Research Associate (Neural Tissue Engineering)

Nanyang Technological University

Job Location:

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

AResearch Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Sing Yian CHEW at Nanyang Technological University Singapore to a highly motivated candidate who has a passion fortissue engineeringscaffold designanddrug/gene/cell delivery research.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and characterize novel biodegradable biocompatible materials and tissue scaffolds with controlled drug/gene/cell delivery capabilities for soft tissue engineering & stem cell engineering.
Design optimize and fabricate tissue scaffolds (e.g. hydrogels injectable scaffolds electrospinning 3D printing)
Characterize scaffold properties: physical chemical characteristics drug/gene release kinetics cell/tissue interactions etc.
Design and execute experimentsindependently.
Work closely with the Principal Investigator to help supervise and train junior lab members and to ensure smooth functioning of an active research program.

Job Requirements:

Masters level scientistwith relevant background and experience.
Published experience in biomaterials scaffold design fabrication and characterization controlled drug/gene delivery design and characterization.
Evaluation of cellular response/interactions/functionality with scaffolds using western blotting immunostaining qPCR fluorescent microscopy (confocal) imaging functional assays.
Experience in3D printingis a plus.
Strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.
Strong ability to perform independent self-directed work.
Strong organizational skills and proactive personality with outstanding motivation creativity critical and analytical thinking skills strong scientific commitment and ability to work as a team.
Expected to interpret experimental results and author papers in high-quality journals in areas that are related to the research.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong passion and commitment to science.
Expected to work in a collaborative inter-institute environment.
The candidate will have the opportunity to explore his/her own interests across functions.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

Required Experience:

Key Responsibilities:

Design and characterize novel biodegradable biocompatible materials and tissue scaffolds with controlled drug/gene/cell delivery capabilities for soft tissue engineering & stem cell engineering.
Design optimize and fabricate tissue scaffolds (e.g. hydrogels injectable scaffolds electrospinning 3D printing)
Characterize scaffold properties: physical chemical characteristics drug/gene release kinetics cell/tissue interactions etc.
Design and execute experimentsindependently.
Work closely with the Principal Investigator to help supervise and train junior lab members and to ensure smooth functioning of an active research program.

Job Requirements:

Masters level scientistwith relevant background and experience.
Published experience in biomaterials scaffold design fabrication and characterization controlled drug/gene delivery design and characterization.
Evaluation of cellular response/interactions/functionality with scaffolds using western blotting immunostaining qPCR fluorescent microscopy (confocal) imaging functional assays.
Experience in3D printingis a plus.
Strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.
Strong ability to perform independent self-directed work.
Strong organizational skills and proactive personality with outstanding motivation creativity critical and analytical thinking skills strong scientific commitment and ability to work as a team.
Expected to interpret experimental results and author papers in high-quality journals in areas that are related to the research.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong passion and commitment to science.
Expected to work in a collaborative inter-institute environment.
The candidate will have the opportunity to explore his/her own interests across functions.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience
ELISA
Immunoassays
Mammalian Cell Culture
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Research Experience
Cell Culture
Molecular Biology
Microscopy
Research Laboratory Experience
Western Blot

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