Total 15 it specialist job vacancies in Education / Training category in pasir ris north east

SUMMARY

Plan, design, organize, conduct and evaluate managerial, supervisory, and staff training programs. Provide employees with effective organizational development solutions to support strategic initiatives identified in collaboration with the organization’s functional management team. Assess the effectiveness of training solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Identify training needs within the organization.

· Identify critical skills associated with each functional or workcell managerial position.

· Identify specific voids in training.

· Recommend effective training solutions.

· Create and implement effective evaluation tools to measure effectiveness of training.

· Deliver classroom training.

· Develop and maintain a core curriculum of supervisory training.

· Partner and involve organizational leadership in the facilitation of curriculum.

· Effectively use adult learning principles to maximize effectiveness of training.

· Continue to develop and demonstrate effective instructor competencies.

· Relate course material to actual on the job tasks and ensure development of these competencies. Provide coaching and follow up to all learning events.

· Relate course material to actual on the job tasks and ensure development of these competencies.

· Achieve overall high satisfaction ratings (9.0/10.0 standard).

· Follow all ISO and department procedures.

Provide organizational development solutions.

· Assess organizational effectiveness and develop improvement plans.

· Demonstrate business insight and provide solutions in response to individual and team needs.

· Provide team development support to functional and workcell teams.

· Create functional or workcell specific orientation plans, in conjunction with leadership, which support new employees in the business.

Produce and maintain training records.

· Input appropriate data into training records. These records should include but not be limited to, documentation of actual training, tests scores, certification and re-certification processes etc.

· Maintain training records in training database with 100% accuracy.

· Complete all administrative functions relating to training classes.

· Follow established administrative procedures.

· Program development.

· Set up and maintain a leadership development program for employees in lower level positions to strengthen existing skill or develop potential.

· Formulate learning objectives.

· Select or develop instructional methods, training aids, manuals and other materials.

· Develop lesson plans and instructor notes to meet needs of learners.

· Design handouts and class materials to support training.

· Research and review external training programs and materials to provide the best solution.

· Evaluate training solutions.

· Evaluation forms.

· Quizzes/tests/hands-on assessments.

· Certifications.

· Overall Employee Performance Levels.

· Training Projects & Staff Meetings.

· Complete within timeline 2 major projects.

· Attend and input to support Staff Team meetings.

· Follow all department procedures.

· Complete assigned tasks on time and in a quality manner.

· Maintains above average Performance Appraisal rating.

· Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by manager.

· Comply and follow all company procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred; and one to three years experience in Training capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description

• Develop, validate and perform bioassays and bioanalytical assays in compliance with FDA/EMA and GLP guidelines
• Refine current method in response to changing requirements of drug development
• Prepare study plan and study data of assays performed
• Analyse and present data/results
• Document work, results, analyses and findings in laboratory notebooks or study folders as appropriate according to workflow
• Draft SOPs and study reports
• Perform literature review for various drug pipelines and assays as required
• Meet project milestones with set quality
• Ensure scientific integrity of studies conducted and reports submitted

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in biomedical science, life science or equivalent
• Prior research and development experience are required
• Proficient in mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques is a must
• Experience in ligand binding assays mainly ELISA, cell-based assays, SDS-PAGE, western blot and reporter assays is highly desirable
• Good knowledge of cell based (potency) or ligand binding assays required in drug development process
• Proficient with office software (MS office, Teams), and familiar with statistical tools (Graphpad Prism, XLSTAT or PLA)
• Knowledge of bioassays, bioanalytics and its method validation, GLP and ISO17025 is a plus
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Superior problem solving and troubleshooting skills, attention to details
• Good interpersonal 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 National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Associate (Data Scientist / Artificial Intelligence Specialist) in the Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Specifically, utilising data science approaches involving machine learning and artificial intelligence, A/Prof Gruber’s team focuses on the development and validation of biological ageing clocks for clinical translation and application, as well as for drug discovery in model organisms. Appointments will be made on a two-year contract basis, in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The successful candidate should have a strong background in advanced machine learning, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics techniques with practical applications to biological / -omics data. Specifically, he or she will be responsible for data analysis and for developing advanced computational models, algorithms, and tools to analyse and interpret complex biological datasets derived from multi-omics data. The ideal candidate will combine a strong understanding of advanced statistical, and state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and machine learning methods, as well as expertise in programming languages such as R and/or Python with training in biology, biochemistry or a related discipline.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Associate will work with other team members to develop and validate biological ageing clock algorithms, and will be accountable to the Principle Investigator (PI). The Research Associate will be able to:

