Research Associate/Fellow, Faculty of Dentistry

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research institution seeks a dedicated research assistant/fellow to explore the antenatal and postnatal exposome's impact on health. This role involves cutting-edge biophysical and biochemical characterization of human teeth using advanced optical techniques, as well as quantifying heavy metals and pollutants in hair samples. If you have a PhD and a passion for research that can influence adolescent health outcomes, this is a remarkable opportunity to contribute to significant scientific advancements in a collaborative environment. Join a team that is at the forefront of research and make a meaningful impact in the field.

Qualifications

• PhD degree with at least 2 years of relevant research experience.
• Experience in biophysical and biochemical characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Characterize human teeth using non-invasive optical techniques.
• Quantify heavy metals and pollutants in human hair samples.

Skills

Biophysical characterization

Biochemical characterization

Optical microscopy techniques

Micro-FTIR

Micro-XRD

Micro-MRI

Micro-CT

LA-ICP-MS

LC-MS

Education

PhD degree

Tools

LA-ICP-MS

LC-MS

Micro-FTIR

Micro-XRD

Micro-MRI

Micro-CT

Job description

Company description:

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.

Job Description

This A*STAR grant (A-8002240-00-00) aims to quantify the impact of the antenatal & postnatal exposome on foetal/postnatal growth patterns linked to adverse adolescent health. The research assistant/fellow will be required to perform the following duties/responsibilities:

1. Biophysical and biochemical characterization of human teeth using various non-invasive optical microscopic techniques and biochemical analytical methodologies (e.g., micro-FTIR, micro-XRD, micro-MRI, micro-CT, and so on).
2. Quantification of heavy metals (using LA-ICP-MS) and pollutants (using LC-MS) in human hair samples.

Qualifications

PhD degree with at least 2 years of relevant research experience mentioned above.