Lead RNA Epitranscriptome Research Fellow

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a highly skilled researcher to advance the study of RNA modifications and RNA binding proteins within the cfRNA-mod project. You will establish model systems, perform biochemistry and cell biology experiments, and contribute to bioinformatics analyses for associated omics data.

You will lead a small group of PhD researchers, assist with grant applications, and provide mentorship, reporting to the principal investigator.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or related discipline.
• Extensive bench experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical biology, genetics and cell biology.
• Proven track record with peer-reviewed publications (first-author preferred).

Responsibilities

• Establish model system to study context-dependent crosstalk between epitranscriptome and epigenome.
• Perform biochemistry, cell biology experiments and bioinformatics for omics data.
• Assist in grant applications and support junior PhD students.
• Lead a small group of PhD students on RNA modification and RBPs in development.
• Report progress to PI.

Skills

Biochemistry techniques

Molecular biology

Cell biology

CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing

NGS library preparation

Flow cytometry

Immunoblotting / Western

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology

Tools

NGS data analysis

CRISPR-Cas9 tools

Western blot

Flow cytometry

Job description

National University of Singapore seeks a highly skilled researcher to advance the study of RNA modifications and RNA binding proteins within the cfRNA-mod project. You will establish model systems, perform biochemistry and cell biology experiments, and contribute to bioinformatics analyses for associated omics data.

You will lead a small group of PhD researchers, assist with grant applications, and provide mentorship, reporting to the principal investigator.