216 faculty science biology jobs found in Singapore

Date:  31-Jan-2023 Location:  SCIENCE, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The Neuron Signaling Lab led by Asst. Prof. Siew Cheng PHUA is a new research group in the Department of Biological Sciences at National University of Singapore. We are utilizing advanced in vivo imaging and molecular approaches with machine learning to unravel how sub-cellular signaling events in brain cells differentially instruct gene expression patterns encoding learning and memory. By illuminating the cell biology in behaving brain, we gain real-time knowledge of how cognitive processes take form and seek for better ways to improve learning in normal and pathological states.    We are actively seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join our laboratory and lead a project on investigating the molecular basis of goal-directed learning behavior. Applicants should write to Dr. Phua at sc.phua@nus.edu.sg with a...

Date:  27-Jan-2023 Location:  SCIENCE, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description Work with the project team to achieve the aim of the research project. Carry out indoor, greenhouse or field research work on urban agriculture. Coordinate with external collaborator on project development. Document, collate, analyse and interpret data. Carry out procurement, including liaising with vendors, sourcing for materials, equipment and testing, and raising purchase requests. Document and track project issues including expenses, budget tracking, action logs and equipment maintenance. Working with research team, plan experiment and prepare progress reports for regular project updates. Perform any other related duties assigned by the project team. Qualifications Qualifications / Discipline Possess relevant qualification in life science / agriculture /...

Date:  16-Jan-2023 Location:  YONG LOO LIN SCH OF MEDICINE, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The National University of Singapore invites applications for Postdoctoral fellowship   in the  Centre for Life Sciences - Neurobiology Program  and the Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.  This position is initially funded for 2 years. Appointments will be made on a  1-yr  contract basis, with the possibility of an extension. Purpose of the post The appointee will be a postdoctoral research fellow who will conduct research in neuroscience with a focus on elucidating the synaptic and circuit mechanisms that mediate memory-guided behaviours. Particularly, they will investigate the role of 5HT3a-R in hippocampal microcircuit function and plasticity. Main duties and responsibilities We are looking for an independent, enthusiastic and...

Date:  29-Jan-2023 Location:  YONG LOO LIN SCH OF MEDICINE, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The National University of Singapore invites applications for a committed, enthusiastic, and dependable Molecular Biologist in the Department of Ophthalmology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The individual will contribute to the generation of gene therapy platform for inherited retinal degenerative diseases. The incumbent will be part of a cross-functional team focused on the construction and characterization of novel gene editing platforms for drug development. This person should have extensive experience in molecular cloning, gene editing, and assay development. The individual is expected to design AAV viral vectors, CRISPR/Cas9 tools, and cell-based assays with a high level of independence and scientific rigor. This person should be able to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of pertinent literature...

Date:  07-Jan-2023 Location:  COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description Postdoctoral positions (research fellows) are available immediately in  the Lew Lab  led by Assistant Professor  Tedrick Thomas Salim LEW at the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The National University of Singapore is consistently ranked as the top university in Asia and among the highest ranked institutions globally. Research in the Lew Lab focuses on engineering innovative nanoparticle-based technologies to efficiently deliver proteins and biomolecules for plant engineering, and to monitor plant signalling pathways non-destructively (Lew et al, Nat Plants 2020; Kwak & Lew et al, Nat Nanotech 2019). Trainees will be exposed to a rich and exciting training environment at the emerging field of plant...

Date:  08-Jan-2023 Location:  SCIENCE, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Introduction The Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions (CNCS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for the André Hoffmann Fellowship to work on the initiative “Unlocking Natural Capital Markets in Asia-Pacific”. About the Fellowship Programme The André Hoffmann Fellowship for the Fourth Industrial Revolution offers early-career academics the opportunity to work at the intersection of society, science and technology through a joint appointment between the World Economic Forum and the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions. The two-year Hoffmann Fellowship term is co-hosted evenly between the World Economic Forum and the Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions. Fellows are expected to commit full-time to the role. With joint guidance from a...

