Research Assistant / Research Assistant

at  DukeNUS Medical School

Posting Start Date: 03/12/2024
Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Signature Research Programme in Neuroscience and Behavioural Disorders (NBD) is focused on understanding the structure and function of the nervous system, and the neural mechanisms underlying human neurological, psychiatric and ophthalmological disorders.
The Laboratory of Neural Stem Cells, led by Professor Hongyan Wang, is dedicated to understanding molecular mechanisms of brain development. Utilizing Drosophila, mouse, and human brain organoids as model systems, our research focuses on elucidating to neural stem cell proliferation, differentiation, and regeneration, as well as their implications in neurodevelopmental disorders (Science Advances 2024, Nature Communications 2024, PLOS Biology 2024, Cell 2024, Developmental Cell 2023, 2010, 2011). Prof. Wang, an EMBO Associate Member, is an internationally recognised leader in the field of neural stem cells.
This position represents an exceptional opportunity to gain experience in cutting-edge biomedical research within a friendly, collaborative, and supportive laboratory environment. For further details, please visit the Wang Lab website: https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/directory/detail/hongyan-wang.

The selected candidate will perform a variety of research activities which include planning, organising and conducting research studies within the overall scope of a research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his/her designate, including but not limited to the following: -

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the laboratory.
• Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project.
• Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental results and/or research findings.
• Assist researchers in programming, data analysis and literature review in various research projects.
• Contribute to project management, presentations and publications of research work.
• Assist with general upkeep of laboratory needs, maintain safety protocols, provide technical support and establish work procedures to ongoing research projects.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Biological/Biomedical Science with minimum 2 years of research experience.
• Prior experience with mammalian molecular biology or cell biology is preferred.
• Have a high level of motivation and a keen interest in neural stem cells.
• Meticulous, well-organised and have good time management to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess strong interpersonal communications skills with excellent written, oral communication and computer skills.
• A strong team player who is open-minded, energetic, highly motivated and can work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and diverse workforce.
  Applications should email a detailed resume and supporting documents to Prof Hongyan Wang at hongyan.wang@duke-nus.edu.sg.
  We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Please refer the Job description for details