We are seeking a highly skilled individual to develop high-performance computational codes that simulate the quantum dynamics of optomechanical systems, particularly levitation-based quantum sensors. You will collaborate closely with cutting-edge experimental teams, contribute to pioneering GitHub-based codebases, and apply advanced AI techniques to optimize complex quantum experiments.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to various in-house and open-source quantum software packages under development for quantum computing and quantum information science. Additionally, you will have the chance to work alongside leading quantum industry players, accelerating the translation of groundbreaking research into real-world applications.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Quantum Information Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong numerical and programming skills for developing high-performance simulation codes.
• A deep understanding of optomechanical-based quantum sensors. An understanding of levitation-based systems is a plus.
• Proven experience collaborating with experimental teams.
• Knowledge of quantum information science and quantum computation.
• Proficiency with GitHub and contributing to code repositories.
• Familiarity with advanced AI techniques for experiment optimization.
• Experienced with Python, C/C++, Rust, etc.
• Experience in using HPC to accelerate numerical simulation is a plus.

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.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Job Purpose
The mission of the Cancer Science Institute (National University of Singapore) is to better understand the causes of human cancer across Asia and thereby improve its detection, treatment, and prevention. Our outstanding researchers and exceptional facilities create an energetic environment for ground-breaking science and world-class training.

A Research Assistant position is available immediately in the Yvonne Tay team which studies RNA biology in cancers. You may refer to https://csi.nus.edu.sg/researcher/yvonne-tay/ for more information.

Interested applicants should include the following documents in the job application
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Summary of past research experience
3. Description of long-term plans
4. 3 referees including their name, contact information (email) and relationship to applicant

Duties & Responsibilities
Research:

• Carry out assigned experiments under initial guidance and then independently
• Organize, preserve, and present the results of the experiments in a logical manner
• Record all assigned experiments and results properly and systematically
• Analyse data and design subsequent experimental workflow
• Assist in supervising, training and guiding attachment/undergraduate students as required

Administrative duties:

• Assist with lab housekeeping and administrative duties as needed
• Ensure that standard operating procedures and safety regulations are followed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, cancer biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or related field
• Interest in pursuing a research career in studying RNA biology in cancer
• To be a team player with the ability to work collaboratively with other members of the lab.
• Experience in running projects independently is preferred.
• Experience in laboratory management is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English
• Knowledge in cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques (western blotting/ RT-PCR etc)
• Proficiency/ expertise in data analysis (R or equivalent)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

This job provides you with the opportunity to develop skills in collecting primary data as well as handling large datasets, data analysis, and causal inference. It is a good opportunity to learn and build your skills in fieldwork and data analysis. If you are interested in a future career in data analytics or graduate studies in economics, this research assistantship will also give you the relevant training and exposure.

This is a full-time position from June 2025 on a one-year renewable contract.

In accordance with the terms of the project funding, applicants with Singapore citizenship and permanent residence will be preferred.

Job Responsibilities

The Research Assistant (RA) will assist Professor Ivan Png in applied microeconomic research. Duties include compiling data from primary and secondary sources, analysis and programming, algebraic analysis, reviewing research, and writing. Current projects include the productivity of foreign workers and taxi drivers (https://bizfaculty.nus.edu.sg/productivity/)

Qualifications and Skills

• Honours degree in economics, business, or related discipline.
• Skilled in programming and statistics.
• Willing to work independently, in the field and office.

More Information

Please apply with subject "NUS full-time RA [Your name]" and with your transcript and resume (please label your attachments as [YourName]_ [Transcript/Resume]).

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

This job provides you with the opportunity to develop skills in collecting primary data as well as handling large datasets, data analysis, and causal inference. It is a good opportunity to learn and build your skills in fieldwork and data analysis. If you are interested in a future career in data analytics or graduate studies in economics, this research assistantship will also give you the relevant training and exposure.

This is a full-time position from June 2025 on a one-year renewable contract.

In accordance with the terms of the project funding, applicants with Singapore citizenship and permanent residence will be preferred.

