Research Fellow, Microbiology & Immunology: Gut Microbiome

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in Microbiology & Immunology at Kent Ridge Campus. The role focuses on understanding enteric bacterial colonization and interactions with the microbiota, with emphasis on multidrug resistant strains and potential probiotics.

You will develop genetic tools, perform in vivo studies using murine models, and apply genomic approaches to elucidate bacterial adaptation.

Qualifications

• PhD (Hons) or equivalent doctoral degree in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Strong motivation and intellectual curiosity with demonstrated experience in bacterial metabolism, microbial genomics, and murine models of enteric infection.
• Ability to independently plan and execute experiments, troubleshoot technical challenges, and critically interpret experimental results.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to experimental detail, with the ability to maintain accurate and reproducible research records.
• A demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate bacterial genetic tools and mutant collections.
• Conduct in vivo studies using murine models of enteric colonization and infection.
• Develop and apply in vitro and in vivo models to investigate host-microbe and microbe-microbe interactions in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Apply next-generation sequencing (NGS) approaches (whole genome sequencing, RNA-seq, Metagenomics) to investigate bacterial adaptation and fitness under different conditions.
• Analyze and interpret NGS datasets and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Bacterial genetics

In vivo models

NGS data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in Microbiology & Immunology at Kent Ridge Campus. The role focuses on understanding enteric bacterial colonization and interactions with the microbiota, with emphasis on multidrug resistant strains and potential probiotics.

You will develop genetic tools, perform in vivo studies using murine models, and apply genomic approaches to elucidate bacterial adaptation.