Research Associate (Neural Tissue Engineering) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore

, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tissue Engineering, Scaffold Design, Drug Delivery, Gene Delivery, Cell Delivery, Biodegradable Materials, Biocompatible Materials, Hydrogels, 3D Printing, Electrospinning, Western Blotting, Immunostaining, qPCR, Fluorescent Microscopy, Functional Assays, Communication Skills

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

A Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Sing Yian CHEW at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, to a highly motivated candidate who has a passion for tissue engineering, scaffold design and drug/gene/cell delivery research. Key Responsibilities: Design and characterize novel biodegradable, biocompatible materials and tissue scaffolds with controlled drug/gene/cell delivery capabilities for soft tissue engineering & stem cell engineering. Design, optimize and fabricate tissue scaffolds (e.g. hydrogels, injectable scaffolds, electrospinning, 3D printing) Characterize scaffold properties: physical, chemical characteristics, drug/gene release kinetics, cell/tissue interactions, etc. Design and execute experiments independently. Work closely with the Principal Investigator to help supervise and train junior lab members and to ensure smooth functioning of an active research program. Job Requirements: Masters level scientist with relevant background and experience. Published experience in biomaterials scaffold design, fabrication and characterization, controlled drug/gene delivery design and characterization. Evaluation of cellular response/interactions/functionality with scaffolds using western blotting, immunostaining, qPCR, fluorescent microscopy (confocal) imaging, functional assays. Experience in 3D printing is a plus. Strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form. Strong ability to perform independent, self-directed work. Strong organizational skills and proactive personality with outstanding motivation, creativity, critical and analytical thinking skills, strong scientific commitment and ability to work as a team. Expected to interpret experimental results, and author papers in high-quality journals in areas that are related to the research. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong passion and commitment to science. Expected to work in a collaborative inter-institute environment. The candidate will have the opportunity to explore his/her own interests across functions. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will design and characterize novel biodegradable and biocompatible materials and tissue scaffolds for soft tissue engineering and stem cell engineering. They will also supervise and train junior lab members while ensuring the smooth functioning of an active research program.