Research Assistant/Associate AI, Animal Studies & High-throughput Science for RNA Therapeutics [...]

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a Research Assistant/Associate specializing in AI and RNA therapeutics. The role involves conducting wet-lab experiments, designing molecular biology studies, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree and have a strong background in molecular biology and wet-lab techniques. This role is ideal for those passionate about drug discovery and innovative research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree for Research Assistant / Master’s for Research Associate required.
• 1+ years of technical hands-on experience preferred.
• Strong background in molecular biology needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental wet-lab work for RNA therapeutics.
• Design molecular biology experiments for AI training.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team.

Skills

Molecular biology

Wet-lab techniques

High-throughput screening

AI model development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Research Assistant/Associate AI, Animal Studies & High-throughput Science for RNA Therapeutics Development [LKCMedicine] page is loaded

Research Assistant/Associate AI, Animal Studies & High-throughput Science for RNA Therapeutics Development [LKCMedicine]

Apply locations NTU Main Campus, Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R00021477

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

At this group, you will be part of a vibrant research environment, working at the forefront of AI and RNA therapeutics. You will drive impactful discoveries in the growing RNA therapeutics landscape. This position offers a unique opportunity to focus on wet-lab experimentation while contributing to a broader mission of integrating AI into therapeutic development. If you are passionate about drug discovery and want to be part of a visionary team shaping the future of RNA therapeutics with AI, we invite you to reach out and submit your application.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct experimental wet-lab efforts and animal work to scale up high-throughput screening of RNA therapeutics.

• Design and conduct molecular biology experiments to generate high-quality datasets for training AI models.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, including AI scientists and engineers.

• Stay current with advancements in RNA therapeutics innovation, contributing to the evolution of our methodologies.

• Participate in regular meetings and present findings to academic and industry stakeholders.

Key Qualification and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s (for Research Assistant) / Master’s (for Research Associate) degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.

• At least 1 years of relevant experiences in similar role / technical hands-on experience in specific scope

• Strong background in molecular biology and hands-on experience with wet-lab techniques (e.g., RNA synthesis, high-throughput screening) is preferred.

• Demonstrated interest or experience in RNA therapeutics and high-throughput innovation.

• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with computational team members focused on AI model development.

• Oversee and report project progress.

Hiring Institution: LKC

About Us

NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N).

Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.

Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.