Research Fellow (Dept of Pharmacology)

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-%28Dept-of-Pharmacology%29/32861-en_GB/?st=95C5728801A69B8BF63DD43A7EDB1593348B55A6 We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job DescriptionThe National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Fellow positions in the Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Established in 1959, the NUS Medicine Department of Pharmacology is a leading institution in Asia dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative drug discovery and world-class education. The department is committed to improving patient care by developing innovative therapies and pushing the boundaries of medical discovery. Appointments will be made on a two-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension. Purpose of the post The Research Fellows will be responsible to, and work closely with, the Principal Investigator as founding team members to establish a new lab in gene and cell therapy, contribute to the team’s research proposals and ongoing projects. Main duties and responsibilities The Research Fellows will be accountable to the Principal Investigator (PI), and will be able to: • Work closely with the PI and the other team members in setting up the new lab in cell and gene therapy; • Undertake the day-to-day running of the projects in the team, e.g., conduct literature searches, perform detailed studies, and have group meetings with the PI to report the progress and communicate the next steps; • Assist the PI in preparing grant applications, and both progress and final reports of the projects; • Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures; and • Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI. QualificationsThe applicant should: • Hold a PhD or MD in medicine-related fields or other cross-field for medical applications; • Be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail; • Have necessary knowledge of computer applications, e.g. SPSS, MS office, PowerPoint; • Have rich experiences in the nature of the research in general (e.g., experienced in both in vitro and in vivo experiments), as well as a high motivation to solve scientific and practical challenges in medicine; • A good publication record and experience in grant applications are preferred. Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Mr Yudi Wisantoso at yudi.w@nus.edu.sg. Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.