Research Fellow (In Vivo Neural Tissue Engineering)

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

Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct 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 inhandling rodents as well as functional and behavioral assessments.

• Published expertise in animal surgery, preferablySCI 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 regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.