Research Assistant (Bioinformatics and AI)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant for bioinformatics and AI research. The candidate will develop experimental plans, conduct research, and publish findings. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Technical hands-on experience in epigenetics and bioinformatics.
• Familiarity with AI related to epigenetics.

Responsibilities

• Devise experimental plans and formulate hypotheses for research.
• Conduct experiments and plan new experiments based on findings.
• Publish and present research work; contribute to grant proposals.

Skills

Proficiency in bioinformatics and AI

Good written and oral communication skills

Competent collaboration skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics or related field

Job description

Join Our Team at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), part of the College of Science, was established in 2002 with a mission to advance biological and biomedical sciences. At SBS, our research spans various areas, including infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative diseases, telomere biology, and genome function. Over the years, SBS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sbs.

Our lab is seeking to hire a research assistant to complete dry lab work (bioinformatics and AI research).

Key Responsibilities

• Devise experimental plans and formulate hypotheses for conducting research in bioinformatics and AI

• Work both independently and collaboratively to conduct experiments and plan for new experiments based on the findings

• Responsible for publishing and presenting research work as presentations and research manuscripts as well as contributing to the writing of new grant proposals, grant reports, and so on.

• Responsible for ensuring and contributing to lab safety and efficient lab operations, and any other relevant admin tasks.

• Responsible for training new PhD students, junior students, interns, masters students and any other mentoring duties.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, or related field

• At least 3 years of relevant experiences in similar role / technical hands‑on experience in epigenetics and bioinformatics.

• Familiarity with epigenetics and bioinformatics especially AI related to epigenetics

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency in bioinformatics and AI.

• Competent in collaboration and able to work collaboratively with other lab members

• Interpersonal skills: Ability to work independently / develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details, excellent organizational and time management skills

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.