Research Assistant (Dept of Biochemistry)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant position in the Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The RA will work on membrane transporters and their roles in the blood-brain barrier, contributing to projects that explore metabolite exchange between brain and blood.

Opportunities to enroll in a PhD programme are available. The successful candidate will perform experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with a senior research fellow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences or biomedical research.
• Experience in biochemical techniques and molecular biology.
• Proficiency in techniques such as cloning, protein expression, immunoprecipitation and Western blots.

Responsibilities

• Perform required experiments and analysis of data.
• Assist with other lab members on more complicated experiments.
• Work as a strong team player with diverse workforce.
• Contribute to research matters.

Skills

Biochemical techniques

Molecular cloning

Protein expression

Immunoprecipitation

Western blots

Neuroscience knowledge

Vascular system knowledge

Team player

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in life sciences/biomedical research

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Job description

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for aResearch Assistant position with immediate effect in the Department ofBiochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Membrane transporters regulate the transport of nutrients through cell membrane. Our previous work has shown the importance of these transporters for animal physiology(Nature, 2017, JBC 2020, Nat Comms 2021,JCI 2020, Nature 2025). We are currently interested in studying the roles of membrane transporters in the blood-brain barrier to understand the metabolites' transport between brain and blood. Interested candidates will have opportunities to enroll in a PhD programme in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Main duties and responsibilities

The RA candidate position will lead a research project in which he or she will work with a senior research fellow to study the physiological impacts of transporters to cells/animals physiology. Deep knowledge in neuroscience and vascular system is a plus. The applicant is expected to:

• Perform required experiments and analysis of data.
• Assist with any other lab members such as assist with postdoc for more complicated experiments when required.
• Work as a strong team player and the ability to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce.
• Assist with research matters

Qualifications

The applicant should hold at least a bachelor or Master degree for RO in life sciences/biomedical research areas from prestigious universities such as NTU, NUS. Preferred experience should include the follows but not limited to:

• Experiences in biochemical techniques.
• Proficiency in molecular cloning, protein expression, immunoprecipitation, Western blots.
• Strong interests in biochemistry.
• Experience in working on platelets and blood cells.
• Experience with mouse work is a plus but not essential.

Competitive remuneration package will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to principal investigator Dr. Long Nguyen [e-mail].