Research Assistant (Mechanobiology Institute)

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Job Description

The Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading multi-disciplinary institute devoted to developing new paradigms for understanding biological functions in health and diseases from the perspective of cell, tissue and organ mechanics/dynamics and mechano-signal transduction. The institute operates on a fully integrated open-lab philosophy, with an extensive infrastructure supported by core facilities dedicated to technology such as state-of-the-art light microscopy, nano- and micro- fabrication, and computing.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Research Assistant (RA) in the research group of Asst. Prof. Jennifer Young at the Mechanobiology Institute, NUS. The RA will be tasked with an interdisciplinary research project related to cell-matrix interactions and micropatterning. Candidates are expected to have excellent organizational skills and some practical experience in general laboratory techniques, including chemistry and/or biology. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry, materials science, or biomedical disciplines
• At least 1 year of experience working in a research lab
• Experience in general laboratory techniques related to chemistry and/or biology
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidate.