Postdoc: Precision Disease Therapeutics & siRNA

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead and contribute to projects involving therapeutic target validation, disease modeling, and translational therapeutic development for MASH using siRNA-based approaches.

The role sits in a highly interdisciplinary, translational research environment where you will contribute scientifically through experimental design, data interpretation, troubleshooting, and project development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or related fields.
• Strong background in molecular biology, cell biology, or translational disease research.
• Experience with mammalian primary cell culture and molecular techniques.
• Ability to independently plan and execute experiments.
• Strong scientific reasoning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute independent research projects related to MASH and siRNA therapeutics
• Perform molecular and cellular biology experiments, including gene perturbation studies and disease modeling
• Contribute to in vivo studies and functional validation experiments
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and present findings in internal and external meetings
• Participate in manuscript preparation, grant applications, and collaborative projects
• Contribute to scientific discussions, troubleshooting, and project strategy development
• Mentor junior lab members when appropriate

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Translational research

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences or related field

Tools

Mammalian primary cell culture

siRNA techniques

In vivo mouse studies

Histology / Imaging

Job description

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead and contribute to projects involving therapeutic target validation, disease modeling, and translational therapeutic development for MASH using siRNA-based approaches.

The role sits in a highly interdisciplinary, translational research environment where you will contribute scientifically through experimental design, data interpretation, troubleshooting, and project development.