JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Research Officer to support ongoing research into cancer antigen processing and presentation. Project involves supporting the team on biochemistry and immunology experiments, as well as simple bioinformatics.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma holder with at least 5 years relevant experience in biomedical science or immunology.
• Laboratory skills in basic biochemistry and cell biology.
• Curious, keen to learn and not afraid to ask.
• Meticulous and responsible attitude.
• Able to function independently on tasks once trained on the job.
• Aspire to further upgrade.

The above criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Justification Request:

The successful candidate will join the Data Management Group at the Bioinformatics Institute (BII) within the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). The Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI), Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model (CDM) is the national data standardisation framework adopted by Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) for real world evidence studies. This is a functional role that combines data management and data science skills for OMOP data curation & data analytics of national strategic research datasets.

Job Summary:

Support with the data curation and data analytics of national strategic research datasets based on OHDSI OMOP framework (multi-modal data integration, data cleaning, data curation, data quality assessments and data analytics) - https://www.ohdsi.org/

Job Responsibilities:

- Implementation of OHDSI OMOP framework across the national strategic research datasets such as the Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes (GUSTO) cohort study, https://gustodatavault.sg/omop/
- Develop and implement data management strategies for standard Common Data Model, vocabulary/ontology, mapping tools, methods and documentation.
- Develop and implement proactive quality control audits/quality management plans across datasets to ensure data mapping accuracies and completeness.
- Generate comprehensive reports and visualisation dashboards to effectively communicate data insights to stakeholders, including investigators, physicians and regulatory bodies.

Job Requirements:

- A Bachelor/Master Degree in Public Health, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science of related field.
- Good programming skills (Python, R).
- Knowledge/experience on Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Clinical Data Management Practices (GCDMP) guidelines, OHDSI OMOP Common Data Model and regulatory data submissions.
- Good team player and communication skills for collaborative research.
- At least 5 years’ relevant experience.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Nuevocor is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical start-up dedicated to developing genetic medicines to treat the underlying cause of genetic cardiomyopathies. Backed by an international syndicate of reputable venture capital firms, it will focus on advancing its lead program to clinical trials. It will also leverage its platform technology, underpinned by a deep understanding of cardiac mechanobiology, to discover and develop therapies for genetic cardiomyopathies.

Nuevocor’s Singapore R&D site is seeking to hire Research Associates/Technicians to expand our internal research capabilities. You will be joining a close-knit team where you will work closely with company scientists.

Responsibilities

- Work with company scientists to execute and troubleshoot experiments in a variety of areas, including target discovery, target validation, and lead optimization of gene therapy for genetic cardiomyopathies

- Contribute to multiple projects to achieve project milestones and meet timelines

- Keep detailed and accurate records of experimental protocols and data

- Support scientists in data analysis and progress reports

- Contribute to lab management

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related fields; Polytechnic certifications will be considered for Technician positions

- Experience or prior exposure to any of the following areas is preferred:

• Handling of mouse models, such as transgenic colony management, administration of drugs, tissue extraction and processing, histology, and molecular assays;
• Experience in cell and molecular biology and biochemistry, such as cell culture, transfections, molecular cloning, PCR, qPCR, Western blots, ELISA, immunoprecipitations, immunofluorescence microscopy

- Keen interest in translational research and comfortable working efficiently to meet milestones

- High standards in documentation and record keeping

- Good time management and pro-active attitude

- Excellent communication skills and able to work in a team

Nuevocor is an equal opportunity and equal benefits employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Position is commensurate with experience. There will be a 13th month bonus, yearly performance bonus, health insurance and flexible benefits.

Interested candidates, please submit a CV and cover letter to tinyurl.com/nuevocorcareer.

DESCARTES PROGRAM

The DesCartes programme is developing a hybrid AI, combining Learning, Knowledge and Reasoning, which has good properties (need for less resources and data, security, robustness, fairness, respect for privacy, ethics), and demonstrated on industrial applications of the smart city (digital energy, monitoring of structures, air traffic control).

The program brings together 80 permanent researchers (half from France, half from Singapore), with the support of large industrial groups (Thales SG, EDF SG, ESI group, CETIM Matcor, ARIA etc.).

The research will take place mainly in Singapore, at the premises of CNRS@CREATE, with a competitive salary and generous funding for missions.

Read more about the DesCartes program here.