Date:  12-Jan-2023 Location:  SCIENCE, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description We are looking for a self-initiated, energetic research fellow to join the group with background and interest in computational biology and handling large biological/molecular data-sets. He will work with a cross-disciplinary team to build and develop guided models for nutrients-nutraceuticals resource partitioning for specialized pathways and metabolic networks of interest targeting plant phytochemicals and plant-microbiome environment relationships.  He/She will be required to use a combination of genome-scale metabolic models and AI/ML driven models of biomolecules to understand source-sink relationships of metabolites of interest. Source-sink partitioning of metabolites across different scales of plant biological organization (e.g., cellular level, tissue level and organ level) will allow us to understand (a)...

Date:  12-Jan-2023 Location:  YONG LOO LIN SCH OF MEDICINE, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant in the Laboratory of Molecular RNA Virology and Antiviral Strategies (MARVAS) which is hosted in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Infectious Diseases Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. MARVAS specialises in translational antiviral research developments for human enteroviruses, mosquito-borne viruses (Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses) and SARS CoV-2. You will have the opportunity to be familiar with molecular virology as well as high content screening technologies for antiviral drug discovery and translational antiviral strategies development. Appointments will be made on a one-year contract basis in the first instance, with the...

Date:  18-Jan-2023 Location:  COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description Do research in mathematical modelling, process simulation and optimization of pharmaceutical processes. Utilize ML approaches in conjunction with process models for debottlenecking of processes Work in an application-oriented team to develop innovative and cutting-edge solution for process industries. Job Requirements BEng/BTech in Chemical Engineering or higher Proficient in process modelling, simulation, optimization, integration, and technoeconomic analysis Strong analytical, theoretical, and optimization skills Proficient in process simulators such as Aspen Plus and HYSYS Proficient in one or more of the following: MATLAB, Python, C++, Java, etc. Commitment to stay until project completion. Covid-19 Message At NUS, the health...

Date:  18-Jan-2023 Location:  SPECIALTY RESEARCH INST/CTRS, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The position of Postdoctoral Fellow with an emphasis on cancer genomics and bioinformatics is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Jason Pitt, which integrates data science and biological expertise to facilitate precision oncology. The Pitt Laboratory achieves this by developing cutting-edge software that allows rapid interrogation and interpretation of large genomic datasets. This position is connected to the Cancer Science Institute (CSI) Translational theme, which is building knowledge-bases and algorithms to recommend cancer treatments based on a patient’s genetic profile. This fellow will also work closely with clinician-scientist Dr. Anand Jeyasekharan to help facilitate molecular tumor boards at National University Hospital. An experienced genome analyst will have the unique...

Date:  19-Jan-2023 Location:  SPECIALTY RESEARCH INST/CTRS, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The National University of Singapore is looking for a research assistant/research associate in a project which seeks to understand the mechanisms of decomposition and revegetation of peat in South East Asia. The position is within a multi-disciplinary research team consisting of postdoctoral research fellows, research assistants and associates, as well as principal investigators (PIs) from the Department of Biological Sciences, Geography and School of Computing. The position will be full time and in the field of systems biology. The successful candidate will be expected to assist the team in workflow development, data collection, analysis, drafting project reports, and in maintaining IT equipment’s such as high-performance computers and servers. Qualifications...

Date:  21-Jan-2023 Location:  SPECIALTY RESEARCH INST/CTRS, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description National University of Singapore seeks a highly motivated and an organized scientist with a background in life sciences/biological sciences with technical knowledge in omics technologies specially metabolomics, good knowledge of metabolism, biomarker discovery and interest in working with community partners/stakeholders (farmers, clinicians, government agencies, scientific organizations). The candidate should also have background and interest in project, team and resource management and willing to contribute to certain administrative activities. The position is within a multi-disciplinary research team, which broadly pursues microbial diversity and physiological investigations on plants systems/agriculture/human systems and allied domains. The team consists of Post-doctoral fellows, PhDs and other...

Date:  21-Jan-2023 Location:  SPECIALTY RESEARCH INST/CTRS, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description National University of Singapore seeks a highly motivated and an organized scientist with a background in life sciences/biological sciences with technical knowledge in omics technologies specially metabolomics, good knowledge of metabolism, biomarker discovery and interest in working with community partners/stakeholders (farmers, clinicians, government agencies, scientific organizations). The candidate should also have background and interest in project, team and resource management and willing to contribute to certain administrative activities. The position is within a multi-disciplinary research team, which broadly pursues microbial diversity and physiological investigations on plants systems/agriculture/human systems and allied domains. The team consists of Post-doctoral fellows, PhDs and other...

