Research Fellow (OR/EID/YS)

Job Title: Research Fellow (OR/EID/YS)

University-Level Unit: Duke-NUS Medical School

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Office of Research

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Outram Campus

Posting Start Date: 25/03/2026

Job Description

The Signature Research Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) aims to pioneer our understanding of emerging infections through world-class research that integrates immunology, infection biology, pathogen genomics, and computational approaches. This integration drives comprehensive studies of host–pathogen interactions across molecular, individual, and population scales to address emerging health challenges.

We are seeking a highly motivated full-time Research Fellow to join our team working on the molecular virology, evolution and pathogenesis of influenza viruses.

This position integrates field-based, wet lab, and dry lab research, including virus immunology, genomic evolution, and functional characterisation. The successful candidate will apply both experimental and computational approaches to investigate viral dynamics, host interactions, and zoonotic risk.

The selected candidate will undertake a range of research activities under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, including but not limited to:

• Conceptualize, design, implement and troubleshoot research protocols.
• Perform molecular virology and cell-based experiments, including immunological and functional assays.
• Conduct metagenomic and evolutionary analyses.
• Develop and apply bioinformatics and Al-based tools for data analysis and modelling.
• Contribute to manuscript writing and dissemination of research findings.
• Coordinate and maintain administrative documentation.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety and operational protocols, and support general lab management
• Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team and with international partners.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Job Requirement

• PhD in Virology, Immunology and Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of research experience in influenza viruses.
• Proven experience in both wet lab (e.g., molecular, serology, animal studies) and dry lab (e.g., genomic analysis, modelling) research.
• Proficiency with metagenomics pipelines and evolutionary analyses.
• Prior experience working in BSL-3 laboratories is preferred.
• Possess strong analytical thinking, capable of integrating experimental and computational data
• Have excellent organisational, record-keeping, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience in bioinformatics and/or AI-based approaches would be advantage.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international research environment.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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