Job Description

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join our laboratory in ASTAR Skin Research Labs (SRL) and affiliated with Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS), a tripartite partnership between ASTAR, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National Skin Centre (NSC) to improve skin health in Asia and globally.

Duties and responsibilities:

Lead, design and perform experiments involving mouse models, human cell cultures, bulk and single cell omics technologies, genome editing, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology

Apply for individual research grants as part of career development

Present findings at seminars, meetings and conferences

Write manuscripts for publication

Contribute to mentorship of students, interns and technicians in the laboratory

Be an excellent team player to move science forward together

Requirements:

PhD in Life Sciences or related fields

Strong background in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, developmental and stem cell biology, and/or immunology

Demonstrated independent experience in bioinformatics, omics technologies and/or mouse models will be viewed favourably

Track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications with at least one first-author paper

Dedication, motivation and passion in scientific research and learning

Exceptional analytical, experimental design, technical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in communication, writing and editing scientific documents

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and efficiently in a team

We offer:

A well-funded laboratory supported by A*STAR and National Research Foundation (NRF)

A nurturing, supportive and stimulating environment with close mentorship to develop your scientific career

Access to state-of-the-art technologies, scientific resources, core facilities and infrastructure housed within ASRL, ASTAR and SRIS to facilitate your research work

Access to collaborations with clinicians and industrial partners to translate findings from bench to bedside



Please send curriculum vitae and full contact information of at least three referees, mentioning ?Postdoctoral Fellow? in the subject of the application, to kenneth_lay@asrl.a-star.edu.sg.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Type of Employment :

Full-Time

Work Location :

Immunos