Research Assistant/Associate, Analytical Chemistry

We are currently recruiting a highly motivated Research Assistant/Associate in the team of Nanyang Assistant Professor Guan Xue Li. Our group is interested in understanding the roles of microbial lipids in human health and antimicrobial resistance. It is increasingly appreciated that microbial lipids play critical functions in modulation of human metabolic and immune health, as well as infection outcome and treatment responses. We employ an integrated systems biology approach, including development and application of lipidomics, to study the complex repertoire of bacterial lipids and aim to identify lipid metabolic networks which can be modulated for treatment of infections.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of investigators in LKCMedicine, clinical and industry partners, as well as the wider lipidomics community, including the microbial lipids interest group. This position will expose the candidate to state-of-the-art technologies for lipidomics/ metabolomics, other leading edge research facilities in LKCMedicine and NTU and access to clinical samples, including bacterial isolates from human patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize bioanalytical workflows for lipid analysis of microbial and mammalian samples from laboratory and clinical sources
• Perform sample preparation and LC-MS/MS analysis
• Assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of HPLCs and mass spectrometers
• Routine operation of LC-MS/MS
• Assist in processing and quality control of lipidomics data
• Support research projects
• Prepare project updates
• Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
• Research administration and fulfilment of institutional requirements

Key Competencies and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Analytical Chemistry related disciplines
• 1-2 years of working experience in bioanalysis using LC-MS, but recent graduates with the right aptitude will be considered
• Hands-on experience with operation and troubleshooting of high performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometer(s) preferred
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate independence with minimal supervision
• Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills, fluent in spoken and written English
• Able to supervise students, and work as a team
• Able to work collaboratively, and to handle several concurrent fast-paced projects

If you are interested to pursue a career with the School, please write to Assistant Professor Guan Xue Li with a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and names and contacts of at least two references at your earliest convenience.

Only full application will be considered, and shortlisted candidates will be notified.