Research Assistant (OR / CVR / KS)

National University of Singapore – Queenstown

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Description

The Centre for Vision Research (CVR) in Duke-NUS Medical School brings together the synergies of strength and capabilities as well as expertise in ophthalmology and vision sciences research within the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre. It paves the way for the creation of an all-encompassing amalgamated clinical, experimental and fundamental vision sciences platform that is able to holistically address all areas of vision disorders. This is aligned with the current goals of Singapore's biomedical sciences initiative, in which the application of early and late-stage translational research with direct clinical and population impact is a top priority. The Centre's research focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying eye and vision disorders and from this identifying new treatment targets

A Research Assistant position is available to support the work in the Matrix Biology Laboratory for stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. The selected candidate will perform a variety of research activities which include planning, organising and conducting research studies within the overall scope of a research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his / her designate, including but not limited to the following :

• Perform experience on tissue and cell culture.
• Conduct analytical assays such as FACS, RT-qPCR, electrophoresis, and Western blot assays.
• Assist in the preparation of reagents and experiment planning.
• Assist in general routine laboratory maintenance and provide administrative support.
• Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental results and / or research findings.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Company description :

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description : Job Description

The Centre for Vision Research (CVR) in Duke-NUS Medical School brings together the synergies of strength and capabilities as well as expertise in ophthalmology and vision sciences research within the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre. It paves the way for the creation of an all-encompassing amalgamated clinical, experimental and fundamental vision sciences platform that is able to holistically address all areas of vision disorders. This is aligned with the current goals of Singapore's biomedical sciences initiative, in which the application of early and late-stage translational research with direct clinical and population impact is a top priority. The Centre's research focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying eye and vision disorders and from this identifying new treatment targets

A Research Assistant position is available to support the work in the Matrix Biology Laboratory for stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. The selected candidate will perform a variety of research activities which include planning, organising and conducting research studies within the overall scope of a research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his / her designate, including but not limited to the following :

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