"Research Assistant (Mechanobiology Institute)"

Job Description

The Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading multi-disciplinary institute devoted to developing new paradigms for understanding biological functions in health and diseases from the perspective of cell, tissue and organ mechanics/dynamics and mechano-signal transduction. The institute operates on a fully integrated open-lab philosophy, with an extensive infrastructure supported by core facilities dedicated to technology such as state-of-the-art light microscopy, nano- and micro- fabrication, and computing.

We seek to recruit a highly motivated individual to join us as a Research Assistant in the research group of Prof. Rong Li at the Mechanobiology Institute, NUS, to embark on an interdisciplinary project that aims to understand the mechanical and biochemical signaling regulating mammalian ovarian follicular development, with implications on female reproductive ageing and longevity.

Candidates are expected to have a good understanding of cell and molecular biology, and possess the relevant skills including, preferably, prior experience working with mouse models. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work closely with talented, motivated senior research fellows and interdisciplinary PIs to manage the technical and administrative aspects of procurement, maintenance of lab inventory, mouse work and experiments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and execution of experiments related to cell culture and downstream analysis
• Maintain and manage mouse colony, assist in ovarian follicle isolation, and perform downstream culture and analysis of follicular cells
• Support day-to-day lab operations, including equipment maintenance, reagent preparation and inventory procurement & management
• Ensure adherence to lab safety protocols and regulatory compliance
• Analyze experimental data using standard tools (e.g., MATLAB, ImageJ, Excel) and assist in preparing research reports and documentation
• Work collaboratively with researchers, graduate students, and external partners to support project goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in cell/ tissue culture and molecular biology
• Experience in mouse handling, husbandry and animal experiments
• Basic skills in microscopy and image analysis (Image J and/or Matlab)
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work well in a team
• Ability to multitask and manage responsibilities effectively in a research environment

Candidates should upload their cover letter, CV and the contacts of three references with their online application. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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