Research Assistant

6 days ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- MainOffice-HR) Full time
The Hwei-Ee Tan lab studies the fundamental biological basisof "gut-feelings", how bacteria in the gut signals to the host toinfluence physiology and behaviour. Using mice as a mammalianmodel, the lab investigates how diet and microbiome factorsmodulates host phenotypes (e.g. food reward, anxiety behaviours,etc). Besides supporting curiosity-driven basic research on thegut-brain axis, his lab is also studying the brain-gut axis, touncover host-microbe interactions. His lab's work ismultidisciplinary, the research scope covers diverse skills frommolecular biology to systems neuroscience, physiology andbehaviour. With top-tier research support from National ResearchFoundation Singapore, Brain & Behavior Research Foundation(NARSAD), etc, his lab at NTU LKCMedicine is actively recruitingtalented postdoctoral research fellows, research assistants, andinterns, and also open to sponsoring motivated PhD/Mastersstudents. A short-term or part-time research assistantship may alsobe arranged for motivated trainees. Applicants are stronglyencouraged to look up the lab's website and email the PI with acover letter and a CV/resume.

KeyResponsibilities:
  • Theapplicant must be exceptionally self-motivated, a team player,willing to assist with essential lab duties and learn new skills,and is expected to have relevant experience in one or more of theseareas (e.g. mice/rodent handling, optogenetics and behaviours,animal surgery and dissection, calcium imaging, gnotobiotic studiesand microbiome analysis, etc).
  • The researchassistant will learn and assist with a range of work, including butnot limited to molecular biology and histology procedures,microscopy, rodent behavioural assays, neuroscience optogenetic andchemogenetic techniques, functional recording and calcium imaging,mice surgery, data analysis and presentation, lab maintenance andoffice/administrativehelp.


KeyCompetencies /Requirements:
  • Hold a Diplomaor Bachelor degree in Biology or relevantdisciplines
  • Have a keen interest in the lab'sresearch theme on the microbiome gut brainneuroscience
  • Be proficient in relevanttechniques described above
  • Be highly motivatedand conscientious
  • Work independently, and alsohave the ability to work effectively in ateam
  • Have good organisational, verbal andinterpersonalskills


Hiring Institution:LKC
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