Research Assistant/associate/fellow (enamel: Properties And Biofilm Formation), Faculty Of Dentistry

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description




The Faculty of Dentistry at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate/Fellow position to work on a fully funded project to characterise the physicomechanical properties of laboratory and clinically grown biofilms.

The duties will include the following:

  • To design and perform experiments on the optical properties of enamel and characterisation of biofilms
  • To prepare enamel samples for tests
  • To collect, analyse, and interpret experimental results
  • To draft reports and research papers
  • To maintain housekeeping of the laboratory area and general maintenance tasks, ensuring laboratory safety
  • To perform other related duties to support research in the Faculty.
Qualifications * Strictly required (a to c):
  • BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) or DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery).
  • PhD in Materials Science, Dental Biomaterials, Dental Materials, and Biomedical Engineering or other fields relevant to the study area (human enamel)
  • Expertise in characterising enamel\'s optical, physical, and chemical properties (pristine and subjectd to caries challenge).
  • Previous experience in preparing enamel samples using semi-automatic cutting machines
  • Experience in clinically-relevant techniques to assess changes promoted by caries on enamel
  • Experience in molecular techniques, qPCR, colorimetric assays, and standard microbial quantification
  • Expertise in quantifying adhesion to enamel substrate and strategies to protect the enamel from external aggression (e.g. corrosive agents, biofilms)
  • Demonstrable experience writing scientific/technical reports and publishing original research papers
The selected candidate will be offered a competitive salary and benefits.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1329887
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
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