Research Assistant (OR/EID/JH)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant in the Ho Laboratory. The role focuses on studying Influenza A biology, host-pathogen interactions, and pathogenesis using RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, and in vivo/in vitro models.

You will plan, organize and conduct experiments under the PI's supervision. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Life Sciences or related field and familiarity with cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Experience with basic wet-lab techniques including cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
• RCULA certification advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project.
• Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental results.
• Assist researchers with data analysis and literature review.
• Maintain safety protocols and assist with general upkeep of laboratory needs.
• Collaborate with team members in an interdisciplinary environment.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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Job Description

The Signature Research Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) aims to pioneer our understanding of emerging infections through world-class research that integrates immunology, infection biology, pathogen genomics, and computational approaches. This integration drives comprehensive studies of host-pathogen interactions across molecular, individual, and population scales to address emerging health challenges.

This position is for a full-time Research Assistant in the Ho Laboratory led by Jessica S. Ho in EID.

Viruses dramatically alter the transcriptomes and the epigenomes of their host cells and host organisms during infection. The Ho lab is specifically interested in understanding how these changes impact both the virus and their host in the short- and long-term. To do so, our team uses a combination of next generation sequencing (e.g. short and long read RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, eCLIP) techniques, molecular biology as well as in vivo and in vitro models of Influenza A infection.

The selected candidate will study Influenza A biology and pathogenesis, and will perform a variety of research activities which include planning, organizing and conducting research studies within the overall scope of a research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his/her designate, including but not limited to the following:

• Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project.
• Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental results and/or research findings.
• Assist researchers in data analysis and literature review in various research projects.
• Assist with general upkeep of laboratory needs, maintain safety protocols, provide technical support, and establish work procedures to ongoing research projects.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics or other related fields.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge, skills and technical expertise in supporting various biological research activities, such as cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology research.
• Experience with animal work (rodents) and RCULA certification would be advantageous.
• Equipped with basic routine laboratory skills, including biological safety.
• Possess interpersonal communications skills with excellent written, oral communication and computer skills.
• A strong team player who is open-minded, independent, highly motivated and can work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and diverse workforce.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.