Research Associate (Ref: NHCS/RA/PY)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Associate to join its cardiovascular metabolic disorders team. You will be responsible for managing research projects, supervising junior researchers, and conducting advanced research in metabolic diseases. Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree, Medical Degree, or PhD in relevant fields and have prior molecular biology research experience. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful research and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' molecular biology research experience preferred.
• Strong laboratory and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise junior researchers.
• Establish research expertise in assigned projects.
• Involved in research collaborations.

Skills

Cell culture

Mouse models of metabolic disease

Metabolomic analysis

Genomic analysis

RNA processing

Protein processing

Organisational skills

Education

Master’s Degree, Medical Degree or PhD in Life Sciences, Bioengineering

Job description

Research Associate (Ref: NHCS/RA/PY)

Job Category: Research

Posting Date: 14 Oct 2025

Our laboratory is studying the relationships among metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatohepatitis (MASH), metabolically‑related heart disease, and sarcopenia. These conditions frequently occur concomitantly with diabetes and obesity.

You will be part of a cardiovascular metabolic disorders research team reporting to the principal investigator. You are responsible for the progress of research projects assigned to you and are expected to establish research expertise in cell culture, mouse models of metabolic disease affecting the liver, heart, and skeletal muscle, metabolomic and genomic analyses, and RNA and protein processing and analyses. You will also assist the principal investigator in leading and supervising junior researchers and be involved in research collaborations.

Job requirements:

• Master’s Degree, Medical Degree or PhD in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, or equivalent
• 1-2 years' molecular biology research experience preferred, particularly with in vivo models in physiology, biochemistry, and computational biology
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong laboratory and organisational skills