Research Associate (In Vivo Neural Tissue Engineering)

We invite applications for aResearch Associate to join an interdisciplinary research team led byDr. Sing Yian Chew (NTU)andProf. Shawn Je (Duke-NUS). The successful candidate will contribute to an ongoing research program focused onneural tissue engineering, spinal cord injury (SCI) models, andregenerative biomaterials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and assist experiments using rat SCI models

• Assist in microsurgical procedures, cell/scaffold implantation, and conduct animal behavioural evaluations

• Carry out tract tracing, immunofluorescent and histochemical staining and confocal imaging

• Assist in data analysis, interpretation of experimental outcomes, and preparation of manuscripts for publication

• Supervise and train junior researchers and contribute to laboratory management

• Participate in multidisciplinary collaborations within and beyond NTU

Job Requirements:

• Masters in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or a related discipline

• Demonstrated expertise inhandling rodents and carrying out behavioural tests.

• Demonstrated expertise in animal surgery, preferablySCI microsurgery in rodents is a plus

• Hands-on experience with tract tracing, tissue sectioning, immunofluorescence, histology, and confocal microscopy

• Experience with western blotting and qRT-PCR is advantageous

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Highly motivated, well-organized, and capable of independent work and teamwork

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.