Research Assistant, Pharmacy

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Assoc Prof Ho Han Kiat on the biological evaluation of microplastics and other xenobiotics on liver health.

The main responsibility of the position is to conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments to evaluate the impact of microplastics and other xenobiotics on indicators of liver health. This include determining the effects on liver function, liver injury, including the onset and resolution of steatosis and fibrosis.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:

• BSc in life sciences, biomedical sciences or equivalent.

Skills:

• Mammalian cell culture work, immunoassays, flow cytometry, RT-PCR and animal experimentation

Experience:

• Prior experiences in the above mentioned skills in the form of final year research projects or internships.

Covid-19 Message

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Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Science
Department : Pharmacy
Job requisition ID : 14765