Job Responsibilities

The Research Assistant (RA) will assist Professor Ivan Png in applied microeconomic research. Duties include compiling data from primary and secondary sources, analysis and programming, algebraic analysis, reviewing research, and writing. Current projects include the productivity of foreign workers and taxi drivers (https://bizfaculty.nus.edu.sg/productivity/)

Qualifications and Skills

• Honours degree in economics, business, or related discipline.
• Skilled in programming and statistics.
• Willing to work independently, in the field and office.

More Information

Please apply with subject "NUS full-time RA [Your name]" and with your transcript and resume (please label your attachments as [YourName]_ [Transcript/Resume]).

The Signature Research Programme in Health Services & Systems Research (“HSSR”) in Duke-NUS Medical School is a centre of academic excellence for research and education on the organisation, funding and delivery of health services. The programme’s focus is on public health and clinical service innovation in an increasingly complex and connected world. The major research focus of HSSR is the organisation and delivery of health and social services in the context of an ageing population. The research methods include decision science and simulation modelling, survey research, qualitative research, health economics, and implementation science and evaluation. We are also developing a range of education activities for health care professionals including short courses, graduate certificates, Masters course and PhD programmes.

A Research Fellow position is currently available, and the successful candidate will be expected to perform a variety of research activities within HSSR and Prehospital Emergency Research Centre (PERC), a centre part of HSSR. These include but will not be limited to the following: -

• Lead the design and implementation of projects aimed at understanding health services research, with a focus in prehospital and emergency studies.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research, including designing, implementing, and analysing data for high-impact studies.
• Develop predictive models and machine-learning tools for enhancing emergency medical systems and triage processes.
• Contribute to research writing and management of grant proposals.
• Support research activities relevant to the scope of HSSR and PERC.
• Draft research abstracts and manuscripts for scientific sharing and publication.
• Present research outcomes at international and local conferences.
• Mentor graduate students and junior researchers.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein or as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Public Health, Health Services Research or other related disciplines.
• Prior experience in healthcare would be advantageous.
• Proven track record of academic publications, including writing/drafting first-author papers
• Possess strong writing and critical thinking skills.
• Have excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated individual, enthusiastic to take initiative, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

-Contribute to high-quality research and development work in TCOMS laboratory through physical experiments including:

o design of scaled physical test models, such as maritime vessels, offshore rigs, marine renewable platforms, and aquaculture systems for testing in TCOMS Ocean Basin.

o generation of detailed design, production, assembly, and as-built drawings of test models.

o Work with a team of engineers and technicians on model fabrication and modification, calibration, instrumentation, and experimental setup.

o enhance the measurement of models? behaviour and response by use of appropriate sensors.

o document design processes, methodologies, and results.

o contribute to process enhancements for improved efficiency of research work.

-Perform research in the following areas:

o Offshore hydrodynamics

o Coastal Protection

o Loads, motions and response analysis of Marine & Offshore platforms and floating structures

o Fluid-structure interactions

· Collaborate with internal teams, affiliated research institutes and other relevant stakeholders in proposal preparation and submission.

-Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

-Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Offshore Engineering, or other related disciplines.

-Preferably 3 years of relevant research/industry experience with competent knowledge in some of the following areas:

o Offshore engineering, marine engineering, hydrodynamics, naval architecture.

-Prior knowledge in the following numerical methods/software/programming languages will be an advantage:

o CAD software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, AutoCAD

o Engineering tools such as WAMIT, SESAM and OrcaFlex

o Programming codes such as Python, MATLAB, or equivalent.

o StarCCM+, OpenFOAM

-Model experiments in wave flumes, wave tank or ocean basin.

-Good interpersonal and communications skills.

-Ability to adapt and work effectively as members of a team.

-Good command of written and spoken language.

-Resourceful and self-driven with a high degree of professional integrity.

