Phage Biology Research Specialist

5 days ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR) Full time
Join Our Research Team: A Career Opportunity

Nanyang Technological University's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled Research Fellow to join our team in the Respiratory and Infectious Diseases Programme. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Professor Pablo Bifani, leading researcher in applied phage biology.

This role focuses on developing recombinant phages for treating multidrug-resistant organisms or recalcitrant bacterial infections. The potential impact of this research could change lives.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Standard microbiology techniques, including bacterial cultures and phage production, isolation, characterization, etc.
  • Contribute to genetic manipulations/engineering of selected bacteriophages, such as knock-out, knock-in, mutagenesis, etc.
  • Phage recombinant work in the lab
  • Bacterial cultures
  • Phage target deconvolution (understanding mechanisms of action and resistance of selected phages)
  • Experiments, including data collection and analysis
  • Bioinformatic tools would be beneficial
  • Presentation of data in lab meetings
  • New research techniques and approaches
  • Grant and basic logistical requirements associated with the project
  • Safe technical practices and procedures
Key Competencies and Requirements:
  • PhD degree in Biomedical Sciences or related fields
  • Background working with bacteria and strong foundation in molecular biology, including recombinant work, genomic, and transcriptomic research
  • Experience working with bacteriophages is an advantage
  • Comfort working with various bacteria (drug-resistant K. pneumoniae, Acinetobacter, or Mycobacterium abscessus, others)
  • Adaptability working with different organisms and techniques
  • Collaborative spirit with internal and external collaborators


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