Research Assistant/Associate (Food Science & Technology)

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Professor Zhou Weibiao on nutritional profile analysis and in vitro digestion of food materials under a project on alternative proteins, funded by the Singapore Food Story R&D Programme 2.0.

The main responsibilities of the position include:
The candidate shall join a multidisciplinary team at NUS to support the development of plant-based meat products with improved digestibility, nutritional quality, and functionality. This position will focus on establishing an advanced in vitro digestion approach to evaluate protein digestibility and conduct comprehensive nutritional profile analysis of alternative protein products.

In addition, he/she will help supervise final year undergraduate projects.

Qualifications

• Qualifications / Discipline:
B.Sc. (for Research Assistant appointment) or M.Sc. (for Research Associate appointment) in Food Science, Food Technology, or a closely related field from an internationally reputable university

• Skills:
Strong wet laboratory and analytical skills
Demonstrated capability of independent researcher
Good team player
Good scientific writing skills

• Experience:
Research experience with good track record, including:
(1) hands-on experience in food analysis,
(2) lab safety and maintenance,
(3) report preparation,
(4) working experience in a cross-disciplinary team.

Working experience with antinutrients analysis and/or in vitro digestion is highly desirable.

This position is only open to Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents.