Research Fellow

at  NTU Nanyang Technology University Main OfficeHR

The SLim Group is looking for a dedicated and highly motivated early-career scientist as a Research Fellow (RF) who is interested in advancing the application of protein cages as MRI contrast agent in identifying atherosclerotic plaques. The RF will be an individual contributor who is a technical expert and will be working in a multi-disciplinary team involving bioengineer, materials scientist, biological scientist, and medical physicist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up protocols for understanding the penetration of the protein cage within the plaques;
• Executing experiments to achieve the specific aims of the project;
• Presenting results in various meetings/forums;
• Preparing reports for submission to the funding agency;
• Liaising with other scientists in the team as well as in other groups to develop the required expertise;
• Advising final year project and/or interns in the project.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Bioengineering or related fields
• Working knowledge in protein production using E. coli and purification using AKTA FPLC
• Excellent skills in basic molecular biology techniques and protein analytics
• Experienced in imaging using confocal microscopy and electron microscopy
• Experience with protein cage and nanoscience/nanotechnology is highly valuable
• Highly preferred skills: familiarity with atherosclerosis and in vivo animal models (especially atherosclerotic model)
• Able to design and execute experiments with minimal instructions
• Good communication skills in both verbal and written forms
• Take initiatives and lead a project and ensure delivery of outcomes in a timely manner
• Team player who will take part in general lab activities

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NT

• Setting up protocols for understanding the penetration of the protein cage within the plaques;
• Executing experiments to achieve the specific aims of the project;
• Presenting results in various meetings/forums;
• Preparing reports for submission to the funding agency;
• Liaising with other scientists in the team as well as in other groups to develop the required expertise;
• Advising final year project and/or interns in the project