1. Develop and apply computational models, algorithms, and tools to analyse and interpret large-scale biological datasets (e.g. clinical, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics);
2. Collaborate with experimental biologists to design and analyse experiments, and interpret results;
3. Stay up-to-date on new computational methods and tools, and apply them to ongoing research projects;
4. Communicate research findings through publications, presentations, and reports;
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate computational biology approaches with other disciplines (e.g. clinical medicine).

Qualifications

The applicant should:

• Have a Master’s degree or equivalent in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Bioengineering and/or Biology;
• Strong programming skills in relevant languages such as R and/or Python;
• Experience with biological data analysis and interpretation;
• Knowledge of biological systems and processes;
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to A/Prof Jan Gruber 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.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Position Overview:

The role contributes to the success of the Wallem Group’s (“the Group”) Learning and Development strategy and priorities for its employees. This role is a Senior Executive level role and reports to the Head of Learning & Development in Hong Kong HQ with no direct reports.

Training Supervision and Administration:

1. First point of contact to internal clients and addresses their training and development needs and inquiries.

2. Contributes to the implementation of the Group’s training policies and procedures.

3. Contributes to the update and maintenance of the Group’s Learning Management System (also known as Wallem Academy).

4. Coordinates and liaises with internal/external stakeholders on the logistics and implementation, such as organizing training schedules and venues, production of training materials, expense and evaluation reports, etc., for all learning and development initiatives across the Group.

5. Tracks, organizes and manages internal clients’ training records.

6. Reports on training attendance and feedback on a periodic basis.

7. Follows-up to ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements.

8. Monitors, documents and reports the Group’s learning and development budget utilization on a periodic basis.

9· Participates in the procurement process for training services selection to ensure the service providers meet the Group’s expectations.

10. Supports the supervision of the administration, launch and reporting of the Group’s eLearning courses and personnel performance

Training Delivery:

11. Delivers the induction training courses for new joiners.

12. Co-delivers Train the Trainer workshop for internal trainers.

13. Prepares/rehearses prior to delivering the assigned training programs/workshops to ensure they are efficiently and effectively delivered at a high standard.

Training Design:

14. Contributes to the identification and analysis of training needs by taking approaches such as conducting interviews and focus group meetings, analyze feedback and information collected from internal clients’ annual appraisals and engagement survey, etc.

15· Contributes to the planning of Wallem Group’s learning and development plan and priorities would be advantageous

16. Contributes to the design of business-skills programmes/workshops in accordance with Wallem Group’s learning and development plan and priorities would be advantageous

Others:

17. · Contributes to the establishment of Wallem Group’s learning and development knowledge management database.

18. · Contributes to the assigned ad-hoc L&D projects.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, training & development or relevant disciplines

- Minimum of 4 years of solid experience in in training and development field.

- Minimum of 2 years of solid experience administering and operating SAP SuccessFactors’ learning management system.

“If you have the drive for achievement, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply in strict confidence with your full resume and contact details.

Information collected will be kept confidential and used strictly for recruitment purpose only.”

About Us:

Medeze Group Pte Ltd is a pioneering stem cell and tissue engineering company committed to advancing the frontier of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our focus lies in developing groundbreaking solutions to combat the pressing shortage of cornea tissues for transplantation, coupled with innovative approaches to enhance the efficiency of stem cells and cell therapy. Currently, we stand at the forefront of these advancements, leveraging cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team.

We are actively seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our team as Research and Development Specialists. In these roles, you will play a pivotal part in pushing the boundaries of regenerative medicine. Specifically, your contributions will be instrumental in the creation of cornea tissues from adult stem cells, and the exploration of applications in cell replacement therapy. Join us in our mission to make regenerative medicine a reality and make a lasting impact on the field.

