Research Officer / Senior Research Officer, Bioinformatics

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Singapore is seeking a skilled researcher to drive genetic and molecular epidemiologic research. In this role, you will engage in longitudinal cohort studies, implement advanced analytical techniques, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should hold a degree in a relevant field and have proficiency in R. Good communication and organizational skills are essential. The position provides opportunities to impact public health positively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field.
• Proficient in R for data manipulation, modelling, visualisation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct genetic and molecular epidemiologic analyses.
• Develop and maintain robust analysis workflows.
• Prepare visualisations and presentations for scientific conferences.

Skills

Proficient in R (data manipulation, modelling, visualisation)

Good written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, public health, or a relevant field

Tools

PLINK

GCTA-COJO

SuSiE

Job description

Job Description

The focus of the A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) is research to improve the health and well-being of Singaporeans across the life course.Join us at A*STAR IHDP to drive genetic and molecular epidemiologic research using data from longitudinal cohort studies in Singapore and around the world. In this role, you will apply state‑of‑the‑art multi‑omics analytical techniques to assist in and lead research projects and contribute to studies with real‑world public health impact. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and bioinformaticians to unravel the behavioural and molecular mechanisms that shape early‑life development and influence late‑life disease risk.

Job Responsibilities

• Genetic and molecular epidemiologic analyses in longitudinal cohort studies
• Develop, document, and maintain robust analysis workflows to ensure transparency and reproducibility
• Learn and implement appropriate statistical techniques and pipelines (e.g., inverse probability weighting, Mendelian randomization, PLINK, GCTA‑COJO, SuSiE) to address complex research questions
• Prepare clear visualisations, slide decks, and written summaries for internal team presentations and scientific conferences
• Data cleaning and management
• Assist in scientific writing
• Other ad‑hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, public health, or a relevant field
• Proficient in R (data manipulation, modelling, visualisation)
• Basic understanding of genetic epidemiology
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple projects

Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on experience with genomic datasets in a high‑performance computing cluster
• Familiarity with commonly used statistical genetics tools (e.g., PLINK)
• A good understanding of genomic approaches (e.g., genome‑wide association studies, pQTL, polygenic risk score)