Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Scientist (SA Lab), IMCB

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Scientist or Senior Scientist for a lab specializing in RNA in Disease and Translational Technologies. The successful candidate will work on a ribozyme-based RNA platform, using various molecular biology and cell biology techniques while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record including a first author research paper.
• Creative, highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Good organisational, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a ribozyme-based RNA platform for translational applications.
• Conduct experiments in both in vitro and in vivo settings.
• Mentor and train students and Research Officers.

Skills

RNA biology

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Biochemistry

Education

Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience

Tools

RT-qPCR

CRISPR

Flow cytometry

Job description

Responsibilities

The lab of RNA in Disease and Translational Technologies at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, A*STAR, Singapore is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Scientist or Senior Scientist to join a team developing a ribozyme-based RNA platform for potential translational and/or clinical applications.

The work will involve both in vitro and in vivo techniques, including molecular biology (RNA design, in vitro transcription, cell-free RNA assays, RT-qPCR, molecular cloning), cell biology (cell culture, cell transfection, flow cytometry, antisense oligonucleotides and RNAi, CRISPR), high-resolution imaging techniques, and experiments in mouse models (e.g. transgenesis, in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry, imaging and functional analyses)

Requirements

• Minimum Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience or a related discipline.
• The successful candidate should have strong expertise in RNA biology, cell biology, biochemistry and molecular biology techniques, a strong publication record that includes a first author research paper, and strong scientific writing skills.
• They should be creative, highly motivated, conscientious and be able to work independently, with good organisational, verbal and interpersonal skills. Our lab is collaborative and interdisciplinary, and the successful candidate should be able to work effectively and harmoniously in a diverse team.
• As a Scientist, candidate will also be expected to mentor and train students and Research Officers.