Key Responsibilities:

Research Biologist - Regenerative Medicine Frontiers:

1. Cellular Expansion & Differentiation Projects:

- Lead the development of cornea tissues from adult stem cells, playing a pivotal role in advancing tissue/organ replacement and regenerative medicine.

- Cultivate, test, and characterize cells, employing innovative strategies and formulating efficient media formulas to ensure the optimal quality of cell therapy.

- Gain exposure in the chemistry and engineering of collagen and collagen sheets, integral components for generating biomimetic human corneas.

2. Laboratory Operations and Maintenance:

- Collect, prepare, analyze, dissect, and evaluate specimens and tissue cultures to support ongoing research initiatives.

- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, actively contributing to the overall efficiency and organization of the laboratory.

- Execute a variety of assays, tests, and research studies with precision and accuracy.

3. Data Analysis and Documentation:

- Perform calculations to interpret and present research test results, conduct statistical analysis of laboratory data.

- Maintain meticulous documentation, utilizing computer databases and performing basic procedures for computer-assisted data analysis.

4. Techniques and Analysis:

- Prepare stock chemical solutions, provide solutions, and handle radioisotope solutions safely and effectively.

- Conduct immunohistology and image analysis, utilizing immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence techniques on frozen and archived biopsy specimens.

- Execute extractions of nucleic acids from blood and biopsy specimens, conduct PCR experiments, and perform detailed analysis, including quantitative PCR.

5. Research Content Preparation:

- Prepare research findings for publication in scientific journals, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge in the field.

- Compile comprehensive reports detailing methodologies, results, and conclusions for internal and external stakeholders.

- Contribute to the development of intellectual property by actively participating in the preparation and submission of patent applications.

6. Communication and Presentation:

- Effectively communicate research progress and findings to team members, collaborators, and stakeholders.

- Present research outcomes at conferences, seminars, and other scientific forums to enhance the visibility of the organization's work.

- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of open communication and knowledge sharing.

7. Laboratory Documents:

- Check for up-to-date SOPs on key procedures.

- Ensure calibrations are performed at appropriate intervals by qualified personnel.

- Verify proper maintenance of calibration records.

- Check if a system exists for tracking inventory (chemicals, equipment, consumables).

- Evaluate the effectiveness of the system in maintaining accurate records.

- Observe the process of physically counting stock and comparing it to documented records.

- Ensure discrepancies are identified and addressed appropriately.

- Review procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing stock items.

- Verify proper authorization and documentation for these actions.

- Assess procedures for tracking expiry dates of chemicals and consumables.

- Ensure proper disposal methods are followed for expired or hazardous materials.

Qualifications:

- Degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field.

- At least 1-2 years’ experience in a research lab.

- Demonstrable interest in cell therapy and regenerative medicine.

- Proficiency in cell culture techniques, immunohistochemistry, and molecular biology methods.

- Exceptional problem-solving abilities, creativity, and eagerness to explore innovative solutions.

- Excellent communication skills and effective teamwork mindset.

- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.

- Experience in laboratory operations, equipment handling, and data analysis.

If you are passionate about advancing the frontiers of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, possess a keen interest in creating biomimetic cornea tissues as well as novel solutions for cell therapy, and are ready to contribute to addressing the cornea shortage crisis, and degenerative tissues, we invite you to apply for the position of Research and Development Specialist.

Main responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Be on boarded as a co-trainer
• Logistic support (email, invitation follow-up, catering…)
• Preparation and setup of the cohorts
• Co-facilitate the boot camp
• Execute the follow up of each cohort
• Participate to the co-creation and structuration of the knowledge base (English and French if possible)

The position requires autonomy and reliability on the facilitation part, and a good practice of group dynamic facilitation in an IT multicultural context. Experience around IT management and ability to share experiences stories will be required.

As part of I&E, you will be also involved in some other activities of the department, so you can also express your talent there.

If your workload allow it, you will be able to contribute transversally to multiple initiatives on events, internal program for some other departments…

Qualifications and Profile

At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in facilitation / Teaching and stakeholder management is required for this position.

