Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Outram, Singapore National University of Singapore Full time

Partner with group members and external stakeholders in the exploration of research literature, definition of project scope and design of experiments.
- Hands-on execution of preclinical in vivo imaging experiments in a collaborative, matrixed environment involving parallel assays and end points.
- Development and execution of relevant and potentially novel data processing and analysis methodologies befitting the needs of a specific project.
- Active communication with external stakeholders with the timely production of comprehensive research reports, including the generation of relevant data visualisations for publication or presentation purposes.
- Maintenance and execution of institutional SOPs and records in relation to radiation and animal safety.

**Job Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Radiologic Sciences, Pharmacology or related Biomedical Degree with at least 2 years of experience in an in vivo imaging or pharmacology laboratory.
- Research expertise should include academic or industrial projects utilising imaging techniques, animal husbandry, development and evaluation of rodent animal models or biomarkers/tracers. Individuals familiar with multiple imaging modalities (PET/SPECT/CT) and analysis workflows (PMOD/AMIDE software) are preferred but not required.
- Handle radioactive materials, including injection to animals and follow-up necropsy for bio-distribution studies and/or ex vivo assessment (e.g. cryo-sectioning, IHC, IF, H&E staining).
- Project management skills in a multidisciplinary laboratory environment, with an ability to navigate complex experimental designs.
- Comfortable with various computer operating systems and programs, including management of imaging data.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and able to partner with different external stakeholders.

**Covid-19 Message**:
At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required.

Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.

**More Information**:
Location: Outram Campus

Organization: Duke-NUS Medical School

Department : Office of Research

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 17661


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