"Research Assistant/Associate, Cell and Molecular Biology [LKCMedicine]"

locations: NTU Novena Campus, Singapore

time type: Full time

job requisition id: R00023021

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

We are part of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at Nanayang Technological University. Our research focuses on uncovering the cellular, molecular and metabolic mechanisms driving cardiovascular and skeletal diseases. We are a dynamic team of researchers studying fundamental cell biology using cutting-edge techniques, aiming to design novel and alternate therapeutic strategies for managing blood and bone diseases. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong passion for research to join our team. If you're intrigued by our work and thrive in curiosity-driven research, we encourage you to reach out.

We have an opening for a research assistant position. The successful candidate will work directly under the guidance of Assoc Prof Saravana Ramasamy. It will be a great opportunity work in multiple advance techniques related to tissue biology including 3-D tissue imaging, mouse genetics and cell biology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform experiments involving advanced imaging, tissue/cell culture and mouse models, data compiling, result analysis etc.
• perform research-related administrative tasks and assist in day-to-day management of laboratory

Competencies and Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor (for Assistant) or Master degree (for Associate) in Biological/Biomedical Sciences or related disciplines or Degree in veterinary sciences.
• Experience as a research assistant in Biomedical sciences is desirable
• RCULAC training and experience with mouse models would be advantageous.

Hiring Institution: LKC