Functional

We expect to have the applicant comfortable with

• Methodologies: Heart of Agile, Management 3.0, Solution Focus, Host leadership

• Having a background around Intrinsic / Extrinsic motivation

• Delegation & priority management

• Agility from the culture perspective and not just on the process part

• Group dynamic and engagement

• Storytelling technics

Have also experience in-group facilitation and comfortable with:

• Liberating structures
• Co-design technics & facilitation technics (i.e.: Appreciative Inquiry, Technology of Participation, Thiagy, MG Taylor, art of hosting, Teaching from the back of the room…)
• Multi-cultural context is a plus as we have more than 20 nationalities in our work environment.

Technical

• Knowledge around “Knowledge Management”
• Wiki like Confluence, Structuration in Microsoft SharePoint

Interested applicants, please email your resume to Shaun Quek Yew Meng

Email: [email protected]

CEI Reg No: R1660732

EA Licence No: 99C4599

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.

Job Description

The IT specialist will collaborate closely with the Principal Investigators and staff from both the Clinical Imaging Research Centre and the Centre for Translational MR Research at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine to ensure seamless IT operations.

Responsibilities

IT System Management & Administration (with support from external vendors)

• Manage and administer Windows servers, including OS installation, basic firewall configuration, security patching, and upgrades. Additionally, oversee the creation of virtual machines and deployment of containers (e.g., Docker), management of user accounts and access.
• Basic administration for Linux systems.
• Maintain network infrastructure, troubleshoot basic network issues, and administer systems/servers within the existing networking infrastructure. Manage computing cluster networks, VLANs, and closed networks for specialized medical equipment.
• Administer information management systems, including medical applications such as Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), Radiology Information System (RIS), and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Coordinate with external vendors for support and maintenance, including Siemens applications and XNAT.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead and oversee IT projects across both Centres, from planning to delivery.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage project budgets and expenses, ensuring projects stay within budgetary constraints.
• Provide regular project status reports to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

IT Administration

• Handle IT budgeting for departmental needs.
• Procure IT products through sourcing quotations, tender calls, and market research.
• Manage vendor relationships, including escalation of issues, maintenance contracts, and warranties.
• Maintain an inventory of IT equipment/assets, conduct yearly verifications, and oversee proper disposal procedures.
• Provide ad hoc technical support, including end-user assistance, printer setup, troubleshooting, and replacement of IT equipment parts. Manage documentation such as SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Windows and 1 year in Linux System Administration preferred.
• Familiarity in networking concepts (routing, switching, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6, firewall, TCP/IP) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of LAMP stack (Linux OS, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Python, Java applications) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with OS-level and infrastructure virtualization (e.g., VMware vCenter, vSphere).
• Understanding of DevOps concepts, including containers, is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and a strong team player.
• Fast learner, highly organized, and positive attitude.
• General knowledge of High-Performance Computing Clusters and scientific software is advantageous.
• Familiarity with XNAT, PACS/RIS systems, and DICOM data archiving/retrieving is advantageous.

Application

Compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

To apply, please submit your application along with a comprehensive CV containing personal details, academic and employment history, and contact information for two to three referees.

We apologize that only shortlisted candidates will receive notifications.

This role with be a 9 Months Contract Role based in Singapore

Working Location will be West side.

Under Inclusion and Empowerment (I&E) department you will, help to run a program for Team Empowerment Program:

• Multiple cohorts of around 40 people each time will be invited to a journey of multiple months starting with a 2 days boot camp followed by multiple touch points.
• Bring a coherent posture, tools and methodologies across all managers with their teams
• Invite to a posture shift by practicing it, intensively and follow-up
• To help to accelerate the rollout we are looking for one position that could help to ease all the aspects for the program from logistic, documentation, execution and follow-up.
• Facilitator of the current curated 2 days boot camp and the follow-up session
• Trainer
• Co-designer for the follow-up and exchange with the I&E Head of Department to adapt
• Content creator for new modules
• Review & standardize the current modules to be shared with French Entities.
• Logistic & preparation for the multiple cohorts

Qualifications and Profile

• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in facilitation / Teaching and stakeholder management is required for this position.
• Methodologies: Heart of Agile, Management 3.0, Solution Focus, Host leadership
• Having a background around Intrinsic / Extrinsic motivation
• Delegation & priority management
• Agility from the culture perspective and not just on the process part
• Group dynamic and engagement
• Storytelling technics

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 research assistant/associates in the Multimodal Neuroimaging in Neuropsychiatric Disorders Laboratory (MNNDL), Center for Sleep and Cognition at the Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. More information on the laboratory is available at www.neuroimaginglab.org.

