Research Fellow (Dept of O&G)

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Able to work independently on any given project, from planning and executing experiments, data analysis, to the writing and submission of manuscripts.

• Management of ongoing grants such as submission of annual reports, consumables purchasing, grant virements and EOM matters.
• Preparation and submission for local and international competitive grants on behalf of PI
• Preparation and submission of ethics documentation to DSRB for new and ongoing research projects. Administrative duties also include communication with IRB regarding amendment of ICFs, ethics renewal and HBRA related issues.
• Able to oversee the safety and health management of the laboratory members in the team - generating SOPs and RAs
• Managing and mentorship of junior staff members to be able to think critically, perform literature reviews, plan experiments, analyse and present data.

Competencies:

• Able to oversee and manage research projects and collaborations
• Familiar with laboratory safety audits
• Familiar with application and submission of ethics documents
• Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record-keeping in accordance with institutional policies and procedures

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of PhD in biomedical field– strong preference for candidates with a genetic and genomic background
• Post-doctoral training of minimum 3 years - strong preference for candidates with a genetic and genomic background
• Background in single-cell sequencing would be an added advantage
• A strong publication track record would be an added advantage

Skills and Knowledge:

• Fluent in English, conversational and written
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiar with EndNote, MS word, SPSS software, Python
• Ability to lead research team
• Excellent ICT skills
• Adaptive and flexible with a positive outlook on managing research projects and resources  

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 24024