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Research Assistant

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
21 Nov 2020

Job Details

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine invites applications for:

Research Assistant in the Laboratory of Nanyang Assistant Professor Hiroshi MAKINO

We are recruiting a highly motivated research assistant with a strong background in neuroscience or artificial intelligence. Our current study focuses on understanding the function and organisation of cortical circuits in the mammalian brain underlying neural intelligence. We integrate various cutting-edge technologies, including a two-photon random access mesoscope to record >10,000 neurons, electrophysiology, optogenetics, non-invasive deep brain stimulation and virus-mediated circuit mapping to investigate the link between neural circuits and behaviour. We are especially interested in applying concepts from AI research to neuroscience. The successful candidate will have unique expertise in cutting-edge optical technologies such as a two-photon random access mesoscope using awake behaving mice.

Our research laboratory (http://www.ntu.edu.sg/home/hmakino) is based at Clinical Sciences Building at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine in Novena. The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is a newly established joint medical school between Nanyang Technological University and Imperial College London (http://www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/default.aspx).

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter describing your career goal, CV and names of 3 references. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Company

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).


We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme. 

About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.

The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.

Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.

Eligibility: 

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university. 

Terms and Conditions: 
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.  
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure. 

Application Procedure:

Please click here for more information.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020

Company info
Telephone
+(65)67911744
Location
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG

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