WP7 focuses on the ways in which AI is embedded in, shaped by, and responds to societies and their diverse cultures, values, and environments. WP7 adopts an integrative contextualised approach and incorporates social & legal concerns on fairness & privacy in AI technology design to generate comprehensive and fresh human-centred frameworks and guidelines to ensure positive societal and cultural take-up and impact. WP7 aims to elaborate recommendations to promote creative & effective ways for communicating & collaborating about AI systems and increase AI literacy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Research Fellow will assist with primary legal research in a variety of legal fields associated with cutting edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology research, from innovation and intellectual property laws to data governance (including access to data, data commons, compliance with data protection laws). The Research Fellow will contribute to the development of best practice guidelines and governance systems and participate in research administrative tasks. Some supervision of junior research staff may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist in primary legal research on databases such as Lexis-Nexis, HeinOnline on areas of data governance and technology law such as data protection, data privacy, IP;

· Support in research collation;

· Prepare and develop summaries of research materials in legal fields related to AI (e.g. IP/IT, data protection), involving the drafting of written synthesis of regulatory primary materials, legal judgments, and secondary materials;

· Provide support in other project management and research administrative tasks;

· Some supervision of junior research staff may be required

· To communicate observations and findings to Descartes project as necessary.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

· PhD in law in a relevant area of technology law and coupled with a good undergraduate law degree with experience in research, and/or experience in technology IP/IT law and data protection law, etc.

· Formal qualification in computer science or technology preferred

· Solid understanding of technology an advantage

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Organised and meticulous

· Capable of following instructions meticulously

· Capable of working independently

Gross Monthly Salary Range (SGD): 6,900 to 9,000 (depending on suitability and experience).

Workplace address: CREATE Campus, CREATE Tower, 1 Create Way #08-01 Singapore 138602.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for highly-motivated and skilled data engineer to work on a new initiative on developing advanced AI software platform for Cardiac CT diagnosis.

Successful candidate will work with a team of data scientists and data engineers to develop AI platform for hospitals and clinical trials. Successful candidate will have the opportunity to tap into a large pool of industrial data from different disciplines and to interact with the companies to understand their real data needs.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor degree in the field of software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mathematics and statistics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Possess minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
• Ability to work independently to translate research ideas into programs with efficient coding
• Basic knowledge on data analytics, machine learning, data mining
• Proficient in Python, Java Script
• Prior industry experience with engineering, financial services, healthcare, or urban development is a plus
• Able to deliver under tight schedule
• Good team player with both research and engineering ethics
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR ID Labs) is seeking for Research Officers to join us in our mission to be a leading centre of infectious diseases research. A*STAR ID Labs aims to develop a cohesive A*STAR response to drive and deliver translational infectious diseases research to better health and economic outcomes.

The laboratory headed by Dr. Marco Vignuzzi is leading cutting edge virology and antiviral and vaccine therapies. We are seeking a fast learner who can participate in multiple projects in the lab.

Job Description:

• Perform virological assays in cell culture for a wide variety of RNA pathogens, including chikungunya virus, Zika virus, dengue viruses, enteroviruses, influenza virus
• Work with mouse infection models to test antiviral therapies
• Conduct laboratory experiments in antiviral drug testing and perform data analysis for industry/research collaboration projects
• Perform meticulous recordkeeping and able to draft delivery report to industrial partners
• Oversee daily laboratory activities and help manage the lab’s routine admin duties
• Help new students and postdocs settle into the lab and transfer techniques to them
• Ensure safe technical practices and procedures
• Participate in the scientific discussions and brain-stormings of the lab
• Participate in presenting lab work in internal and external meetings

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, or related field.
• 2 or more years of solid experimental experience
• Ability to work in molecular biology and in cell culture
• Experience with BSL-2 pathogens, and cell culture will be an asset
• General lab skills in molecular biology (cloning, PCR, RNA and DNA methods)
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and multitask
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• A strong desire to constantly learn and acquire new skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Justification Request:

The successful candidate will join the Data Management Group at the Bioinformatics Institute (BII) within the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). The Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI), Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model (CDM) is the national data standardisation framework adopted by Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) for real world evidence studies. This is a functional role that combines data management and data science skills for OMOP data curation & data analytics of national strategic research datasets.

Job Summary:

Support with the data curation and data analytics of national strategic research datasets based on OHDSI OMOP framework (multi-modal data integration, data cleaning, data curation, data quality assessments and data analytics) - https://www.ohdsi.org/

Job Responsibilities:

- Implementation of OHDSI OMOP framework across the national strategic research datasets such as the Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes (GUSTO) cohort study, https://gustodatavault.sg/omop/
- Develop and implement data management strategies for standard Common Data Model, vocabulary/ontology, mapping tools, methods and documentation.
- Develop and implement proactive quality control audits/quality management plans across datasets to ensure data mapping accuracies and completeness.
- Generate comprehensive reports and visualisation dashboards to effectively communicate data insights to stakeholders, including investigators, physicians and regulatory bodies.

Job Requirements:

- A Bachelor/Master Degree in Public Health, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science of related field.
- Good programming skills (Python, R).
- Knowledge/experience on Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Clinical Data Management Practices (GCDMP) guidelines, OHDSI OMOP Common Data Model and regulatory data submissions.
- Good team player and communication skills for collaborative research.
- 0 - 3 years’ experience.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.