Research Assistant, Animal Models of Infection
- Employer
- NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Singapore
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Life sciences
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
NTU Main Campus, Singapore
The Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) is a unique interdisciplinary Research Centre of Excellence (RCE), funded by National Research Foundation, Ministry of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National University of Singapore (NUS). Hosted by NTU in partnership with NUS, SCELSE is linking new insights from the life sciences with expertise from emerging technologies in engineering and natural sciences to understand, harness and control microbial biofilm communities.
We are inviting applications for the position of Research Assistant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in research investigating how bacteria causes infection in animal models including, but not limited to, mice and rats
- Planning, implementing, and analyzing animal infection experiments
- Occasionally assisting in a variety of laboratory experiments involving bacteria, biofilms, antimicrobial resistance, and more
- Communication of plans and results to a variety of stakeholders frequently
Job Requirements:
- A or BS in biology, microbiology or a related field
- Willingness to perform animal experiments is essential
- Experience with handling small animals is advantageous
- Experience in molecular biology and/or microbiology research is advantageous
- Demonstrable ability to work effectively and efficiently within a team
- Ability to meticulously plan and document experiments, and also be flexible and open to last-minute changes and variations
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills are essential
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
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
- Telephone
- +(65)67911744
- Location
-
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG
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