Research Fellow (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Singapore is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join its laboratories. The role involves working on a funded research project that aims to enhance immune responses via mRNA delivery into the spleen. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in relevant fields and at least 3 years of research experience in molecular biology techniques. The position offers the chance to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and engage in impactful research.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of research experience in molecular and cell biology techniques, particularly with T cells.
• Expertise in mRNA handling and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments.
• Collect and analyze research data.
• Guide and work with junior staff, including students.
• Prepare manuscripts and other reports.
• Uphold research integrity and ensure safety compliance.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Good communication skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated

Organized

Meticulous

Efficient

Flexible

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cancer Biology or related fields

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The laboratories of Professor Chen Xiaoyuan (Shawn) and Professor Giorgia Pastorin at the National University of Singapore (NUS) are currently recruiting a (Postdoctoral) Research Fellow.

We are seeking for a motivated and competent post-doctoral fellow to work on a funded research project aimed at promoting in situ T cell engineering by delivering mRNA into spleen, which has the potential to boost the body’s ability to generate a strong and precise immune response given the crucial role of the spleen in kickstarting the immune system.

Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team as well as collaborators in Singapore and overseas.

Prospective candidates are expected to address these questions:

• Which synthetic nanoparticles should be used for mRNA delivery?
• How to rationally design nanoparticles for selective spleen delivery of mRNA?
• How to enhance the mRNA translation efficiency in T cells?
• How to improve the survival and activity of engineered T cells?

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and execution of experiments.
• Collect and analyze research data.
• Guiding and working with junior staffs, including graduate/undergraduate students.
• Participation in preparation of manuscripts and other reports.
• Uphold research integrity and ensure safety compliance.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Interested candidates please submit a detailed curriculum vitae, contact information of 3 referees and indicate your earliest availability.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:

• Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cancer Biology or other related fields is preferred.

Skills:

• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Effective oral and written management communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Other desirable attributes: self-motivated, organized, meticulous, efficient, and flexible.

Experience:

• Applicants with research experiences of at least 3 years in molecular and cell biology techniques (T cells) and with expertise on mRNA handling and delivery are preferred.