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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch JobsJob Title: Research Fellow (Cancer Science Institute) (JR:26289)Posting Start Date: 09/09/2024:Are you a biomedical researcher motivated to pursue an outstanding career in cancer research?Cancer will affect more than 1 in 3 Singaporeans. At the Cancer Science Institute (CSI), our mission is to be at the global forefront of research to overcome this scourge. Our innovative international faculty, cutting-edge facilities, supportive working environment and competitive package together enable each of our staff to realize their maximum potential.We now seek a Research Fellow to join the team of our Director, Prof. Ashok Venkitaraman. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a world-leading cancer researcher to undertake pioneering research on the role of genome instability in human carcinogenesis (eg., see Venkitaraman Science (2014) PMID:24675954 and Venkitaraman Metabolic Bypass of xe2x80x9ctwo-hitxe2x80x9d Tumour Suppression by BRCA2 (Cell, 2024) PMID:38608703).Please refer to for more information on Professor Ashok Venkitaraman's researchInterested applicants should include the following documents in the job applicationCurriculum Vitae (CV)Summary of past research experienceDescription of long-term plansAt least 3 referees including their name, contact information (email) and relationship to applicantDuties And ResponsibilitiesWork with PI and other lab members to design, execute and analyse experimentsCommunicate findings in both oral and written formatsQualificationsRequirements

• PhD with 1-3 years relevant post-doctoral experience
• Strong track record of research achievement evidenced by high-quality publications in a relevant field
• High-level experience in hands-on use of a wide range of relevant research methods
• Skills in working independently and creatively to solve experimental problems
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with experience in communicating scientific work including scientific papers, presentations and reports.

• Experience with generation, maintenance and experimentation with GEM models
• Experience in generation, maintenance, manipulation and experimentation involving organoid models
• Experience with CrispR and/or base editing processes, including in organoids
• Experience with preparation and submission of IRB protocols and clinical sample management

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