Research Assistant (CSCB/WYB)

University-Level Unit: Duke-NUS Medical School

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Office of Research

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location: Outram Campus

Job Description

The Signature Research Programme in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders (“CVMD”) houses state-of-the-art technologies for profiling mitochondrial function and metabolic adaptations in human patients and other model organisms, and undertakes translational and clinical research in cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.

Prof Yibin Wang’s laboratory has a long-standing focus on uncovering the fundamental mechanisms governing cardiovascular and metabolic regulation in both normal physiology and disease. Using cutting-edge genomic and metabolomic methods, the group seeks to identify new regulators and pathways involved in transcriptional and post-transcriptional control, stress signalling, and to discover therapeutic targets relevant to cardiometabolic disorders and ageing.

The selected candidate will perform a variety of functions related to research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his/her designate, including but not limited to the following:

• Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project.
• Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental results and/or research findings.
• Evaluate and interpret collected data and prepare oral presentations or written reports/ scientific manuscripts/literature for publication.
• Assist with general upkeep of laboratory needs, maintain safety protocols, provide technical support and establish work procedures to ongoing research projects.
• Establish laboratory management procedures to maintain high efficiency and productivity of the laboratory.
• Contribute to project management, presentations and publications of research work.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sciences/Life Sciences. Candidates with higher credentials may be considered for senior appointments.
• Strong hands-on experience in rodent-based animal studies is essential. Additional expertise in molecular techniques and cell culture will be highly valued.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and hands-on expertise in supporting a broad range of research activities, including rodent handling and procedures, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, cellular assays, mammalian tissue culture, and histology, as well as sample preparation for genomics/metabolomics and rigorous data documentation/analysis.
• Able to undertake independent research progressively.
• A team player who is able to prioritise, multi-task and work collaboratively in a diverse workforce.
• RCULA certification would be an advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Outram Campus

Organization: Duke-NUS Medical School

Department: Office of Research

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 32084

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