Research Fellow (Chemistry)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal. NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Fellow-%28Chemistry%29/32972-en_GB/?st=2EAF2996F310857CB9C2F1F587FB10E11879EFD4 We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will work with on under a project on . The main responsibilities of the position include: 1.    Carry out biochemistry and cell biology-related experiments and bioinformatics work for associated omics. 2.    Facilitate grant application. 3.    Aid and support to junior PhD students in their research projects, particularly the bioinformatics part. 4.    Lead a small group of PhD working on RNA modification in gene regulation. 5.    Report duty to PI. Qualifications•    Qualifications: The candidate shall obtain PhD or submit PhD thesis in  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or related disciplines.  •    Skills: Proficient in a wide range of bench techniques relevant to biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical biology, genetics, and cell biology. Skills include, but are not limited to: chemical synthesis, nucleic acid extraction and purification, molecular cloning, plasmid preparation, PCR and RT-qPCR, site-directed mutagenesis, restriction enzyme digestion, ligation, gel electrophoresis (agarose and SDS-PAGE), immunoblotting (Western blot), immunoprecipitation, ELISA, cell culture (bacterial, yeast, and mammalian), cell transfection and transduction, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, Sanger and next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, protein expression and purification, enzyme assays, and spectrophotometric analysis. Has extensive experience in bioinformatics. •    Experience:   Have published / submitted peer-reviewed papers as the first author in high-impact journals.