Job Description

COMMITMENT PERIOD: 2 Jan 2024 \xe2\x80\x93 12 July 2024 (6 months full-time) SCOPE: The SCELSE-L\xe2\x80\x99Or\xc3\xa9al Joint Research Lab is responsible for conducting upstream research within the scope of the skin and scalp microbiome. The goal of the research team is to identify innovative concepts and raw materials for the development of novel cosmetic, dermatology, and consumer care products. Depending on the background and skillsets the successful candidate brings, the project can take one of two directions: (1) in-vitro functional dissection of skin/scalp microbiome or (2) development and implementation of AI-based image classification tool. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct a scientific literature review
• Design and conduct experiments, with mentorship guidance, within a defined project
• Collect, record, and interpret data, and draw sound scientific conclusions based on analysed data
• Become proficient in laboratory and/or microscopy, biofilm, and biochemical assays to characterize the interactions of skin microbes or
• Become proficient in developing a computational method for image analysis
• Communicate project results both in writing and orally to the research team

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD:

• Be working towards a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Biological Sciences (or any related field) or a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Computer Science with an interest in image analysis/computer vision algorithms
• Enjoys hands-on experimentation and/or solving technical problems
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal and team skills
• High level of self-motivation and willingness to learn
• Experience with microscopy techniques and image analysis is an advantage

At L\xe2\x80\x99Or\xc3\xa9al, there is no innovation without science, and that\xe2\x80\x99s what has made us different since 1909. It was the original gamble that Eug\xc3\xa8ne Schueller took when he created the company. Every day, more than 4,000 people work in our Research & Innovation centers around the world. They discover, invent and develop, providing a continuously improving response to the Beauty needs and aspirations of consumers, while the products they create are ever more effective, and provide the highest standards of quality and safety. Established in 1990, L\'Or\xc3\xa9al Singapore has more than 550 employees and a Research & Innovation Center for advanced skin biology, clinical research and open innovation.

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