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.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

• Daily operational tasks such as subject recruitment, data collection, sample collection, processing and storage.
• Follow up with research subjects for research visits
• Assist PI with research meeting and collaboration
• Assist PI with databases creation and data entry
• Assist PI with ethics application
• To perform other related duties, incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or relevant
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English
• Highly organized and able to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgement, and produce a quality work product within tight time constraints
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

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.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Overview

The Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (RF) or Senior Research Fellow (SRF) specializing in the areas of multimedia forensics and digital trust enhancement. This project focuses on the development of advanced solutions for detecting forged images, ensuring audio-video consistency, and enhancing multimodal identity verification.

The project combines expertise in deep learning, multimedia analysis, and security to create systems capable of operating in real-world environments while addressing the challenges of digital impersonation and media manipulations. Candidates will be selected based on their research ability and previous experience in fields relevant to digital security and multimedia forensics. Applicants are expected to have a robust technical background acquired during their PhD studies.

The multimedia security group at NUS offers a dynamic and supportive research environment, ideal for individuals keen on contributing both theoretically and practically to the field of digital security.

Job Description

• Contribute to research initiatives by developing and validating algorithms for audio-video synchronization and identity verification.
• Supervise the integration of these technologies into a cohesive system to enhance multimedia content security.
• Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences

Qualifications

• Completed all requirements for a PhD degree.
• The candidate’s track record in publication, and strengths as an independent researcher are valued.
• Expertise in advanced signal processing techniques, computer vision algorithms, or AI-based synthetic media detection is strongly preferred. If the candidate has demonstrated experience in multimedia forensics, especially in detecting deepfakes or manipulated audio/video content, this will be considered favorable.
• Committed to full-time employment at NUS, Singapore.
• Preference to candidates with strong research background relevant for the project, determined via interviews.

How To Apply
If interested, please send your resume including a cover letter, CV, and a brief statement of your work undertaken in previous positions. The initial term of appointment will be 1 year, extensible to 1 more year upon review of satisfactory performance. Selected candidates will be offered competitive salaries and benefits.

NUS is a reputed world-class university that provides an outstanding and supportive research environment. Its School of Computing is highly ranked (within the top 15) among the computing departments of the world.

Singapore is a vibrant, well-connected city with low taxes and research hub in Asia.

Please register your profile with us here as we have many 1-1/small group tuition assignments available(fill in form take less than 5 mins):

https://tinyurl.com/TuitionCentreJobRegistration

Level to Teach: Secondary

Subject: Science

Timing: Weekday 430pm/6pm onwards, Weekend 930-430pm (duration can be shorter)

No. of work day: Flexible

No. of hours/week: Flexible

As for work days and hours:

Once agreed/confirm have to commit till the end of academic year (November 2025

Salary: $90-$150/day for 4-6 hours per day or $25-35/hour (negotiable)

Requirements:

• Minimum Qualification 5 GCE O levels credits/ Diploma/ A Levels
• Preferably with 1 of experience in teaching expereince but those without experience are welcome to apply as well as training will be provided.

Minimum commitment: till the end of academic year

Feel free to indicate your availability and which level and subject your are confident in teaching. We have various subjects able to cater for you.

Apart from being Part Time Tutor in our Centre, we are having 1-1 home tuition assignments too. We will be able to share suitable assignments to you once you fill in the form below.

If you are keen, please fill in this short form and shortlisted candidate will be asked for a Zoom interview.

https://tinyurl.com/TuitionCentreJobRegistration

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Professor Barbaros Oezyilmaz under a project on Spin triplet superconductivity in van der Waals heterostructures.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Material Science, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, or related disciplines and strong background in low-temperature device physics. The successful candidate will be working in state-of-the-art research environment and receive internationally competitive salary packages.

Our group has extensive experience in the fabrication and characterization of van der Waals heterostructures based on magnetic and superconducting layered materials. To support our ongoing work, we are looking for a new team member with extensive experience in low-temperature magneto-transport measurements. The candidate is expected to do research on spin triplet generation and characterization by introducing an additional layer of a magnetic semiconductor into existing heterostructures to realize spin mixing.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

1. Design and development of magnetic tunnel junction or spin valve.
2. Nano fabrication (e.g., stacking of van der Waals heterostructures, e-beam lithography, nano deposition) in clean room.
3. Low-temperature electrical characterization of superconductors/semiconductors.

