Scientist, IMCB

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR seeks a Scientist to support research on age-related cardiovascular dysfunction using human stem cell-derived cardiac models. You will develop iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and 3D organoids, apply cellular and functional assays, and contribute to publications and grant applications.

You will perform imaging, electrophysiological, metabolic and molecular analyses, analyse data, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to advance our understanding of ageing in the cardiovascular system.

Qualifications

• PhD in stem cell biology or related discipline.
• Experience with iPSC/hPSC culture and differentiation, preferably cardiac models.
• Strong experimental, analytical and scientific communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterise iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and 3D cardiac organoids.
• Establish and apply cellular, molecular and functional assays to study cardiac ageing.
• Perform imaging, electrophysiological, metabolic and molecular analyses.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data and contribute to publications and grant applications.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Skills

iPSC culture

Cardiovascular biology

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in stem cell biology

Job description

Job Description And Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to support research on age-related cardiovascular dysfunction using human stem cell-derived cardiac models.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and characterise human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and 3D cardiac organoids.
• Establish and apply cellular, molecular and functional assays to study cardiac ageing.
• Perform imaging, electrophysiological, metabolic and molecular analyses.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data and contribute to publications and grant applications.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Requirements

• PhD in stem cell biology, cardiovascular biology, cell biology or a related discipline.
• Experience with iPSC/hPSC culture and differentiation, preferably cardiac models.
• Strong experimental, analytical and scientific communication skills.