Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Translational Medicine
- Employer
- NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
- Location
- Singapore
- Closing date
- 26 Jan 2022
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Physical Sciences, Life sciences, Other Health & Social Care, Chemistry
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Purpose
The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Senior Research Fellow position for Citizen/PR at Centre for Translational Medicine (CeTM), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Appointments will be on a 2-year contract in the first instance, with the possibility of extension. Fresh PhD holders are welcome.
Purpose of the post
The Senior Research Fellow (SRF) will be responsible to and work closely with the Principal Investigator and a team of researchers on liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. The RF’s principal role will be to assist in method development for research projects requiring mass spectrometry analyses as well as provide technical support and training to laboratory users.
Job Description
Laboratory:
- Develop methods for various research projects requiring mass spectrometry analysis, mainly focused on the subjects of metabolic and oxidative stress
- Consulting on experimental design, analysing and interpreting metabolomics data, and developing new LC/MS-based assays as projects dictate
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for HPLC and mass spectrometers
- Assist in maintenance support for mass spectrometry instruments
- Mentor research assistants, graduate and undergraduate students
- Experience conducting untargeted and targeted metabolomics analyses. Experience in sample extraction and prep techniques. Ability to work with sophisticated datasets.
- Coordinate large grant proposals and work with leaders in the field across Singapore and internationally
Admin
- The candidate will work successfully to measure complex biomarkers using mass spectroscopy and produce publishable outputs
- Assist the professor in writing grants & manuscripts for higher impact journals
- Assist with ethics submissions
- Attend meetings with the primary investigator and team members
- Liaise with multi-national collaborators for commercialization and validation of our discoveries
Job Description
Admin:
- The candidate will work successfully to measure complex biomarkers using mass spectroscopy and produce publishable outputs
- Assist the professor in writing grants
- Assist with ethics submissions
- Attend meetings with the primary investigator and team members
- Liaise with multi-national collaborators for commercialization and validation of our discoveries
Qualifications
The applicant Must:
- Be Singapore citizen or PR
- Hold Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry/ Clinical Sciences
- Have extensive knowledge and hands-on experience on mass spectrometry
- Be able to work independently and in a team, and have an investigative nature and is attentive to details
- at least 2 years of relevant research experience and prior publications will be preferred
Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience
Please submit your application via email, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department : Medicine
Employee Referral Eligible: No
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