Qualifications

• Qualifications / Discipline:

1. Ph.D. degree in Physics, Material Science, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, or related disciplines

2. Excellent English communications

• Skills:

1. Nanofabrication

2. Low-temperature measurement

3. Device physics

• Experience:

1. More than 4-year experience in clean room environment

2. More than 2-year experience in graphene or other related 2D materials

Fun Learners’ School Tampines

Company Overview

Fun Learners’ School is an education institution that redefines education. It trains learners with focus on learning skills and brings fun to learning. Such an organisation requires staff of a different mindset. Whether it is in teaching, curriculum, facilitating, operations or marketing, there is a common purpose binding these departments together. That is to be the best in whatever we do. This is so as to underpin the success of the organisation with achievements of every staff and learner.

Education Executive (Math & Science)

(Tampines area, opposite Tampines Hub and near Tampines MRT)

Expertise & Experience You Stand To Gain:

1. Industry-leading strategies in curriculum and pedagogy

2. Online and hybrid class teaching

3. Overseas markets

4. Teacher training

5. Marketing operations, e.g. social media

6. Online education platform development and management

Requirements:

1. Passion in education of children and teenagers

2. Recognised degree

3. Competent in math and science (primary or secondary)

4. Teaching experience will be advantageous

5. Potential for managerial roles

Benefits:

* Medical claim

* Workplace insurance

* Professional training opportunity

* Attractive career progression and options for ownership

* 7-day Annual Leave (1-day addition with each year)

* 14-day Festive Leave (Chinese New Year and Christmas)

* Additional off days depending on performance and workload

* Increment and Bonus

Working Days:

Wed-Fri 11.30am-9pm

Sat 8.30am – 6pm

Sun 8.30am – 6pm

Monday & Tuesday Off

Starting salary:

SGD 3500 to 4500

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Associate in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing (SoC). The School of Computing is strongly committed to research excellence in all its dimensions: Searching for fundamental results and insights, developing novel computational solutions to a wide range of applications, building largescale experimental systems and improving the wellbeing of society. We seek to play an active role both internationally and locally in the core and emerging areas of Computer Science and Information Systems.

The Research Associate will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator on one or more research projects. He/she should possess relevant experience in Machine Learning and Security.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• At least 2 years of research experience
• Excellent programming skills

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health (GloW) aims to build a global research platform for transdisciplinary endeavours to address major health concerns over a woman's lifespan and across generations. Through its main hub in Singapore, the Centre will engage in multi-disciplinary research to promote women’s health, including a series of diet and lifestyle intervention studies.

Purpose of the role

The project coordinator/manager will play a key role in dietary intervention studies by actively managing and coordinating diet and lifestyle intervention studies in GloW. Responsibilities include performing administrative duties to ensure the studies’ success and compliance. The staff will work closely with Principal Investigators of intervention studies, collaborate closely with the research team, food service team, and other relevant stakeholders, as well as undertake other ad-hoc responsibilities assigned by the Centre’s Director as needed.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The staff will hold a few key responsibilities, including

• Recruit and interview study participants for the intervention study
• Provide administrative leadership for the trial, ensuring compliance with regulatory, ethics and governance requirements
• Train research assistants/research associates for the conduct of the intervention studies
• Maintain accurate records related to trial administration, participant interactions, and regulatory documentation
• Any other ad-hoc duties as allocated by the Centre Director

Qualifications

1. Possess a Master's degree (in Science or technology allied to food, health or nutrition, or relevant areas)
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
3. Excellent organizational and time-management skills
4. Sound understanding of the research environment
5. Adherence to high standards of professional integrity and ethics
6. Preferably with at least 6 years of relevant working experience for clinical research
7. Independence and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment, adept at working under tight deadlines
8. Commitment to the ongoing development of a positive organizational culture
9. Willingness to continuously learn and stay updated on skills and evidence-based medical information
10. Proficient in Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint), online meeting tools

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Excellent leave and medical benefits by the National University of Singapore.

