Senior Scientist II (NB Lab), IMCB

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to lead a key program on epithelial stem cells in gastrointestinal cancers. The role spans basic discovery and translational aims, with opportunities to work across mouse, organoid, and patient-derived models.

You will manage projects, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to grant-funded work, publishing results and collaborating with drug discovery efforts to identify vulnerabilities in

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field, with postdoc experience and strong publications.
• Experience in managing complex projects and research teams.
• Experience supervising junior researchers and students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, collaborative mindset, and strong team spirit.
• Background in cancer/stem cell biology and experience with mouse models preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a key research program on epithelial stem cells in gastrointestinal cancers.
• Drive a grant-funded project spanning research and therapeutic domains.
• Dissect biology of cancer stem cells using mouse, organoid, and patient-derived models.
• Collaborate on drug discovery efforts to target vulnerabilities of cancer cells.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Scientific writing

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Biology or Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Mouse models

Organoid cultures

Patient-derived models

Job description

Job Description And Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team and lead a key research program within the lab on epithelial stem cells in gastrointestinal cancers. This is an excellent opportunity for a postdoc looking to grow in their scientific and leadership skills while driving a grant-funded research project that spans both research and therapeutic domains. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team of researchers to dissect the underlying biology of cancer stem cells using a variety of mouse, organoid, and patient-derived models, and collaborate on drug discovery efforts to target vulnerabilities of these cancer cells.

Job Description And Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team and lead a key research program within the lab on epithelial stem cells in gastrointestinal cancers. This is an excellent opportunity for a postdoc looking to grow in our scientific and leadership skills while driving a grant-funded research project that spans both research and therapeutic domains. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team of researchers to dissect the underlying biology of cancer stem cells using a variety of mouse, organoid, and patient-derived models, and collaborate on drug discovery efforts to target vulnerabilities of these cancer cells.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field, with at least a few years of postdoctoral research experience and strong publication record
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and research teams
• Experience in supervising junior researchers and students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, collaborative mindset, and strong team spirit
• Background in cancer/stem cell biology and experience with mouse models preferred, but not compulsory