Research Assistant/Fellow, Faculty of Dentistry

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore's Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for a Research Assistant/Fellow to join a lab-based project on dental biophysics and biochemistry. You will perform imaging and analytical experiments on human teeth using non-invasive optical techniques and biochemical methods.

The role requires hands-on lab work, data analysis, literature review, and preparation of reports and manuscripts, contributing to published research and progress within the Dean's Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree with relevant research experience.
• Experience with lab-based characterization techniques is preferred.
• Strong literature review and data analysis skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform biophysical and biochemical characterization of human teeth using non-invasive optical microscopy and biochemical methodologies.
• Prepare bio-samples for analysis.
• Conduct literature review, data analysis, and write reports/manuscripts.

Skills

Literature review

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Confocal fluorescence microscopy

Polarized light microscopy

Micro-FTIR

Micro-XRD

Micro-MRI

Micro-CT

Biochemical characterization

Biochemical sample preparation

Job description

Research Assistant/Fellow, Faculty of Dentistry

• University-Level Unit: Dentistry
• Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Dean's Office (Dentistry)
• Employee Category: Research Staff
• Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

This lab-based research assistant/fellow will be required to perform the following duties/responsibility:

• Biophysical and biochemical characterization of human teeth using various non-invasive optical microscopic techniques (e.g. confocal fluorescent microscopy, polarized light microscopy) and biochemical analytical methodologies (e.g. micro-FTIR, micro-XRD, micro-MRI, micro-CT and so on)
• Bio-sample preparation
• Literature review, data analysis, writing reports and manuscript

Qualifications

Candidates should preferably possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree, along with relevant research experience