Research Assistant/Associate (Dept of Medicine) .

Job Description

The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS) is recruiting a full-time Research Assistant/Associate (1 year contract).

Purpose of the post

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant / Associate for the Metabolic Liver Disease Lab in the Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. This role explores functional genomic methods to better understand the molecular mechanisms of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). The RA will have the opportunity to collaborate with various teams across the School of Medicine, including pathologists, hepatologists, and data scientists. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in in vitro mammalian cell-based assays and a keen interest in uncovering the underpinning biological mechanisms of disease.

Job description:

• Assist PI/PF to develop, optimize, and validate in vitro mammalian cell-based assays related to metabolic diseases (such as cell culture, RNA/protein extraction, qPCR, western blotting, and other metabolic-related assays).
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein (such as conducting data analysis, ensuring the validity and reliability of data, maintaining accurate and complete records of all findings, and presenting findings to colleagues).
• Assist in daily lab management tasks such as inventory of supplies and samples, preparing sample processing media and solutions, autoclaving materials, and ordering supplies and stocks.
• Assist in laboratory equipment management.
• Assist PI/RF with ethics/grant applications.

Qualifications

• Minimal education with B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical or related disciplines with research experience.
• Understanding of the molecular/cellular basis of MAFLD, obesity, and T2D (e.g., lipid metabolism dysregulation, insulin resistance, inflammatory pathways) is desired.
• Experience in handling 2D and 3D cell cultures such as hepatocytes, adipocytes, or skeletal muscle cells is essential.
• Basic molecular biology skills (RNA/protein extraction, qPCR, western blotting) are essential.
• Experience with gene perturbation tools, such as siRNA, shRNA, and CRISPR/Cas9 is a strong plus.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
• Highly organized with the ability to exercise independent judgment and produce quality work within tight time constraints.
• Ability to coordinate and work in a multidisciplinary team.

Application

Applicants should send the following documents by email to zx.zhang@nus.edu.sg and please mention “Application for RA-Metabolic Liver Disease Lab” in your email subject.

1. Cover letter highlighting relevant experience and career goals.
2. Curriculum Vitae, containing details of three named referees.
3. A complete NUS Personal Data Consent for Job Applicants (the form is available at NUS Personal Data Consent for Job Applicants).

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department: Medicine

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 26391