Senior Research Fellow, Organoid Biology [LKCMedicine]

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine’s research programme in Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine is seeking a highly experienced Senior Research Fellow with a strong background in organoid biology.

The selected candidate (Senior Research Fellow) will work on novel platforms for the development of optimized organoid models. The platforms explore combinatorial space using high throughput technologies to screen extracellular matrix and growth media variables. We use are gastrointestinal, lung and skin organoid systems generated from iPSC and/or primary sources. We aim to apply these in basic developmental biology and regenerative medicine research, as well as translational projects in drug screening, and microbiome and pathogen interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct original cell and molecular biology research on stem cells and organoids

• Plan and perform experiments

• Document progress faithfully and accurately

• Write grant applications and reports

• Report regularly and clearly to the PI

Competencies and Qualifications requirements:

• Candidates must have a PhD in relevant field of molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, or other life sciences.

• Experience in organoid biology, evidenced by a record of publications, is essential

• Experience in biomaterials science, molecular biology, primary & 3D cell culture techniques, transfection, microscopy (e.g. confocal/lightsheet/two-photon)

• Willingness to learn new techniques, especially in materials sciences

• Organized, motivated, self-driven, collaborative and reliable

• Adaptable in a rapidly changing research environment

• Clear communicator and good presenter

Hiring Institution: LKC

In line with Singapore’s nationwide Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS), employees must be fully vaccinated to return to the workplace, unless certified to be medically ineligible. For Information on VDS, please click here .

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine’s research programme in Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine is seeking a highly experienced Senior Research Fellow with a strong background in organoid biology.

The selected candidate (Senior Research Fellow) will work on novel platforms for the development of optimized organoid models. The platforms explore combinatorial space using high throughput technologies to screen extracellular matrix and growth media variables. We use are gastrointestinal, lung and skin organoid systems generated from iPSC and/or primary sources. We aim to apply these in basic developmental biology and regenerative medicine research, as well as translational projects in drug screening, and microbiome and pathogen interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct original cell and molecular biology research on stem cells and organoids

• Plan and perform experiments

• Document progress faithfully and accurately

• Write grant applications and reports

• Report regularly and clearly to the PI

Competencies and Qualifications requirements:

• Candidates must have a PhD in relevant field of molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, or other life sciences.

• Experience in organoid biology, evidenced by a record of publications, is essential

• Experience in biomaterials science, molecular biology, primary & 3D cell culture techniques, transfection, microscopy (e.g. confocal/lightsheet/two-photon)

• Willingness to learn new techniques, especially in materials sciences

• Organized, motivated, self-driven, collaborative and reliable

• Adaptable in a rapidly changing research environment

• Clear communicator and good presenter

Hiring Institution: LKC

In line with Singapore’s nationwide Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS), employees must be fully vaccinated to return to the workplace, unless certified to be medically ineligible. For Information on VDS, please click here .