Translational Scientist - Inflammatory Skin Diseases

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Singapore

On-site

SGD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research invites applications for a position conducting translational research in therapeutic development for inflammatory skin diseases. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team driving discovery through preclinical evaluation, focusing on mechanistic understanding of skin barrier defects and inflammatory pathways.

The role requires a PhD in Biology or related fields, strong data analysis skills, and a proven ability to work independently and

Qualifications

PhD qualification in Biology, Biological Chemistry, or related disciplines.
Experience in therapeutic development and preclinical evaluation of candidate therapeutics in relevant biological systems.
Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation of experimental datasets.
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Strong team player with the ability to work independently, proactively, and collaboratively to ensure the successful and timely execution of research projects and team objectives.
Demonstrated ability to learn new techniques and skills quickly.
Able to identify opportunities to improve workflows, optimize experimental methods, and contribute innovative approaches to research objectives.
Good organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail and scientific rigor.

Responsibilities

Conduct translational research focused on therapeutic development for inflammatory skin diseases.
Drive therapeutic development using mouse models, mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, and related experimental techniques.
Design, execute, and optimize experiments to evaluate therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of action.
Engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary research projects with internal and external collaborators.
Analyze experimental data, interpret findings, and prepare reports, presentations, and scientific summaries of research outcomes.
Document all research activities accurately and maintain detailed and organized experimental records.
Troubleshoot, optimize, and develop experimental methodologies and laboratory workflows.
Drive manuscript preparation and presentation of research findings to internal and external stakeholders