Senior/Research Fellow, Biologist

Senior/Research Fellow, Biologist (LKCMedicine) page is loaded## Senior/Research Fellow, Biologist (LKCMedicine)locations: NTU Novena Campus, Singaporetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School's primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine's Skin Program consists of world-class research groups focusing on inflammation and immunology, with a strong translational pipeline integrating upstream research with deep expertise in drug delivery and clinical dermatology. LKC's skin research is deeply integrated into Singapore's research ecosystem, ensuring access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and scientific excellence. We pride ourselves in providing staff with the best opportunities for professional growth and development. We want to hire an exceptional scientist to help us develop a revolutionary new treatment for skin diseases using 3D skin models and induced pluripotent stem cells.Key Responsibilities:* Conduct comprehensive, critical review of relevant literature and recommend any improvements to the strategy* Design, implement and run experiments in consultation with the Pis* Evaluate outcomes using both imaging and molecular biology methods including confocal microscopy* Work closely with the PIs and any other team members to ensure smooth execution* Provide regular updates on work progressCompetencies and Educational Requirements:* Minimum of PhD and 1-2 years post-doctoral experience in skin biology or closely related field* Experience with retroviral transduction and genome editing* Expertise in advanced imaging methods and molecular biology techniques* Experience with 2D and 3D skin models including skin explants is desirable* Able to function independently* Structured and disciplined in the conduct of research work* Able to deal with time pressureHiring Institution: LKCNTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).Ranked amongst the world's top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world's top young university for the past seven years. The University's main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district.Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr