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Job Description
The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant in the Infectious Diseases Translational Research Program under the laboratory of A/P Gan Yunn Hwen, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. <The research project focuses on infection dynamics and mechanisms of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae>. Appointments will be made on a <1 year> contract basis <in the first instance, with the possibility of extension >.
Purpose of the post
The Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible to, and work closely with, the Principal Investigator and study team members to set up the human intestinal organoid culture and study intestinal infection models with relevant clinical bacterial isolates. The RA’s principal role will be to work in cell culture models, grow and maintain clinical bacterial isolates, perform confocal microscopy studies and to assist in working with animal models of gut colonization.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will be accountable to the Principle Investigator (PI). The RA will be able to:
- Oversee the general management of the project;
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to the project, such as organizing regular meetings to maintain regular communication with other members of the research team and collaborate with other relevant parties;
- Undertake the day to day running of the project;
- Conduct literature searches, analyse data and participate in inventory stock taking in the lab, procurement of reagents and services, as well as routine lab maintenance;
- Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures; and
- Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.
Qualifications
The applicant should:
- Have a first degree with good results or holds a Master’s degree in biomedical sciences or related disciplines;
- be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail;
- have knowledge of computer applications, e.g. Graphpad, MS office, PowerPoint; and
- have experiences in primary organoid culture and bacterial culture techniques.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Ms Anjana S at [email protected].
Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees.
