Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Asst/P Amy Li Hao on deciphering how microbial enzymes and their associated molecules structure the human environments under a NMRC-funded project on functional investigation of human microbiome secretory enzymes in common dermatological diseases

The main responsibilities of the position include:

1. Design and perform experiments to investigate the roles of microbial enzymes in human health and disease. The candidate will be expected to execute projects independently.
2. Scientific writing.
3. Supervising students.
4. Presenting research to academic audience and the public.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:

• Ph.D in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related Life Science fields. 

Skills:

The following skills are highly preferred:

• Molecular Biology techniques related to DNA and RNA identification and quantification such as qPCR and next generation sequencing.
• Microbiology culture, including techniques related to microbial identification and phenotypic assays.
• Biochemical enzyme assays, including small molecule inhibitor screens.
• Recombinant protein expression
• Chemical synthesis of small molecules

 Experience:  

• We are open to new PhD graduates with no prior post-doctoral experience. 

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Science
Department : Chemistry
Employee Referral Eligible: No