A Research Associate/Fellow position is available to join the Microbiome Medicine Laboratory led by Associate Professor Sunny Wong at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, part of Nanyang Technological University.

Our mission is to promote and develop a sustainable research center dedicated to conducting impactful translational microbiome research. The lab focuses on translational research, transforming fundamental research findings into tangible benefits for patients, Singapore, and the broader public. The successful candidate will join our team to undertake high-quality research in microbiome medicine, aligning with the overarching research strategy of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide bioinformatics analysis for omics projects and software compilations
• Perform molecular biology assays/ experiments
• Contribute to formulating hypothesis, grant writing, publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Participate in seminars and meetings within the team and collaborators
• Manage datasets and databases, ensure data security, privacy, and compliance to university guidelines
• Supervision of junior members of the lab, including graduate and undergraduate students

Competencies and Requirements

• Masters (for Research Associate)/PhD (for Research Fellow) in relevant field of Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Life Sciences, or related fields
• Research experience preferably in the bioinformatic or biomedical field
• Experience using programme languages such as JavaScript, Python, R or similar programming languages
• Hands-on experience with in vitro cell culture assays, molecular and cell biology techniques
• Self-directed learner who picks up relevant skills as required
• A record of productivity with scholarly, peer-reviewed publications
• Able to work independently and as a team player

Hiring Institution: LKC