Research Fellow (OR/NBD/JN2)

Duke-NUS Medical School; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mentorship opportunity

Collaborative lab environment

Résumé du poste

Duke-NUS Medical School invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow in the Signature Research Programme in Neuroscience and Behavioural Disorders. The successful candidate will lead a project on molecular mechanisms of synaptic function in neuropsychiatric disorders, employing cutting-edge methods including in vivo CRISPR genome editing and advanced imaging.

The lab seeks highly qualified individuals with a PhD and/or MD/PhD in neuroscience or closely related fields, with a strong

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience or related field.
• First-author peer-reviewed publications encouraged.
• Experience in synapse imaging, electrophysiology, or computational analysis is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Team player, open-minded, energetic and motivated.

Responsabilités

• Independently and efficiently carry out research projects for the program.
• Interact and collaborate with researchers and students regularly.
• Write and review research papers; present outcomes; develop independent ideas.
• Prepare and submit proposals and grant applications.
• Provide mentorship to students and junior researchers.
• Perform related duties as required.

Connaissances

Research independence

Collaborations

Scientific writing

Presentation skills

Formation

PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience

Outils

CRISPR genome editing

2-photon FLIM imaging

Super-resolution imaging

Proteomics

Computational analysis

Mouse genetics

Description du poste

Job Description

The Signature Research Programme in Neuroscience and Behavioural Disorders（“NBD”）is focused on understanding the structure and function of the nervous system, and the neural mechanisms underlying human neurological, psychiatric and ophthalmological disorders.
A postdoctoral research fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jun Nishiyama (https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/directory/detail/nishiyama-jun). The successful candidate will lead a project to investigate molecular mechanisms of synaptic function and dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and autism. The lab combines cutting-edge molecular and optical approaches, including in vivo CRISPR genome editing, 2-photon FLIM imaging, super-resolution imaging, proteomics, and computational analysis, and mouse genetics. We are looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals with a PhD and/or M.D. degree in neuroscience or closely related fields. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who have the desire to learn and develop new techniques in different fields.

• Independently and efficiently carry out research projects required by the research component of the project.
• Interact and collaborate with other researchers and students actively.
• Write and review research papers, present research outcomes, conceptualise new ideas and develop plans for independent research which could have a considerable influence and impact on the relevant field attracting research funding.
• Prepare and submit research proposals and grant applications.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to undergraduate / medical students and junior researchers.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Requirements

• PhD or MD/PhD degree in neuroscience or related fields with strong background in molecular and cellular neuroscience.
• Outstanding entry level graduate without prior publications are also welcome to apply.
• Proven track record in the form of first-author peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in synapse imaging, electrophysiology, and/or computational analysis would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated capability of research independence progressively.
• Possess strong writing and critical thinking skills, as well as good communication and presentation.
• A strong team player with a collaborative mindset who is open-minded, energetic, and highly motivated.