A Research Fellow position is available to join the Microbiome Medicine Laboratory led by A/Prof Sunny Wong at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, part of Nanyang Technological University.
Our mission is to promote and develop a sustainable research center dedicated to conducting impactful translational microbiome research. The lab focuses on translational research, transforming fundamental research findings into tangible benefits for patients, Singapore, and the broader public. The successful candidate will join our team to undertake high-quality research in microbiome medicine, aligning with the overarching research strategy of the school.
We are seeking a motivated Research Fellow/ Senior Research Fellow with a background in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology and a passion for molecular microbiology to join our research team. The candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of microbiome-host interactions and their implications for human health. The candidate will carry out independent research projects, collaborate with other researchers, and leverage their expertise to develop innovative algorithms for data analysis. Additionally, they will be responsible for communicating their findings to the scientific community through academic meetings and publications in a professional manner. The role also includes preparing and submitting grant applications for ongoing and future research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide bioinformatics analysis for omics data, including microbiome, genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics data and software compilations
• Perform molecular biology assays/ experiments
• Contribute to formulating hypothesis, grant writing, publications in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at conferences, seminars, and meetings
• Manage datasets and databases, ensure data security, privacy, and compliance to university guidelines
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary team (internal team members and external collaborators) to ensure bioinformatics pipeline aligns with overall research objective
• Supervise and mentor junior lab members, including graduate and undergraduate students in bioinformatics analysis and sequencing data interpretation

Key Competencies and Educational Requirements:

• PhD in relevant field of Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Life Sciences, or related fields
• Research experience preferably in the bioinformatic or biomedical field
• Proficiency in bioinformatic tools and programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, R or similar programming languages
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques will be a bonus
• Self-directed learner who picks up relevant skills as required
• A record of productivity with scholarly, peer-reviewed publications
• Able to work independently and as a team player

Hiring Institution: LK

• Provide bioinformatics analysis for omics data, including microbiome, genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics data and software compilations
• Perform molecular biology assays/ experiments
• Contribute to formulating hypothesis, grant writing, publications in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at conferences, seminars, and meetings
• Manage datasets and databases, ensure data security, privacy, and compliance to university guidelines
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary team (internal team members and external collaborators) to ensure bioinformatics pipeline aligns with overall research objective
• Supervise and mentor junior lab members, including graduate and undergraduate students in bioinformatics analysis and sequencing data interpretatio