Scientist / Senior Scientist I, Human Development, IHDP

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP) invites applications for a Research Fellow focused on the gut microbiome and its link to human health. The fellow will access rich clinical and omics data to explore microbiome roles in health for women and children and translate complex data into meaningful health insights.

The role demands strong bioinformatics experience, proficiency in Python/R/Matlab, and a track record in modeling and machine learning.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant fields with strong research background.
• Proven programming and analytical skills in Python or R.
• Experience with omics data and bioinformatics workflow is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process and perform integrative analysis on omics datasets such as metagenomics and metabolomics.
• Set up bioinformatics tools/workflows and develop applications with R Shiny or Python Dash.
• Analyze data, interpret results and plan next steps.
• Draft, submit and revise manuscripts for publication.
• Perform general data and server housekeeping.

Skills

Python

R

Perl

MATLAB

UNIX

Machine learning

Deep learning

Education

PhD in Microbiology/Bioinformatics/Artificial Intelligence/Data Science/Computational Biology/Computer Science/Applied Mathematics

Tools

R Shiny

Python Dash

Job description

Job Details

Focused on research to improve the health and well-being of Singaporeans across the life course, A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP) is looking for a research fellow with a keen interest in gut microbiome and its link with human health. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment, and have exclusive access to a rich array of clinical and omics data (specifically metagenomics, metabolomics data etc.) to explore and contribute to our understanding of the gut microbiome role in promoting the health of women and children. We are seeking an individual who is not only experienced in bioinformatics but also passionate about translating complex data into meaningful insights for health and well-being.

Job Responsibilities

• Process and perform integrative analysis on omics datasets, including but not limited to metagenomics, metabolomics, meta transcriptomics, and proteomics.
• Set up bioinformatics tools/workflow, and develop applications with R Shiny, Python Dash or Matlab.
• Analyze data, interpret results and plan the next step.
• Draft, submit and revise manuscript for publication.
• Perform general data and server housekeeping.

Job Requirements

• A PhD degree in Microbiology/Bioinformatics/Artificial Intelligence/Data Science/ Computational Biology/Computer Science/Applied Mathematics.
• Strong analytical and programming skills (Python, R, Perl, or Matlab, UNIX environment).
• Broad experience with modeling, machine learning, and deep learning.
• Experience with metagenomics, meta transcriptomics, metabolomics will be a plus.
• Strong project management, written and communication skills
• Minimum 1 to 2 years experience. Candidates with no experience will also be considered.