Join Our Team at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), part of the College of Science, was established in 2002 with a mission to advance biological and biomedical sciences. At SBS, our research spans various areas, including infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative diseases, telomere biology, and genome function. Over the years, SBS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.
Position Available: Research Associate, Microbiome & Bioinformatics
We are looking for a Research Associate to join the laboratory of Dr Anni Zhang at SBS. This role focuses on a cutting-edge project, “Predicting DNA-Protein Binding to Enhance Bacteria-Based Cancer Therapy Safety and Efficacy.”
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect and analyze bacterial sequencing data.
- Design bioinformatics and statistical models to detect selective sweeps in the gut microbiome.
- Provide guidance on other microbiome-related projects within the lab.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- A Master's degree in Quantitative Biology or a related field, with a focus on bioinformatics.
- Strong communication skills in English - essential for data analysis and communication with stakeholders
- Experience in developing statistical models.
- Strong background in microbiology and mathematics.
- Personal attributes: patient, curious, cooperative, and meticulous.
The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.
Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our NTU Career Portal.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