First round of application review will start on November 20th , 2024. Position will be closed on December 24th, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applicants should email 1) a curriculum vitae; and 2) name and contact information of three references.

We are looking for a motivated bioinformatics specialist who is keen on studying how microbes contribute to common skin diseases such as eczema and acne. Our lab is focused on leveraging new technologies to better study microbial populations and their impact on human health. We have extensive experience in metagenomic analysis in clinically or commercially important contexts such as uncovering distinct microbial communities in households affected by paediatric eczema (PMID: 35318044) and revealing the microbial basis of body odour in teenagers (PMID: 30497517). We are now focusing on applying various -omics capabilities to larger sized disease cohorts to understand how microbial pathways and biomarkers change with disease progression and treatment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment, with unique access to next-generation sequencing technologies and a wide range of samples. Project findings will have direct applications to ongoing and new microbiome research projects in the lab, particularly in skin diseases.

The Nagarajan Lab is based in the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) which is the national flagship program for genomic sciences in Singapore with a mission to use genomics to improve public health and national prosperity. Singapore is a highly cosmopolitan city-state at the cross-roads of Asia with one of the highest standards of living in the world. The GIS provides an internationally competitive remuneration package and relocation assistance.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computational Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and programming skills (Python, R, UNIX environment etc).
• Familiarity with Bioinformatics tools for RNA seq analysis and pipeline building will be useful.
• Interest in exploring biological questions and some course work in statistics is preferable.

How To Apply: Please e-mail your curriculum vitae and contact details of referees to Niranjan Nagarajan ([email protected]) and Minghao Chia ([email protected])

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.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG) at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for the position of Visiting Senior Research Fellow. This visiting appointment seeks candidates with an established academic record and an international reputation in the fields of economic, social, and political issues on China-India relations.

The candidate will contribute to extending and enhancing CAG’s research on China-India relations, including re-establishing workshops and dialogues on China-India relations. The successful candidate will also be working with the Asia Research Institute of NUS to prepare an Encyclopedia of China-India relations since antiquity.

The candidate will conduct independent, in-depth, and publishable research on issues in his/her expertise and contribute to the Centre’s agenda on international relations in general, and China-India relations in particular.

The candidate is expected to initiate and organize research projects, workshops, conferences, and other research events. S/he should be able to reach out to publishers and actively engage with academia, policy practitioners, and media and business leaders, as well as apply for external grants.

In addition, s/he is expected to play a role in coordinating with other researchers and contribute to the broader intellectual life of the centre.

Qualifications

• A distinguished academic record with a PhD in a relevant field.
• An international reputation for excellence in research on economic, social, and political issues on China-India relations.
• A strong publication record in books and reputable academic journals.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse audiences and contribute to academic and public discourse.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

(JR:18151)
The position of Postdoctoral Fellow - with an emphasis on computational cancer genomics - is immediately available at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (a part of National University of Singapore). The Postdoctoral Fellow will work with the laboratories of Professor Ashok Venkitaraman, on a project studying the evolution of cancer genomes during early steps in carcinogenesis, with the long-term aim to develop better methods for early intervention.

This is an exciting opportunity to deploy expertise in computational biology in an active multidisciplinary environment, working closely with experimental cancer biologists to address major scientific problems.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will apply existing analytic pipelines and devise new algorithms to explore data derived from multiple DNA sequencing technologies (e.g., Illumina & Nanopore) to resolve cancer genome evolution at the clonal level. S/he will also analyse complementary data from other technologies, ranging from single-cell RNAseq to chromatin immunoprecipitation to chromatin accessibility (ATAC-seq), using a variety of novel cellular models established in Professor Venkitaraman’s laboratory. Experimental findings will be explored and validated using clinical genomic datasets.

Please refer to https://www.csi.nus.edu.sg/web/ashok-venkitaraman/ for more information on Professor Ashok Venkitaraman’s research

Interested applicants should include the following documents in the job application

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Summary of past research experience
3. Description of long-term plans
4. At least 3 referees including their name, contact information (email) and relationship to applicant

Qualifications

The applicant for this position should possess a PhD in Human genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Computer science, or related fields, with a strong track record of achievement exemplified by publications, is important, as is the required expertise in computational biology listed below. Experience in the methods to be used in the project is desirable.