The MNNDL group at NUS studies the human neural bases of cognitive functions and the associated vulnerability patterns in aging and neuropsychiatric disorders using multimodal neuroimaging and psychophysical techniques. We are interested in the large-scale brain structural and functional networks in healthy developing and aging brain and symptoms-related changes in diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders and psychosis. Statistical, computational, and machine learning methods are developed to analyze and fuse multimodal neuroimaging data. By integrating longitudinal behavior, neuroimaging, and genotype data, our long-term goal is to investigate the interactions among brain network dynamics, behavior, diseases, and genotypes to develop non-invasive biomarkers for early detection, differential diagnosis, progression monitoring, and treatment design.

Key attractions are access to a high-performance computing cluster, two 3T Prisma MR scanner and a MR compatible digital EEG system as well as collaboration opportunities with an excellent network of domestic and international scientists and doctors. Appointments will be made on a two-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension. Salary and benefits will depend on qualifications and work experience. Long-term commitment is encouraged with mutual satisfaction.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant (RA) will work closely with, the Principal Investigator, lab members, and collaborators to ensure smooth operation of computing servers/storage, efficient database management, and successful completion of research projects in the lab.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The research assistant will support the effort in conducting cutting-edge neuroscience and machine learning research and development. He/she has the opportunity to learn state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques, data collection and analysis, with healthy participants and patients with neuropsychiatric diseases. He/she will be primarily engaged in computing server and storage administration (with support from external vendors), website maintenance, and neuroimage processing using automatic or semi-automatic scripts, and general IT management. He/she will also be able to learn how to conduct fMRI scans with EEG recording, interactions with patients, quality control, behavioural assessments, and implications in neuroscience and disease. The research assistant is expected to learn neuroimaging software and assist researchers in IRB application, data preprocessing and database management in various research projects. He/she will be exposed to ongoing research work in machine learning and statistical analysis in the context of neuroimaging and cognitive neuroscience. The research assistant/associate will have the opportunity to liaise and work with other collaborators across the institutes/hospitals in Singapore on research projects and contribute to the presentations and publications of research work. He/she will assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the principal investigator. He/she is expected to maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

The applicant should have:

1. Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree with strong IT, engineering, computing, and/or programming skills
2. Excellent written, oral communication skills
3. Prior system administration (Linux/Mac OS) or programming experience (e.g., MATLAB, shell) is a plus
4. Seek organized, reliable, self-motivated individual who is able to work effectively with others and multitask efficiently
5. Expected to commit for at least two years

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

[What you will be working on]

You will provide case counselling/management support to Special Education Needs (SEN) students. You will be part of the professional team to coordinate and monitor the help provided to these SEN students and/or work with their families and relevant stakeholders within ITE/external agencies to render support to these SEN students.

[What we are looking for]

You are expected to provide case counselling/management support for SEN students and their families and implement intervention programme, which include the following:

- Case counselling/management support for SEN students

- Referring SEN students to relevant stakeholders within and outside ITE to render necessary support
- Implement programmes for SEN students’ mental wellness social-emotional development

Applicants may check their application status at the end of 8 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.

[What you will be working on]

In addition to your teaching duties, you will carry out industry or consultancy projects to help you remain relevant in your profession and to evolving changes in industry, and maintain strong linkages with industry and schools. You will also have the opportunity to have industry attachments or experience on a regular basis to update your skills, knowledge and practices of your profession.

[What we are looking for]

You should be trained in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, with at least 3 years of relevant work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or IT Security/Engineering or related fields.

