Research Fellow, Structural Biology/Cryo-EM/X-ray Crystallography
- Employer
- NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Singapore
- Closing date
- 12 Sep 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Life sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
One postdoctoral position (Research Fellow) is available in Dr Shashi Bhushan’s group at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore.
The project aims to study the structure and function of mycobacterial membrane proteins with cryo-EM and single particle analysis. Our laboratory has access to the state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscopes (Fei 120 kV, Fei 200 Arctica and Fei 300 kV Titan Krios) with direct electron detectors (Falcon 3 and K2) for high-resolution structure determination. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are willing to work on challenging projects to unravel molecular mechanisms of mycobacterial membrane proteins.
Job Requirements
- PhD in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics or related disciplines
- Practical experience as evident by the publication in structural biology/X-ray crystallography/cryo-EM are essential for this position
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
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50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG
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