Job Title: Research Assistant (Dept of Medicine)
University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Medicine
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date: 28/11/2025
Job Description
The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team to achieve project goals in ageing, stroke, and cardiovascular disease research.
- Apply molecular and cell biology techniques, staining, advanced microscopy, and computational analysis; prior experience in these areas is an advantage.
- Handle laboratory animals confidently, with prior experience in animal handling, dosing, and sample collection.
- Analyse omics datasets; familiarity with statistical software such as SPSS or R is preferred.
- Oversee day-to-day lab operations, including procurement, preventive maintenance of equipment, and ensuring laboratory safety compliance.
Qualifications
Experience and Competency
The Applicant Should
- Hold a good degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, or a related discipline from a well-recognised university, with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Be able to work both independently and collaboratively, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate solid organisational abilities.
- Be proficient with common software tools, e.g., MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS, R, Stata, etc.
Appointment and remuneration
- Positions are offered on a one-year contract, with potential for renewal.
- Salary will be aligned with qualifications and experience.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department : Medicine
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 31083
