Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)

Job Description

The CRISPR and Genome editing Lab led by Asst. Prof. HU Chunyi is a new research group in the Department of Biological Sciences at National University of Singapore. We are looking for a Research Assistant for a research project to study CRISPR-Cas immunity systems and development of genome editing tools. We seek a highly motivated applicant with some background and/or interest in working with Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Applicant should also possess basic laboratory skills. Prior demonstrated experience in molecular/microbiology is highly desirable.  The position is within a multi-disciplinary research team, which broadly pursues biochemistry and Cell Biology. The full-time research assistant will be expected to actively participate in ongoing research projects and fulfil any other ad-hoc research. The successful candidate will also get the opportunity to maintain and operate the CryoEM data collection. 

Qualifications

Job Requirements
 
Qualifications / Discipline:

• BSc or MSc in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or the field related with biology.

Skill & knowledge:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.
• Possess sound planning, organising, good multi-tasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.
• Proficient in office software including word, excel and PowerPoint and some IT skills. 

Covid-19 Message

At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required.

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: [[National University of Singapore]]
Department : [[Department of Biological Sciences]]
Employee Referral Eligible: [[No]]
Job requisition ID : 18856