• Firm understanding of the principles of clonal evolution
• Experience analyzing DNA sequencing data
• Strong Python and/or R programming skills
• Proficient with standard statistical analyses
• Strong publication record
• Excellent written and spoken English

PREFERENCES

• Experience using Amazon Web Services
• Proficiency with Unix-based systems
• Experience with collaborative software development via github/gitlab

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The position of Postdoctoral Fellow - with an emphasis on computational cancer genomics - is immediately available at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (a part of National University of Singapore). The Postdoctoral Fellow will work with the laboratories of Professor Ashok Venkitaraman, on a project studying the evolution of cancer genomes during early steps in carcinogenesis, with the long-term aim to develop better methods for early intervention.

This is an exciting opportunity to deploy expertise in computational biology in an active multidisciplinary environment, working closely with experimental cancer biologists to address major scientific problems.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will apply existing analytic pipelines and devise new algorithms to explore data derived from multiple DNA sequencing technologies (e.g., Illumina & Nanopore) to resolve cancer genome evolution at the clonal level. S/he will also analyse complementary data from other technologies, ranging from single-cell RNAseq to chromatin immunoprecipitation to chromatin accessibility (ATAC-seq), using a variety of novel cellular models established in Professor Venkitaraman’s laboratory. Experimental findings will be explored and validated using clinical genomic datasets.

Please refer to https://www.csi.nus.edu.sg/web/ashok-venkitaraman/ for more information on Professor Ashok Venkitaraman’s research

Interested applicants should include the following documents in the job application

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Summary of past research experience
3. Description of long-term plans
4. At least 3 referees including their name, contact information (email) and relationship to applicant

Duties And Responsibilities

The applicant for this position should possess a PhD in Human genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Computer science, or related fields, with a strong track record of achievement exemplified by publications, is important, as is the required expertise in computational biology listed below. Experience in the methods to be used in the project is desirable.

• Firm understanding of the principles of clonal evolution
• Experience analyzing DNA sequencing data
• Strong Python and/or R programming skills
• Proficient with standard statistical analyses
• Strong publication record
• Excellent written and spoken English

PREFERENCES

• Experience using Amazon Web Services
• Proficiency with Unix-based systems
• Experience with collaborative software development via github/gitlab

A highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow is sought for Dr. Sampath’s laboratory in A*STAR Skin Research Labs, Singapore. This group focuses on exploring and developing RNA therapeutics for various epithelial disorders, including proinflammatory skin conditions and cancer. Delineating the underlying molecular mechanisms and visualizing these interactions, the objective is to identify specific targets and develop targeted therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work on a couple of these projects, which involves 1. Design and development of an innovative strategy (RNAi-based) for therapeutic intervention of the target gene. 2. Evaluate the efficacy of the pharmaceutical composition by in-vitro assays, ex vivo and in vivo model systems.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Cell Biology or Molecular Biology
• At least one first-author publication in an international peer-reviewed journal
• Experience in RNA work advantageous.
• Highly motivated.
• Willingness and ability to develop new skills.
• Excellent oral, written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

A highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow is sought for Dr. Sampath’s laboratory in A*STAR Skin Research Labs, Singapore. This group focuses on exploring and developing RNA therapeutics for various epithelial disorders, including proinflammatory skin conditions and cancer. Delineating the underlying molecular mechanisms and visualizing these interactions, the objective is to identify specific targets and develop targeted therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work on a couple of these projects, which involves 1. Design and development of an innovative strategy (RNAi-based) for therapeutic intervention of the target gene. 2. Evaluate the efficacy of the pharmaceutical composition by in-vitro assays, ex vivo and in vivo model systems.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Cell Biology or Molecular Biology
• At least one first-author publication in an international peer-reviewed journal
• Experience in RNA work advantageous
• Highly motivated.
• Willingness and ability to develop new skills.
• Excellent oral, written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.