Research Fellow (In Vivo Neural Tissue Engineering)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow to contribute to an interdisciplinary program focused on neural tissue engineering, in vivo spinal cord injury models, and regenerative biomaterials. The successful candidate will perform in vivo SCI experiments in rats, conduct microsurgery and functional assessments, and help generate mechanistic insights and manuscripts.

The role requires a Ph.D. and/or M.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or a related discipline.
• Experience handling rodents and conducting functional and behavioral assessments.
• Expertise in animal surgery, preferably SCI microsurgery in rodents.
• Hands-on experience with tract tracing, tissue sectioning, immunofluorescence, histology and confocal microscopy.
• Experience with western blotting and qRT-PCR is advantageous.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for research work.
• Highly motivated, well-organized, and capable of independent work and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct in vivo experiments using rat SCI models.
• Conduct microsurgical procedures, cell/scaffold implantation and behavioral evaluations.
• Carry out analyses to understand mechanisms of action such as tract tracing and imaging.
• Data analysis, interpretation, and manuscript preparation for publication.
• Supervise and train junior researchers and contribute to laboratory management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary collaborations within and beyond NTU.

Skills

Rodent handling & behavioral assays

Tract tracing

Immunofluorescence

Histology & confocal microscopy

Western blotting & qRT-PCR

Scientific writing & communication

Independent work & teamwork

Education

Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or related discipline

Job description

We invite applications for a Research Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research team led by Dr. Sing Yian Chew (NTU). The successful candidate will contribute to an ongoing research program focused on neural tissue engineering, in vivo spinal cord injury (SCI) models, and regenerative biomaterials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct in vivo experiments using rat SCI models
• Conduct microsurgical procedures, cell/scaffold implantation, and animal behavioral / functional evaluations
• Carry out analyses to understand mechanisms of action: e.g. tract tracing, immunofluorescent and histochemical staining and confocal imaging, RNA-seq.
• Data analysis, interpretation of experimental outcomes, and preparation of manuscripts for publication
• Supervise and train junior researchers and contribute to laboratory management
• Participate in multidisciplinary collaborations within and beyond NTU

Requirements

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or a related discipline
• Published and demonstrated expertise in handling rodents as well as functional and behavioral assessments.
• Published expertise in animal surgery, preferably SCI microsurgery in rodents
• Hands-on experience with tract tracing, tissue sectioning, immunofluorescence, histology, and confocal microscopy
• Experience with western blotting and qRT-PCR is advantageous
• Strong written and oral communication skills for research work
• Highly motivated, well-organized, and capable of independent work and teamwork

We seek a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes - the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering - and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world's top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world's top young university for the past seven years. The University's main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

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