Research Assistant, Systems Neuroscience [LKCMedicine]
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16 hours ago
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Job Summary
The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University Singapore in partnership with Imperial College London LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The Schools primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical August 2024 we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine with an emphasis on technology data science and the humanities.
Tsukasa Kamigaki lab is a research group at LKCMedicine NTU. The key objective is to investigates the brain mechanisms underlying executive functions and its dysfunction in psychiatric diseases using mice.
For more details please view are currently recruiting a research assistant who will join to help neuroscience research in the laboratory of Assistant Professor Tsukasa Kamigaki at Novena Campus Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine.
Key Responsibilities:
Reliable mouse handling.
Behavioral training of mice.
Procurement of lab equipment.
Active troubleshooting and reliable preparation of chemical solutions.
Up-to-date chemical inventory and filing of user licenses.
Reliable research data management.
Updated lab purchase records for quarterly review.
Job Requirements:
Successful candidates should have a Bachelors degree or equivalent in any relevant field of lifescience (such as neuroscience cellular/molecular biology and biochemistry).
Preference will be given to candidates who have already RCULA (Responsible Care and Use ofLaboratory Animals) Certification for mice.
It is desirable to have research experience in basic biology techniques especially in histologymicroscopy and preparation of chemical solutions.
Familiar with various aspects of laboratory management and administrative workflow is a plus.
Self-motivated individual with an inquisitive mind good communication skills and honesty.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
