Research Assistant

18 hours ago

Kent Ridge, Singapore 1acabf3f-6f41-45d9-bee1-2351b45d12e0 Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

*Job Description*

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team to achieve project goals in ageing, stroke, and cardiovascular disease research.
  • Apply molecular and cell biology techniques, staining, advanced microscopy, and computational analysis; prior experience in these areas is an advantage.
  • Handle laboratory animals confidently, with prior experience in animal handling, dosing, and sample collection.
  • Analyse omics datasets; familiarity with statistical software such as SPSS or R is preferred.
  • Oversee day-to-day lab operations, including procurement, preventive maintenance of equipment, and ensuring laboratory safety compliance.

*Qualifications*

Experience and Competency

The applicant should:

  • Hold a good degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, or a related discipline from a well-recognised university, with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Be able to work both independently and collaboratively, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrate solid organisational abilities.
  • Be proficient with common software tools, e.g., MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS, R, Stata, etc.

Appointment and remuneration

  • Positions are offered on a one-year contract, with potential for renewal.
  • Salary will be aligned with qualifications and experience.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

*More Information*

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Medicine

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 31083

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