Research Fellow

We are looking for a collaborative, dynamic and self-motivated Research Fellow to work with a multidisciplinary group of scientists to understand the progression of neurodegenerative diseases through next generation sequencing and spatial profiling techniques.
- Independently carry out computational and bioinformatics analysis for single-cell and spatial transcriptomics as well as next generation sequencing studies.
- Design and plan sequencing experiments to ensure proper downstream analysis.
- Analyse and process data from high-throughput imaging studies.
- Write and review research papers, present research outcomes and develop connections with local and international researchers for collaboration work.
- Contribute to project management and provide guidance to junior researchers as well as undergraduate and graduate students.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

**Job Requirements**:

- PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology or a related scientific area with demonstrated bioinformatics and genetics expertise and experience.
- Experience with statistical modelling and analysis of large-scale single-cell / spatial transcriptomics data.
- Demonstrated very good knowledge, skills and expertise, with potential to achieve research excellence.
- Proven track record in the form of high impact publications.
- A team player who is able to prioritise, multi-task and work collaboratively in a diverse workforce.

**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 : 15510