Research Assistant — Neurobiology & Blood-Brain Barrier

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

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.