Principal Investigator/Senior Principal Investigator

6 days ago


Outram, Singapore National Dental Centre Singapore Pte Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS)/National Dental Research Institute Singapore (NDRIS) seeks an exceptionally promising and accomplished Senior Principal Investigator (PI) with a strong track record in oral microbiome and/or oral microbiology research augmented by advanced proficiency in multi-omics methodologies. The ideal candidate will spearhead a high-impact, externally funded research agenda aimed at deciphering oral-systemic health connections and innovating prevention, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.

NDCS/NDRIS is a leader in clinical, translational and health services research, committed to shaping the future of oral healthcare.

The key responsibilities of the successful candidate:

  • Secure, establish and lead a competitive, externally funded research programme integrating oral microbiology with multi-omics approaches
  • Pioneer insights into the associations between oral microbiome signatures and systemic health, develop novel prevention, diagnostics and treatment strategies
  • Build upon platforms such as the Singapore Oral Multiomics Initiative (SOMI), which currently supports metagenomics, proteomics, metabolomics and epigenomics research
  • Synergize and/or collaborate with existing clinical and research faculty within the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, as well as foster new collaborations with other internationally renowned clinicians and researchers to elevate the research profile and global impact.
  • Identify and pursue diverse funding opportunities to bolster research infrastructure and clinical studies at NDCS/NDRIS
  • Demonstrate exceptional scholarly achievements through peer-reviewed publications, competitive grants, patents and other scholarly outputs
  • Supervise, mentor and nurture PhD and Master's students, dental residents/officers, research staff and clinical investigators, to hone and develop their research skills and capabilities.
  • Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols (biological, chemical, radioactive, fire safety) and regulatory standards (e.g. IBC, IACUC, SG-GCP, HAS, etc); and uphold the highest standards of laboratory safety, regulatory compliance and research integrity.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in microbiology or related fields.
  • Preferably with Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) or equivalent dgrees, recognized and registrable with the Singapore Dental Council.
  • Excellent academic track record in scientific publications, competitive extramural grants, patents, supervision of PhD/Masters students, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to attract industry funding will be an advantage.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills


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