You should have good foundation in networks, server administration, cybersecurity, digital forensics, cloud computing and programming skills, in one or more Industries. Working experience and/or IT certifications in one or more of the following will be advantageous:

- Development and security implementation for:

• IT networks

• web applications and/or • mobile applications and/or

• Internet of Things (IoT)

- Virtualisation technologies and Cloud Infrastructure technologies

- Data Analytics and/or Machine Learning

Those with good and relevant experience can look forward to Senior Lecturer or equivalent positions, with career development opportunities to leadership positions in the Colleges or Headquarters.

Applicants may check their application status at the end of 8 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.

[What you will be working on]

In addition to your teaching duties, you will carry out industry or consultancy projects to help you remain relevant in your profession and to evolving changes in industry, and maintain strong linkages with industry and schools. You will also have the opportunity to have industry attachments or experience on a regular basis to update your skills, knowledge and practices of your profession.

[What we are looking for]

You should be trained in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science and/or Analytics, with at least 3 years of relevant work experience to be able to develop students' skills in implementing IoT/software applications, including data analytics solutions.

You should possess relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Development of IoT applications

- Data analytics technologies and Big Data

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R or similar (familiarity with Python-based libraries such as scikit-learn, numpy/scipy and pandas is preferred)

- Programming web and mobile applications would be advantageous

Those with good and relevant experience can look forward to Senior Lecturer or equivalent positions, with career development opportunities to leadership positions in the Colleges or Headquarters.

Applicants may check their application status at the end of 8 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.

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 research assistant/associates in the Multimodal Neuroimaging in Neuropsychiatric Disorders Laboratory (MNNDL), Center for Sleep and Cognition at the Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. More information on the laboratory is available at www.neuroimaginglab.org.

The MNNDL group at NUS studies the human neural bases of cognitive functions and the associated vulnerability patterns in aging and neuropsychiatric disorders using multimodal neuroimaging and psychophysical techniques. We are interested in the large-scale brain structural and functional networks in healthy developing and aging brain and symptoms-related changes in diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders and psychosis. Statistical, computational, and machine learning methods are developed to analyze and fuse multimodal neuroimaging data. By integrating longitudinal behavior, neuroimaging, and genotype data, our long-term goal is to investigate the interactions among brain network dynamics, behavior, diseases, and genotypes to develop non-invasive biomarkers for early detection, differential diagnosis, progression monitoring, and treatment design.

Key attractions are access to a high-performance computing cluster, two 3T Prisma MR scanner and a MR compatible digital EEG system as well as collaboration opportunities with an excellent network of domestic and international scientists and doctors. Appointments will be made on a two-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension. Salary and benefits will depend on qualifications and work experience. Long-term commitment is encouraged with mutual satisfaction.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant (RA) will work closely with, the Principal Investigator, lab members, and collaborators to ensure smooth operation of computing servers/storage, efficient database management, and successful completion of research projects in the lab.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The research assistant will support the effort in conducting cutting-edge neuroscience and machine learning research and development. He/she has the opportunity to learn state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques, data collection and analysis, with healthy participants and patients with neuropsychiatric diseases. He/she will be primarily engaged in computing server and storage administration (with support from external vendors), website maintenance, and neuroimage processing using automatic or semi-automatic scripts, and general IT management. He/she will also be able to learn how to conduct fMRI scans with EEG recording, interactions with patients, quality control, behavioural assessments, and implications in neuroscience and disease. The research assistant is expected to learn neuroimaging software and assist researchers in IRB application, data preprocessing and database management in various research projects. He/she will be exposed to ongoing research work in machine learning and statistical analysis in the context of neuroimaging and cognitive neuroscience. The research assistant/associate will have the opportunity to liaise and work with other collaborators across the institutes/hospitals in Singapore on research projects and contribute to the presentations and publications of research work. He/she will assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the principal investigator. He/she is expected to maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

The applicant should have:

1. Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree with strong IT, engineering, computing, and/or programming skills
2. Excellent written, oral communication skills
3. Prior system administration (Linux/Mac OS) or programming experience (e.g., MATLAB, shell) is a plus
4. Seek organized, reliable, self-motivated individual who is able to work effectively with others and multitask efficiently
5. Expected to commit for at least two years

