral pathogens from fish tissues in aquaculture. The successful candidate will design experiments, perform qPCR and transcriptomics, and analyze host-pathogen interactions. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field and have a strong research background. Competitive salary and benefits provided. Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a CV and references, to the designated investigator.

Benefits

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Flexi-benefits

Qualifications

• At least one first-author research publication in an international peer-reviewed journal.
• Strong research background in aquaculture.
• Hands-on experience in qPCR and RNA-seq workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for isolation and characterization of viral pathogens.
• Perform qPCR and transcriptomics to analyze pathogen diversity.
• Conduct disease challenge studies against viral infections.

Skills

Virology

Cell culture

qPCR

RNA-seq

Immunology

Education

PhD Degree in Aquatic Animal Health, Virology, Immunology, or relevant field

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral fellow to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the isolation and characterization of viral pathogens from fish tissues from local aquaculture farms, with a strong focus on identifying susceptible fish cell lines and conducting downstream studies, including epidemiology and host-pathogen interaction analyses.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for the isolation and characterization of viral pathogens using fish cell lines
• Perform qPCR and transcriptomics to characterize pathogen diversity and host immune expression profiles
• Analyse innate immunity and conduct disease challenge studies against viral infections in Asian seabass

Requirements

• PhD Degree in Aquatic Animal Health, Virology, Immunology, or relevant field
• At least one first-author research publication in an international peer-reviewed journa
• Strong research background in aquaculture with extensive experience in virology, cell culture or immunology
• Hands‑on experience in qPCR and RNA‑seq workflows

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidate. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi‑benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three referees’ contacts/ recommendation letters) to:

Dr MOOKKAN Prabakaran
Senior Principal Investigator
Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Ltd
Email: [e-mail]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.