Lead Researcher Crop Development and Nutrition

7 days ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR) Full time

NTU is seeking a Lead Researcher with a background in Crop Development and Nutrition to lead our research team.

About the Role

This position plays a crucial role in generating data that informs best practices in food safety and nutritional adequacy at NTU.

Main Responsibilities
  • Design and execute experiments to evaluate the nutritional content and safety of new crop strains
  • Conduct analyses in areas such as micronutrient content, peptidomics, host microbiome impact, immunology, and metabolomics
  • Contribute to research grant writing, including literature review and preliminary data
  • Contribute to research deliverables, including manuscript writing, attending local and/or international conferences
  • Mentor and supervision of undergraduate/ PhD students and junior research staff

The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Competencies and Education Requirements
  • PhD in Food Science, Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field
  • Strong background in nutritional analysis, food safety, and data integration methods
  • Proficiency in relevant laboratory techniques and data analysis software
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously


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