Date:  22-Jan-2023 Location:  YONG LOO LIN SCH OF MEDICINE, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The Mitochondrial Physiology and Metabolism Laboratory in the Department of Phsyiology at NUS,Singapore invites application from suitable candidates for a Research Assistant position in mitochondrial biology. The research in our laboratory aims at understanding the physiological andphysiological role of mitochondrial calcium in regulating bioenergetics, through in-vitro and in-vivo model systems. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in exciting researchutilizing cutting-edge and advanced techniques. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to drive a new research project on neuronalmitochondrial calcium homeostasis. Qualifications The applicant should possess BSc in biomedical sciences,genomics, physiology, neuroscience, biomedical...

Date:  16-Jan-2023 Location:  SCIENCE, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The successful candidate will work with Prof. Yang Daiwen on the maintenance and daily operation of NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) instrument. The main responsibilities of the position include NMR data collection, NMR data processing, Filling a magnet with liquid nitrogen (once every 10 days), Filling a magnet with liquid helium (once every two months). Qualifications Qualifications / Discipline: BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Biology, or the field related with NMR. Skill & knowledge: 1.Good oral and written communications, 2. Basic understanding of NMR. Covid-19 Message At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety...

Date:  16-Jan-2023 Location:  SCIENCE, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description Post-Doctoral Fellow Positions in Cultured Seafood Meat My Laboratory in National University of Singapore (Department of Biological Sciences) is seeking two highly-motivated Post-Doctoral Fellows (Research Scientists) to join our efforts in researching and developing Cultured Meat Products from economically important seafood and fish species. You will also be working in a highly interdisciplinary R&D environment under the auspice of the CRISP Meats Research Programme which is funded by a joint SFA/A*STAR research grant. Key Research Duties and Developmental Roles: Identify and procure economically important seafood and fish species that are suitable for the development of permanent cell lines for the “Cultured Meat” Industry. Develop and optimize protocols for the establishment...

Date:  14-Jan-2023 Location:  COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description We are seeking highly motivated researchers to join our synthetic biology group at the National University of Singapore to develop next-generation optogenetic enabled genetic devices such as logic gates for a wide range of synthetic biology applications including biomanufacturing and biomaterials.  Optogenetic is an exciting emerging technology which exploits the unique properties of light for biotech applications. Our group @ NUS (https://engbio.syncti.org) specializes in Synthetic Biology in which we engineer microbes with useful capabilities for biomedical and industrial applications and we are part SynCTI (the synthetic biology research program) at NUS (https://syncti.org). The selected candidate will be primarily working on the development and optimization of light controlled...

Date:  12-Jan-2023 Location:  SSHSPH, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health: Research Assistant (1 year) We are looking for research assistants with a quantitative background for research projects in the areas of Modelling and Biostatistics. They will be working within the team under the Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Alex R Cook and/or Senior Research Fellow Su Park. Candidates need to be able to understand statistical modelling, have a strong mathematical background, and be fluent in R programming or Python coding. The candidate will be working with the Principal Investigator(s) on the analysis of big health data, utilising an array of methods to infer statistical relationships and health outcomes. Further mathematical modelling will also be carried out when...

Date:  12-Jan-2023 Location:  SSHSPH, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health: Research Associate (1 year) We are looking for research associates with a quantitative background for research projects in the areas of Modelling and Biostatistics. They will be working within the team under the Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Alex R Cook and/or Senior Research Fellow Su Park. Candidates need to be able to understand statistical modelling, have a strong mathematical background, and be fluent in R programming or Python coding. The candidate will be working with the Principal Investigator(s) on the analysis of big health data, utilising an array of methods to infer statistical relationships and health outcomes. Further mathematical modelling will also be carried out when...

Date:  12-Jan-2023 Location:  SSHSPH, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health: Research Fellow (1 year) We are looking for research fellows with a quantitative background for research projects in the areas of Modelling and Biostatistics. They will be working within the team under the Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Alex R Cook and/or Senior Research Fellow Su Park. Candidates need to be able to understand statistical modelling, have a strong mathematical background, and be fluent in R programming or Python coding. The candidate will be working with the Principal Investigator(s) on the analysis of big health data, utilising an array of methods to infer statistical relationships and health outcomes. Further mathematical modelling will also be carried out when necessary....