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

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 a Research Associate position in the Department of Synthetic Biology Translational Research Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Appointments will be on a 1-year contract in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Associate (RAssoc) will be working closely with the Principal Investigator and a team of researchers on bioprocessing and downstream process development. The RAssoc’s principal role will be to assist in method development and process optimization for research projects requiring bacterial and yeast fermentation as well as provide technical support and training to laboratory users.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Associate is expected to:

1. Design and execute fermentation experiments to optimize the production of target compounds/proteins.
2. Develop and scale-up bioprocesses for the cultivation of microbial strains (bacterial, conventional and non-conventional yeasts) from benchtop to pilot scale fermentation.
3. Conduct process optimization studies to improve fermentation performance, yield, and productivity.
4. Lead efforts in developing scalable downstream processes, including but not limited to filtration, chromatography, and other purification techniques.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of strain engineering to fermentation and downstream processes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Analyse data from fermentation and purification experiments, interpret results, and present findings to the team.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during fermentation or purification processes.
3. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP) and safety guidelines.
4. Stay updated with the latest advancements in bioprocessing and downstream purification technologies and apply them to enhance processes and productivity.
5. Provide technical expertise and support to team members and contribute to the overall success of the group’s translational projects.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

• Masters in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully optimizing and scaling-up fermentation processes for the production of compounds/proteins.
• Expertise in downstream purification techniques, such as filtration, chromatography, and other purification techniques.
• Hands-on experience with various bioreactors, fermenters, and other bioprocessing equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols in bioprocessing.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical tools (JMP), and design of experiments (DoE) for process optimization is an advantage.
• Preferably have experience with process simulation and modelling.
• Be able to work both independently and in teams.
• Demonstrates an investigative nature and is attentive to details.
• Demonstrates an ability to lead and mentor junior team members.
• Passion for innovation and staying updated with the latest trends in bioprocessing.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Ms Suhana Sulaiman, at [email protected]

Application

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 3 referees) by 29 February 2024

Medeze Group Pte Ltd is a stem cell & tissue engineering company dedicated to advancing the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. We are at the forefront of creating innovative solutions to address the critical shortage of cornea tissues for transplantation. Our team is seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join us as Research and Development Specialists/Engineers. In these roles, you will be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, particularly in creating cornea tissues from adult stem cells.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tissue Engineering Frontiers:

- Gain exposure to the chemistry and engineering of collagen and collagen sheets, essential elements in generating biomimetic human cornea.

- Play a pivotal role in creating cornea tissues from adult stem cells, contributing significantly to our mission in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

- Grow, test, and characterize cells, exploring creative approaches and designing efficient media formulae to ensure the highest quality of cell therapy.

2. Laboratory Operations and Maintenance:

- Collect, prepare, analyze, dissect, and evaluate specimens and tissue cultures.

- Operate laboratory equipment and actively contribute to the maintenance of the laboratory.

- Perform a variety of assays, tests, and routine studies with precision and accuracy.

3. Data Analysis and Documentation:

- Perform calculations to complete research test results, collate data, and conduct statistical analysis of lab results.

- Maintain detailed notes and computer databases, performing basic procedures for computer-assisted data analysis.

4. Techniques and Analysis:

- Prepare stock chemical solutions, offer solutions, and handle radioisotope solutions.

- Conduct immunohistology and image analysis using immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence techniques on frozen and archived biopsy specimens.

- Perform extractions of nucleic acids from blood and biopsy specimens, conduct appropriate PCR experiments and analysis, including quantitative PCR.

Qualifications:

- Degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field.

- At least 2 years’ experience in research lab.

- Demonstrable interest in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and biomaterials.

- Proficiency in cell culture techniques, immunohistochemistry, and molecular biology methods.

- Exceptional problem-solving abilities, creativity, and eagerness to explore innovative solutions.

- Excellent communication skills and effective teamwork mindset.

- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.

- Experience in laboratory operations, equipment handling, and data analysis.

If you are passionate about advancing the frontiers of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, possess a keen interest in creating biomimetic cornea tissues, and are ready to contribute to addressing the cornea shortage crisis, we invite you to apply for the position of Research and Development Specialist.