Research Fellow, Expansion Microscopy & Infection Biology

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore (LKCMedicine) invites applications for a Research Fellow to lead a project on the spatial organisation of host and viral organelles during infection. The role focuses on protein S-acylation and membrane architecture, using expansion microscopy and super-resolution imaging, with mentoring responsibilities for PhD, masters and undergraduate students.

You will collaborate with LKCMedicine and NTU core facilities, contribute to grant applications, and help

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline with a strong publication record.
• Experience with advanced fluorescence microscopy (confocal, live-cell) and super-resolution.
• Ability to plan, troubleshoot and deliver a research project independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent line of research on host–viral organelles during infection using expansion microscopy and advanced imaging.
• Develop and apply expansion microscopy workflows for host membranes and pathogen-induced structures.
• Investigate how S-acylation shapes membrane architecture and organelle contacts with genetic and biochemical perturbations.
• Design and perform quantitative image analysis to extract structural data from large imaging datasets.
• Carry out cell culture, molecular biology, genome editing and infection experiments.
• Contribute to grant applications and publish results with manuscripts and figures.

Skills

Expansion microscopy

Live-cell imaging

Quantitative image analysis

Independent research leadership

Education

PhD in cell biology or related field

Tools

Image analysis software

Biochemical techniques

Mammalian cell culture

Job description

Nanyang Technological University Singapore (LKCMedicine) invites applications for a Research Fellow to lead a project on the spatial organisation of host and viral organelles during infection. The role focuses on protein S-acylation and membrane architecture, using expansion microscopy and super-resolution imaging, with mentoring responsibilities for PhD, masters and undergraduate students.

You will collaborate with LKCMedicine and NTU core facilities, contribute to grant applications, and help