Job Title: Research Assistant (Immunology TRP)
University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Microbiology And Immunology
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date: 16/03/2026
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Kaiwen Chen at the National University of Singapore. The successful candidate will become part of a young and dynamic research team investigating the molecular mechanisms of innate immunity, cell death signalling, and host–pathogen interactions. The Research Assistant will support ongoing research projects through laboratory experiments and contribute to studies aimed at understanding how host cells detect and respond to microbial infections. For more information about the lab, please visit: https://www.lsi.nus.edu.sg/corp/principal-investigators/asst-prof-chen-kaiwen/
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Life Sciences, Immunology, Microbiology, or a related discipline
- Experience in cell culture and infection assays
- Experience in molecular biology techniques, such as cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, and lentiviral transduction
- Prior experience in generating bacterial mutants is highly desirable
Terms of Appointment
Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability. Strong candidates may also have the opportunity for conversion into PhD studies. The salary package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How To Apply
Please email your application including CV and cover letter with contact details of at least 2 referees to Assistant Professor Kaiwen Chen - [Confidential Information]
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department : Microbiology And Immunology
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 32121
