Research Fellow (In Vivo Neural Tissue Engineering)

We invite applications for a Research Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research team led by Dr. Sing Yian Chew (NTU). The successful candidate will contribute to an ongoing research program focused on neural tissue engineering, in vivo spinal cord injury (SCI) models, and regenerative biomaterials.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct in vivo experiments using rat SCI models

• Conduct microsurgical procedures, cell/scaffold implantation, and animal behavioral / functional evaluations

• Carry out analyses to understand mechanisms of action: e.g. tract tracing, immunofluorescent and histochemical staining and confocal imaging, RNA-seq.

• 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

Requirements:

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or a related discipline

• Published and demonstrated expertise in handling rodents as well as functional and behavioral assessments.

• Published expertise in animal surgery, preferably SCI microsurgery in rodents

• 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 for research work

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

We seek a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.