Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow [LKCMedicine]

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is recruiting a highly motivated Research Fellow (RF) / Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in Associate Professor Yasunori Saheki's lab. His lab is built on diversity, mutual respect, teamwork, and collaboration, with a special emphasis on providing mentorship for young talent, including students and postdocs. We will provide exciting opportunities and vibrant atmospheres as well as state-of-arts core facilities. 

Key Responsibilties:

• Carry out an independent research project and collaborate with other researchers.

• Supervise junior members of the lab, including graduate students and undergraduate interns.

• Keep a log of lab materials as necessary (e.g., cell lines, plasmid DNAs, proteins, C. elegans strains, and other essential reagents).

• Present research at lab meetings and national/ international conferences.

Key Decisions/Dimensions:

• The RF/SRF is expected to publish at least one research article.

• The RF/SRF is expected to present at an international conference.

Key Requirements:

• Candidates should have a PhD, and/ or MD, or equivalent in any relevant field of life sciences with a demonstrated record of excellent problem-solving skills. 

• Self-motivated and well-organized with good communication and technical skills. 

• Experience in either one of the following fields: cell biology, imaging and / or biochemistry (e.g., protein purification, in vitro reconstitution etc.), maintenance and differentiation of iPSCs, mammalian or invertebrate genetics, is essential.

• Be able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a highly diverse and interdisciplinary team.

Hiring Institution: LKC